India's Infosys expands partnership with Meta to drive enterprise AI innovation

Bengaluru-based IT major Infosys has expanded its strategic collaboration with social media giant Meta to drive innovation in generative AI through open-source initiatives.

The collaboration is centred on utilizing open-source technologies, specifically Meta's Llama stack, a series of large language models (LLMs) designed to foster innovation across various industries.

Unveiling Meta Center of Excellence (COE)

To accelerate the adoption of Meta’s Llama stack and spur innovation, Infosys also unveiled a Meta centre of excellence (COE) focused on accelerating enterprise AI integration while supporting internal adoption and contributions to open-source communities.

The Indian IT major said the center will enable a large pool of talent on the Llama stack, develop industry-specific use cases, and collaborate closely with Meta to help customers seamlessly adopt the Llama stack.

Infosys Topaz and Llama integration

Infosys is also integrating Meta's Llama models with its AI-driven platform, Infosys Topaz. This platform uses generative AI to offer solutions that improve business processes, efficiency, and innovation.

By leveraging these models, Infosys aims to deliver AI solutions that help enterprises achieve faster digital transformation and scale their operations more effectively.

Unveiling AI Experience Zone

As part of the collaboration, Infosys has also unveiled an AI Experience Zone for Meta at its Bengaluru campus.

The state-of-the-art zone will offer customers a firsthand experience of the innovative enterprise AI advancements developed by Infosys Topaz in collaboration with Meta's Llama technology.

Leadership comments

Balakrishna D. R., Executive Vice President at Infosys, said, "For Infosys, open-source innovation is not just part of the future, it is pivotal to creating impactful digital solutions that drive growth and efficiency, leveling the playing field for all businesses."

"The alliance with Meta underscores our unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of enterprise AI technology, including gen AI, and fostering innovation that spans industries. By integrating Meta’s Llama family of models into Infosys Topaz, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and transparency to make AI accessible and impactful for all businesses," Balakrishna added.

Sandhya Devanathan, Vice President at Meta India, added, "The integration of Llama within Infosys Topaz is a testament to the exciting possibilities of AI to drive innovation and empower businesses to harness the full potential of AI in transforming their operations. Open-source models like Llama are set to revolutionize enterprises, fast-tracking their digital transformation, enabling them to scale, innovate, and compete globally.”