HCLTech, Microsoft join forces to drive innovation through cloud-based HPC Solutions
HCLTech, a renowned global technology company, has expanded its partnership with Microsoft to deliver cutting-edge high-performance computing (HPC) solutions to clients spanning various industries.
Leveraging HCLTech’s expertise in advanced engineering services and Microsoft’s Azure cloud HPC technologies, the collaboration aims to grant clients access to an array of HPC resources, including core infrastructure, advanced analytics, machine learning, and simulations. By harnessing these powerful tools, customers can make data-driven decisions, optimize their operations, and foster innovation within their organizations.
The collaborative efforts between HCLTech and Microsoft focus on nurturing early-stage research and development initiatives to propel the creation of HPC solutions tailored for diverse industry requirements. As part of this initiative, HCLTech plans to train 3,000 professionals over the next three years, while also establishing a dedicated lab-cum-center of excellence (CoE) in conjunction with Microsoft.
Ajit Moodliar, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Microsoft Ecosystem Business Unit at HCLTech, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “We are glad to be working with Microsoft to bring HPC solutions to our customers. By combining Microsoft’s expertise with HCLTech’s CloudSMART, we will offer customers a powerful combination of advanced engineering services and cloud technologies to help them manage complex hybrid infrastructure.”
HCLTech and Microsoft collaborate to offer high-performance computing solutions for diverse industries. Photo courtesy of Raghukraman/Wikimedia Commons.
Nidhi Chappell, General Manager of Azure HPC AI at Microsoft, highlighted the growing significance of high-performance computing in various industries and emphasized its role in driving efficiency through data insights and innovation. Chappell stated, “Adoption of HPC on Microsoft Azure is growing due to the flexibility, scalability, and breadth of options we provide. We are pleased to be working with HCLTech to help customers take advantage of the power of Azure HPC to drive their digital transformations.”
As part of the collaboration, both companies will focus on developing new solutions that enable customers to leverage their existing infrastructure investments while gaining the benefits of cloud-based services, including enhanced scalability, security, and agility.
With the combined expertise of HCLTech and Microsoft, clients from diverse industries can look forward to harnessing the potential of high-performance computing and cloud technologies to fuel their growth and achieve digital excellence.