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Tech Mahindra Chess League teams up with Google Cloud for Season 3
MUMBAI: The Tech Mahindra Global Chess League (GCL), in partnership with FIDE, has joined hands with Google Cloud to serve up real-time player performance analysis for Season 3, turning the ancient game into a modern spectator sport.
Scheduled for 13–24 December in India, the world’s first franchise-based chess league will now fuse its heritage of strategy with cutting-edge technology. Using Google Cloud’s advanced infrastructure and Tech Mahindra’s AI and ML dashboards, fans can follow real-time insights into every move while broadcasters deliver smarter, more engaging coverage.
“Each season, we strive to elevate the experience for fans and players by leveraging advanced digital technologies,” said Tech Mahindra Global Chess League, chairperson, Peeyush Dubey. “Our partnership with Google Cloud ensures that Season 3 sets new standards for innovation in global sports.”
Alongside the live action, fans and partners will also be able to join creative tournaments and interactive fan zones, adding collaboration and innovation to the mix. Multilingual commentary and expanded global broadcasts aim to make this season the most accessible and inclusive yet.
The league, unique for its mixed-team format where male and female players compete side by side, has already redefined how professional chess is played and viewed. With AI, data analytics and smart broadcasting now in play, Season 3 promises to be not just a contest of kings and queens, but of codes and clouds too.
Because in this game, it is not only about who makes the winning move, but how millions get to watch it happen in real time.
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Tata Communications named Gartner WAN Leader for 13th consecutive year
AI-driven network upgrades and global expansion keep telecom major ahead
MUMBAI: Tata Communications has once again secured its place among the top global network providers, earning a Leader position in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global WAN Services 2026 for the thirteenth year running.
The recognition from Gartner highlights the company’s consistent performance in both strategic vision and execution, a rare feat in a fast-evolving connectivity landscape.
Over the past year, Tata Communications has doubled down on building what it calls a more intelligent and flexible network fabric. In simpler terms, this means networks that can adapt on demand, powered by artificial intelligence and analytics, to support businesses operating across geographies and industries.
The company has expanded its network-on-demand offerings, allowing enterprises to scale connectivity more easily across data centres and multiple cloud environments. It has also invested in next-generation fibre infrastructure and high-capacity 800G wavelength services to keep pace with the growing demands of AI-led cloud ecosystems.
Global reach remains a key focus. Tata Communications has extended its footprint through partner points of presence, enabling quicker deployment in new markets while strengthening last-mile connectivity through local collaborations.
Security, too, is getting a significant upgrade. The company has enhanced its Secure Access Service Edge capabilities to tackle emerging AI-driven cyber risks, including unauthorised data transfers. Looking ahead, it is also preparing to roll out quantum-safe encryption services based on post-quantum cryptography standards, aiming to future-proof enterprise data against both classical and next-generation threats.
Speaking on the milestone, Tata Communications executive vice president, core and next-gen connectivity services and chief technology officer Genius Wong said, “We are honoured to be recognised for the 13th consecutive year and deeply appreciate the continued trust our customers place in us. At Tata Communications, we will continue to transform our solutions so enterprises can build resilient, high-performance and intelligent digital foundations. With our future-ready, resilient and intelligent network fabric, enterprises can scale with confidence and thrive in an AI-powered future world.”
While industry rankings often come and go, a 13-year streak suggests more than just consistency. For Tata Communications, it signals a steady grip on a rapidly shifting global connectivity market and a clear ambition to stay ahead of the curve.
