ITC Infotech announced the launch of VANGUARDS in Bengaluru on October 5, introducing a Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) Program that will place engineers directly within clients’ environments to help turn enterprise AI projects into measurable business outcomes.
The programme brings together engineering, AI, business and consulting expertise. ITC Infotech said the embedded engineers would help clients strengthen architecture decisions, improve alignment between business and technology teams, and move projects from concept to production more quickly.
Enterprises have shifted focus from AI experimentation to execution at scale. With VANGUARDS, we are embedding an elite cadre of Forward Deployed Engineers directly into our clients' environments to bridge the gap between technology and value
, said Manas Chakraborty, MD & CEO, ITC Infotech. VANGUARDS represents our commitment to pioneering frontline engineering excellence through embedded engineering leaders who build, scale, and co-create alongside our clients, translating AI ambition into measurable business impact.
Candidates for VANGUARDS will undergo a selective assessment covering technology, AI, business and consulting expertise. Those selected will receive intensive development focused on Strategic Opportunity Discovery, Advanced AI & Data Architecture, and Value Advocacy.
The programme is designed to give enterprises direct access to engineers who work alongside their teams. According to ITC Infotech, the aim is to accelerate transformation and shorten the time it takes for AI investments to deliver measurable business value.