HCLTech, India’s third largest IT company, announced on November 4 the creation of a new AI/Cloud Native Lab based in Singapore, in partnership with Singapore Economic Development Board. This will be the company’s fifth in its global network, and is expected to open in 2025, HCLTech said in an official release.
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HCLTech Expands Global AI Lab Network
"The Lab, joining others in the US, UK, Germany and India, will be supported by EDB and assist enterprises in the region in accelerating their AI initiatives through HCLTech's comprehensive suite of integrated AI and GenAI offerings, including AI Force and AI Foundry," the release added.
Partnerships with Local Institutions
The lab in Singapore will also partner with Nanyang Polytechnic and Singapore Polytechnic to collaborate on transferring knowledge and nurturing young talent and mid-career individuals in AI.
Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson, HCLTech, made the announcement at an event with the Ministry of Digital Development and Information of Singapore and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).
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Vision to Become a Regional AI Hub
"Our Labs are a conducive starting point for enterprises that want to embark on a collaborative journey to develop blueprints for AI and GenAI-led efficiencies, new business capabilities, skilling roadmaps and overall organisational competitive advantage with a pragmatic approach," said Vijay Guntur, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Ecosystems, HCLTech. "We are very excited to add Singapore to our network, which will go a long way in further strengthening Singapore’s position as a regional hub for AI innovation," he added.
In 2023, the Singapore government launched the Singapore National AI Strategy 2.0. This strategy aims to build a trusted and responsible AI ecosystem.
