Tata Technologies and BMW Group Forge Partnership for Automotive Software and IT Solutions
Munich (Germany) and Pune (India), 2nd April 2024: In a significant development, the BMW Group and Tata Technologies, a leading global provider of product engineering and digital services, have announced a collaboration to establish a Joint Venture (JV) aimed at setting up an automotive software and IT development hub in Pune, Bengaluru, and Chennai, India. The formation of the JV is contingent upon review and approval by relevant authorities. Key development and operational activities will be based in Bengaluru and Pune, with Chennai focusing on business IT solutions.
The partnership, rooted in the ethos of ‘engineer in India for the world’, will harness Tata Technologies’ digital engineering prowess and talent pool in India to bolster the BMW Group’s strategic augmentation of software coding capabilities across global IT hubs and round-the-clock operations. The JV will concentrate on strategic software development, with a particular focus on solutions for software-defined vehicles (SDV). Automotive software will center on automated driving, infotainment, and digital services, while business IT will prioritize the digitalization and automation of product development, production, and sales processes. The JV will kick off with 100 trained and seasoned Tata Technologies professionals making immediate and substantial contributions to software projects, with expectations of rapid expansion to a four-digit workforce in the coming years.
Commenting on the collaboration, Warren Harris, CEO and MD of Tata Technologies, remarked, “Our partnership with the BMW Group underscores our dedication to delivering top-tier automotive software and digital engineering solutions to clients worldwide. Aligned with our vision of engineering a better world, we are thrilled to showcase our expertise, supporting BMW Group in crafting premium products, delivering exceptional digital experiences for their clientele, and advancing its digital transformation journey in Business IT.”
Nachiket Paranjpe, President of Automotive Sales at Tata Technologies, added, “Amidst the evolving automotive landscape, the shift towards software-defined vehicles marks a pivotal juncture in automotive software and vehicle development methodologies. Leveraging our profound domain knowledge and SDV expertise, we are poised to collaborate with the BMW Group in engineering vehicles that are not only technologically advanced but also deliver unparalleled experiences to consumers worldwide.”
Christoph Grote, Senior Vice President of Software and E/E Architecture, echoed these sentiments: “Our collaboration with Tata Technologies will accelerate our progress in the realm of the software-defined vehicle. India boasts a vast pool of talent with exceptional software skills, positioning it as a global leader in this domain. Developing vehicle software for the BMW Group entails working with best-in-class processes and tools, affording Indian software engineers the opportunity to shape cutting-edge, premium automotive experiences in future domains such as highly automated driving and artificial intelligence.”
Alexander Buresch, CIO and Senior Vice President of BMW Group IT, expressed his satisfaction with the partnership: “The expansion of international DevOps hubs has proven to be a successful model for the BMW Group. We are delighted to have found a robust and esteemed technology partner in Tata Technologies and to expand our presence in India. This collaboration signifies our shared commitment to innovation and excellence in automotive engineering and digital solutions.”
The collaboration between Tata Technologies and BMW Group epitomizes a shared vision of innovation and excellence in automotive engineering and digital solutions.
