Telangana eyes leadership in emerging technologies
The Telangana Government has announced that it is in the process of transforming the State into a global leader in emerging technologies, such as AI and quantum technology.
âWe aim to transform Telangana from a premier IT hub into a global leader in emerging technology such as AI and Quantum through innovation, R&D engagement,â Sanjay Kumar, Special Chief Secretary (Information Technology), Government of Telangana, has said.
Addressing the GCCX Hyderabad conference here on Friday, he said the State Government continued its vision of driving towards a $1-trillion economy with IT/ITES being the key driver.
âAI-native GCCs are emerging as a key driver of growth for parent organisations. Parent organisations are increasingly relying on these centres to drive both top-line growth and bottom-line efficiency,â Sameer Dhanrajani, CEO of 3AI, said.
3AI, which offers a platform for GCCs to engage with the ecosystem, and Hyderabad Software Enterprises Association (HYSEA) organised the conference.
âHyderabad continues to lead as a preferred destination for next-gen capability centres, powered by a good IT research and innovation ecosystem, infrastructure, and proactive government support,â Prashanth Nandella, President of HYSEA, said.
At the conference, McDonaldâs unveiled its AI and technology initiatives to ensure error-free deliveries.
Durga Prakash, a senior McDonaldâs executive, provided a specific example of how McDonaldâs leveraged Generative AI to ensure order accuracy in busy restaurants, preempting errors before orders reach the customer.Â
âGenerative AI has been implemented in approximately 400 McDonaldâs restaurants. McDonaldâs is undertaking a large cognitive transformation journey across 40,000 restaurants,â he said.
Published on August 1, 2025
