{"version":1,"type":"story","url":"https://digestai.news/story/infosys-and-columbia-launch-enterprise-ai-research-center-in-new-york","json":"https://digestai.news/story/infosys-and-columbia-launch-enterprise-ai-research-center-in-new-york.json","markdown":"https://digestai.news/story/infosys-and-columbia-launch-enterprise-ai-research-center-in-new-york.md","slug":"infosys-and-columbia-launch-enterprise-ai-research-center-in-new-york","headline":"Infosys and Columbia launch enterprise AI research center in New York","summary":"Infosys and Columbia University announced the creation of the **Infosys Topaz – Columbia University Enterprise AI Center** on October 1, 2026. Located at Infosys’ One World Trade Center office in New York, the center aims to accelerate AI-driven innovations for enterprises while promoting responsible deployment of generative and agentic AI technologies. The collaboration builds on Infosys’ **Topaz** platform, an AI-first suite of services and solutions designed for large-scale enterprise use.\n\nThe center will focus on three research themes: **AI-first experiences and processes**, including natural interaction design and process optimization; **responsible and sustainable AI**, addressing regulatory, ethical, and cybersecurity challenges; and **AI for marketing**, targeting hyper-personalized customer experiences and advanced analytics. Leadership includes **Garud Iyengar** (Columbia Engineering) and **Satish HC** (Infosys EVP), with eight key personnel from both institutions. The center will host workshops, co-innovation sessions, and research collaborations with clients across industries.","keyPoints":["Infosys and Columbia University launch **Infosys Topaz – Columbia University Enterprise AI Center** in New York on October 1, 2026","Center focuses on **AI-first experiences, responsible AI, and AI-driven marketing** for enterprises","Eight key personnel from Columbia and Infosys lead research, including **Garud Iyengar** and **Satish HC**"],"whyItMatters":"The center bridges academic research and enterprise AI adoption, offering real-world solutions for scaling AI while addressing ethical and operational challenges. It positions Infosys as a leader in enterprise AI innovation, with direct ties to Columbia’s academic expertise.","category":{"slug":"enterprise","name":"Enterprise & Industry","url":"https://digestai.news/category/enterprise"},"entities":{"companies":["Infosys","Columbia University"],"models":[],"people":["Garud Iyengar","Satish HC","Rafee Tarafdar","Syed Ahmed","Srinivasan Natarajan","Jeffrey M. Levenberg"]},"firstPublishedAt":"2026-10-01T05:44:00Z","updatedAt":"2026-10-01T05:44:00Z","sourceCount":1,"hasPrimarySource":false,"sources":[{"outlet":"Unite.AI","title":"Infosys and Columbia University Launch Enterprise AI Research Center","url":"https://unite.ai/infosys-and-columbia-university-launch-enterprise-ai-research-center","publishedAt":"2026-10-01T05:44:00Z","type":"press","primary":false,"lead":true}],"sourceNotes":null,"discussions":[],"thread":null,"cite":{"text":"Digest AI, \"Infosys and Columbia launch enterprise AI research center in New York\", 1 October 2026, https://digestai.news/story/infosys-and-columbia-launch-enterprise-ai-research-center-in-new-york","publisher":"Digest AI","title":"Infosys and Columbia launch enterprise AI research center in New York","datePublished":"2026-10-01T05:44:00Z","url":"https://digestai.news/story/infosys-and-columbia-launch-enterprise-ai-research-center-in-new-york"},"generatedBy":"Written by Digest AI's editorial model from the linked sources; the sources are the record.","license":"Headlines, digests and key points are written by Digest AI and may be quoted with a link to the story page. Linked articles belong to their publishers. Terms: https://digestai.news/terms#reuse"}