Larsen & Toubro Infotech, PTC unveil IoT Center of Excellence at Bengaluru

Global technology consulting and digital solutions company, Larsen & Toubro Infotech (LTI) has entered into an alliance with USA-based PTC Inc to unveil a Center of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, focused on the Internet of Things (IoT)-based innovations. The CoE will focus specifically on Industry 4.0 solutions in Manufacturing and Oil & Gas sectors.

LTI will leverage the CoE to design, build and showcase solutions for smart, connected enterprises, from proof-of-concept to industrialized deployments. The CoE will showcase the possibilities of transformative technologies to global customers, featuring Industrial IoT solutions developed on PTC’s ThingWorx platform.

LTI plans to deploy reusable IoT assets from its real-world experience in implementing enterprise-scale digital transformation solutions for global customers like L&T Construction and other global industrial manufacturing enterprises.

It has been revealed that the CoE will be unique by using real-time data from multiple facilities in use at LTI’s campus, providing real-life data beyond what’s usually available in a simulated environment. Commenting on the CoE, Sudhir Chaturvedi, President Sales, and Executive Board Member, LTI, said, “The convergence of the physical and digital worlds is resulting in exciting business opportunities and LTI aims to maximize returns from these. Our collaboration with PTC offers enterprises pursuing Industry 4.0 transformation the chance to gain privileged access to hi-tech innovations to help them accelerate their digital adoption journey.”

Michael DiTullio, EVP, Sales and Marketing, PTC, said, “Companies are investing significant resources to transform their businesses – having a clear direction and the right technologies are critical for success. We are pleased to partner with LTI on this CoE to help accelerate these transformations and help companies achieve value through connected products more quickly.”