TCS to Modernize Kalmar's IT Landscape with AI-Powered Transformation
TCS has been chosen by Kalmar Oyj as its strategic IT partner to transform its global IT landscape. The collaboration will integrate IT services and establish an AI-powered digital core to enhance efficiency and employee experience. Kalmar reported EUR 1.7 billion in sales for 2024.
This is a strategic partnership that will enhance TCS's presence in the IT services sector, particularly in AI-driven transformations. While significant, it's not a direct financial result that would immediately impact TCS's core financials, hence a medium impact.
The announcement details a new strategic partnership where TCS will provide comprehensive IT transformation services to Kalmar, leveraging AI to modernize its operations. This is a significant business win for TCS and indicates growth opportunities.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been selected by Kalmar Oyj as its strategic IT partner to spearhead a full IT service transformation. TCS will consolidate Kalmar’s global IT landscape into a single integrated delivery model, encompassing application maintenance and development, end-user services, and infrastructure and hybrid cloud operations.
The partnership aims to establish a modern, integrated, AI-powered digital core IT foundation, designed to reduce costs while enhancing agility and efficiency. TCS will introduce an AI-driven operations framework and a unified command center to improve observability, strengthen service reliability, and decrease operational complexity across Kalmar’s global operations.
Furthermore, TCS will enhance the digital experience for Kalmar’s 5,200 employees by leveraging AI for improved human-machine collaboration. This initiative is expected to enable Kalmar to become a perpetually adaptive enterprise through continuous innovation.
Kalmar's CIO, Tero Lehtonen, expressed confidence in TCS's ability to establish the required IT foundation, stating it's a key enabler for their strategic goals. TCS Finland's Country Head, Subhadipta Samantray, highlighted TCS's capability in supporting global organizations through comprehensive transitions and building future digital foundations. Arun Pradeep Surendra Mohan, Business Head - Travel & Logistics, EMEA, TCS, emphasized the focus on building a resilient, AI-first digital core to deliver agility, reliability, and scale.
Kalmar, a global leader in heavy material handling equipment and services, reported sales of approximately EUR 1.7 billion in 2024 and operates in over 120 countries with approximately 5,200 employees. The partnership announcement was made on January 22, 2026.
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