Under the terms of the new agreement, HCL will provide strategic support to Merck’s key IT initiatives.
Shami Khorana, president, HCL America, said: “We are delighted to take our partnership with Merck to the next level. 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.”
Richard Branton, vice president, Merck global technology services, said: “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. As we begin this new strategic initiative, HCL will continue to play a key role in Merck’s growth across global markets.”