It’s a wrap: News this week (Jun 15-19)

This week’s (June 15-19) enterprise technology announcements underscored how AI, cloud modernisation and software-led transformation continue to drive corporate technology spending globally. From large IT services contracts and strategic partnerships to leadership changes and expansion plans, companies across industries doubled down on digital initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, accelerating innovation and preparing for the next phase of AI adoption. Here's a roundup.

TCS wins multi-year IT transformation deal from Elopak

TCS has secured a multi-year partnership with Norwegian packaging company Elopak to modernise its global IT landscape and support enterprise-wide transformation. The engagement will focus on streamlining technology operations, enhancing business agility and strengthening digital capabilities across Elopak's operations. As manufacturers increasingly invest in technology modernisation to improve efficiency and resilience, the deal highlights continued demand for large-scale transformation programmes. For TCS, the engagement further strengthens its presence in the manufacturing sector, where enterprises are prioritising cloud adoption, automation and data-driven decision-making to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving business environment.

Infosys signs AI-led IT transformation partnership with Valmet

Infosys has announced a long-term collaboration with Finnish industrial technology company Valmet to modernise and transform its IT operations using AI-led technologies. The partnership will leverage Infosys Topaz, the company's AI-first suite of services, along with Infosys Cobalt, its cloud offerings, to improve operational efficiency and automate IT management processes. The initiative is expected to help Valmet build a more resilient and agile technology foundation while supporting its broader business goals. The deal reflects a growing trend among industrial companies to use AI and automation to optimise operations and accelerate digital transformation efforts.

HCLTech lands Volkswagen Group software engineering mandate

HCLTech has entered a multi-year strategic partnership with e.solutions, the Volkswagen Group's automotive software specialist, to develop next-generation infotainment and connectivity solutions. The engagement will support the development of software-defined vehicle platforms and help meet growing demand for connected digital experiences inside vehicles. As automakers increasingly shift towards software-centric architectures, engineering service providers are playing a larger role in building and maintaining critical automotive software systems. The partnership further expands HCLTech's footprint in the automotive engineering and R&D market, an area witnessing significant investments driven by electrification, connectivity and autonomous technologies.

Hexaware announces £25 million UK expansion

Hexaware Technologies plans to invest £25 million in the United Kingdom to expand its capabilities in AI, digital services and quantum computing. The company will establish new research and development centres in Manchester and Leeds while expanding its delivery centre in Birmingham. The initiative is expected to create around 1,200 jobs over the coming years and strengthen Hexaware's presence in one of its key international markets.  The announcement reflects the growing importance of AI and advanced technologies in shaping enterprise transformation strategies and highlights the continued global expansion ambitions of Indian technology services companies

Ericsson CEO transition highlights telecom software shift

Ericsson has named company veteran Per Narvinger as its next chief executive officer, marking a leadership transition at a time when the telecom industry is undergoing significant technological change. The move comes as operators worldwide accelerate investments in 5G monetisation, network automation, cloud-native infrastructure and AI-driven operations. Narvinger's appointment is expected to maintain Ericsson's focus on software-led innovation and next-generation network technologies, areas that are likely to remain key priorities for telecom operators globally.

Adobe launches agentic AI offering for enterprises

Adobe has unveiled CX Enterprise Coworker, an agentic AI solution designed to help enterprises generate measurable business outcomes from their AI investments. The offering targets marketing, customer experience and digital teams seeking to move beyond experimentation and deploy AI at scale across business processes. Adobe said the platform is intended to automate workflows, improve decision-making and enhance customer engagement through intelligent AI-driven assistance. The launch reflects a broader shift in the enterprise AI market, where vendors are increasingly focusing on practical applications and return on investment rather than standalone generative AI capabilities

Kyndryl expands AWS alliance to accelerate agentic AI adoption

Kyndryl and Amazon Web Services have expanded their strategic partnership to help enterprises deploy agentic AI capabilities across mission-critical environments. The collaboration combines AWS's AI technologies and cloud infrastructure with Kyndryl's consulting, integration and managed services expertise. The companies aim to accelerate enterprise AI adoption by helping customers modernise technology estates, automate operations and implement AI-powered workflows at scale. As organisations move from pilot projects to production deployments, partnerships between cloud providers and technology services firms are becoming increasingly important in addressing the complexity of large-scale AI implementation and governance.