Tata Consultancy Services has announced the launch of iON – the first-of-its-kind fully integrated information technology solution for Small and Medium Business (SMB) in Kerala.
iON provides best-in-class, on-demand business solutions using the very latest in scalable cloud computing technology. It has been developed to deliver IT in the 3rd generation service model to SMBs. Using a pay-per-use business model, iON helps SMBs leverage world-class technology solutions as a key business differentiator. It removes the need for SMBs to invest in IT assets or retain scarce IT talent.
Mr V. Ramaswamy, Global Head, iON, TCS, pointed out that Kerala offers an investor-friendly environment with well-structured policies and pioneering initiatives. The State has a conducive environment for setting up any industry. There are over 2.20 lakh registered SSI units in the State employing close to 1 million people. Besides Kochi, other SME hubs include Thiruvananthapuram, Kannur, Ernakulam, Allapuzha, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kollam, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kasargode and Idukki.
iON addresses the entire spectrum of an SMB's technology needs which range from sophisticated domain-based ERP solutions, business solutions like HR, finance, inventory, as well as basic applications such as email, document management and website services. iON is pre-configured with hardware, network and software bundled together and backed by business, technical and consulting services.
For the first time, he said SMBs can experience certainty in their operations by leveraging iON's comprehensive on demand solutions that are embedded with world-class business processes. The solutions assist SMBs to meet all compliance and statutory requirements, which are integral to business continuity and sustained growth.
iON has already garnered over 250 SMB customers. These SMB customers are experiencing the benefits of increased efficiencies; faster go to market, predictability of technology, talent on call and an expanded customer base as a result of iON's end-to-end integrated suite of cloud-based business solutions.
To provide SMB customers with seamless service, iON has created an eco-system of over 100 Cloud Service Partners across India. iON's industry solutions are currently available for Manufacturing, Textile, Education, Retail, Restaurant, Wellness and Professional Services, he added.