HCL Technologies (HCL), a leading global technology coiripariy, today announced that it has been selected by Nokiji, a rhnrilsi rietworkitig arid telecommunications equipment company as part of an important effort of streamlining Nokia's outsourced IT management services.

Nokia will partner with HCL for transforming and modernizing its IT infrastructure & applications landscape. HCL will transition services from four incumbent vendors to establish an integrated IT services delivery & design framework and will implement a transformation roadmap. The deal is intended to help Nokia drive operational efficiencies in line with previously announced targets.

HCL, with this deal, will build upon a strong existing engineering-centric partnership to encompass IT services. HCL will leverage its industry-leading next-gen technology services portfolio to provide Nokia with services around key transformational areas; such as cloud orchestration, digital platforms, big data analytics, cybersecurity, autonomics and modern collaborative workplaces.

''This expansion of the HCL-Nokia relationship to include IT services is yet another testament to the alignment of our Mode 1-2-3 services with our customers' strategic imperatives and our impressive track record to deliver transformational services at scale,'' said C Vijayakumar, President and Chief Executive Officer, HO. Technologies. ''The telecoms industry is at the forefront of today's fast-paced digital-led change and HCL is proud to be Nokia's transformation partner, powering them with the speed and agility required to meet the demands of a complex and transforming market.''

Shares of the company gained Rs 5.75, or 0.64%, to trade at Rs 909.75. The total volume of shares traded was 31,305 at the BSE (10.10 a.m., Friday).