TCS plans to deploy up to 8,900 engineers focused on AI integration at client sites

Tata Consultancy Services is forming a team of engineers to deploy AI solutions directly within client organizations, altering traditional programming roles.

• TCS CEO K Krithivasan said the direct deployment engineering team will constitute 1% to 1.5% of the company's workforce, numbering between 5,900 and 8,900 engineers.
• TCS is considering acquisitions in artificial intelligence, data security, and cybersecurity after years of relying primarily on internal growth.
• The company spends approximately $1 billion annually on employee skill development and AI tool deployment within its operations.
• TCS reported annual AI revenue growth slowed to 13% in the last quarter, down from 28% in the previous quarter.