Expanding network and security solutions.
India-founded HCL Technologies intent to acquire Cisco’s Self-Optimizing Network (SON) technology.
The acquisition, comprising of products and services built on Cisco’s SON technology, will compliment HCL’s needs in the telecommunications industry. This includes tier-one communications service providers globally and application support to its clients.
The Cisco SON technology is a platform that uses machine learning and a set of applications to automate the Radio Access Network (RAN).
It helps customers “boost performance, harmonize the multiple technologies” that comprise a RAN, and maximize the capabilities of existing infrastructures, resulting in reduced capital and operational expenditures.
As part of the deal, some employees who work on Cisco’s SON technology will move from Cisco to HCL.
Sukamal Banerjee, Corporate Vice President, HCL Technologies said, its decision to make this acquisition comes in line with its Mode 3 strategy.
“As we expand our footprint in this space and support the mobility needs of our customers; the SON products and services will now be included in our telecommunications offerings. This will gain further importance with 5G networks,” he said.
Banerjee was “proud” of the “next phase” of the Cisco SON business journey, especially regarding 5G.
The announcement comes off the back of HCL’s expansion of the preferred services partnership signed in 2018 with Broadcom.
Under the agreement HCL will broaden its professional services offerings to include Symantec Enterprise Division (SED)consulting services, which was part of Broadcom’s enterprise security solutions.
As part of the partnership, the majority of Broadcom’s Symantec enterprise consulting team will transition to HCL.
This includes expertise across endpoint security, web security services, cloud security, and data loss prevention.
Symantec enterprise consulting employees will join HCL’s Enterprise Studio, which provides professional services for Broadcom Enterprise Software solutions.
The Symantec U.S. Federal Consulting Services and Cyber Threat Analysis Programs will remain with the Symantec Enterprise Division of Broadcom.
