Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is building a specialized team of up to 8,900 engineers, referred to as forward-deployed engineers, to boost AI deployment and is also considering acquisitions in data and cybersecurity to support growth. The company is actively evaluating potential acquisition targets, focusing on firms specializing in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data security, marking a departure from its traditional reliance on organic growth. TCS faces pressure to maintain growth in AI-related services, as annualised revenue growth from AI slowed to 13% in the first quarter, compared to 28% in the previous quarter, with management setting a goal to return to quarterly growth levels of around 25%. The company spends approximately $1 billion annually on internal development and faces stiff competition from major technology firms and specialized AI labs. Investors will be tracking whether this increased spending on personnel and potential acquisitions leads to targeted revenue growth, with profit margins remaining a key monitorable as heavy investment can put pressure on the bottom line.