With built-in sustainability goals and a net-zero emissions target by 2030, the platform also includes TCS’s Cyber Defense Suite for comprehensive cybersecurity and DigiBOLT, a low-code digital transformation engine.
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FRANCIS MASCARENHAS
In a bustling village, Priya, a schoolteacher, logs into a government portal to access new lesson plans. Thanks to TCS’s Sovereignsecure Cloud, the system is fast, secure, and tailored to her students’ needs.
This groundbreaking cloud, “built in India and for India,” will be managed entirely by the IT major, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). It looks to be a digital fortress, keeping sensitive data within the country’s borders in Mumbai and Hyderabad data centres. Designed to comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act of 2023, it ensures “data sovereignty”, that is the country’s control over its digital future. With AI woven into its core, the cloud service aims for net-zero emissions by 2030. It is sustainable, scalable, and secure, claiming to protect citizens’ information.
But in today’s connected world, cyber threats loom large. So, the company has developed its Cyber Defense Suite. It detects threats, automates responses, and secures everything from apps to networks across hybrid environments.
Complementing these is the IT major’s DigiBOLT service, a low-code platform that fuels digital transformation. It helps businesses streamline processes and adopt AI quickly, connecting old systems into a single, agile ecosystem. This speed and simplicity empower organizations to innovate faster, keeping India competitive globally.
According to Girish Ramachandran, President of Growth Markets, TCS, India is at an inflection point “where data sovereignty, AI, and digital acceleration are converging to create unprecedented opportunities”.
“These new offerings, reaffirm our commitment to building a secure, AI-powered digital foundation here, one that not only safeguards national assets but also fuels innovation, economic growth, and global competitiveness,” he said.
Ramachandran said the company is planning more offerings “tailored for India’s unique needs”, with most of these being “made in India, for India – and are ready for the world”.
In a video address, S Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and IT, said that for India to build a resilient ecosystem, data has to stay within the country. “For that, we need more facilities within the country, even if they are by the private sector,” he said.
Published on April 24, 2025
