HCL Technologies Partners with Cherwell Software to Introduce DRYiCE Gold Blue Print on the Cherwell Service Management Platform

HCL Technologies (HCL), a leading global technology company, and Cherwell Software, LLC (Cherwell), a global leader in service management, today announced a product platform that layers the DRYiCE™ GBP (Gold Blue Print for Service Management) on the Cherwell Service Management platform.

The companies’ Enterprise Service Management solution is designed to help their shared customers improve technology adoption, realize quicker time-to-value for new technology investments, and simplify system upgrades. HCL Technologies’ process simplifies IT service design and management for customers, while Cherwell’s low-code platform offers the easy customization of new IT services and the extension of digital services beyond IT. DRYiCE™ GBP will be available as an implemented image on top of the Cherwell Service Management platform and will become a new offering for HCL Technologies.

“We are pleased to offer Cherwell’s advanced service management platform for delivery within our industry-leading ITSM process ecosystem with DRYiCE™ GBP and also provide our customers with rapid flexibility and choice to deploy the product on a codeless platform,” said Kalyan Kumar,  Corporate Vice President and CTO IT Services at HCL Technologies. “HCL will also extend the DRYiCE™ Software Product Portfolio into the Cherwell Service Management platform.”

“Our partnership with HCL Technologies significantly extends Cherwell’s global reach with a recognized leader in IT managed services and systems integration,” said Sam Gilliland, Chief Executive Officer of Cherwell. “Combined with HCL’s DRYiCE ™ software, we’re able to offer even greater value to our mutual customers.”

About HCL Technologies (HCL)
HCL Technologies (hcltech.com) is a leading global technology company that helps global enterprises re imagine and transform their businesses through Digital technology transformation. HCL operates out of 44 countries and has consolidated revenues of US$ 8.4 billion, for 12 Months ended 31st December 2018. HCL focuses on providing an integrated portfolio of services underlined by its Mode 1 2 3 growth strategy. Mode 1 encompasses the core services in the areas of Applications, Infrastructure, BPO and Engineering & R&D services, leveraging DRYiCETM Autonomics to transform clients' business and IT landscape, making them 'lean' and 'agile'. Mode 2 focuses on experience centric and outcome oriented integrated offerings of Digital & Analytics, IoT WoRKS™, Cloud Native Services and Cybersecurity & GRC services to drive business outcomes and enable enterprise digitalization. Mode 3 strategy is ecosystem driven, creating innovative IP partnerships to build products and platforms business. HCL leverages its global network of integrated co-innovation labs and global delivery capabilities to provide holistic multi service delivery in key industry verticals including Financial Services, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Media, Publishing, Entertainment, Retail & CPG, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Oil & Gas, Energy & Utilities, Travel, Transportation & Logistics and Government. With 132,328 professionals from diverse nationalities, HCL focuses on creating real value for customers by taking 'Relationships Beyond the Contract'.

About Cherwell Software
Cherwell (cherwell.com) empowers organizations to transform their business through the rapid adoption and easy management of digital services. Cherwell’s adaptable platform has enabled thousands of organizations to modernize their business operations with customizable service management, automation, and reporting across the enterprise.

Forward looking Statements
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Contacts:
Elka Ghudial, Europe - E: Elka.ghudial[.]hcl.com.
Devneeta Pahuja, India and APAC - E: Devneeta.p[.]hcl.com.
Keith Little, Cherwell Software - E: Keith.little[.]cherwell.com.