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?? Congratulations to Katrina Redmond on winning the prestigious Ohio ORBIE CIO of the Year award! Your leadership and vision are driving tech transformation and impactful business outcomes. A big shoutout to the Eaton IT team for their dedication, innovation and relentless drive. This recognition comes at a perfect time on International Women’s Day — a powerful reminder of the impact women leaders continue to inspire in tech and beyond. We’re proud to have you on our Customer Advisory Board and honored to be your partner in Eaton's digital transformation journey.

?? Celebrate International Women's Day with a special Women in Tech edition of the HCLTech Trends and Insights newsletter. Discover how women leaders are driving innovation across industries — from cybersecurity to transport and logistics: ?? Silvia Lam Ihensekhien, Director of Information Security, Swire Coca-Cola, on why #diversity is a strategic advantage in cybersecurity. ?? Alexandra Mercz, Director of Cybersecurity, Synterra Asia, on mentorship and #AI’s role in securing a digital future. ?? Laura Allen, Director of Accessibility & Disability Inclusion, Google, on how accessibility and inclusivity fuel innovation. ?? Supriya Rao Patwardhan, EVP, DHL IT Services, on the connection between belonging and innovation, plus #GenAI’s impact on transport and logistics. ?? Susan Goffee, VP, Performance Marketing & Analytics, PenFed, on how diversity drives creativity in technology organizations. ?? Also in this edition: Insights on enterprise cloud trends, future-ready finance, AI agents in industrial operations and digital workplace evolution. Subscribe to stay ahead of the latest trends shaping the future of tech! Follow HCLTech Trends and Insights for more. #WomenInTech #IWD2025 #IWD #HCLTechInsights

?? This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women in tech and at HCLTech who are innovating, breaking barriers and driving progress. ? Here’s to opening doors, amplifying voices and building an inclusive future — today and every day! #IWD #ShePowersProgress #SuperchargingProgress

At #NTLF2025, Vijay Guntur, CTO and Head of Ecosystems, HCLTech, shared insights during a fireside chat on "Making #AI real — Enhancing productivity and driving real world outcomes." Vijay highlighted the role of AI-driven technologies in boosting efficiency — and the need to upskill talent with new age tools that amplify creativity and drive innovation. Follow HCLTech – AI and GenAI for more insights on #AIthatDeliversROI.

?? How is #GenAI reshaping #CapitalMarkets? At the fourth chapter of our Financial Services-centric #Data and #AI Forum series, hosted in New York, industry leaders explored the opportunities and challenges to #AI and GenAI driven transformation. Expert insights from the event: ?? AI adoption in enterprises depends on stronger collaboration between business and tech. ?? Capital markets are slower to adopt GenAI than banking due to risk concerns and high failure costs. ?? Legal frameworks and robust guardrails are essential for responsible data management. ?? Next stop: France and Denmark this month, where #BFSI leaders will continue the conversation. Stay tuned for more insights! #FinancialServices #DataAndAI

?? In this 60-second conversation, watch Dave Chopra, EVP & Canada Country Head at HCLTech, share what inspires him, his vision for growing HCLTech – Canada and his advice for those looking to build their careers with us. #FindYourSpark #HCLTechCareers

