HCLTech and Western Union Expand Global Capability Center to Hyderabad
HCLTech and Western Union have expanded their Global Capability Center to Hyderabad, India, inaugurated on January 27, 2026. The center will drive AI-led innovation and modern payments infrastructure, reinforcing their strategic partnership.
This expansion signifies a deepening strategic partnership and an investment in future technology (AI, platform operating model) for a key client, which is moderately impactful for HCLTech's business.
The expansion of the Global Capability Center and the reinforcement of a strategic partnership are positive developments for HCLTech, indicating growth and collaboration.
HCL Technologies Limited (HCLTech) announced the expansion of Western Union's Global Capability Center (GCC) to Hyderabad, India. This new facility, inaugurated on January 27, 2026, by Western Union's CEO Devin McGranahan and HCLTech's CEO C. Vijayakumar, aims to accelerate Western Union's transformation through advanced AI-led innovation and a platform operating model.
This GCC will function as a global hub for technology, engineering, and operations, working in conjunction with the existing Pune Tech Center. Its focus will be on developing next-generation payments infrastructure, enhancing digital consumer experiences, and building world-class capabilities, leveraging HCLTech's AI-powered solutions like AI Force™.
C. Vijayakumar highlighted HCLTech's expertise in digital, cloud, and AI, emphasizing the partnership's role in driving business and technology transformation for financial services and GCCs. The collaboration is set to deliver measurable outcomes aligned with Western Union's 'Beyond' strategy, modernizing payment infrastructure and expanding consumer services.
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