New Delhi, May 26 -- IT services firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has split its AI.Cloud division into two separate business units to accelerate growth in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing sectors.

The company created the AI.Cloud unit in August 2023 but now it will operate with dedicated units for AI and cloud services.

Siva Ganesan, who was earlier heading the entire division, will now lead the newly formed unit, while Krishna Mohan, previously deputy head of AI.Cloud, will now lead the cloud business.

In addition, Ashok Krish has been appointed as global head of AI, while Satish Byravan will take charge as global head of Data.

According to senior executives, the decision to restructure follows a surge in activity in the AI and data space over the past year. Although TCS does not report separate revenue figures for AI, Ganesan said that the volume of work in this area has increased sharply, prompting the company to consolidate its efforts in a more focused manner.

The AI unit will also manage data services, given their close link. For clients without AI-ready data systems, TCS aims to provide integrated solutions combining both capabilities.

To support the expansion, the company is hiring AI specialists from the market and investing in internal training programmes to equip its existing workforce with the necessary skills.

Earlier this month, TCS introduced an upgraded version of its MasterCraft platform, now featuring Generative AI and Agentic AI capabilities. The enhanced tool is aimed at helping businesses modernise outdated IT systems more efficiently.

The new version of MasterCraft automates several key processes involved in updating legacy applications, which TCS says can cut both time and cost. By streamlining the extraction of business logic and reducing the risk of manual errors, the platform supports faster and more reliable modernisation efforts. TCS claims the updated tool can deliver over 70 per cent in cost savings and double the delivery speed when compared to conventional methods.

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