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HCLTech’s IBM Ecosystem
HCLTech and IBM help enterprises accelerate modernization and innovation through an AI-first approach powered by IBM watsonx® and hybrid cloud technologies. Together, we enable organizations to scale AI across complex enterprise environments by combining HCLTech’s AI-led engineering capabilities, including HCLTech AI Force, AI Foundry, AI Engineering, AI Factory and AI Advisory, with IBM’s technology portfolio. From application and Mainframe Modernization to AI-powered operations, enterprise integration, Sovereign AI and platform engineering, we help organizations unlock business value through secure, scalable and Responsible AI adoption.
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IBM-HCLTech Partnership
$2B+ USD
Partnership
360°
Partnership
20,000+
Trained and certified resources
Platinum
Partner
Dedicated
Cloud Native Lab
200+
Global Customers
IBM Case Studies
Analyst Recognition
HCLTech Recognized as a Top Three Provider in Mainframe Services by Everest Group
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Frequently Asked Questions about the IBM-HCLTech Partnership
Yes, we hold IBM Platinum Partner status—the highest tier in IBM's partner ecosystem. This recognition reflects our $2B+ partnership, 20,000+ trained and certified resources and deep technical capabilities across IBM's full portfolio. It's a distinction earned through consistent delivery, not just credentials.
Absolutely. We combine IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z with our own services and accelerators to analyze, refactor and transform COBOL to Java—reducing modernization risk while accelerating delivery. Our approach is designed for low disruption, helping enterprises achieve scalable, measurable outcomes without compromising business continuity.
CloudSMART is our structured approach to helping clients maximize value from their IBM cloud investments. It addresses cloud cost optimization, FinOps disciplines and workload modernization—ensuring enterprises move beyond migration to genuine business outcomes. Think of it as a smarter path to sustainable, optimized IBM hybrid cloud operations.
Our IBM GenAI Center of Excellence is a dedicated initiative where HCLTech and IBM collaborate to deliver customized AI solutions at enterprise scale. It combines our AI Force, AI Foundry and AI Engineering capabilities with IBM watsonx, helping clients accelerate GenAI adoption through proven, outcome-focused delivery models.
We help enterprises modernize, integrate and scale their systems using IBM webMethods expertise. Our hybrid integration services enable resilient connectivity across applications, data and platforms—supporting governance, faster change management and seamless interoperability. It's practical integration modernization built for complex, real-world enterprise environments.
We were recognized as an IBM innovation leader for 2025, specifically for driving cloud cost excellence with IBM Cloudability. We've also been named a top-three provider in mainframe services by Everest Group and a Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ leader in Public Cloud IT Transformation Services for four consecutive years.
We're training 10,000 of our engineers and architects on IBM's watsonx AI and data platform through our GenAI Center of Excellence. This investment ensures our clients have access to deep, hands-on expertise when deploying enterprise AI solutions—not just theoretical knowledge, but practical, production-ready capability.
Yes. Working alongside IBM watsonx.governance, we help enterprises build transparent, compliant and Responsible AI environments. Our services span governance frameworks, risk management, compliance controls and AI lifecycle management—so clients can adopt AI confidently, meet regulatory requirements and deliver measurable business value.
We take a comprehensive approach—optimizing workloads, improving resource utilization and applying AI-driven automation to reduce operational costs. A strong example is our work with a US retail leader, where we optimized their IBM mainframe environment to ensure business continuity, compliance and superior service delivery while meaningfully lowering total cost of ownership.
We currently serve 200+ global clients through our IBM ecosystem offerings. These clients span industries including financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail and telecommunications—each benefiting from our combination of deep IBM technical expertise, AI-led engineering and proven delivery experience across complex enterprise environments.



