GE Healthcare taps TCS for digital transformation of global IT function

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced an extension of its enduring partnership with GE Healthcare Technologies, a leading player in global medical technology and digital solutions, aiming to revolutionize the latter’s IT operating structure.

This collaboration will concentrate on digitally transforming GE Healthcare’s global IT function, setting up a new operating model for handling its applications and propelling innovation. Tata Consultancy Services will oversee the growth, maintenance, rationalization, and standardization of GE Healthcare’s IT applications. Utilizing advanced software engineering practices along with artificial intelligence and digital technologies, TCS will expedite value realization, enhance operational resilience, and boost productivity.

Anupam Singhal, Business Head, Corporate Accounts, Tata Consultancy Services, commented on the expanded relationship: “TCS’ long-standing relationship with GE Healthcare is founded on the shared belief that technology helps improve lives and contribute to the overall well-being of individuals and communities. We are excited to expand this relationship and leverage our deep contextual knowledge and technological expertise to help GE Healthcare develop innovative new healthcare products and services that aim to enhance patient outcomes, while modernizing and supporting their existing application estate.”

Tata Consultancy Services and GE Healthcare Technologies collaborate to drive IT innovation in healthcare. Photo courtesy of Rameshng/Wikipedia.org.

The transformation is anticipated to allow GE Healthcare to establish a robust foundation for business expansion and foster innovation, delivering intelligent care solutions to more than a billion patients in over 160 countries.

Jahid Khandaker, Chief Information Officer, GE Healthcare, spoke about the partnership: “GE Healthcare is building a scalable, sustainable and globally unified IT operating model that is focused on digital transformation and innovation to provide precise, connected, and compassionate care. Our collaboration with TCS helps us deliver on our purpose to create a world where healthcare has no limits by rapidly addressing evolving patient needs, supporting medical technology research, and promoting investment in truly differentiating care solutions.”