TCS to implement iON in SMBs in Andhra

BANGALORE, INDIA: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the IT services, business solutions and outsourcing firm, on Tuesday announced the launch of iON, a fully integrated IT solution for Small and Medium Business (SMB) in Andhra Pradesh.

iON provides best-in-class, on-demand business solutions using the very latest features in scalable cloud computing technology, said a press release.

iON has been developed to deliver IT in 3G service model to SMBs. Using a pay-per-use business model, it helps SMBs leverage world-class technology solutions as a key business differentiator and removes the need to invest in IT assets or retain scarce IT talent, the release added.

“iON will enhance India’s global competitiveness by giving 35 million Indian SMBs access to world-class, simple-to-use and scalable technology tools. SMBs can use the power of iON to build their business advantage and compete on the global stage,” said N. Chandrasekaran, chief executive officer and managing director, TCS.

TCS claimed that iON addresses the entire spectrum of an SMB’s technology needs which range from business solutions like HR, finance, inventory, sophisticated domain-based ERP solutions as well as basic applications like email, document management and website services.

It is pre-configured with hardware, network and software bundled together and backed by business, technical and consulting services, the company added.

“Our 3G service model allows SMBs to capture growth through seamless technology deployment and ongoing enhancement and support,” said V Ramaswamy, global head, iON.

To provide SMB customers with seamless service, iON has created an eco-system of 90 cloud service partners across the country. iON’s industry solutions are currently available for manufacturing, textiles education, retail, quick service restaurants, wellness and professional services, the release further added.

Andhra Pradesh has more than 2.3 Lakh SMBs employing close to 2.2 million people.