HCL Technologies wins five-year IT transformation deal with Wacker Chemie AG
Dirk Ramhorst of Wacker Chemie AG
HCL Technologies (HCL), a global technology company, has signed a five-year, end-to-end IT transformation services deal with Wacker Chemie AG, a German multinational chemical company, to establish a modernised digital workplace and improve its quality-of-service delivery.
Spanning the globe with four business divisions, Wacker currently operates 26 production sites. Wacker’s engagement with HCL will lead to significant cost efficiencies through modernisation, standardisation and automation. HCL will be using AI-enabled virtual assistants to drive efficiencies for Wacker.
“Wacker was looking to transform its current sourcing model with a long-term ‘Next Generation Managed Service’ sourcing model,” says Dirk Ramhorst, CIO and CDO, Wacker Chemie AG. “We wanted a partner to not only enhance our digital transformation journey but also support the ‘Wacker Digital Program,’ helping us to become a digital leader in the chemical industry. We have great confidence this partnership will improve efficiencies through potential harmonisation of service delivery across IT areas while ensuring frictionless and streamlined processes.”
“Germany is a key strategic market for HCL and our engagement with Wacker is testament to our continued growth in the region,” says Dr. Rolf Frank Fehler, senior vice president, HCL Technologies. “We are excited to partner with Wacker, as we strongly believe digital transformation is a collaborative journey. HCL’s global delivery model and regional service management will help ensure delivery success at Wacker.”
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