After Sweden, India's tech giant TCS launches TCS Pace Studio in Philippines

Indian technology giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched a state-of-the-art TCS Pace Studio in Manila, Philippines.

The facility is designed for TCS to co-innovate with customers to develop tailored solutions for their unique business needs, boosting digital innovation in the Asia Pacific region.

Tata's Pace Studio in Sweden

The development comes a week after the company launched TCS Pace Studio in Stockholm, Sweden to offer its customers in the Nordic region exclusive access to its innovation ecosystem.

Notably, the Stockholm Pace Studio was the company's first in the Nordic region.

What's the location of latest Pace Studio?

According to the company's statement, the latest Pace Studio is located within TCS' expansive Panorama Tower office.

It will showcase TCS’ innovative platforms like TCS AI WisdomNext, TCS TwinX, and TCS Zero Carbon Platform, leveraging emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics.

The firth Pace Studio

TCS Pace Studio in Manila, the fifth of its kind globally, is part of an extensive innovation ecosystem of TCS PaceTM spanning major global cities.

TCS Pace network also comprises four other Pace Studios situated in Riyadh, Sydney, Letterkenny, and Stockholm, alongside seven Pace Ports located in Tokyo, Amsterdam, New York, Pittsburgh, Toronto, London, and Paris.

Fostering dynamic innovation ecosystems

The Pace Studios serve growth markets by fostering dynamic innovation ecosystems.

The innovation hubs in the TCS Pace network combine TCS' unique methodologies and frameworks, research, intellectual property, along with a curated ecosystem of partners through its Co-Innovation Network (COIN) to provide collective intelligence that enterprises can tap into.

These hubs enable customers to develop and launch innovative digital products and solutions, at speed and scale, the release notes.

Dr. Harrick Vin, Chief Technology Officer at TCS, said, "TCS Pace Studio is the gateway to a world of possibilities for our customers. It gives them access to TCS' extensive research and innovation ecosystem, facilitating the development of novel solutions across diverse disciplines, with efficiency and at scale."

"Customers in the Asia Pacific region can get a hands-on experience of the art of the possible at the TCS Pace Studio in the Philippines. By leveraging the latest technologies and prioritizing sustainability, we aim to drive innovation that not only meets the needs of today but also paves the way for a more resilient, and sustainable future," Vin added.

Cultivating a startup environment

The Pace Studio is equipped with interactive screens, state-of-the-art audio and video systems, and virtual reality (VR) headsets, offering clients an immersive environment to explore and co-create transformative technology solutions.

Shiju Varghese, Country Head, TCS Philippines, said, "The Philippines is a key market for TCS, and we are elated to set up the TCS Pace Studio in Manila to continue delivering superior experiences for our customers. This Pace Studio will provide a collaborative space for clients to engage with our TCS experts, explore innovative and sustainable solutions, and unlock new growth opportunities, as we continue to be on the forefront of shaping the future landscape of business adaptability and innovation."

The TCS Pace Studio is designed to cultivate a startup environment, functioning as a dynamic incubator for business solutions and opportunities.

TCS said the newly established TCS Pace Studio in the Philippines will deliver a wide range of innovation services, including consulting, design, and implementation, facilitating clients in exploring new ideas, creating demonstrations, and refining their strategies.