TCS recognized as Official IT Consulting Company

Tata Consultancy Services has been named the Official IT Consulting Company sponsor for the flagship NYC Half 2013, owned and operated by New York Road Runners (NYRR), on Sunday, March 17, 2013.  This is the fourth consecutive year that TCS has sponsored major U.S. road races, including the Boston, ING New York City and Bank of America Chicago marathons. 

TCS and New York Road Runners will introduce the “NYC Half 2013 Mobile App Powered by TCS”. Successfully deployed at the Chicago, Mumbai, Bangalore and Amsterdam marathons, also sponsored by TCS, the customized mobile app provides a range of exciting, race-specific features for runners as well as enthusiasts who want to keep track of the event, including race results, an interactive course map, a race calendar with details on local attractions, and elite athlete information, as well as event communications and alerts.

“We are happy to again be working with NYRR to support the NYC Half. The dedication, mental fortitude and physical stamina that is required of each and every participant in this year’s NYC half-marathon is a testament to the power of the human mind and body. As a distance runner myself, I strive to bring this strength and dedication into both my personal and professional life2013,” said N Chandrasekaran, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director for TCS.

This sponsorship is part of the company’s expanded relationship with NYRR. In 2012, TCS served as a partner company for NYRR’s Mighty Milers Youth Running Programs and as a gold level partner for NYRR’s Youth Jamboree in October 2012.