TCS will establish a dedicated Cloud Migration Factory in Portugal to enable migration of up to 80% of DNA’s enterprise applications to the public cloud
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HELSINKI | MUMBAI, May 22, 2025: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has announced a five-year partnership with DNA, one of Finland’s leading telecommunications providers, to accelerate its cloud transformation program.
Under the agreement, TCS will lead the migration of up to 80% of DNA’s enterprise applications to the public cloud by 2030. Building on the successful 17-year collaboration between TCS and DNA, this partnership is designed to enhance customer experience, drive operational efficiency, and deliver significant cost optimization.
Jussi Tolvanen, CEO, DNA Plc, said, "Cloud adoption is essential for DNA's business, as we have millions of customers and the data volume we handle is enormous. Running AI services without a cloud-based data platform is practically impossible. Collaboration with a skilled and experienced partner allows us to optimize costs, improve agility, and provide our customers with unparalleled service quality. Our goal is to remain at the forefront of connectivity for our customers.”
As part of DNA’s broader ‘Journey to the Cloud’ program, TCS will leverage its proprietary tools, TCS Cloud Counsel and TCS Migration Factory on Google Cloud to streamline and automate key migration processes. In the initial phase of the program, more than 100 applications will be migrated to Google Cloud over the next 24 months. To support this at scale, TCS will establish a dedicated Cloud Migration Factory at its nearshore delivery center in Portugal, ensuring efficient management of application migration and modernization.
Sari Leppänen, CTO, DNA Plc, said, "Having a strong strategic partner with us to drive the cloud transformation journey is a key success factor. By leveraging TCS Cloud Counsel and TCS Migration Factory on Google Cloud, we are poised to lead the Cloud Transformation of the Finnish telecom sector. The transformation takes us to new levels of speed, innovation, operational flexibility and long-term efficiency."
Thomas Skjelbred, Head of Global Procurement, Telenor Group and CEO, Telenor Procurement Company, said, “Telenor Procurement Company’s aim is to create lasting value through efficiency and expertise. We are pleased to acknowledge TCS as a trusted and capable partner in DNA’s Cloud Migration and Modernization project—an initiative that is central to our long-term digital transformation strategy. This collaboration has already demonstrated strong alignment with our goals, and we are confident it will pave the way for future growth and innovation.”
DNA is a leading telecommunications service provider in Finland, offering mobile, broadband, fixed line and television services. DNA has about 3.7 million subscriptions in its fixed and mobile communications networks. DNA is a part of Telenor Group, a leading telecommunications company across the Nordics.
Akhilesh Tiwari, President, Communications, Media and Information Services (CMI), TCS, said, ‘’TCS is a trusted partner in DNA’s cloud transformation journey, helping them become a future-ready, digital-first telecom leader in Finland. Our long-standing relationship has laid a strong foundation for this initiative, as we continue to drive innovation, efficiency, and lasting impact together.”
With over 25 years of experience, TCS' Communications, Media, and Information Services business unit serves customers across 45 countries. Operating from more than 105 delivery locations, TCS leverages its industry and technology expertise to support over one billion subscribers globally. TCS’ services encompass the entire communications value chain, including modernization, operation support system, networks, IT, and operations.
Subhadipta Samantray, Country Head, TCS in Finland, said, “We are thrilled to partner with DNA on its cloud transformation journey to strengthen its position as one of the leading telecom providers in Finland. TCS will leverage its deep contextual knowledge of DNA, and proven, industry-wide cloud transformation experience to deliver accelerated cloud migration and best-in-class, AI-enabled cloud operations at scale. To achieve this goal, TCS will work with Google Cloud, utilizing a tailored cloud operating model along with cutting-edge tools and accelerators”.
TCS solidifies its position as a reliable partner for cutting-edge digital transformation in the Nordics. With a presence in the Nordic region since 1991, TCS has over 20,000 employees dedicated to empowering leading enterprises in Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark to achieve growth and drive digital transformation. TCS’ commitment to excellence has earned it top customer satisfaction rankings in the Nordics for 15 consecutive years, as recognized by an independent customer survey. Additionally, TCS has been consistently honored as a Top Employer in Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark by the Top Employers Institute, reflecting its dedication to fostering a supportive and innovative workplace culture.
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About DNA
DNA is one of the leading telecommunications companies in Finland. Our purpose is to connect you to what matters most. We offer connections, services and devices for homes and workplaces, contributing to the digitalization of society. Already for years, DNA customers have been among the world leaders in mobile data usage. DNA has about 3.7 million subscriptions in its fixed and mobile communications networks. The company has been awarded numerous times as an excellent employer and family-friendly workplace. In 2024, our total revenue was EUR 1,100 million and we employ about 1,600 people around Finland. DNA is a part of Telenor Group, a leading telecommunications company across the Nordics.
For more information, visit https://corporate.dna.fi/
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