HCL Technologies (HCL), a global IT service provider announced a strategic partnership with IBM Corp. to jointly build hybrid cloud solutions to help enterprises drive their digital transformations.
HCL will use Bluemix, IBM's cloud platform to build applications and solutions in the areas of unified service management and Internet of Things (IoT). The unified service management offering will help clients manage the most demanding and complex service delivery environments.
The IoT solutions will enable clients to collect and exchange data from a network of physical objects embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and connectivity.
Kalyan Kumar, senior vice president and chief technologist - ITO, HCL Technologies said, ''The 21st century enterprises are looking for highly flexible and scalable IT or technology solutions that enable them to compete amidst changing market dynamics and customer expectations. IBM’s cloud offerings are based on open platforms and provide enterprise grade security and reliability that are essential for our clients.''
HCL will leverage the full-range of SoftLayer infrastructure services, including bare metal servers, virtual servers, storage, security services and networking in addressing the needs of their clients.
Leveraging the HCL MyCloud and DryICE automation and orchestration platforms, HCL plans to offer highly scalable cloud environments, including IaaS solutions in dedicated, as well as shared models, for enterprise customers.
