The University of Cambridge and India's Infosys Collaborate to Establish an AI lab in London

Nitin Konde, Varun Bhardwaj

Oct 26, 2024 — 3 min read

University of Cambridge & Infosys Collaborate to Launch AI Lab in London

The new and extended Living Labs, which are a part of a worldwide network of more than 12 existing facilities, were recently launched by Indian technology company Infosys. These labs will assist clients in accelerating innovation and utilising emerging technologies to future-proof their businesses.

The Bengaluru-based business also revealed plans to open a new AI lab in partnership with the University of Cambridge. The lab wants to use AI to its full potential so that it can benefit students, clients, and academics. The opening of the Living Labs was celebrated with a tour of the facility and a live demonstration of its capabilities by Feryal Clark, the UK's Minister for Digital Government and AI, Professor Colm-cille Caulfield, the head of the University of Cambridge's Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, and more than 100 guests, including clients and partners.

Strengthening the Digital Transformation

The Infosys Living Labs are situated in Canary Wharf, a famous banking area in London. For customers and partners, the lab will facilitate the integration of digital technology, business insights, and human experience.

As a centre for innovation, it will assist in utilising frameworks, digital experiences, solution accelerators, and industry solutions to generate, prototype, and test innovative concepts. Enterprise AI will be the main emphasis of the lab, where clients can observe AI-driven digital transformation in action. These include Infosys Cobalt, a cloud-based solution that helps businesses create scalable and reliable digital infrastructures, and Infosys Topaz, an AI-first offering that uses generative AI technology.

Helping in Forming Digital Transformation Strategies

Infosys Living Labs will assist businesses in developing and executing their digital transformation plans by providing interactive demos, workshops, and one-on-one consultations. In order to solve real-world difficulties, the education and research partnership with the University of Cambridge to create a joint AI Lab will leverage both Cambridge University's top-notch teaching and research skills and Infosys' industry experience and real-world AI application.

According to the company's statement, the new lab will also serve as a catalyst for innovative and cutting-edge research projects. The London Living Labs and the AI Lab are located in Infosys' brand-new, cutting-edge facilities, which span 25,000 square feet and can accommodate 200 workers.

According to Tarang Puranik, executive vice president and head of delivery for Europe at Infosys, London is home to some of the most innovative and disruptive businesses in the world. According to him, the new lab and collaboration with Cambridge University strengthen Infosys's "dedication to play a significant role in London's technological advancement."

According to Feryal Clark, the UK's Minister for Digital Government and AI, the government is using AI as the cornerstone of its strategy to "kickstart economic growth." According to Clark, she witnessed firsthand how Infosys' new London location will help researchers and organisations make the most of this technology in ways that will spur innovation and produce outcomes nationwide.