Infosys has announced a long-term strategic collaboration with Knorr-Bremse AG to modernise the manufacturer’s enterprise IT landscape and strengthen its global technology operations.
As part of Knorr-Bremse’s Tech4Value (T4V) IT transformation programme, Infosys will provide end-to-end managed services across the company’s enterprise application ecosystem, covering both its Rail and Commercial Vehicle businesses.
The partnership is aimed at simplifying Knorr-Bremse’s technology environment, improving service quality and creating a more agile and value-focused IT operating model.
Infosys to Manage Knorr-Bremse’s Enterprise Application Ecosystem
The collaboration covers Knorr-Bremse’s broader enterprise application stack, including:
- Core ERP systems
- Data platforms
- Engineering applications
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
- Enterprise technology services
By bringing these systems under a coordinated managed-services framework, the companies aim to improve operational efficiency while creating a stronger foundation for future technology upgrades.
The transformation will also focus on operational resilience, compliance and service governance, alongside improvements in employee experience and engineering collaboration.
AI to Play a Central Role in IT Modernisation
A key element of the partnership will be the integration of artificial intelligence into managed IT services.
Infosys will combine its expertise across SAP, data, engineering and Product Lifecycle Management with AI capabilities delivered through Infosys Topaz.
The companies plan to use generative AI and agentic AI to automate processes, improve issue resolution and move beyond traditional managed-service models.
The goal is to create measurable productivity improvements while helping Knorr-Bremse accelerate its technology modernisation efforts.
Supporting Knorr-Bremse’s Global Rail and Commercial Vehicle Businesses
Knorr-Bremse operates in safety-critical industries where reliable technology systems are essential to business continuity.
The IT transformation is therefore expected to support the company’s global workforce while enabling its Rail and Commercial Vehicle divisions to scale their operations.
The companies said the modernised technology environment will help support:
- Faster innovation cycles
- Greater operational resilience
- Improved engineering collaboration
- Enhanced employee experience
- Stronger compliance and governance
- Scalable business growth
Infosys Brings Manufacturing and AI Expertise
Infosys will leverage its experience in manufacturing technology along with its AI and automation capabilities to support Knorr-Bremse’s transformation.
Jasmeet Singh, EVP and Global Head of Manufacturing at Infosys, said resilient and high-performing enterprise applications are particularly important for manufacturers operating in safety-critical industries.
According to Singh, Infosys will combine manufacturing expertise, automation and AI-enabled services to improve operational efficiency and support continuous modernisation.
Knorr-Bremse Focuses on a Future-Ready Technology Foundation
For Knorr-Bremse, the Tech4Value programme is intended to create a more efficient, scalable and agile technology environment.
Satheeskaran Navaratnam, Chief Digital Officer & VP Transformation & Governance IT at Knorr-Bremse, said the programme is central to the company’s efforts to establish a technology foundation that can support innovation and long-term value creation.
The collaboration with Infosys is expected to help optimise the company’s technology estate while improving reliability and its ability to respond to changing business requirements.
AI-Led Managed Services Signal a Shift in Enterprise IT
The partnership reflects a broader shift in enterprise technology services, where companies are increasingly combining traditional IT outsourcing with AI-powered automation and intelligent service delivery.
For manufacturers, this transition is particularly important as enterprise applications increasingly connect product engineering, supply chains, operations and business functions.
By embedding generative and agentic AI into managed services, Infosys and Knorr-Bremse aim to create an IT environment that can continuously evolve rather than simply maintain existing systems.
Key Highlights
- Companies: Infosys and Knorr-Bremse AG
- Programme: Tech4Value (T4V)
- Focus: Enterprise IT transformation
- Coverage: Rail and Commercial Vehicle divisions
- Technology: SAP, data, engineering and PLM
- AI: Generative AI and agentic AI
- Platform: Infosys Topaz
- Objectives: Modernisation, automation, resilience, productivity and scalable growth
Ruchi Kumar is the associate editor at Entrepreneur News Network and TVW News India, where she leads editorial strategy, brand storytelling, and startup ecosystem coverage. With a strong focus on innovation, business, and marketing insights, he curates impactful narratives that spotlight India’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape. She has written extensively on fintech, AI and emerging startups.