Bhubaneswar, Sept. 21 -- Noida: HCL Technologies on Monday announced to acquire DWS Limited, a leading Australian IT, business and management consulting group, for an undisclosed sum.

The acquisition of DWS will enhance HCL's contribution to digital initiatives in Australia and New Zealand while strengthening its client portfolio across key industries, the company said in a statement.

DWS, with over 700 employees and offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Canberra, delivers business and technology innovation to large clients across a spectrum of verticals.

"HCL has invested in the region for over 20 years and is committed to enabling digitilisation and growing the local ecosystem. We look forward to welcoming the DWS tea...