HCLTech Named 'Market Shaper' in 2026 Gartner Emerging Market Quadrant for Physical AI Services
HCLTech has been named a 'Market Shaper' in the 2026 Gartner® Emerging Market Quadrant for Physical AI Services. The recognition highlights HCLTech's leadership in Physical AI, with offerings spanning Intelligent Systems and Kinetic AI. The company's solutions are deployed in Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Retail. Consolidated revenues reached $14.7 billion for the 12 months ending March 2026.
Being named a 'Market Shaper' by Gartner is a significant achievement that can enhance brand reputation and attract potential clients, suggesting a medium impact on the company's market standing and business development.
The announcement highlights a positive recognition from Gartner, positioning HCLTech as a leader in Physical AI services, which is a favorable development for the company.
HCL Technologies (HCLTech) has been recognized as a 'Market Shaper' in the inaugural 2026 Gartner® Emerging Market Quadrant for Physical AI Services - Established Vendors. This designation highlights HCLTech's early leadership and comprehensive offerings in the rapidly evolving Physical AI sector.
The company's full-stack portfolio includes Intelligent Systems, Kinetic AI (Cognitive Robotics), Semiconductor Engineering, and Smart Infrastructure for Edge and AI of Things, featuring platforms like VisionX, TraceX, SmarTwin, and iEdgeX. These solutions are being implemented across key industries such as Manufacturing, Heavy Industries, Life Sciences, Healthcare, and Retail. HCLTech collaborates with ecosystem partners to drive innovation and adoption, supported by dedicated Physical AI labs in Santa Clara, US, and Noida, India.
Vijay Guntur, CTO and Head of Ecosystems at HCLTech, stated that the recognition reinforces the company's ability to translate AI innovation into tangible real-world impact. He emphasized HCLTech's 'chip-to-software' approach, which empowers enterprises to sense, think, and act in real-time, effectively bridging the physical and digital worlds at scale. The company leverages its engineering expertise and full-stack capabilities to facilitate industrialized, enterprise-grade adoption of Physical AI across various industries.
Gartner's report, "Emerging Market Quadrant for Physical AI Services — Established Vendors," was authored by Katie Gove et al. and dated June 8, 2026. HCLTech, with over 227,000 employees across 60 countries, offers industry-leading capabilities in AI, digital, engineering, cloud, and software. Its consolidated revenues for the 12 months ending March 2026 totaled $14.7 billion.
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