Early on in cloud adoption, firms treated public cloud as a final destination separate from both existing infrastructure and the evolution of core business applications. Early service engagements reflected this: Some providers focused on cloud migration and modernization; others shifted traditional outsourcing models to cloud operations.

Forrester has acknowledged HCLTech as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Cloud Migration And Managed Service Partners In Asia Pacific, Q4 2022

HCLTech leverages its heritage skills to provide hybrid cloud operations. Known for its strong IT outsourcing services, HCLTech is a significant player in cloud migration and modernization services. The company dedicates cloud ecosystem business units to leading hyperscalers and has an established partnership with Google. However, it is primarily an Azure player thanks to its deep product engineering partnership with Microsoft.