HCLTech and Olympus expand strategic partnership to advance global healthcare

HCLTech, a global leader in technology solutions, has furthered its strategic alliance with Olympus Corporation, a prominent MedTech company, to enhance healthcare innovation through advanced engineering technologies. This collaboration aims to make healthcare more advanced and affordable worldwide by utilizing cutting-edge solutions, including artificial intelligence (AI).

Establishment of a New Innovation Center

In a significant development, HCLTech will set up a dedicated product innovation center in Hyderabad, India. Scheduled to begin operations by July 2024, this center will support Olympus’ business expansion and medical technology advancements across the US, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. The facility is designed to streamline Olympus’ global product development efforts, providing both speed and scale to their operations.

Decade-Long Partnership Leveraging Expertise

The partnership, which spans over a decade, covers extensive ground in core Engineering and R&D services including product engineering, software engineering, product sustenance, risk, and regulatory services. HCLTech supports Olympus from its global delivery centers in India and Vietnam, ensuring a robust collaboration that spans multiple continents and specialties.

Andre Roggan, Chief Technology Officer at Olympus, expressed his enthusiasm about the reinforced partnership: “It is with great pleasure and excitement that we announce this agreement with HCLTech, with whom we share a decade-long partnership in core Engineering and R&D services. I am confident that our collaboration will enhance Olympus’ engineering capabilities and unlock new innovations that enable quality healthcare through technology.”

Hari Sadarahalli, Corporate Vice President and Head of Engineering and R&D Services at HCLTech, also emphasized the mutual benefits of this collaboration: “HCLTech is focused on bringing together the best of technology and its people to supercharge progress for its clients. We look forward to deepening our collaboration with Olympus, adding tangible value to its new product development and growth with our expertise in MedTech product engineering.”

Impact on the Healthcare Sector

This enhanced partnership between HCLTech and Olympus is set to redefine the landscape of medical technology by integrating AI and other advanced technologies into healthcare solutions. The new innovation center in Hyderabad is a testament to the commitment of both companies to driving technological advancements that will make healthcare more accessible and effective globally.