Infosys and Microsoft partner to accelerate adoption of GenAI

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Infosys and Microsoft partner to accelerate adoption of GenAI
28 Sep 2023
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News Synopsis

In a strategic partnership, Infosys and Microsoft are joining forces to pioneer industry solutions that leverage the potential of Infosys Topaz, Azure OpenAI Service, and Azure Cognitive Services.

This collaboration harnesses the distinctive artificial intelligence (AI) expertise of both companies to enhance enterprise operations with AI-driven solutions spanning various sectors.

Accelerating Data Democratization for Enhanced Efficiency and Revenue Growth

The integrated solutions aim to expedite the widespread accessibility of data and information, empowering organizations to enhance efficiency and foster new revenue streams.

Infosys outlines its provision of solutions in diverse application areas, including semantic search, document summarization, contact center transformation, AI-augmented software development lifecycle, and marketing content creation.

The advent of Generative AI (GenAI) introduces novel possibilities for AI applications.

Infosys Topaz Leveraging Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service

Infosys Topaz is strategically utilizing Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and Azure Cognitive Services to facilitate the transition of enterprise customers from digital solutions to AI-driven innovations.

Mr. Balakrishna DR, Global Head of AI and Automation, Application Development & Maintenance, Infosys, commented: “Infosys Topaz is empowering businesses with improved operational efficiencies and reduced time-to-market for launching new products and services. Through our strategic collaboration with Microsoft, we will continue to lead the generative AI revolution, helping businesses amplify human potential and navigate their next steps towards becoming AI-first enterprises.”

Ms. Nicole Dezen, Chief Partner Officer, Microsoft, added: “We are pleased to expand our collaboration with Infosys to deliver innovative solutions, utilizing Azure OpenAI Service and Azure Cognitive Services, that will help customers develop new business models and realize new revenue streams. Infosys will assist customers accelerate growth and innovation by using the power of generative AI.”

Infosys and Nvidia Collaboration for GenAI Apps and Solutions

In addition to this collaboration, Infosys recently announced a partnership with Nvidia to enhance organizational productivity through GenAI apps and solutions. As part of this collaboration, models, tools, runtimes, and GPU systems from the Nvidia AI Enterprise ecosystem will be seamlessly integrated into Infosys Topaz.

Furthermore, Infosys is establishing an Nvidia Centre of Excellence, aimed at training and certifying 50,000 of its professionals in Nvidia AI technology while extending GenAI expertise to its client network across various industries.

Some of the specific areas where Infosys and Microsoft will be working together include:

  • Semantic search: Developing solutions that can help businesses improve the accuracy and relevance of their search results.

  • Document summarization: Developing solutions that can automatically summarize documents, such as news articles, research papers, and legal contracts.

  • Contact center transformation: Developing solutions that can help contact centers automate tasks and improve customer service.

  • AI-augmented software development lifecycle: Developing solutions that can help software developers automate tasks and improve the quality of their code.

  • Marketing content creation: Developing solutions that can help businesses automate the creation of marketing content, such as blog posts, social media posts, and email campaigns.

The Infosys-Microsoft collaboration is a significant development in the field of AI. By bringing together the expertise and resources of two leading technology companies, the collaboration has the potential to accelerate the adoption of GenAI and help businesses of all sizes reap its benefits.

TWN Special