From captives to hybrids: GCCs enter a new phase of growth in the AI era
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Key takeaway
TCS acquires Best Buy's Indian GCCs, converting them into AI-Native Capability Centers.
- Step 1 · The triggerTCS acquires Best Buy's Indian GCCs and converts them into AI-Native Capability Centers, shifting ownership from captive to vendor-led.
- Step 2 · Knock-onThe hybrid GCC model expands, increasing demand for IT services, staffing, and workspace providers as global clients prefer vendor partnerships over captive operations.
- Step 3 · Reaches youIndian SMEs in IT services and tech parks see new contract opportunities and competitive pressures as the GCC outsourcing trend accelerates, impacting their input demand and pricing power.
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Source: The Hindu BusinessLine
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