Tata Communications has introduced Tata Communications Vayu, a next-generation Cloud fabric designed to address the growing challenges of cloud costs, multi-cloud complexities, and AI infrastructure demands. The new offering aims to empower businesses to seamlessly transition into the Intelligent Enterprise era.
According to the company, the Cloud fabric integrates IaaS, PaaS, AI platforms, security, cloud connectivity, and professional services into a unified, intelligent ecosystem. This approach simplifies cloud management, reduces operational expenses, and allows enterprises to scale efficiently while avoiding vendor lock-in.
With built-in FinOps automation and multi-cloud flexibility, the solution delivers up to 30% cost savings through a transparent pricing model. It optimizes workload performance and offers 15-25% lower costs compared to major cloud service providers—without data egress charges or hidden fees.
A.S. Lakshminarayanan, MD & CEO of Tata Communications, emphasized the transformative impact of the solution, stating,
“As the digital era accelerates, the need for enterprise Cloud and AI solutions that balance performance, cost, and sustainability has never been greater. Tata Communications Vayu is more than a product—it will pioneer a new way forward for businesses to integrate, uncomplicate and innovate.”
The Vayu AI Cloud provides on-demand access to high-performance NVIDIA GPUs, eliminating the need for costly infrastructure investments. This enables businesses to train, fine-tune, and deploy AI models at scale effortlessly. It also features an AI Studio, including an AI workbench, model garden, and responsible AI frameworks, fostering innovation.
Furthermore, integrated Generative AI and AIOps enhance operations through automation and intelligent monitoring. AI-driven DevOps tools and advanced training platforms help businesses streamline deployment, minimize complexity, and optimize costs.
Highlighting the significance of this launch, Bhaskar Gorti, Executive Vice President, Cloud and Cybersecurity Services, Tata Communications, noted,
“Tata Communications Vayu signifies a transformational shift. Enterprises today need more than just basic Cloud services, and our latest offering is the beginning of a new chapter in Cloud evolution—one where technology is no longer an obstacle but an enabler of limitless possibilities.”
Key Features and Industry Applications
The PaaS services in Vayu simplify application deployment with serverless computing, auto-scaling, and managed databases. The AI/ML platform supports seamless model training and deployment, while integrated API management, microservices, and DevOps tools automate workflows, accelerating innovation.
Vayu offers a comprehensive cloud ecosystem covering compute, storage, AI, security, and cloud connectivity. Tata Communications has collaborated with enterprises to create customized cloud strategies, balancing public, private, and on-premises deployments.
The platform serves a wide range of industries, including government, financial services, and retail, ensuring compliance with industry-specific regulations and supporting long-term growth objectives.
Additionally, zero-trust security measures, advanced identity and access controls, and adherence to key regulatory frameworks—including Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025, RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, and MeitY regulations—enhance data security.
To further improve cloud performance and sustainability, Tata Communications plans to introduce direct liquid cooling, an advanced technology for optimizing heat management in high-performance computing environments. This innovation supports enterprises in achieving ESG goals while maintaining superior cloud efficiency.
