HCL Infosystems Ltd (HCL Info) was incorporated in 1986. HCL Info has a pan India presence with offices in over 170 cities and 360 service centres. The company operates in the hardware and IT services segment. HCL Info has forged alliances with global IT companies like Intel, AMD, Microsoft, Toshiba, Sun Microsystems, SAP, Samsung, to name a few. In 2007, HCL Info ventured into providing ICT education and training by launching HCL Career Development Centres across India. In Jan 2008, the company entered into strategic partnership with Punjab government for establishing the Punjab state wide area network.

HCL Infosystems Ltd is one of the pioneers in the Indian IT market , with its origins in 1976. For over quarter of a century, we have developed and implemented solutions for multiple market segments, across a range of technologies in India. We have been in the forefront in introducing new technologies and solutions. The highlights of the HCL saga are summarised below:

Y e a r h i g h l i g h t s
1976 Foundation of the Company laid
Introduces microcomputer-based programmable calculators with wide acceptance in the scientific / education community
1977 Launch of the first microcomputer-based commercial computer with a ROM -based Basic interpreter Unavailability of programming skills with customers results in HCL developing bespoke applications for their customers.

1978 Initiation of application development in diverse segments such as textiles, sugar, paper, cement , transport
1980 Formation of Far East Computers Ltd., a pioneer in the Singapore IT market, for SI (System Integration) solutions
1981 Software Export Division formed at Chennai to support the bespoke application development needs of Singapore
1983 HCL launches an aggressive advertisement campaign with the theme ' even a typist can operate' to make the usage of computers popular in the SME (Small & Medium Enterprises) segment. This proposition involved menu-based applications for the first time, to increase ease of operations. The response to the advertisement was phenomenal.

HCL develops special program generators to speed up the development of applications
1985 Bank trade unions allow computerisation in banks . However , a computer can only run one application such as Savings Bank, Current account , Loans etc.

.HCL sets up core team to develop the required software ALPM ( Advanced Ledger Posting Machines ) . The team uses reusable code to reduce development efforts and produce more reliable code . ALPM becomes the largest selling software product in Indian banks.

HCL designs and launches Unixbased computers and IBM PC clones

HCL promotes 3rd party PC applications nationally
1986 Zonal offices of banks and general insurance companies adopt computerization

Purchase specifications demand the availability of RDBMS products on the supplied solution (Unify, Oracle). HCL arranges for such products to be ported to its platform.

HCL assists customers to migrate from flat-file based systems to RDBMS

1991 HCL enters into a joint venture with Hewlett Packard.

HP assists HCL to introduce new services: Systems Integration, IT consulting, packaged support services ( basicline, teamline )

HCL establishes a Response Centre for HP products, which is connected to the HP Response Centre in Singapore.

There is a vertical segment focus on Telecom, Manufacturing and Financial Services 1994 HCL acquires and executes the first offshore project from IBM Thailand.

HCL sets up core group to define software development methodologies 1995 Starts execution of Information System Planning projects.

Execution projects for Germany and Australia

Begins Help desk services 1996 Sets up the STP ( Software Technology Park ) at Chennai to execute software projects for international customers.

Becomes national integration partner for SAP 1997 Kolkata and Noida STPs set up.

HCL buys back HP stake in HCL Hewlett Packard.
1998 Chennai and Coimbatore development facilities get ISO 9001 certification.

1999 Acquires and sets up fully owned subsidiaries in USA and UK Sets up fully owned subsidiary in Australia.

HCL ties up with Broadvision as an integration partner 2000 Sets up fully owned subsidiary in Australia.

Chennai and Coimbatore development facilities get SEI Level 4 certification.

Bags Award for Top PC Vendor In India.

Becomes the 1st IT Company to be recommended for latest version of ISO 9001 : 2000.

Bags MAIT's Award for Business Excellence.

Rated as No. 1 IT Group in India.
2001 -Launched Pentium IV PCs at below Rs 40,000.

IDC rated HCL Infosystems as No. 1 Desktop PC Company of 2001 -2002 -Declared as Top PC Vendor by Dataquest

HCL Infosystems & Sun Microsystems enters into a Enterprise Distribution Agreement Realigns businesses, increasing focus on domestic IT, Communications & Imaging products, solutions & related services 2003 Became the first vendor to register sales of 50,000 PCs in a quarter First Indian company to be numero uno in the commercial PC market Enters into partnership with AMD Launched Home PC for Rs 19,999 HCL Infosystems' Info Structure Services Division received ISO 9001:2000 certification Launches Infiniti Mobile Desktps on Intel Platform Launched Infiniti PCs, Workstations & Servers on AMD platform 2004 1st to announce PC price cut in India, post duty reduction, offers Ezeebee at Rs. 17990 IDC India-DQ Customer Satisfaction Audit rates HCL as No.1 Brand in Desktop PCs Maintains No.1 position in the Desktop PC segment for year 2003 Enters into partnership with Port Wise to support & distribute security & VPN solutions in India Partners with Microsoft & Intel to launch Beanstalk Neo PC Becomes the 1st company to cross 1 lac unit milestone in the Indian Desktop PC market Partners with Union Bank to make PCs more affordable, introduces lowest ever EMI for PC in India Launched RP2 systems to overcome power problem for PC users Registers a market share of 13.7% to become No.1 Desktop PC company for year 2004 Crosses the landmark of $ 1 billion in revenue in just nine months 2005 Launch of HCL PC for India, a fully functional PC priced at Rs.9,990/- Rated as the No.1 Desktop PC company by IDC India -Dataquest 'Best Employer 2005' with five star ratings by IDC India -Dataquest. 'The Most Customer Responsive Company 2005'

IT Hardware Category by The Economic Times -Avaya Global Connect.

