HCLTech, AMD join hands to advance AI and cloud technologies

HCLTech, one of India’s top IT services firms, has announced an alliance with chip maker AMD. The collaboration aims to speed up digital transformation for enterprises worldwide, focusing on artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital solutions.

The partnership will involve joint investment in innovation labs and training programmes. These efforts are expected to produce enterprise tools that can help businesses improve efficiency and explore new opportunities. Development centres set up under the alliance will test advanced technologies and accelerate the rollout of new products. Training and reskilling will also be part of the collaboration, helping companies prepare for rapid changes in the digital world.

Commenting on the alliance, AMD’s Chair and CEO Dr Lisa Su said that the partnership would provide businesses with technology solutions tailored for innovation and long-term growth. She added that AMD’s processors, including EPYC, Instinct, and Ryzen PRO, when combined with HCLTech’s experience in digital transformation, would help enterprises maximise the benefits of AI and advanced analytics.

HCLTech CEO C Vijayakumar said the company is working with partners like AMD to deliver innovation across the technology stack. He noted that by integrating AMD’s chip technology with HCLTech’s expertise, the alliance would help clients keep pace with changing tech trends and make more informed investment decisions.

The announcement comes at a time when digital transformation is a key focus for businesses globally. HCLTech recently revealed another strategic agreement with E.ON, one of Europe’s largest energy providers. Under this deal, HCLTech will support E.ON’s move to advanced cloud and AI solutions by setting up a private cloud and managing network operations across the company’s global footprint.

The goal of the E.ON partnership is to improve automation, introduce predictive capabilities, and strengthen the utility firm’s digital systems. Gert Buitenhuis, E.ON’s Head of Global Technology Platforms, said that HCLTech would help the company scale its digital transformation and deliver better value through AI and automation.