HCL Technologies (HCL) has contracted a multi-million dollar digital transformation and hybrid cloud contract with UD Trucks, a Japanese commercial vehicle solutions provider. HCL will distribute end-to-end IT transformation crossing across digital platforms, responsive digital application expansion, voyage, provision and conservation, and digital workplace services. With this new partnership, HCL will further go faster UD Trucks' digital transformation journey.

Recent changes in its operative structure have required UD Trucks to build and travel to its own steadfast IT environment, while at the same time ensuring service continuity.

Satish Rajkumar, Senior Vice President Digital Solutions & IT, UD Trucks, states, "Migrating our infrastructure and business-critical applications is of strategic importance to UD Trucks in our accelerated digitalization journey. HCL's deep understanding of our existing IT footprint, combined with its leading-edge transformation capabilities, made it the standout choice. We have full confidence that HCL will help us build a world-class IT environment to enable us to go the extra mile for our employees and customers.”

Pankaj Tagra, CVP & Head - Nordic and DACH, HCL Technologies, states, “As automotive brands look to accelerate their digital transformation and embrace the cloud, they need a partner like HCL to successfully navigate the complexity of IT ecosystems and have a digital foundation ready for the future. Corporate transitions create special scenarios which require expertise at the intersection of end-to-end business processes and technology. Our engagement with UD Trucks is a fantastic illustration of how HCL can support setting up core IT capabilities leveraging HCL's Cloud Smart strategy and accelerate next-generation digital services for our clients.”