TCS to support Virgin Atlantic's digital transformation programme

The IT services major will set up a private cloud for Virgin Atlantic

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's largest IT services provider today announced that it has been selected by Virgin Atlantic Airways (VAA), one of the UK's leading airlines, to provide fully managed services to transform and optimise its IT processes, applications and infrastructure.

TCS will set up a private cloud for Virgin Atlantic and provide services including Infrastructure-as-a-Service, End User Services and Application Support Services across the whole of Virgin Atlantic's technology landscape.

The initiative is a part of Virgin Atlantic's strategy to invest in operational efficiencies and innovations to help it maintain its market leadership. Through this partnership, Virgin Atlantic will also gain access to TCS' Airline and Digital Innovation Labs, facilities designed to support the development of solutions that address the changing needs and expectations of the new digital consumer.

"In order for Virgin Atlantic to maintain and build on our position as market leaders, it is vital for us to simplify our IT processes and create a technology landscape that is more agile and responsive to our growing business requirements," said David Bulman, CIO, Virgin Atlantic Airways.

S Sukanya, Global Head and Vice President of Travel Transportation and Hospitality Unit, TCS, commented; "The rise of the Digital Consumer Economy is creating opportunities, and challenges, for businesses across all markets and industries. To succeed in this new era organisations need to fully embrace a 'digital by default' approach. Virgin Atlantic has been one of our most valued clients in Europe and this deal has further strengthened the long-standing relationship between the two organisations."