Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is investing in a new delivery center in Toulouse, France, to focus on the aerospace industry, particularly the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing. The center, which will initially employ 50 people, has the potential to increase to 500 staff. This is TCS’s fourth IT delivery center in France and is strategically located in the region, home to Airbus, the French space agency, and numerous aerospace companies.
The new center aims to address the challenges faced by the aerospace and defense industries, such as supply chain disruptions, which can have significant financial and operational implications. TCS is leveraging AI to monitor global events and predict potential supply chain disruptions, enabling manufacturers to proactively adjust their planning and mitigate risks.
In addition to supply chain resilience, the center will focus on using quantum computing to reduce fuel consumption in the design of aircraft, optimize flight routes, and reduce carbon emissions. TCS is collaborating with manufacturers to develop sustainable solutions that can significantly reduce the industry’s reliance on fossil fuels.
The center will also augment human skills in the aerospace and defense sector, which faces significant challenges in finding employees with the right skills. TCS believes that AI can enable less skilled workers to perform tasks that require higher levels of skill, freeing up experts to focus on more complex and strategic decisions.
Ultimately, TCS’s new center in Toulouse aims to provide companies in the aerospace and defense sector with a deeper understanding of the potential of AI and quantum computing, enabling them to make more informed decisions, optimize operations, and drive growth. With a workforce of 1,700 in France, TCS seeks to expand its presence in the region, leveraging the knowledge of its 600,000 global staff to drive innovation and growth.