New Delhi:In a significant move, Air India, now under the Tata Group, has migrated its entire computational workload to the Cloud, leading to the closure of two data centers in New Delhi and Mumbai. The airline anticipates annual savings of $1 million through this shift.
The migration to Microsoft Azure was managed by Air India’s teams in Silicon Valley, Gurugram, and Kochi. This initiative marks a departure from traditional computing approaches, emphasizing Cloud as a fundamental reimagination of computing, as stated by Satya Ramaswamy, Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Air India.
The computational workloads, which included mainframes, servers, data, and equipment, were successfully transitioned to the Cloud. The closed data centers had played a crucial role in driving innovations and automation across various functions of the airline.
Puneet Chandok, President at Microsoft India & South Asia, highlighted the success of Air India’s migration to Microsoft Azure, showcasing the adaptability and support provided by the Microsoft Cloud.
Air India, in the midst of a five-year transformation plan, plans to introduce several innovations in customer-facing channels and employee experiences, leveraging advanced data analytics and AI capabilities embedded seamlessly through Cloud.
