HCL Technologies announced the launch of its AI-powered Verification and Validation (V&V) offering for the automotive sector, powered by NVIDIA's simulation stack. The solution targets vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers to accelerate software-defined vehicle (SDV) validation workflows.

The new offering combines agentic AI, physical AI-powered simulation, and intelligent orchestration. It aims to automate validation processes, which are currently hindered by fragmented tool chains and manual workflows. By integrating NVIDIA Omniverse, Cosmos, Nemotron, and Isaac Sim, the platform enables the generation of rare and safety-critical scenarios in virtual environments.

Enhancing validation efficiency

This V&V for Auto leverages a simulation-first operating model that connects requirements, test creation, execution, and compliance evidence across the lifecycle. The solution allows customers to expand scenario coverage and identify test failures faster while maintaining a continuous digital record.

Key components of the NVIDIA stack integrated into the solution include:

• NVIDIA Omniverse: For creating and simulating complex 3D worlds.
• NVIDIA Cosmos: A foundation model for world simulation.
• NVIDIA Nemotron: Open models powering AI agent reasoning.
• NVIDIA Isaac Sim: Robotics simulation platform.

Pankaj Tagra, Chief Growth Officer and Global Head, Mobility at HCLTech, stated that automotive software evolves faster than traditional validation processes can handle. He noted that frequent updates and complex systems make validation slow and difficult to scale without such intelligent tools.

Strategic collaboration

Dr. Sebastian Scheurle, EMEA Industry Lead Automotive Enterprise at NVIDIA, emphasized that validation now sets the pace for software-defined vehicles. He noted that the solution supports automakers in moving more testing into simulation to cover safety-critical scenarios earlier.

Company profile

HCLTech is a global technology company with more than 230,000 employees across 60+ countries. The company delivers capabilities in AI, digital, engineering, cloud, and software. Consolidated revenues for the 12 months ending September 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.

HCL Technologies announced a Global Premier Partnership with Anthropic on October 12, 2026, to accelerate enterprise adoption of Agentic AI. The collaboration focuses on safety, cybersecurity, and governance for global enterprises.

The company clarified that it expects no revenue from this new mega deal until the next fiscal year.

HCLTech will establish a dedicated Anthropic Business Unit and Centre of Excellence (CoE). This unit aims to build Agentic AI solutions and provide secure sandbox environments for enterprise deployments of Claude through Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs). The initiative also supports clients in adopting AI-native engineering practices and training workforces to operate Agentic AI safely at scale.

Integration into software products

HCLSoftware will act as an Anthropic Independent Software Vendor (ISV) partner. It plans to embed Claude and Claude Code capabilities into select enterprise products. These integrations target cybersecurity, automation, business process applications, and application development tools, including HCL BigFix and HCL AppScan. Additionally, the partnership enables Actian AI analyst features.

The company will also integrate Claude and Claude Code into its agentic software engineering platform, AIForce. This integration covers IT support, code remediation, and digital employee services. Workflows within AIForce will include policy guardrails, exception handling, and human oversight for high-impact changes.

Strategic focus on safety and scale

Daniela Amodei, Co-founder and President of Anthropic, stated that the partnership addresses the need for trustworthy AI in sensitive systems. She noted that HCLTech manages critical systems for banks, hospitals, telecom companies, and manufacturers. The collaboration aims to change how entire industries run by advancing capability and safety together.

C Vijayakumar, CEO & Managing Director of HCLTech, highlighted the company’s unique position as both a global systems integrator and an ISV. He stated that this combination provides a rare advantage to securely engineer and deploy Agentic AI at scale. The partnership strengthens HCLTech’s capabilities to deliver business outcomes for clients.

What the numbers show

The disclosed revenue figure of $14.8 billion for the 12 months ending June 2026 underscores the scale at which this partnership operates. With a workforce exceeding 223,000 across 60 countries, HCLTech possesses the operational breadth required to implement governed Agentic AI solutions across diverse verticals such as Financial Services, Manufacturing, and Life Sciences.