The BMW Group and Tata Technologies, a global product engineering and digital services company, have announced a collaboration to establish an automotive software and IT development hub in Pune, Bengaluru, and Chennai, India. The joint venture (JV) aims to enhance software coding capabilities across global IT hubs, focusing on strategic software development for software-defined vehicles (SDV) and business IT solutions.
The JV, subject to review and approval by relevant authorities, will primarily operate in Bengaluru and Pune, with Chennai focusing on business IT solutions. Leveraging Tata Technologies’ digital engineering expertise and talent pool, the collaboration aims to contribute to BMW Group’s strategic expansion of software capabilities and 24/7 operations.
Warren Harris, CEO and MD of Tata Technologies, expressed excitement about the collaboration, emphasizing their commitment to delivering top-tier solutions in automotive software and digital engineering globally. Nachiket Paranjpe, President of Automotive Sales at Tata Technologies, highlighted the pivotal shift towards software-defined vehicles and their expertise in engineering technologically advanced vehicles.
Christoph Grote, Senior Vice President of Software and E/E Architecture at BMW, noted the abundance of software talent in India and highlighted the collaboration’s role in shaping state-of-the-art automotive experiences. Alexander Buresch, CIO and Senior Vice President of BMW Group IT, emphasized the successful model of international DevOps hubs and the significance of expanding the footprint in India.
The collaboration between Tata Technologies and BMW Group signifies a shared vision of innovation and excellence in automotive engineering and digital solutions.
