Elders selects HCLTech to support next phase of digital transformation

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ADELAIDE, Australia and NOIDA, India, Sept 6, 2023 — HCLTech, a leading global technology company, announced that it has been selected by Elders, a leading Australian agribusiness, to accelerate digital transformation across Elders’ business operations. 

Under the multi-year IT services partnership, HCLTech will provide cutting-edge managed IT services and a diverse portfolio of IT capabilities to Elders, including the ability to harness HCLTech’s AI offerings and other industry-leading opportunities. HCLTech will also be responsible for application development and management, digital workplace capabilities, infrastructure, cybersecurity and data management for Elders.

HCLTech’s differentiated portfolio will enable Elders with reliable IT capabilities to support the entire business, ensuring stable transformation and evolution as the business adapts to the rapidly evolving agribusiness market.

“We are proud to partner with Elders for the next phase of its digital transformation,” said Michael Horton, Executive Vice President and Country Manager, Australia and New Zealand, HCLTech. “This is a great endorsement of our capabilities and expertise in cloud migration. By adopting a cloud-first approach, Elders will continue to offer customers and employees an excellent user experience. Further, to support the next phase of Elders’ digital transition we will continue to provide consistent on-the-ground support from our Adelaide delivery center.

“Delivering reliable IT Services to our staff across Australia is a key priority. We have had a long and well-respected relationship with HCLTech. They have been integral in supporting our business and our digital transformation journey, so it was a straightforward decision to engage them for our next phase of digital transformation,” said Scott Placentino, Head of IT Operations, Elders. “We’re looking forward to continuing our work with HCLTech in Adelaide and creating a great experience for our employees and our clients.”

About Elders

As rural Australia’s most trusted agribusiness, Elders has played an important role in the agricultural sector for more than 180 years. Our expansive network across Australia offers links to markets, tailored advice and specialist knowledge across a range of products and services, including farm supplies, agronomy, livestock, wool, grain, finance, insurance, and real estate. Elders is committed to a sustainable and prosperous future for rural and regional communities, and creating value for all stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain, across both Australian and international markets.

Elders, for Australian Agriculture. 

About HCLTech

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2023 totaled $12.8 billion. To learn how we can supercharge progress for you, visit hcltech.com.

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Elka Ghudial, EMEA
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James Galvin, ANZ
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Devneeta Pahuja, India and APAC
devneeta.p@hcltech.com

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