Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has strengthened its partnership with The Co-operative Group Limited (Co-op), a global consumer co-operative involved in food, funerals, insurance, and legal services, by implementing a cloud-first strategy to support the group’s growth.
Having been a strategic partner to Co-op for the past 14 years, TCS has played a key role in various business and workplace transformations. These include retail business enhancement, core system transformation, and franchise program support. These initiatives have enabled Co-op to speed up time to market, generate new revenue streams, and improve agility to respond quickly to changing business conditions.
As part of the expanded partnership, TCS will assist Co-op in transitioning from a traditional data center model to a managed, scalable cloud environment powered by TCS Enterprise Cloud. This shift to a scalable cloud infrastructure will provide Co-op with a platform for future growth opportunities, while also reducing energy consumption and supporting sustainability objectives. TCS will also oversee the management of the hybrid cloud and SaaS estate to enhance resilience and agility.
Rob Elsey, CDIO of The Co-operative Group, expressed his satisfaction with the extended partnership with TCS, emphasizing the alignment with Co-op’s growth priorities and infrastructure modernization efforts. Shekar Krishnan, head of retail & CPG for UK & Europe at TCS, highlighted the company’s commitment to supporting Co-op in achieving their cloud-first strategy and establishing a strong digital foundation for business expansion.
With a strong presence in the UK market, TCS is a leading provider of IT services, consulting, and business solutions. The company has been operating in the region for over 45 years, serving a wide range of businesses and employing over 23,000 people in the UK and Ireland. TCS has been recognized as the top IT service provider for customer satisfaction in the UK according to a survey of CIOs from major IT spending organizations.
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