Infosys partners with AWS to accelerate Gen AI adoption — All you need to know

Bengaluru-based software giant Infosys on Wednesday announced it has struck a deal with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate enterprise adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI).

In a stock exchange filing on 7 January, the IT company announced the strategic partnership, saying that it will combine Infosys Topaz with Amazon Q Developer.

The deal comes at a time when IT and software companies are increasingly focussing on a shift to AI, and investing millions to accelerate growth in the sector.

Infosys Topaz is an AI-first set of services, solutions, and platforms using generative AI (gen AI) technologies. On the other hand, Amazon Q Developer is AWS’s generative AI-powered assistant.

Shares of Infosys soared on the news of the partnership, rising over 1.5% on the BSE to ₹1635.60 on the BSE.

Why did Infosys partner with AWS?

The strategic partnership between Infosys and AWS is aimed to enhance the internal operations of the IT company as well as drive innovation for the firm's customers across sectors such as manufacturing, telecom, financial services, and consumer goods.

“Infosys is harnessing the power of Infosys Topaz to drive AI-powered transformations across key functions, such as software development, HR, recruitment, sales, and vendor management,” Infosys said.

Commenting on the development, Balakrishna DR, executive vice president, global service head, AI and Industries vertical of Infosys, said, “Together, we are building an AI-first ecosystem that empowers enterprises to navigate their next business transformation with agility and precision. This is about amplifying human potential to drive innovation and deliver impact at an unprecedented scale.”

Giving an example, the company said that in its e Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) segment, the Infosys Topaz and Amazon Q Developer enables automated documentation and provides tailored support for tasks like code generation, debugging, testing, and legacy code modernisation, significantly enhancing workflow efficiency and accuracy.

Through this strategic partnership, Infosys is integrating advanced AI capabilities to streamline complex tasks, accelerate project timelines, and enhance employee experiences while driving productivity.

Infosys is also leveraging AWS generative AI services to deliver cutting-edge solutions across industries for its customers.

These include advanced end-user engagement capabilities for sports and entertainment, powered by Infosys Topaz and Amazon Bedrock, enabling dynamic, real-time personalised experiences to enhance engagement for millions of fans worldwide.

“The combined strengths of Amazon Q and Infosys Topaz will help organisations innovate, achieve operational agility, and unlock differentiated value for their clients. Through this collaboration, Infosys and AWS are committed to delivering solutions rooted in technical excellence and tailored to address the unique demands of global industries,” said Sandeep Dutta, president, AWS India and South Asia.