?? On Day 3 at #MWC25, industry leaders and HCLTech experts explored key advancements in Android connectivity, network transformation, cybersecurity and the evolution from Telco to 'Techco'. ?? Entitlement solutions for the Android platform were explored in a session with Justina Rauhala-Kwong, Principal Android Technology Partnerships, Google, and Nacho Blázquez, Digital Identity Chief Architect at HCLTech. ?? They highlighted Android’s satellite mode, which enables messaging without mobile or Wi-Fi connectivity, ensuring service in remote areas. They also discussed entitlement controls that enhance user experience and carrier efficiency. ?? Network transformation strategies were the focus of a fireside chat featuring Dr. Tomasz Gerszberg, CTO, Axiata, and Srini Lakkaraju, SVP, HCLTech. ?? With networks now serving as the foundation for innovation, they discussed the importance of standardization and the role of AI, #5G and cloud in shaping the future of telecom. ?? #ZeroTrust cybersecurity and securing the connected ecosystem were discussed in a session with Tuukka Helander, Security Lead, Fortinet, and Ayman G., Cybersecurity Solutions Director, HCLTech. ?? As cyberattacks on telcos rise due to an expanding digital attack surface, they shared how organizations can implement a Zero Trust model to secure IT, OT and 5G environments. ? The transformation from Telco to Techco was the subject of the final session at HCLTech’s booth featuring Manoj Prasanna Kumar, VP & CTO, Singtel Digital InfraCo, and HCLTech's Srini Lakkaraju. ?? They explored how traditional telcos are evolving into technology-driven 'TechCos', the challenges involved in this shift, and how digital services can drive growth. Stay tuned to the #HCLTechAtMWC webpage to watch full conversations and more highlights from our sessions in the coming weeks. #MWCBarcelona

?? On Day 3 at #MWC25, HCLTech experts and industry leaders explored #AI-driven ecosystems, customer #experience transformation, #network convergence and M&A strategies in #telecom. Here’s what we discussed: ?? The power of ecosystems for #AIoT was explored in a session with HCLTech’s Alan Flower, EVP and Head of AI Labs, and Ralf Schulze, VP. ?? They discussed how the convergence of AI and IoT is creating powerful ecosystems that drive innovation and efficiency across the telecom industry. ?? Transforming customer experience with #GenAI-powered churn management and retention was the focus of a session led by Sanjeev Kumar, VP, HCLTech. ?? Generative AI is becoming a key tool in revolutionizing customer retention strategies, helping telcos proactively manage churn. ?? The convergence of mobility and wireline networks was discussed in a session featuring Margaret Rooney-McMillen, VP, Partner Solutions - Ecosystem, AT&T, and Joe Lawrence, CTO of Network Acceleration, HCLTech, moderated by Sanjay Kumar Misra, AVP, HCLTech. ?? With significant industry investment in network convergence, telcos are working to create seamless, integrated experiences that meet the needs of both enterprises and consumers. ?? Telco merger acceleration was the subject of a session with Jeanette Calandra, Global Advisory Industries, Clients & Markets Leader, PwC, and Priyadarshi Ashok Das (Pad), Sr. EVP, Telecom, Media and Entertainment, HCLTech, moderated by HCLTech’s Saravanan Rajendran. ?? As M&A activity increases, enterprises are balancing investments in AI and infrastructure with divestments and asset shedding. Telcos are sharpening their focus — enhancing consumer connectivity while targeting profitable B2B growth opportunities. Stay tuned to our #HCLTechAtMWC webpage as we share key insights and full recordings from these sessions in the coming weeks.

?? Our final day at #MWC25 featured insightful conversations on AI, #cybersecurity and the future of #telecom. From #AI-driven customer retention to #ZeroTrust security, here’s what you need to know: ?? AI and IoT ecosystems are driving new efficiencies and innovation in telecom. ?? #GenAI is reshaping customer retention strategies, helping telcos reduce churn. ?? Converged networks are enabling seamless mobility-wireline experiences. ?? Zero Trust cybersecurity is critical to securing the connected ecosystem. ?? The shift from Telco to Techco is redefining the industry's future. Stay tuned to the #HCLTechAtMWC webpage as we share key insights and full conversations from our sessions in the coming weeks. Thank you to our partners and clients for being part of these thought-provoking discussions. https://lnkd.in/dS_BBS9z

At #wef25 in #Davos we spoke to Tea Trumbic, Manager for Women, Business and the Law at World Bank Group, about the economics of equality. Watch this clip from our #ShePowersProgress conversation with Tea, where she discusses the structural, social and legal barriers preventing women from achieving overall economic inclusion. Tea powers progress by advocating for a world where women have the same rights and opportunities to reach their full potential. Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gmmdMf7m Visit the playlist for more from #HCLTechAtDavos, spotlighting remarkable women leaders who inspire change across business and society, as they share their stories with Meenakshi Benjwal, Global Head, Employer Brand and Americas Marketing.