365telugu.com online news,Mumbai, November 11, 2025:Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services and consulting, has entered into a strategic partnership with SINTEF, one of Europe’s largest independent research organizations, to advance AI-driven innovations in elderly care.
The collaboration will enhance SINTEF’s SMILE (Smart Inclusive Living Environments) platform — an eHealth solution that empowers senior citizens to live independently and safely at home. SMILE serves as a digital bridge connecting elderly individuals with family, caregivers, and community peers through seamless communication, health reminders, and access to essential services.
By integrating Social AI, the partnership aims to deliver personalized, human-centric care by understanding individual needs, preferences, and behaviors. This fusion of TCS’s expertise in AI deployment across healthcare and smart cities with SINTEF’s multidisciplinary research in technology and social sciences will drive scalable, real-world impact.
Alexandra Bech Gjørv, President and CEO, SINTEF, said:
“TCS shares our commitment to long-term societal value, a legacy rooted in the Tata Group’s ethos. Together, we can enable Norway’s elderly to live healthier, more independent lives at home. This collaboration marks a powerful step toward inclusive aging.”
Sapthagiri Chapalapalli, Head of Europe, TCS, stated:
“True innovation emerges at the intersection of research, technology, and purpose. By combining SINTEF’s academic rigor with TCS’s AI implementation expertise, we will transform ideas into actionable solutions. Our digital capabilities will amplify SMILE’s reach, ensuring faster, broader societal impact with a focus on usability and empathy.”
TCS has been a trusted partner in the Nordic region since 1991, serving clients across Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark with a team of 20,000+ experts. For 15 consecutive years, TCS has been ranked among the top IT consulting providers in the Nordics and has earned Top Employer certification in Norway for 11 years running.
This partnership underscores a shared vision: leveraging AI not just for efficiency, but for dignity, independence, and quality of life in aging populations.
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