Tech Mahindra announced on Tuesday a strategic collaboration with Microsoft aimed at modernizing workplace experiences through the deployment of Copilot for Microsoft 365. This initiative is set to benefit over 1,200 customers and initially impact more than 10,000 employees across 15 locations.
By leveraging Microsoft’s Cloud platform and GenAI capabilities, Tech Mahindra aims to enhance workforce efficiency and streamline processes, heralding a new era of modern workplace experiences. Additionally, the company is rolling out GitHub Copilot to 5,000 developers, which is anticipated to boost developer productivity by 35 to 40 percent by democratizing access to AI capabilities.
“The collaboration with Microsoft and the introduction of Copilot for Microsoft 365 and GitHub Copilot also marks a significant stride in Tech Mahindra’s commitment to making AI accessible to everyone,” said Mohit Joshi, CEO and MD of Tech Mahindra, in a statement. As part of this partnership, Tech Mahindra has launched a dedicated Copilot practice focused on helping customers unlock the full potential of AI tools.
This practice will include workforce training to assist customers with assessment and preparation, which are critical for the successful integration of AI across all areas and functions within an organization. “Our collaboration with Tech Mahindra will empower its employees with new generative AI capabilities to enhance workplace experiences and increase developer productivity through the adoption of Copilot for Microsoft 365 and GitHub Copilot,” said Judson Althoff, Executive VP and Chief Commercial Officer at Microsoft.
Furthermore, Tech Mahindra will offer comprehensive solutions to help customers prepare, pilot, and adopt business solutions that utilize Copilot for Microsoft 365, ensuring a smooth transition into the AI-enhanced workplace.