NEW YORK | NOIDA, India – January 20, 2026:
HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Managed Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Services 2025 Vendor Assessment (Doc #US53011425, October 2025). The recognition underscores HCLTech’s strong capabilities in delivering AI-driven, secure, and scalable network transformation solutions for enterprises worldwide.
IDC MarketScape Highlights HCLTech’s Strengths
According to IDC, HCLTech stands out for its extensive multivendor ecosystem and strategic partnerships with leading telecom operators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). This approach enables customers to deploy single-vendor or multivendor SASE solutions with greater flexibility and reduced risk.
IDC also highlighted HCLTech’s:
- Proprietary platforms offering unified observability
- AI-driven orchestration and automation across SD-WAN and Security Service Edge (SSE)
- Robust global delivery network and dedicated innovation labs
- Consulting-led frameworks that accelerate time to value
These capabilities help enterprises modernize network security while aligning infrastructure with evolving business needs.
Leadership Perspective on SASE and Zero Trust
Commenting on the recognition, Gurpreet Singh Kohli, Executive Vice President and Global Business Head of Networks at HCLTech, emphasized the company’s commitment to redefining secure network environments.
He noted that HCLTech integrates SASE into Zero Trust architectures and long-term digital strategies, enabling organizations to better manage today’s complex and evolving threat landscape. The company’s proactive, AI-powered platforms help customers build a resilient and adaptive digital spine that supports secure growth.
Driving Secure Network Transformation with AI
HCLTech’s Managed SASE offerings combine networking and security into a unified, cloud-native model, helping enterprises simplify operations, enhance visibility, and strengthen cyber resilience. By leveraging automation and advanced analytics, HCLTech enables organizations to:
- Improve network performance and reliability
- Enhance security posture across distributed environments
- Reduce operational complexity and deployment timelines
This recognition further reinforces HCLTech’s leadership in secure digital foundation services.
About IDC MarketScape
IDC MarketScape is a vendor assessment model designed to evaluate the competitive fitness of technology and service providers in specific markets. The methodology uses a rigorous combination of qualitative and quantitative criteria to position vendors within a single graphical representation, enabling technology buyers to assess strengths, weaknesses, and future readiness.
About HCLTech
HCLTech is a global technology company with over 226,300 professionals across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities in AI, digital, engineering, cloud, and software services. The company serves clients across major industries including Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, and Public Services.
For the 12 months ending December 2025, HCLTech reported consolidated revenues of $14.5 billion.
Disclaimer
This article is based on information provided by HCLTech through its official announcement dated January 20, 2026. IDC MarketScape content represents IDC’s research opinions and does not constitute an endorsement of any vendor or service. This article is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment, financial, or legal advice.
