HCLTech teams up with GitHub Copilot to fast-track AI-powered software development

In a strategic move to enhance software development productivity and agility, HCLTech has introduced the HCLTech AI Force extension for GitHub Copilot, now available on the Visual Studio Marketplace. This integration is set to redefine developer experiences by streamlining workflows, enhancing flexibility, and optimizing code quality. The AI Force extension aligns with HCLTech’s broader commitment to empowering clients with AI-driven tools that span every stage of the engineering lifecycle.

Breaking new ground in AI-driven development tools

HCLTech is among the first Indian technology service providers to collaborate with Microsoft on a GitHub Copilot extension, demonstrating a strong push towards next-generation AI-driven development. Through AI Force™, HCLTech aims to support clients in automating repetitive tasks and embedding intelligence throughout the software engineering process, encompassing legacy modernization, migration, DevOps, automation, support, and continuous improvement.

Enhancing productivity with end-to-end benefits

This extension, integrated with GitHub Copilot Chat, offers developers a range of advantages, from simplifying code maintenance to accelerating time-to-market. Apoorv Iyer, Senior Vice President and Global Lead of the GenAI Practice at HCLTech, underscored the significance of these benefits, noting that the AI Force extension enables clients to go beyond basic coding improvements. Iyer highlighted that clients could expect “enhanced efficiencies, productivity boosts, and reduced technical debt,” enabling the development of higher-quality, more maintainable software.

A stronger Microsoft-HCLTech collaboration

Sangita Singh, Microsoft’s General Manager of ITES in India, emphasized the importance of this partnership, affirming Microsoft’s dedication to providing advanced tools that support productivity and innovation. Singh noted that the integration “empowers developers with cutting-edge tools and drives digital transformation at an accelerated pace,” crediting HCLTech’s extensive expertise in AI and automation as a pivotal force behind the initiative.