Tech Mahindra Launches Project Indus Large Language Model (LLM)
Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of
technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries,
has announced the launch of Project Indus, its indigenous foundational
model designed to converse in a multitude of Indic languages and dialects, as
well as the intent to expand globally. The first phase of the large language
model (LLM) is designed for the Hindi language and its 37+ dialects.
The Indus LLM will be implemented using an innovative ‘GenAI in a box’
framework. This solution will simplify the deployment of advanced AI models for
enterprises. The solution leverages Dell Technologies high performance
computing solutions, storage and networking capabilities. Additionally, the LLM
adopts Intel-based infrastructure solutions, including Intel® Xeon® Processors, OneAPI software, and future generation
products leveraging CPU features like Intel® Advanced Matrix Extensions
(AMX), to enable customers to integrate Indus model in their GenAI
applications, delivering business values and adhering to the emerging
guardrails of AI. As part of this collaboration, Tech Mahindra will also
leverage Intel® Gaudi®AI Accelerators and AI training assets to train the
future generation of Indus models as well as skill up its employees on Intel
product portfolio (hardware and software) to provide GenAI expertise to its
wide network of global customers across industries.
Nikhil Malhotra, Global Head – Makers Lab, Tech Mahindra, said, “Project Indus is
our seminal effort to develop an LLM from the ground up. Through Makers Lab,
our R&D arm, we created a roadmap, collected data from the Hindi-speaking
population, and built the Indus model. Our collaboration with Dell Technologies
& Intel will help deliver cutting-edge AI solutions that enable enterprises
to scale at speed. We will redefine the GenAI landscape, driving innovation and
operational excellence.”
This collaboration aims to redefine AI-driven solutions in various
industries by leveraging Tech Mahindra's unique capabilities to develop
localized and verticalized industry-agnostic LLMs with Dell and Intel's robust
infrastructure. It will create multiple tailored use cases and enable customers
to leverage various applications, including customer support, experience, and
content creation across healthcare, rural education, banking and finance,
agriculture, and telecom, among other industries.
Denise Millard, Chief Partner Officer, Dell Technologies, said, “Accessibility
and scalability are increasingly important for organizations looking to unlock
the power of GenAI. With the Dell AI Factory, LLMs like Project Indus leverage
AI-optimized technologies with an open ecosystem of partners, validated and
integrated solutions, services and best practices, accelerating the adoption of
AI to drive growth, optimize productivity and promote innovation.”
The Indus model will initially focus on key use cases and pilot
projects, such as providing infrastructure and computing as a service, and
offering scalable AI solutions to enterprises. This collaboration marks a
significant milestone in the development of the global GenAI landscape, which
is estimated to grow to $1.3 trillion over the next ten
years.
Santhosh Viswanathan, Vice President & Managing Director – India
Region for Intel, said, “At Intel, we constantly push the
boundaries of what is possible with AI. By combining our cutting-edge products
and solutions, we are committed to powering the robust, scalable infrastructure
needed for advanced AI deployments. We are proud to collaborate with Tech
Mahindra on Project Indus, which will enable seamless deployment of advanced AI
models across industries and empower enterprises to unlock GenAI's full
potential for enhanced operational efficiency and a competitive edge. This will
not only redefine GenAI solutions but also empower businesses to scale and
innovate at an unprecedented pace.”
Tech Mahindra has been making significant strides in offering next-gen
solutions to enterprises worldwide. The company recently announced that it is
building an LLM to preserve Bahasa Indonesia, the official and national
language of Indonesia and its dialects. This collaboration further demonstrates
Tech Mahindra's commitment to enabling enterprises to scale rapidly with
technological advancements, building a future where AI solutions are
accessible, scalable, and responsible.
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