Tech Mahindra and Microsoft Partner to Enhance Workplace with AI

Tech Mahindra, a global technology consulting and digital solutions company, has announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft to enhance workplace experiences through the integration of Copilot for Microsoft 365. This partnership aims to benefit Tech Mahindra’s 1,200+ customers and an initial 10,000+ employees across 15 locations, positioning the company as a leading Global Systems Integrator (GSI) in the adoption of Copilot for Microsoft 365.

 Enhancing Workforce Efficiency with Generative AI

Leveraging Microsoft’s trusted cloud platform and generative AI capabilities, Tech Mahindra aims to boost workforce efficiency and streamline processes. The deployment of GitHub Copilot for 5000 developers is expected to increase developer productivity by 35% to 40% by democratizing access to AI capabilities. This initiative underscores Tech Mahindra’s commitment to driving innovation, value, and sustainable growth in a competitive market.

 Empowering Employees and Driving Innovation

Tech Mahindra plans to extend the value of Copilot with plugins within and outside the Microsoft app ecosystem. This will leverage multiple data sources to drive creativity and productivity. The collaboration focuses on increasing efficiency, reducing effort, and enhancing quality and compliance.

“Our vision is to redefine the workplace experience by empowering every employee to excel and innovate using cutting-edge AI technology. We are not just adopting a tool; we are shaping the future of work for our employees and customers,” said Mohit Joshi, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Tech Mahindra. “The collaboration with Microsoft and the introduction of Copilot for Microsoft 365 and GitHub Copilot mark a significant stride in Tech Mahindra’s commitment to making AI accessible to everyone.”

 Launch of Dedicated Copilot Practice

As part of the collaboration, Tech Mahindra has launched a dedicated Copilot practice to help customers unlock the full potential of AI tools. This includes workforce training for assessment and preparation, critical for successfully integrating AI across all organizational functions. Tech Mahindra will offer comprehensive solutions to help customers assess, prepare, pilot, and adopt business solutions utilizing Copilot for Microsoft 365.

Judson Althoff, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Microsoft, commented, “Our collaboration with Tech Mahindra will empower its employees with new generative AI capabilities to enhance workplace experiences and increase developer productivity through the adoption of Copilot for Microsoft 365 and GitHub Copilot. With a focus on driving AI innovation and skilling, Tech Mahindra is poised to deliver new solutions and greater value for its customers across industries.”

Tech Mahindra’s ongoing efforts to enhance workforce productivity using GenAI tools align with this collaboration. Recently, Tech Mahindra launched a unified workbench on Microsoft Fabric, designed to help organizations accelerate the adoption of Microsoft Fabric by creating complex data workflows with a user-friendly interface.

Tech Mahindra and Microsoft’s longstanding collaboration has resulted in several industry-leading solutions, including:

– Generative AI-powered Enterprise Knowledge Search: Integrates Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, Azure Cognitive Search, and Azure Language understanding to enable enterprises to enhance their knowledge quotient using Generative AI.

– Green CodeRefiner: Utilizes Azure OpenAI Service to transform existing code into energy-efficient code with green standards.

– SenTindra: A cloud-based virtual security operations center developed on Microsoft Sentinel, providing next-generation integrated security solutions.

– COMPASS-Cloud Security Assessment and Global System Integrator solutions: Focuses on Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Purview Cloud Manager to strengthen security frameworks and data governance capabilities.

Through these innovative solutions, Tech Mahindra is set to drive greater value for its customers and redefine workplace experiences with the power of AI.