HCLTech Nomination for Unified Data Platform Partner of the Year 2026

Transforming Enterprise Intelligence

In today’s data-driven enterprises, the ability to unify, govern and operationalize data at scale has become the defining differentiator for business success. Organizations are no longer seeking isolated analytics solutions, they are looking to establish end-to-end data platforms that seamlessly connect data estates, embed intelligence and accelerate AI-led decision-making.

HCLTech, in close partnership with Microsoft, is enabling this shift through its Unified Data Platform approach, bringing together Azure’s cloud-native data services, AI capabilities and governance frameworks with HCLTech’s engineering-led execution. This is not just about modernizing data estates, but about creating a continuous value chain, from data ingestion to AI-powered insights and agentic innovation.

What sets HCLTech apart is its ability to translate this vision into a repeatable, scalable transformation model, anchored in deep Microsoft alignment and proven across industries. By integrating cloud modernization, data platform engineering, governance and AI enablement into a single unified framework, HCLTech helps enterprises move from fragmented data landscapes to intelligent, real-time and business-aligned platforms.

Transforming Enterprise Intelligence

This approach is further strengthened by HCLTech’s “Customer Zero” philosophy, where Microsoft technologies, spanning Azure Data Services, Azure AI and Copilot ecosystem—are first implemented internally to validate scale, performance and outcomes. This ensures that every client engagement is backed by real-world experience, accelerated deployment and measurable value realization.

Together with Microsoft, HCLTech is not just building data platforms, it is enabling enterprises to transition from data-led transformation to AI-first reinvention, unlocking new business models, faster insights and sustainable competitive advantage.

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Customer Stories

Fonterra's AI-Powered Export Documentation and Data Quality Transformation

Fonterra's AI-Powered Export Documentation and Data Quality Transformation

Automated export document validation using GenAI, achieving 95% straight-through processing and reducing manual effort and payment risks.

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Cloud Migration (3.5 Petabytes)

AI-Powered Cloud Migration for UnitedHealth Group Data Modernization

Migrated 3.5 PB from Teradata to Azure Databricks and Snowflake with AI-driven validation, reducing delivery time by 50%.

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Enabling data-driven decarbonization with an integrated ESG intelligence platform for Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW)

Integrated ESG Intelligence Platform for Sustainable Infrastructure Decision-Making

Built a scalable ESG platform that standardized 1,200+ data attributes, enabling carbon insights, cost analysis and sustainability reporting.

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Customer Testimonial

Engineering Intelligence at Scale: HCLTech x Fonterra

Explore how Fonterra is strengthening data governance and leveraging AI to drive efficiency, enhance decision-making and build a secure, trusted data foundation with Microsoft and HCLTech.

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Engineering Intelligence at Scale: HCLTech x Fonterra

Analyst Recognitions

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Leader in ISG Provider Lens : Microsoft AI & Cloud Ecosystem 2026 - Azure Data Transformation and AI Services, US

Leader in ISG Provider Lens : Microsoft AI & Cloud Ecosystem 2026 - Azure Data Transformation and AI Services, APeJCK

ISG CX Star Performer in Microsoft AI & Cloud Ecosystem 2025

Market Leader in HFS Horizons: Data Modernization and AI, 2026

Leader in Data Management and Advanced Analytics 2025 RadarView™

Leader and #1 provider in MarketScape for European Azure Professional Services, 2025

Leader and #2 provider in MarketScape for European Azure Managed Services, 2025

Leader in ISG Provider Lens™ Generative AI Services & Agentic AI Services, Global 2025 - Development & Deployment Services

Leader in The Forrester Wave™: AI Technical Services, Q4 2025

Awards and Recognitions

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Winner

2024 Microsoft ANZ Innovation Partner of the Year

Winner

2024 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Partner of the Year

Finalist

2024 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales and Customer Insights Partner of the Year

Finalist

2023 Microsoft Intelligent Automation Partner of the Year

Finalist

2023 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Services Partner

Finalist

2023 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales and Marketing Partner

Finalist

2023 Microsoft Security Excellence Awards for Identity Trailblazer

Microsoft Recognitions

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Microsoft Frontier Partner

Microsoft Fabric Featured Partner

Included in Microsoft’s 2025/26 AI Business Solutions Inner Circle

Preferred Partner for Microsoft's Nuance Enterprise Professional Services

Microsoft Azure Expert MSP

Member of Microsoft Intelligent Security Association

Microsoft Solutions Partner: Microsoft Cloud & AI

23 Microsoft Specializations

About the HCLTech and Microsoft Partnership

Description

Our partnership aims to help customers unlock the benefits of Microsoft’s entire portfolio of products and services. We are focused on enabling enterprise customers to embrace disruptive innovation by migrating to and building, cloud-native services that help clients fulfil their business goals.

This rich legacy partnership has spanned over 35 years. We were the 1st GSI to be awarded all six Microsoft Solutions Partner Designations and have 23 Microsoft specializations.

strategic collaboration which will enable us to embed OpenAI’s industry-leading models and solutions across our industry-focused offerings, capabilities and proprietary platforms, including AI Force, AI Foundry, AI Engineering and industry-specific AI accelerators. It’s just one more way we are strengthening our partnership with Microsoft.

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Microsoft Specializations

80,000+

Trained Microsoft Engineers

80,000

Microsoft certified professionals

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Solutions Partner Designations

Microsoft Partner Designations

Microsoft Cloud
app-innovation
business-apps
date-ai
infrastructure
mordern-work
security

Microsoft Specialization

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Analytics on Microsoft Azure

Al Platform on Microsoft Azure

Al Apps on Microsoft Azure

HCLTech Solutions Listed on Azure Marketplace and AppSource

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HCLTech Advantage Migrate Integrated with Microsoft Fabric

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HCLTech AI-Infused Analytics Solution (Advantage Analytics)

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HCLTech Smart Water Analytics Solution for Water Utilities

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Customer Engagements

Thought Leadership

Resources

2026 Enterprise AI Research Report: AI Impact Imperatives

2026 Enterprise AI Research Report: AI Impact Imperatives

AI is everywhere, but impact isn’t. Based on insights from 467 senior leaders in G2K enterprise, the AI Impact Imperatives reveals why enterprise AI programs fall short and what drives real impact.

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HCLTech recognized as a Microsoft Responsible AI Partner

HCLTech recognized as a Microsoft Responsible AI Partner

The citation validates HCLTech’s AI offerings as meeting high standards of security, enabling compliance, reducing bias and enhancing explainability.

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HCLTech achieves Microsoft Copilot Specialization

HCLTech achieves Microsoft Copilot Specialization

Among the first GSIs to earn this recognition for advanced capabilities in deploying Microsoft 365 Copilot and agentic extensibility

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Thank you!

We appreciate your consideration for Unified Data Platform Partner of the Year.

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