HCL Technologies - Merck & Co., Inc. Announces Global Multi-services Agreement with HCL Technologies
HCL Technologies Ltd on December 18, 2007 has announced a multi-year, multi service agreement with Merck & Co., Inc., expanding upon the existing relationship that began in 2004. Under the terms of the new deal, the Company will provide strategic support to Merck’s key IT initiatives.
“Merck has embarked on a journey to leverage global delivery services to meet its business imperatives. We have chosen HCL as a strategic partner on this journey for its depth of technology and domain experience, coupled with its flexibility to engage and a commitment to deliver,” stated Richard Branton, Vice President, Merck Global Technology Services. “As we begin this new strategic initiative, HCL will continue to play a key role in Merck’s growth across global markets.”
“We are delighted to take our partnership with Merck to the next level”, stated Shami Khorana, President, HCL America. “Merck has moved ahead leaps and bounds on its path of global delivery and we are confident this expanded relationship is a game changing move for both companies, as well as for the industry.”