HCL Technologies forms AWS unit to expedite cloud transformation

HCL Technologies said that it has launched its Amazon Web Services (AWS) business unit (AWS BU) to assist enterprises around the world expedite their journey of cloud transformation.

The new business unit within the company will get support from the engineering, solutions, and business teams of Amazon Web Services.

Presently, HCL Technologies is said to have five AWS competencies. The Indian IT services provider is claimed to have 10,000 plus professionals trained on AWS and in the future, plans to increase it to 20,000 specialists.

Doug Yeum — Head of WW Channels and Alliances, AWS said: “HCL is an AWS Premier Consulting Partner capable of providing end-to-end road map for adopting AWS to best serve our mutual customers, with a firm heritage in modernizing infrastructure, applications and data.

“With the launch of the HCL AWS Business Unit, HCL will leverage its vertical-first focus on FSI, telco, and energy and utilities plus deep technical expertise on SAP, contact centers, hybrid cloud and mainframe modernization to transform businesses and consumer behavior using technology when they need it the most.”

AWS BU will help enterprises in modernizing their legacy systems and mainframe applications and adopt cloud technologies reliably that increase efficiency, achieve goals, and meet regulatory compliance, while migrating and handling SAP workloads on AWS.

According to HCL Technologies, the unit will assist enterprise clients modernize as well as migrate at scale, sustain cost advantages, and concentrate on experimentation by combining its experience and know-how in building adaptive cloud smart portfolios, and the depth and breadth of AWS’ services and quick innovation.

Kalyan Kumar — Chief Technology Officer and Head, Ecosystems, HCL Technologies said: “The AWS BU is an important part of our larger #HCLCloudSmart strategy in servicing every aspect of cloud delivery to build effective ecosystems that help our customers stay ahead of their competitors.

“Leveraging our extensive relationship with AWS, the AWS BU synergizes the best of what both companies have to offer, driving digital, cultural and customer-centric transformations.”