Mphasis joins the SMAC bandwagon

BANGALORE, INDIA: With the new initiative, the company will focus on the social, mobility, analytics and cloud (SMAC), Internet of Things (IoT) and automation through applied research, new IPs and products.

The labs will serve as a breeding ground for new research and innovations around these technologies, the company said.

Jai Ganesh, who recently joined Mphasis as vice president & head, Next Labs, will lead the initiative. He said, “The advent ambient intelligence, big data analytics, cloud computing, mobility, cross enterprise processes and digital consumers are creating large market opportunities. The requirement of innovation driven technology and a cost effective ecosystem is the need of the hour. We will closely work with the academia, research labs, start-ups and technology partners globally.”

Besides the third platform and big data and analytics, the labs will also focus on services innovation like application development and management, infrastructure services and BPO); business innovations such as new business models, vertical specific solutions and open innovation like crowd sourcing, IP licensing and academic partnerships.

"As a service provider, enabling our customers to successfully ride the wave of generational shift is of paramount importance to us. Mphasis Next Labs is an investment in the space of co-creation and enablement of the generational shift. Our mantra for success is customer centricity and relevance,” remarked Ganesh Ayyar, CEO, Mphasis.