HCL, Merck sign agreement

Chennai, Dec 19 (UNI) HCL Technologies, a leading global IT services company, today announced a multi-year and multi-service agreement with Merck Inc to expand the existing relationship that began in 2004.

Under the terms of the new deal, HCL would provide strategic support to Merck's key IT initiatives, a Company release here said.

"We have chosen HCL as a strategic partner on this journey for its depth of technology and domain experience, coupled with its flexibility to engage and a commitment to deliver", Merk Global Technology Services Vice-President Richard Branton said.

"As we begin this new strategic initiative, HCL will continue to play a key role in Merck's growth across global markets", he added.

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