Tata Elxsi Inks MoU with Japan's Nidec to Enhance Its Software Development Capability

Nidec Corporation (formerly known as Nippon Densan Corporation), the Japanese manufacturer and distributor of electric motors, has recently executed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with India's Tata Elxsi Ltd. The MOU, signed on July 22, 2024, aims to enhance Nidec's software development capability.

Tata Elxsi, a design and technology service provider, will contribute its know-how and resources to accelerate Nidec's group-wide software development efforts. Additionally, the collaboration intends to develop software programs for India and other markets while supporting the establishment of a global business base for Nidec's software development in the future.

Tata Elxsi, part of the Tata Group, specializes in design, technology development, system integration, and software services across various industries, including automotive, healthcare, and telecommunications. Nidec, a comprehensive motor manufacturer, continues to innovate and provide efficient products worldwide.

Nidec Corporation, formerly known as Nippon Densan Corporation, is a Japanese manufacturer and distributor of electric motors. Their products are widely used in various applications, including hard-disk drives, electric appliances, automobiles, and commercial and manufacturing equipment. The company has the largest global market share for the tiny spindle motors that power hard-disk drives.

The execution of the MOU aims to enable Nidec to utilize Tata Elxsi’s knowhow and resources to accelerate Nidec’s group-wide enhancement of its software development capability. Tata Elxsi’s technologies are adopted in autonomous driving and other types of advanced driver assistance systems, electrification, connected car solutions, and other automobile engineering-related services.

In India, Nidec is Nidec India Private Limited and operates a factory in Neemrana, Rajasthan, where it manufactures and sells various types of motors.

Nidec India recently expanded its factory to include a second building. This new facility focuses on manufacturing drive motors for electric bikes (e-bikes) with an output of 30 kW or less.

GitHub and Infosys Together Launch CoE in Bengaluru

GitHub has partnered with Infosys to launch a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. This collaboration is aimed at accelerating the software production process by partnering with Global System Integrators (GSIs). The CoE was inaugurated by GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke, and it represents a significant step in leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance the speed of software development globally.

The partnership also highlights the importance of GitHub Copilot, which is being enabled organization-wide at Infosys to assist developers throughout the software development lifecycle. This move is expected to bring about a globalized step change in the speed of software production.

This initiative is part of a broader trend where Indian developers are becoming increasingly significant contributors to AI projects on GitHub's platform. It's projected that by 2027, India will surpass the United States in terms of the total developer population on GitHub. This partnership between GitHub and Infosys is a testament to the growing influence of Indian developers in the global software development landscape.

The primary goal is to accelerate the software development process by leveraging artificial intelligence and GitHub's tools, including GitHub Copilot. By integrating GitHub Copilot across Infosys organization-wide, developers are expected to experience a significant boost in productivity and efficiency.

How GitHub and @Infosys—the renowned IT consulting firm—work together to help developers across India and the world 🌏🚀 pic.twitter.com/o4QoZrADcM

— GitHub (@github) June 9, 2024

The partnership underscores the growing influence of Indian developers in the global software economy. It's projected that by 2027, India will have the largest developer population on GitHub, surpassing the United States.

The establishment of the CoE is a strategic move to harness the potential of AI in software development and to create a new wave of business value in the global economy. It marks the beginning of what GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke refers to as the "Age of Copilot," signifying a new era for GSIs and software development at large.