MUMBAI: Tata Consultancy Services, a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, has been recognized with the prestigious “Best Supplier” award in Technical Consultancy by Ericsson, a world leader in communications technology and services.

TCS was awarded this accolade by Ericsson Group following a rigorous evaluation of its suppliers, based on a comprehensive list of criteria, including excellence in service delivery, innovation, alignment with Ericsson’s vision and spirit of partnership. In particular, this recognition comes as a reflection of TCS’ value creation, significant contributions and consistent delivery for Ericsson’s business in a way that is aligned to the customer’s strategic priorities.

TCS has been a trusted partner for Ericsson’s R&D portfolio, contributing to the development and support of a range of solutions spanning several generations of technological evolution. In addition, the company has been the lead partner for Ericsson IT, relentlessly transforming the Enterprise IT landscape leveraging digital technologies and supporting IT to become a true business enabler.

V Rajanna, Vice President and Global Head of Technology Business Unit, TCS, commented: “We continue to be absolutely committed to bringing cutting edge innovation to drive value in every engagement. This recognition is a testament to our customer centric approach and our effective partnership with Ericsson in their digital transformation journey.”

Speaking on this occasion, Eva Andrén, Vice President and Head of Sourcing at Ericsson, said, “We recognize TCS as the best partner for its excellent performance over time in both R&D and IT consultancy, with a clear ambition in supporting our innovative efforts. TCS’ innovative approach continues to support Ericsson’s digitization and transformation journey. TCS and Ericsson also share the core values of giving back to society through sustainability and corporate responsibility initiatives.”