<p>HCL will extend its relationship with MSD, dating back to 2004, to become an integral business and technology services partner, HCL Technologies said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.<br /><br />Under the agreement, HCL will provide a multitude of services, including software-led IT solutions, remote infrastructure management, engineering and business and knowledge process services.<br /><br />"For five years, MSD has leveraged HCL's extensive expertise in life sciences and healthcare to streamline operational efficiencies and consolidate its IT portfolio," MSD Vice President (Application Services) Richard G Branton said.<br /><br />MSD will leverage HCL's near-shore delivery network in the US. As a result of this engagement, HCL will expand its US team in North Carolina, relying on local hires to staff projects, it said.<br /><br />"This is a landmark win for HCL and we are proud that our growing leadership in pharmaceutical and healthcare, coupled with our previous delivery for MSD has positioned HCL as a strategic partner for MSD," HCL President (Americas) Shami Khorana said.</p>
<p>HCL will extend its relationship with MSD, dating back to 2004, to become an integral business and technology services partner, HCL Technologies said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.<br /><br />Under the agreement, HCL will provide a multitude of services, including software-led IT solutions, remote infrastructure management, engineering and business and knowledge process services.<br /><br />"For five years, MSD has leveraged HCL's extensive expertise in life sciences and healthcare to streamline operational efficiencies and consolidate its IT portfolio," MSD Vice President (Application Services) Richard G Branton said.<br /><br />MSD will leverage HCL's near-shore delivery network in the US. As a result of this engagement, HCL will expand its US team in North Carolina, relying on local hires to staff projects, it said.<br /><br />"This is a landmark win for HCL and we are proud that our growing leadership in pharmaceutical and healthcare, coupled with our previous delivery for MSD has positioned HCL as a strategic partner for MSD," HCL President (Americas) Shami Khorana said.</p>
