MS, HCL extend partnership

MUMBAI, INDIA: Microsoft Corporation India and HCL Infosystems today announced the launch of a joint Center of Excellence (CoE) for development of vertical specific customized solution frameworks for India.

The new CoE with over 500 software professionals will create, design and deploy Microsoft technologies based solution frameworks.

The companies have also announced the launch of the world’s lowest cost Windows OS enabled laptop at Rs 16,990 under the MiLeap brand of HCL leaptops, and generating an industry ready 50,000 workforce certified in Microsoft technologies at the HCL Career Development Centers in three years, which will offer a unique learning experience.  

The curriculum used will be the Microsoft Official Curriculum. The goal of the Microsoft – HCL training initiative is to enhance the employability of students and help the Indian IT industry retain its competitive edge.

These announcements are set of initiatives to further strengthen their long-lasting alliance.

Kevin Turner, chief operating officer, Microsoft Corporation, said, “For over 22 years, Microsoft and HCL have partnered with each other to promote the use of information technology in India.  We are delighted to reinforce this association and empower Indian consumers and businesses with the latest and best that technology has to offer.”

Ravi Venkatesan, chairman, Microsoft India, said, “All three initiatives announced today are very significant to our continual efforts at partnering the Indian industry in its quest for success by leveraging the power of IT and enabling the  uptake of IT across India.”