HCL Tech expands reach in Canada with new Engineering and R-;D Center; Stock trades higher

28 Jan 2022 , 09:48 AM

HCL Technologies Limited (HCL), has opened its Innovation Center focused on Engineering and R&D services in Edmonton, Alberta. Bringing together an ecosystem of partners from academia, government institutions, startups and technology providers, HCL’s Innovation Center will serve as a hub for HCL Engineering teams to co-innovate with customers and solve complex business problems for clients globally.

The Edmonton Center will house an engineering and co-innovation lab, which will enable high tech and software clients, including Fortune 100 leaders, to not only envision their products but also to see rapid product prototyping, collaborative research, and continuous learning to create a faster time to market.

Clients can leverage the Center to create new product designs while collaborating on go-to-market solutions. The Edmonton team will be engaged in product engineering, platform engineering, operational technology services and next-generation engineering, research and development.

As part of its expansion, HCL Technologies will hire college graduates from local educational institutions including The University of Alberta, MacEwan University, NAIT, SAIT and others.

At around 9.52 am, HCL Technologies Ltd was trading at Rs1,095.10 per piece up by Rs17.2 or 1.6% from its previous closing of Rs1,077.90 per piece on the BSE.

“The Edmonton Innovation Center represents a significant expansion of our world-class technology talent and exceptional engineering presence in Canada,” said Joelien Jose, Executive Vice President and Country Head, Canada, HCL Technologies.

“Engineering-led digital transformation is set to reimagine the business landscape, and the excellent facilities at our Edmonton Center provide the right environment for shaping the future of the IT industry, he added.

“I am pleased to welcome HCL to our community. This announcement is the beginning of a new partnership between our city and the company, and today’s announcement is proof that Edmonton is a great place to do business,” said Amarjeet Sohi, Mayor of Edmonton.

In addition to the Edmonton Center, HCL Technologies’ continued success in Canada is driven by the support of Global Delivery Centers in Mississauga, Ontario, and Moncton, New Brunswick.