HCL Technologies Ltd, through its software division HCLSoftware, has announced the launch of AI-powered Sovereign Collaboration solutions to secure business-critical infrastructure. The release, issued in Noida on 27 August 2025, highlights rising concerns around digital sovereignty, data privacy and the geopolitical risks of dependence on global hyperscalers and SaaS providers.
HCLSoftware said its Sovereign Collaboration platform is designed to provide digital independence and operational autonomy to governments and regulated industries. HCL Domino, already trusted by over 200 government agencies and state and local clients worldwide, plays a central role.
Richard Jefts, Executive Vice President and General Manager, HCLSoftware, commented, “Organisations in critical sectors, such as Governments, should not be constrained by software and cloud decisions that compromise their digital independence and data privacy. With the recent launch of Domino 14.5, which includes Sovereign AI, HCLSoftware is dedicated to leading the charge in providing secure Sovereign Collaboration solutions. Our approach protects sensitive data within email, chat, video recordings and documents from potential exposure.”
Dhruv Kohli, Vice President and Country Head - India, HCLSoftware, said, “Our Sovereign Collaboration platform ensures sensitive operational data remains firmly within the control of the organisation, providing comprehensive data ownership, flexible deployment, and multi-platform support. With a strong base in India, HCLSoftware is already serving over 40 major state and central government clients in the country and more than 400 government agencies worldwide. Our 'Make in India' initiative emphasises our commitment to innovation and leadership in advancing digital sovereignty.”
The solutions are built for regulatory compliance, meeting India’s data residency requirements and adhering to frameworks set by NCIIPC, CERT-In, the DPDP Act 2023 and GI Cloud (MeghRaj).
The company warned that Indian organisations dependent on foreign providers face risks such as compromised data sovereignty, SaaS service vulnerabilities, exposure through open source and foreign regulatory access.
HCL Domino 14.5 addresses these issues by guaranteeing data residency within national borders and ensuring autonomy through a single tenant model that maintains business continuity. Domino IQ, an AI powered by a sovereign LLM, further enables automation in secure environments without exposing sensitive data to external cloud AI.
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As of August 28, 2025, at 10:55 AM, HCL Technologies share price is trading at ₹1,460.50 per share, reflecting a decline of 2.16% from the previous closing price. Over the past month, the stock has declined by 0.3%.
Through the launch of Domino 14.5 and Sovereign Collaboration solutions, HCLSoftware has reinforced its role as a key enabler of digital independence. Backed by a strong client base in India and worldwide, aligned to regulatory requirements, and supported by HCLTech’s global presence of 223,000+ employees across 60 countries, the initiative strengthens its positioning as a trusted partner for governments and enterprises navigating digital sovereignty.
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Published on: Aug 28, 2025, 1:37 PM IST
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