Top 50 fastest growing Technology Companies in India' & 'Top 500 fastest Growing Technology Companies in Asia Pacific' by 'Deloitte & Touche'. by 'Deloitte & Touche'.

'7th IETE -Corporate Award 2005' for performance excellence in the field of Computers & Telecommunication Systems by IETE.

'Best Bhoomi Brand 2005' by 360 magazine -in the PC category -in the LCD Monitor category. India 's 'No.1 vendor' for sales of A3 size Toshiba Multi Functional Devices for the year '04 -'05 by IDC. Toshiba'Super Award 2005 towards business excellence in distribution of Toshiba Multifunctional products, Strategic Partners in Excellence' Award by Infocus Corporation for projectors. 'Most valued Business Partner' Award for projectors by Infocus Corporation in 2005 2006 75, 000+ machines produced in a single month.

HCL Infosystems in partnership with Toshiba expands its retail presence in India by unveiling 'shopToshiba'.

HCL Infosystems & Nokia announce a long term distribution strategy.

HCL the leader in Desktops PCs unveils India's first segment specific range of notebooks brand 'HCL Leaptops'.

IDBI selects HCL as SI partner for 100 branches ICT infrastructure rollout.

HCL Infosystems showcases Computer Solutions for the Rural Markets in India.

HCL Support wins the DQ Channels-2006 GOLD Award for Best After Sales Service on a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by IDC.

HCL Infosystems First in India to Launch the New Generation of High Performance Server Platforms Powered by Intel Dual Core Xeon 5000 Processor.

HCL Forms a Strategic Partnership with APPLE to provide Sales & Service Support for iPods in India.

HCL Infosystems rated as number one Desktop PC Company by IDC, sixth year successively.

HCL Infosystems sustains its commercial Desktop PC leadership for the fifth consecutive year

HCL launches "trusted ICT infrastructure platforms" for the BPO-ITeS segment.

HCL launches India's first High Performance Enterprise Server Platforms powered by dual core Intel itanium processors.

HCL creates Dual Core Xeon Server at a price point of RS. 43,900/-.

HCL completes 30 years in India.

HCL in association with The Music Academy, Madras brings 'HCL Concert Series' to Chennai City.

Enters into partnership with Casio.

HCL establishes its manufacturing facility at Uttaranchal.

HCL launches Beanstalk 2007 collection. A range of four new HCL Beanstalk Digilife-enablers, Beanstalk Nano, Beanstalk Slim, Beanstalk Lifestyle & Beanstalk Dominator.

2007 HCL introduces eco-efficient Notebook PCs complying with RoHS directive.

HCL unveils initiative to create industry ready ICT professionalslaunches HCL career development centers'.

HCL launches 'datacenter in a box' a simplified IT infrastructure solution in a 'box' targeted at small and medium enterprises.

HCL breaks the one terabyte storage barrier in computers-launches India's first 'one terabyte' personal computer.

Kodak and HCL ink agreement to distribute digital cameras in India.

HCL launches India's first multilingual POS printer HCL star TSP 700, designed exclusively for the needs of rural retailers.

HCL unveils enterprise class 16 core server India's first server with 16 computing cores in a 7inch (4u) form factor.

Launches a new range of eco-efficient desktop PCs, complying with RoHS directive

HCL launches NETMAX; suite of networking products and solutions expands its portfolio for emerging enterprises.

HCL announces '360-degrees technology refresh program'new initiative aimed at capturing latest trends in technology and delivering them to Indian enterprises.

HCL announces launch of its workstation 2008 series for MCAD and DCC professionals.

2008 HCL unveils the future of personal computing. Launches next generation, ultra portable, Sub Rs. 14,000/laptops MiLeap Series for the first time in India.

HCL strengthens its BFSI System Integration.

Contact Address

HCL Infosystems Limited
E-4, 5 & 6, Sector 11,
Noida - 201301,
Uttar Pradesh
Tel : 91 120 2526518/2520977;
Fax : 91 120 2550923;
Email : anubhuti.l@hcl.in;
Website : www.hclinfosystems.in

Industry

IT Support/Infrastructure Management, Network Consulting & Integration, Facilities Management Services, Software Licenses, IT Education & Training, Desktop, Notebook, Servers, Terminals, Networking Products, Security Products, Storage Products.

Specialization

BFSI, Telecom, Media & Entertainment, Retail & Distribution, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Railways, Power, Airports/Ports, e-governance, Energy & Utilities, Aerospace, Travel & Tourism

Contact Person

Chairman & CEO - Ajai Chowdhry

Locations

Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune

Certifications

ISO 9001 : 2000, ISO 14001 : 2004

Other Addresses

Company Information /Media Inquiries
email: webhost@hcl.in
Career Related Inquiries
email: career4u@hcl.in
Clients & Prospect Inquiries / Website Feedback
email: webhost@hcl.in

(Corporate Office)
HCL Infosystems Ltd.
E-4,5 & 6, Sector 11,
NOIDA 201 301, UP
India
T E L & F A X
Tel: 2526518/19, 2520977
Fax: 2550923
Prefix from Delhi: 95120
STD Code: 0120, ISD Code: +91-120

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