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  • Zscaler Partners with HCLTech to Deliver Cloud-First, AI-Enhanced Security Transformation

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    Noida: HCLTech and Zscaler have announced an expanded strategic partnership to deliver AI-powered network transformation and enhanced zero-trust security solutions for enterprises worldwide.

    Under the renewed collaboration, Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange platform is integrated with HCLTech’s Cybersecurity Fusion Center (CSFC) to offer intelligent, cloud-first, and scalable security frameworks.

    Leveraging HCLTech’s AI Force and AI Foundry, the partnership utilizes SecOps and Responsible AI capabilities to improve enterprise resilience and streamline business outcomes through automation and analytics.

    Also Read: HCLTech Partners with MIT Media Lab to Drive Next-Generation AI Innovation

    Zscaler Integration Enhances HCLTech’s AI and Security Capabilities

    The integration extends to HCLTech’s Universal Managed Detection and Response (UMDR) services with Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), and other components.

    Together, these platforms enable AI-driven threat detection, real-time analytics, and accelerated response, delivering ROI-based secure network transformation, end-to-end managed security services, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), and zero-trust maturity assessments.

    HCLTech and Zscaler Empower Enterprises with Secure Digital Transformation

    “Today’s enterprises need a solid foundation for digital trust and resilience,” said Amit Jain, EVP and Global Head of Cybersecurity at HCLTech.

    “Our partnership with Zscaler, enhanced by AI-driven capabilities, helps global organizations modernize securely and confidently. With over two decades of cybersecurity expertise, HCLTech brings AI-enhanced operations and outcome-driven network security transformation services to the table.”

    Mike Rich, CRO and President Global Sales at Zscaler, added, “Our zero-trust architecture and cloud-native approach are tailored for digital-first enterprises. Together with HCLTech, we enable organizations to accelerate their secure digital transformation with cloud-delivered services that simplify complexity, enhance user experience, and strengthen overall cyber resilience.”

    Also Read: HCLTech and Thought Machine Partner to Accelerate Global Banking Transformation

    Partnership Addresses Growing Demand for Zero Trust and SASE Frameworks

    Findings from the HCLTech Global Cyber Resilience Study highlight that global security leaders rank the implementation of Zero Trust and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architectures as strategic priorities.

    The expanded partnership between the two companies aligns with these priorities, empowering enterprises to evolve from legacy systems toward secure, intelligent, and agile network architectures on a global scale.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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