In Episode 5 of the "Bringing Life to Things" podcast, Prabhu Patruni, Head of Digital Thread Solutions, IoT and Digital Engineering at TCS, to explore how Generative AI and Digital Thread technologies are revolutionizing product lifecycle management.

The discussion delves into the challenges of harnessing complex, heterogeneous product data and the transformative potential of integrating digital threads with knowledge graphs and Gen AI. Listeners will learn how these technologies enable seamless data flow, deeper insights, and smarter decision-making across R&D, manufacturing, service, and compliance functions.

Real-world examples illustrate how organizations can boost efficiency, improve product quality, and respond rapidly to market demands. The episode concludes with practical guidance on defining success and building solutions incrementally for maximum business value.

In Episode 4 of Bringing Life to Things, Simon Johney, Industry Advisor for Semiconductor Engineering at TCS, discusses the evolution of chip design and the transformative role of nanochips across industries. Simon explains how advancements in process nodes, open-source architectures like RISC-V, and System-on-Chip (SoC) technologies have made chips smaller, faster, and more efficient. He highlights how nanochips power innovations in smartphones, EVs, healthcare, and brain-computer interfaces.

The episode also explores the complexity of chip design, the global shortage, and how AI is streamlining the process by automating tasks and improving quality. He also shares how semiconductors have revolutionized music production and offers valuable advice to young professionals: specialize deeply, embrace AI, and seize the opportunities in this fast-growing field.

In this compelling episode of Bringing Life to Things, Anirudh Mathur, Global Head of Smart Manufacturing at TCS, explains how AI and GenAI drive a paradigm shift in manufacturing. From predictive maintenance to real-time optimization, AI is enabling smarter, faster, and more resilient operations.

The episode also delves into the rise of product-as-a-service models, where AI enables hyper-personalization, from energy-as-a-service to custom medical devices. Anirudh emphasizes that AI is not just a technology—it’s a strategic enabler of innovation, efficiency, and customer-centricity. As manufacturers embrace these intelligent systems, they’re not only solving today’s challenges but also shaping the future of manufacturing.

In this episode of TCS Talks Tech, Ashok Krish, Global Head of TCS's AI Practice, joins the podcast to share his perspective around AI skill transformation, how he leverages AI agents to build his profile as an influencer, and advice for anyone to thrive while working in the age of AI. 

In this episode of the TCS podcast series Bringing Life to Things, Geeta Rohra, Global Head of Advisory Services for IoT and Digital Engineering at TCS, talks about how AI is emerging as a strategic enabler, driving transformation across key areas: software-defined products, smart manufacturing, robotics and automation, sensor-to-cloud integration, and energy management. 

These themes reflect how AI is being infused into every layer of operations, from engineering and plant systems to customer-facing services. To become truly AI-first, organizations must strive to be ‘data-first’ and foster a culture that embraces change. Ultimately, it’s a blend of tech, data, and mindset that drives meaningful transformation. 

Listen to PC Thomas, Head of Retail, Americas, discuss AI transformation and how retailers are using the tech to personalize CX, optimize inventory, and more. 

In the debut episode of the Bringing Life to Things podcast series, Sreenivasa Chakravarti – Vice President, IOT & Digital Engineering, TCS – explores how the convergence of IoT, AI, and other emerging technologies is reshaping industries and accelerating digital transformation. Sreenivasa emphasizes how industrial AI, cognitive AI, and generative AI all rely on real-time data, which IoT provides. Together, they unlock capabilities such as personalization, predictive behaviour, and autonomous and self-healing systems. This shift allows businesses to move from intuition-based decisions to data-driven experimentation and innovation.

The “secret sauce” lies in combining digital intelligence with physical context—using real-time data to understand, predict, and autonomously respond to real-world conditions. This shift is not just technological—it’s cultural and strategic. It empowers organizations to move from reactive to proactive and predictive decision-making. This episode is a masterclass in how to lead with technology—not just follow it. It sets the stage for deeper conversations and emphasizes how businesses can not only adapt to these changes but also lead through innovation.

On this episode of TCS Talks Tech, futurists and influencers discuss the accelerating impact of AI on work, why we should be optimistic about the changes to come, and parallels with previous transformations in how and why we work. Are you optimistic about AI and the future of work? 

Ahead of Reed running the 129th Boston Marathon on April 21, 2025, TCS Futurist Bill Quinn and professional long-distance runner Reed Fischer joins the podcast to talk about the TCS Future Athlete Project, digital twins, and transformation in sports and data technology. 

John O’Leary and Andrew Corcione speak with Anupam Singhal, President of TCS’ Manufacturing group, to learn how TCS builds leadership careers and to explore the accelerating transformation of the manufacturing industry.