TCS and Now Telecom: A Strategic Alliance

On August 14, 2025, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced a game-changing partnership with Now Telecom, a key telecommunications firm in the public sector under NOW Corporation. This alliance is more than just business—it’s about significantly boosting the Philippines’ digital sovereignty, promoting inclusive finance, and establishing a formidable network infrastructure.

The partnership was cemented with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), where TCS committed to enrich Now Telecom’s capabilities. This involves expanding trusted network systems, deploying sovereign cloud technologies, and enhancing cybersecurity. The collaboration isn’t just about technology—it’s focused on delivering services that truly cater to citizen welfare.

TCS, now the designated tech partner, will play a pivotal role in strengthening the national digital framework. This move is expected to drive economic growth and empower citizens. Both TCS and NOW Telecom are part of the Trusted Network Alliance, a global initiative aimed at building safe and reliable telecommunications networks. This partnership underscores TCS’s commitment to cyber cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, bringing together expertise from various successful collaborations, including efforts with the Indian government.

Driving Digital Sovereignty and Security

The initiatives born from this partnership will focus on:

• Data Sovereignty: Guarding national data from external threats.
• Operational Interoperability: Enhancing collaboration between agencies, especially in complex situations.
• Resilience: Building robust infrastructures to counter growing cyber threats.
• Reduced Foreign Dependency: Ensuring sovereign control over critical systems in emergencies.

TCS, alongside Now Telecom, aims to design and implement scalable digital infrastructures as per the guidelines of the Philippines’ Department of Information and Communications Technology. The TCS SovereignSecure Cloud™ will facilitate local data governance and support AI development, ensuring continuity and capacity building. Beyond securing networks, TCS will deploy advanced protocols to shield critical infrastructure and offer comprehensive cyber defense services, promoting financial inclusion through a suite of citizen-focused services across sectors like healthcare and banking.

This partnership strengthens TCS’s presence in the Philippines, where it has been active since 2008. TCS’s commitment to innovation and workforce development aligns perfectly with the Philippines’ ambitions for a digital economy.

Mel Velarde, Chairman of the NOW Group, expressed strong excitement about this collaboration, emphasizing its pivotal role in establishing the Sovereign Data Cloud in the Indo-Pacific for both public and private sectors. Partnering with TCS signifies a crucial step toward enhancing national digital sovereignty and reducing reliance on foreign technologies. With the combined expertise of TCS and Now Telecom, the partnership promises to mitigate risks and build a secure, scalable data infrastructure.

Shiju Varghese, Head of TCS in the Philippines, highlighted the partnership’s potential to transform the digital landscape, reinforcing TCS’s dedication to digital sovereignty and cybersecurity in the nation. He expressed enthusiasm for the promise of a secure and resilient digital ecosystem.

This partnership heralds an exciting era of digital transformation in the Philippines, driven by innovative and strategic cooperation.

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