HCL Technologies

HCLSoftware Enhances Sovereign Strategy with Focus on IP Ownership

September 15, 2025 - In response to growing global concerns around data sovereignty and regulatory compliance, HCLSoftware, a division of HCLTech, is deepening its commitment to sovereign technology through a strategic focus on intellectual property (IP) ownership.

Chief Product Officer Kalyan Kumar outlined HCLSoftware’s approach, structured around three critical pillars: data sovereignty (where the data resides), people sovereignty (who operates the systems), and IP sovereignty (ownership and control of the underlying technology).

Building Sovereign Capabilities with Proprietary IP

HCLSoftware's portfolio of enterprise solutions—spanning collaboration tools, messaging systems, databases, application servers, and cybersecurity products—is entirely developed and owned internally. Many of these IPs are registered in India, supported by R&D centers in Bengaluru, Pune, and Noida, enabling the company to ensure localization and regulatory alignment.

According to Kumar, this internal IP ownership allows HCL to craft jurisdiction-specific sovereign solutions. The company delivers tailored versions of its products to U.S. federal clients and partners with European and African governments to meet local sovereign cloud requirements.

In India, HCLSoftware collaborates with government-approved cloud providers to certify and roll out solutions for sensitive applications.

Customer flexibility is a cornerstone of this initiative. “The most significant aspect of our sovereign approach is ensuring customers have a choice—specifically, the ability to construct a technology stack that is diverse and nuanced,” Kumar noted.

Flexible Deployment for Regulated Environments

HCLSoftware's products are designed for versatile deployment, giving clients the option to choose between cloud-based services and on-premise installations. This adaptability supports organizations seeking more control over their IT environments.

For instance, AppScan, HCL’s software security testing solution, is available both as a cloud service and an on-premise deployment. Likewise, the latest version of its collaboration suite, Domino 14.5, integrates email, calendar, meetings, and file sharing, all without relying on foreign cloud infrastructures.

HCL's sovereignty-focused model is resonating with sectors such as government, defense, and finance, where data localization is often a non-negotiable requirement.

Kumar acknowledged the gradual nature of this shift. “It’s a journey. Sovereignty will become increasingly prominent within public sector organizations and regulated institutions,” he stated, adding, “The path will be unique and distinct.”

Source: https://www.rswebsols.com/news/hcl-software-invests-in-intellectual-property-to-drive-sovereign-strategy/

SailPoint and HCLTech Partner to Deliver Scalable Identity Security for AI-Driven Enterprises

September 4, 2025 - HCLTech recognized as SailPoint Global Delivery Admiral Partner for expertise in identity governance, compliance, and security

AUSTIN, Texas and NOIDA, India — SailPoint, Inc. (Nasdaq: SAIL), a global leader in identity security, has announced a strategic collaboration with HCLTech, a global technology services provider, to offer modern identity security solutions designed for today’s fast-paced, AI-enabled enterprise environments.

The partnership combines SailPoint’s AI-powered Identity Security Cloud—delivered through the SailPoint Atlas platform—with HCLTech’s experience in managing identity at enterprise scale. Together, the two companies aim to help large organizations automate lifecycle access controls, monitor identity risks in real-time, and enforce policies across complex hybrid, multicloud, and AI ecosystems. HCLTech’s MiDaaS framework further integrates lifecycle identity and access governance into managed service delivery.

This alliance offers enterprises three key benefits:

Scaled identity transformation: Organizations can transition from legacy identity systems to a modern, AI-enhanced identity platform with support from HCLTech’s global teams, certified consultants, and field-tested delivery methodologies.

Real-time, risk-aware governance: SailPoint’s Atlas platform delivers continuous insights, while HCLTech provides hands-on governance, enabling robust policy enforcement, access certification, and detection of anomalous access in evolving digital landscapes.

AI-era resilience: As businesses adopt GenAI tools and digital agents, identity becomes critical infrastructure. This partnership ensures zero-trust-aligned identity controls that support real-time, secure access management.

HCLTech has also earned SailPoint’s highest delivery recognition—Global Delivery Admiral Partner status—reflecting its ability to deliver SailPoint implementations at scale, with high customer satisfaction and certified expertise.

“In the AI era, identities, including agents, are the new perimeter and must be intelligently governed and secured,” said Matt Mills, President of SailPoint. “Our partnership with HCLTech enables more customers to build identity security programs at scale to secure AI agents and other identities — programs that are policy‑driven, risk‑aware, and resilient to fast‑moving digital threats.”

Jagadeshwar Gattu, President of Digital Foundation Services at HCLTech, added, “A zero-trust operating model requires an Identity-first approach, which in turn can also serve as a strong digital foundation for an AI-powered future. By embedding SailPoint Atlas into our unified IAM and managed services ecosystem, we empower enterprises to manage identity risk proactively and with confidence.” Gattu emphasized HCLTech’s commitment to partnerships that go beyond technology to deliver results and long-term value for customers.

About SailPoint
SailPoint believes identity is the cornerstone of enterprise security. With a mix of human and digital identities in today’s organizations, SailPoint enables secure access to applications and data at enterprise scale. Its unified platform delivers intelligent, identity-first security, helping businesses mitigate evolving threats while driving efficiency and transformation. SailPoint is trusted by many of the world’s most complex enterprises.

About HCLTech
HCLTech is a global technology firm employing over 223,000 people across 60 countries. The company delivers expertise in digital, engineering, cloud, and AI, serving major industries including Financial Services, Healthcare, High Tech, Telecom, Retail, and Public Services. For the 12 months ending June 2025, HCLTech reported revenues of $14.0 billion. Learn more at hcltech.com

Source: https://www.hcltech.com/press-releases/sailpoint-and-hcltech-forge-partnership-deliver-modern-identity-security-enterprise

HCLTech Partners with Google Cloud to Launch Industry-Specific Agentic AI Tools

April 10, 2025 - HCLTech has unveiled a suite of Agentic AI solutions in collaboration with Google Cloud to help enterprises drive efficiency and extract greater business value from their digital ecosystems. Leveraging Google Agentspace and an agentic framework, the solutions enable intelligent agents capable of reasoning, acting, and adapting to seamlessly interact with enterprise data and applications.

The Agentic AI platform creates industry- and workflow-specific agents that minimize manual intervention, enhance decision-making, proactively resolve issues, and improve customer experience and loyalty. “Our collaboration with Google Cloud allows enterprises to swiftly respond to market changes and customer demands while maintaining competitiveness in dynamic industries,” said Piyush Saxena, SVP and Global Head, Google Cloud Ecosystem, HCLTech.

HCLTech has launched 50 such AI agents on Google Marketplace, spanning IT, HR, customer relationship management, finance, sales, and more. Examples include HCLTech Insight for manufacturing defect analysis and HCLTech NetSight for optimizing network operations.

Google Cloud VP Victor Morales highlighted that these solutions address complex, industry-specific challenges and empower employees with AI tools to transform everyday workflows.

This initiative reflects HCLTech’s broader strategy to accelerate digital transformation through cloud-powered AI solutions tailored to enterprise needs.

Source: https://www.hcltech.com/press-releases/hcltech-and-google-cloud-launch-agentic-ai-solutions