In an official statement, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced the launching of its 5G-enabled product, TCS Cognitive Plant Operations Advisor for the Microsoft Azure Private Mobile Edge Computing (PMEC) platform.
According to the press release, PMEC was established to support businesses in sectors such as manufacturing, oil and gas, consumer packaged products, and medicines in transforming their production.
“We are assisting our clients with their plant operations to include predictive and prescriptive capabilities into their production for greater results using powerful cognitive and edge compute capabilities, “commented Siva Ganesan, head of TCS’s Microsoft Business Unit.
“The convergence of edge compute, 5G networking, and AI simplifies the design and implementation of contemporary connected apps like TCS’ Cognitive Plant Operations Advisor, advancing factory automation, employee safety, productivity, and sustainability for global manufacturers. Using Azure services makes it easier to implement and administer the solution on a large scale “said Microsoft’s VP of Product Management Shriraj Gaglani.
