Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services and consulting, has unveiled the latest version of its TCS MasterCraft™ solution, now enhanced with GenAI and Agentic AI. This new offering promises to revolutionize the modernization of legacy applications by drastically reducing costs and time associated with traditional methods.
Key Benefits of the New TCS MasterCraft™
– Cost Efficiency : The integration of GenAI and Agentic AI has resulted in a reduction of modernization costs by over 70%.
– Speed : The solution delivers results twice as fast as conventional approaches, allowing businesses to accelerate their digital transformation efforts.
– Accuracy : Enhanced automation capabilities enable faster and more accurate business logic mining.
Addressing Legacy Challenges
Enterprises on a digital transformation journey often grapple with legacy applications and data challenges, such as:
– Growing technology debt
– High maintenance costs
– Lack of subject matter expertise
– Limited documentation
The new TCS MasterCraft™ addresses these challenges by providing a sustainable and efficient modernization solution. It minimizes the risk of creating outdated systems, ensuring maintainability and relevance in the market.
Successful Implementations
A notable implementation of the GenAI-powered TCS MasterCraft™ was with one of North America’s largest banks. The bank achieved:
– 2X Productivity Savings : During its mainframe modernization efforts.
– 3X Faster Delivery : Compared to traditional methods.
– 90% Effort Savings : In creating a centralized knowledge repository.
Additionally, TCS is leveraging the solution to migrate over 50 million lines of legacy COBOL code to Java for a global financial services major in the US. This project exemplifies how TCS MasterCraft™ aids in creating reusable, centralized knowledge bases.
Industry Insights
Zachariah Chirayil, Practice Director at Everest Group, highlighted the significance of TCS MasterCraft™, stating that the comprehensive AI and automation suite supports the modernization of mainframe applications and optimizes workloads. TCS’s strong industry partnerships and understanding of mainframe requirements enable hyper-personalized solutions.
Leadership Perspectives
Ashvini Saxena, VP and Head of TCS Components Engineering Group, emphasized the success of TCS in delivering complex modernization programs. By leveraging GenAI and Agentic AI, TCS has augmented its capabilities to provide maintainable applications and data with a robust design repository.
Evolution of TCS MasterCraft™
Since its inception in 2012, TCS MasterCraft™ has transformed legacy systems into modern, scalable, cloud-native applications. The solution has continuously adapted to technological advances, incorporating disruptive technologies to offer best-in-class solutions across industries.
The latest version of TCS MasterCraft™ ensures resilience to future upgrades and changes, aligning with TCS’s broader focus on AI-led solutions that optimize complex business processes. The solution’s intelligent automation incorporates human-in-the-loop decision-making, while an integrated DevSecOps pipeline facilitates continuous delivery.
Commitment to Innovation
In Q4FY25, TCS engaged in approximately 580 business engagements centered on AI, highlighting the company’s commitment to innovation. TCS is prioritizing investment in Agentic AI, developing over 150 specialized solutions tailored to sectors like financial services, accounting, and supply chain management.
About Tata Consultancy Services
As a digital transformation leader, TCS partners with industry-leading organizations worldwide. With a workforce of over 607,979 consultants and a presence in 55 countries, TCS is recognized as a top employer across six continents.
TCS sponsors prestigious marathons, promoting health and community empowerment. The company generated US $30 billion in revenues for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.
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