Quest selects HCL as strategic technology partner

BANGALORE, INDIA: Quest Diagnostics announced that HCL Technologies has been engaged as a strategic technology partner to accelerate the launch of Quest Diagnostics’ India operations. HCL is working with Quest Diagnostics to establish and manage the company’s information technology infrastructure.

HCL will host Quest Diagnostics’ India data center and provide network and IT support services from its state-of-the-art center in Noida, India. Additionally, HCL has collaborated with Quest Diagnostics to develop a unique patient health record product currently in pilot that will enable patients to store and manage its health records in a secure and portable manner.

"We are excited that Quest Diagnostics has chosen HCL as its strategic technology partner," said Shiv Nadar, Founder of HCL and Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer of HCL Technologies Ltd. "This innovative collaboration is aimed at driving growth, unlike many traditional business models that focus entirely on cost savings."

"Our technology collaboration with HCL accelerates our market entry in India," said Surya N. Mohapatra, chairman and CEO of Quest Diagnostics. "By working with a strategic technology partner, we have been able to leverage our strengths and turn our ideas into action."

Quest Diagnostics India Pvt. Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of US $7 billion Quest Diagnostics Inc., the world leader in medical diagnostic testing, information and services.