Date: October 28, 2026
Operational / Strategic Disclosures
HCLTech announced the launch of an AI-powered nano Global Capability Center (GCC) offering built on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The nano GCC model is part of HCLTech's GCC 360 solution suite and combines HCLTech's GCC advisory capabilities with its AI platforms including AI Force.
The model is designed for two enterprise archetypes:
- Established GCCs already operating in-country on conventional work that need a non-disruptive vehicle to drive AI-led transformation through a hub-and-spoke model anchored from HCLTech's Lucknow campus
- Mid-market enterprises without an in-country presence that want a low-risk platform to accelerate their AI journey
The nano GCC model features compact, product-centric squads, AI-enabled workflows, and a land-and-expand approach. The offering spans:
- AI-native engineering
- Autonomous IT operations
- Advanced data and analytics
- Intelligent business operations
- Responsible AI governance built in
HCLTech leads the operating model design and implementation, while AWS provides joint go-to-market support and access to agentic AI services including Amazon Bedrock, Kiro, and AWS Transform to accelerate delivery.
The Asia Pacific (APAC) region serves as the first phase of the rollout. The offering will be delivered through HCLTech's India-based delivery organization and supported by the Center of Excellence in Lucknow, providing access to India's technology and engineering talent pool.
Company Background
HCLTech is a global technology company with more than 230,000 people across 60+ countries. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending September 2026 totaled $14.8 billion. The company serves major verticals including Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services.
Key Executive Statements
Kiran Cherukuri, Executive Vice President & Global GCC Practice Leader, HCLTech: "The nano GCC model is at an inflection point. What began as a cost and talent strategy is becoming the primary engine for enterprise AI capability building."
Prabhakar Appana, Senior Vice President and Global Head of the AWS Ecosystem Business Unit, HCLTech: "By combining HCLTech's GCC expertise and AI capabilities with the scalability, security and agentic AI services of AWS, the nano GCC offering gives enterprises a faster, lower-risk path to building AI-native operations."
Amit Anshu, Head of GSI and IT Business, AWS India and South Asia: "AWS provides cloud infrastructure, agentic AI services and DevOps capabilities that power HCLTech's nano GCC offering. This helps organizations move from pilot to production and scale as their business demands evolve."