TCS Launches iON: Cloud-Based Business Solutions

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the IT services, consulting and business solutions firm, has announced the launch of iON - the first-of-its-kind fully integrated information technology solution for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME).

iON addresses the entire spectrum of an SME’s technology needs, which range from business solutions like HR, finance, inventory, domain-based ERP solutions to applications like 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.

“iON will enhance India’s global competitiveness by giving 35 million Indian SMEs access to world-class, simple-to-use and scalable technology tools. SMEs can use the power of iON to build their business advantage and compete on the global stage,” said N Chandrasekaran, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, TCS, and Chief Architect, iON.

“Our endeavor has been to ensure that the SMEs can grow smarter and faster by having the latest technology solutions along with the advantage of a pay-per-use business model that frees up capital to re-invest in their core business. Though premiered in India, iON’s cloud-based services and pay-as-you-use business model is also uniquely suited to SMEs in other developed and emerging markets,” said Chandrasekaran.

“For the first time, SMEs 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 SMEs to meet all compliance and statutory requirements, which are integral to business continuity and sustained growth”, said V Ramaswamy, Global Head, iON. “Our third generation service model allows SMEs to capture growth through seamless technology deployment and ongoing enhancement and support.