Tata Communications’ advanced network will enable ultra-low latency, high-performance connectivity for AWS in India, empowering businesses to build and train Gen AI applications with faster data processing and unmatched scalability for next-generation AI and ML workloads
Tata Communications, in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), has announced the deployment of an advanced, AI-ready long-distance network across India. The strategic initiative will connect AWS infrastructure in Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Chennai, forming a high-capacity, resilient backbone to support the growing demand for generative AI and cloud-based services.
This collaboration marks one of Tata Communications’ largest network deployments in India in terms of size, scale, and bandwidth. It will link AWS’s two cloud regions and edge infrastructure through a national long-haul network, enabling efficient processing of AI and machine learning workloads.
The move reflects a shared commitment to accelerating India’s digital transformation by providing enterprises with scalable, low-latency connectivity for next-generation AI-powered innovations.
Key highlights of the partnership:
· Next-Generation Network Connectivity: Leverage Tata Communications’ state-of-the-art network to provide high-bandwidth, low-latency connections essential for AI workloads. AWS will continue to deploy its custom network technologies on this network, enabling industry-leading security, availability, and performance between AWS locations
· Enablement of AI-Powered Applications: Further enable businesses across India to build, train, and deploy scalable AI applications, fostering innovation in sectors like healthcare, finance, and education
· Commitment to Security and Compliance: Ensure robust security measures and adhere to regulatory standards to protect data integrity and privacy
The new network will help provide leading network performance and scalability that are critical for next-generation AI applications. By leveraging Tata Communications state-of-the-art network, AWS will further empower Indian businesses to develop Gen AI applications and train AI models, with unprecedented speed and efficiency. The network will feature express routes with ultra-low latency, helping ensure seamless data transfer and processing capabilities essential for compute-intensive AI and ML workloads.
"This association marks our largest ever National Long-Distance program and showcases Tata Communications' unparalleled capability to support large-capacity, complex projects requiring scaled network solutions,” said Genius Wong, Executive Vice President, Core and Next-Gen Connectivity Services and Chief Technology Officer, Tata Communications. “AI is transforming industries globally, and our collaboration with AWS positions us at the forefront of this revolution in India. Together, we're enabling a network that not only meets the current demands but anticipates the needs of tomorrow. By building a tailored network solution we're ushering in an AI era in India, reinforcing our position as the long-term partner of choice for global technology leaders."
"We are excited to work with Tata Communications to establish an advanced in-country network in India,” said Jesse Dougherty, Vice President for Network Edge Services at Amazon Web Services. " The infrastructure is designed to support the most data intensive workloads, like 5G, generative AI, and high-performance computing. This collaboration with Tata Communications will further enable our customers in India to innovate at scale with cloud and generative AI, and drive growth in India’s rapidly expanding digital economy."
