HCL Technologies has been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Custom Software Development Services, marking a significant achievement for the global technology company in the competitive software development services market.

Recognition Details

The recognition from Gartner positions HCLTech among the leading providers in the custom software development services space. The company's placement reflects its comprehensive approach to software engineering that focuses on delivering measurable business outcomes rather than just code development.

Technology Capabilities and Approach

HCLTech's recognition is attributed to its AI-native development capabilities and outcome-driven approach. The company leverages AI Force, its GenAI-led service transformation platform, which works seamlessly with leading proprietary and open-source Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SLMs) to enable secure innovation and efficient scale.

Pawan Vadapalli, Corporate Vice President and Global Head of Digital Business Services at HCLTech, emphasized that enterprises today require software engineering that delivers measurable business outcomes. He noted that the company's placement in the Gartner Magic Quadrant reflects the strength of their comprehensive approach to custom software development.

Digital Product Engineering Focus

The company's digital product engineering capabilities are positioned as a critical driver of transformation for enterprises reimagining their products and business models. HCLTech empowers organizations to create product-led, platform-driven, and experience-centric competitive differentiation.

Hari Sadarahalli, Corporate Vice President and Global Head of Engineering and R&D Services, highlighted the company's chip-to-cloud engineering strength. This capability helps enterprises embed intelligence across the value chain to drive measurable business outcomes, supporting the core transformation needs of modern businesses.

Company Scale and Operations

HCLTech operates as a global technology company with significant scale and reach across multiple markets and industries.

The company serves clients across major verticals including Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, High Tech, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services. This broad industry coverage supports its comprehensive approach to custom software development services across diverse business requirements and technical challenges.

HCL Technologies announced on March 03 the inclusion of three network automation RAN applications (rApp) in Ericsson's rApp Directory, marking a significant expansion of the company's contribution to open, standards-based RAN automation. The announcement was made from Barcelona, Spain and Noida, India, highlighting the global nature of this technological collaboration.

Network Automation Solutions Added

The rApp Directory by Ericsson serves as the catalog of commercially available rApps for the Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform (EIAP). HCL Technologies' addition of three specialized applications demonstrates the company's commitment to productizing network automation within standardized, open ecosystems.

Strategic Impact on Network Automation

According to Hari Sadarahalli, Corporate Vice President and Global Head, Engineering and R&D Services at HCL Technologies, these rApps highlight the company's commitment to productizing network automation within standardized, open ecosystems. Leveraging Ericsson's EIAP framework enables the delivery of modular, interoperable solutions that accelerate deployment, simplify integration and drive efficiency across 4G and 5G networks.

Empowering Global Communication Service Providers

The additions to Ericsson's rApp Directory empower global communication service providers to accelerate network automation with seamless discoverable solutions. This development helps operators scale 5G and embrace autonomous networks with trusted, real-world-ready automation solutions. The focus on open standards ensures interoperability and reduces integration complexity for telecom operators worldwide.

Company Profile

HCL Technologies operates as a global technology company with more than 226,300 people across 60 countries. The company delivers industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. HCL Technologies serves clients across major verticals including Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, High Tech, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services. The company reported consolidated revenues of $14.50 billion for the 12 months ending December 2025.