Our Story
We at HCLSoftware develop and deliver enterprise-grade software products fulfilling the transformation needs of clients around the world. Our story begins in 1976 with the birth of Hindustan Computers Limited (HCL), as a technology company challenging the status quo. In 1983, we stood shoulder-to-shoulder with global giants, indigenously developing and RDBMS, a networking OS, and a client-server architecture – a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation. Fast forwarding to 1996, our entrepreneurial spirit led us to pivot towards engineering and IT services, which paved the way for the establishment of HCL Technologies in 1999. HCL’s diversification continued with the formation of HCL Healthcare in 2014.
In 2015, we ignited the core passion of building software products at-scale, including all our organic IP products like DRYiCE, AI, and ER-X. This was followed by strategic IPP partnerships in DevOps, Automation, and Cybersecurity/Compliance. These partnerships culminated in a successful joint venture with Sumeru Equity in 2018 to acquire Actian.
In 2019, the pivotal moment came when we acquired Business Applications and Select Industry Leading products from IBM. This marked the birth of HCL Products & Platforms (v1.0); not simply marking a name change, but a strategic unification. By bringing all our best-in-class software products under one umbrella, we created a powerful, customer-centric brand focused on empowering businesses to achieve the extraordinary.
In 2022, we took the next step by converging all the different product families under one common software division, HCLSoftware.
This rich heritage shapes who we are today. It is a foundation built on innovation, a commitment to excellence, and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving needs of our customers. HCLSoftware is the next chapter in this remarkable story, and we’re grateful to write it together with you.