HCL Technologies (HCL), a leading global technology company, has won the Cisco Global Digital Sustainability Challenge for the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) region for its Net-Zero Intelligent Operations (NIO) solution.
The global challenge invited Cisco partners to showcase solutions positioned to help customers address sustainability concerns and meet their sustainability goals by leveraging Cisco technology.
“A huge congratulations to HCL Technologies for being awarded EMEA first place in the Global Cisco Digital Sustainability Challenge! Cisco is fully committed to building a sustainable future for all. The energy and emissions reduction solution built by IoT WoRKSTM, the dedicated business unit of HCL Technologies, is an excellent example of how our partners are innovating using Cisco technology. Green solutions are critical to addressing the challenges facing our communities due to climate change and making a difference in the market. We are proud to have HCL as our partner!”
Elisabeth De Dobbeleer, Vice President, Cisco EMEA Partner Organization
NIO, an IoT-powered, cloud-agnostic, scalable solution, enables real-time monitoring, normalization, comparison, and reduction of energy consumption and GHG emissions. This enables enterprises to reduce carbon emissions by optimizing the energy intensity of assets and processes. It also allows calculation, reporting, and identifying emission optimization potential for workspaces and shop floors.
“We are honored to have been chosen as winners of the Cisco Global Digital Sustainability Challenge for our NIO entry. NIO aligns with HCL’s “Act, Pact, and Impact” sustainability strategy and Cisco’s vision of powering an inclusive future for all. A team of dedicated engineers has taken on the challenge to continue developing a roadmap for this solution covering Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This success is a validation of our commitment to using technology for building sustainable businesses.”
Sukamal Banerjee, Corporate Vice President, IoT WoRKS, HCL Technologies
The Cisco Global Digital Sustainability Challenge invites Cisco’s partners worldwide to demonstrate solutions that leverage Cisco technology and help enterprises further their sustainability agendas.
“This award is a testament to our CloudSMART strategy as a key pillar of our ecosystem and partnership with Cisco to deliver sustainable value for our clients. ESG and environmental sustainability continue to be a top priority for our customers. We are pleased to receive this recognition for our efforts to help customers reduce their carbon footprint.”
Kalyan Kumar, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Ecosystems, HCL Technologies
