HCLTech Named Leader in IDC MarketScape for Managed SASE Services 2025

HCL Technologies (HCLTech) has been recognised as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Managed Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Services 2025 Vendor Assessment, reinforcing its position in the global network security and managed services space.

According to IDC, HCLTech stands out for its strong multivendor ecosystem, strategic partnerships with telecom operators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and the flexibility it offers customers in deploying both single- and multivendor SASE solutions.

The assessment highlighted the company’s proprietary platforms, which provide unified observability, AI-driven orchestration, and automation across SD-WAN and Security Service Edge (SSE) environments. IDC also noted HCLTech’s global delivery network, dedicated innovation labs, and consulting-led approach as key factors helping enterprises reduce deployment risks and accelerate time-to-value.

Commenting on the recognition, Gurpreet Singh Kohli, Executive Vice President and Global Business Head – Networks at HCLTech, said the acknowledgment reflects the company’s focus on delivering transformative SASE solutions integrated with Zero Trust frameworks, enabling enterprises to align network security with long-term business objectives.

The IDC MarketScape model evaluates technology and service providers using a comprehensive methodology that combines qualitative and quantitative criteria, offering buyers a holistic view of vendor capabilities and future readiness.

HCLTech, which employs over 226,000 professionals across 60 countries, continues to expand its footprint across AI, digital, cloud, engineering, and software services, serving clients in sectors such as financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, telecom, retail, and public services.