HCL Technologies and Google Cloud expand partnership in Generative AI

HCL Technologies (HCLTech), an Indian tech firm, and Google Cloud have unveiled their plans to broaden their strategic alliance, focusing on generative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions.

The aim of this collaboration is to enable businesses to fully utilize the generative AI technologies provided by Google Cloud.

HCLTech is actively using Google Cloud’s large language models (LLMs) to foster generative AI capabilities across various industries, corporate functions, innovation, and technological modernization.

By employing Google Cloud’s comprehensive suite of generative AI products and services, which includes Vertex AI, Generative AI Studio, Model Garden, and Generative AI App Builder, along with the foundational LLMs, HCLTech’s AI platforms and solutions will assist clients in harnessing the power of data and exploiting generative AI to the maximum.

Kevin Ichhpurani — Google Cloud Corporate Vice President of Global Partner Ecosystem & Channels said: “Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize a wide variety of business processes and even transform entire industries.

“These new investments and resources from HCLTech will help enterprises more quickly implement, scale and capture value from generative AI and help them transform their businesses in bold and responsible ways.”

HCL Technologies and Google Cloud expand partnership to drive innovation in Generative AI. Photo courtesy of Raghukraman/Wikimedia Commons.

To aid in the development of joint solutions and encourage the full adoption of generative AI, HCLTech plans to establish a Google Cloud Generative AI Center of Excellence (GenAI CoE). The GenAI CoE, with AI expertise from HCLTech’s Cloud Native Labs located in London, Dallas, and Noida, India, will spearhead innovation and generative AI adoption across various sectors.

Additionally, HCLSoftware, a renowned enterprise software solutions provider, plans to fast-track its digital transformation by adopting Google Workspace, Duet AI for Google Workspace and Developers, and deploying Vertex AI to augment client success and support.

HCLTech reaffirms its commitment to aiding clients in their digital transformations by incorporating Google Cloud’s advanced technologies into large-scale organizations globally. As part of the expanded alliance, HCLTech will offer extensive training programs to over 18,000 professionals, preparing them to effectively use Google Cloud’s generative AI technologies.

The partnership aims to foster innovation, boost operational efficiency, improve employee experiences, and enable businesses to maximize data value.

With its broad spectrum of AI capabilities, from chip development to business process optimization, HCLTech leads in promoting the use of generative AI across various sectors. Through its strategic partnerships with Google and other industry leaders, HCLTech is clearing the path for organizations to harness the transformative potential of generative AI.

Kalyan Kumar — HCLTech Chief Technology Officer and Head of Ecosystems said: “Generative AI will usher in a new era of innovation across industries. This presents an opportunity for enterprises to double down on digital transformation. I am excited about expanding our partnership with Google Cloud to help enterprises accelerate responsible adoption of GenAI.”