TCS To Push AMD’s Instinct, EPYC And Ryzen Chips In Enterprise AI Pact

With the two companies set to jointly position AMD-based computing solutions for hybrid cloud, edge and workplace environments, TCS plans to ‘rapidly upskill and certify its associates on AMD hardware and software technologies,’ according to AMD.

Tata Consultancy Services plans to offer AMD’s Ryzen, EPYC and Instinct chips in enterprise computing solutions to customers as part of a new pact with the chip designer.

The two companies announced the strategic collaboration Tuesday, saying that it’s meant to “help enterprises scale AI adoption from pilots to production, modernize legacy environments and build secure, high-performance digital workplaces.”

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The expanded partnership was announced as AMD seeks to gain double-digit share in the Nvidia-dominated data center AI market with its Instinct GPUs and associated systems. At the same time, the company hopes to continue growing its server and PC footprints against rivals, including Intel, with a revitalized push into the channel.

“Our collaboration with AMD is a significant step in scaling AI for the enterprise,” K. Krithivasan, CEO and managing director of TCS, said in a statement. “By combining TCS’s deep industry expertise with AMD’s high-performance computing capabilities, we are enabling organizations to move from AI experimentation to AI at scale and deployment.”

With the two companies set to jointly position AMD-based computing solutions for hybrid cloud, edge and workplace environments, TCS plans to “rapidly upskill and certify its associates on AMD hardware and software technologies,” according to AMD.

This collaboration will focus on AMD’s Ryzen CPUs for PCs as well as AMD’s EPYC CPUs and Instinct GPUs for hybrid cloud and high-performance computing deployments. TCS is also expected to take advantage of AMD’s portfolio of embedded chips, including FPGAs.

The multifaceted agreement between the Indian IT consulting giant and Santa Clara, Calif.-based chip designer includes the co-development of industry-specific generative AI solutions for sectors such as life sciences and manufacturing.

In addition, TCS and AMD plan to jointly invest in staff development to “build a deep pool of experts who can co-innovate and deliver next-generation AI solutions.”

They will also work together to “deliver tailored accelerators, frameworks, and best practices to boost AI performance across both training and inference workloads, helping ensure organizations can fully harness the power of AI,” the companies said.

“AI adoption is accelerating, and unlocking its potential requires a new scale of high-performance computing and deep collaboration across the industry,” AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su said in a statement. “AMD is building the open, end-to-end compute foundation that enables AI across the enterprise. Through our work with TCS, we are helping customers translate AI innovation into new growth opportunities across industries.”