CrowdStrike and HCLTech announce new strategic partnership

The new global partnership will pair HCLTech’s MDR solutions with CrowdStrike’s Falcon XDR platform.

Cyber security firm CrowdStrike has announced a new global partnership with Indian IT consultancy HCLTech.

The partnership will give HCLTech the ability to pair its own managed detection and response (MDR) solutions with CrowdStrike’s Falcon XDR.

CrowdStrike Falcon XDR is an AI-powered security platform, designed to counter the growth of AI in the hands of increasingly sophisticated threat actors.

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"Delivering a dynamic cyber security posture is core to our solutions and engagements, and the partnership with CrowdStrike will further strengthen our commitment to accelerate this journey for our customers,” Amit Jain, executive vice president and global head of cyber security at HCLTech, said in a statement.

“The proven CrowdStrike Falcon XDR platform will fuel our existing managed services solutions as we join forces to unleash a powerful defence against cyber threats. This partnership amplifies HCLTech’s leadership in cyber security services, reinforcing our dedication to delivering a resilient digital foundation for our global customers.”

“Organisations across the globe select the AI-native Falcon platform to transform and consolidate their cyber security,” Daniel Bernard, chief business officer at CrowdStrike, said.

“Our partnership with HCLTech extends the reach of the Falcon platform to new customers and markets, expediting spend consolidation and improving operational efficiencies. We’re proud of the success that we’re experiencing with HCLTech and are excited about the opportunity ahead – jointly on a mission to secure the world’s largest enterprises on cyber security’s winning platform.”

David Hollingworth

David Hollingworth has been writing about technology for over 20 years, and has worked for a range of print and online titles in his career. He is enjoying getting to grips with cyber security, especially when it lets him talk about Lego.