In this study, 18 providers were assessed based on their capabilities and strategies, and HCLTech has been positioned as a leader.  

As per the IDC MarketScape, “HCLTech's strategy to provide a comprehensive AI services portfolio, ranging from chip design to AI services in the cloud, is viewed as a strength. Its solutions to offer an AI operating model and industry-focused approach are also among its strengths in Canada. Canadian organizations value several aspects of HCLTech's approach to AI. Buyers familiar with its services share positive feedback on its capabilities, including the ability to showcase and codevelop AI use cases, range of AI services, domain and technical expertise, and innovation.

SOURCE: “IDC MarketScape Canadian AI Services 2025 Vendor Assessment”, September 2025, IDC #CA51802124e

IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor’s position within a given market. The Capabilities score measures vendor product, go-to market and business execution in the short-term. The Strategy score measures alignment of vendor strategies with customer requirements in a 3-5-year timeframe. Vendor market share is represented by the size of the circles. Vendor year-over-year growth rate relative to the given market is indicated by a plus, neutral or minus next to the vendor name.