Optimation, a top ICT services specialist in New Zealand has signed a partnership agreement with HCL Technologies Limited (HCL). The new partnership will combine HCL's global scale with Optimation's local New Zealand expertise. The HCL-Optimation partnership will provide solutions from SAP, Oracle, Microsoft and EMC.

HCL will work with Optimation to offer IT solutions to New Zealand Government and enterprise customers. The agreement hopes to increase cost effectiveness, industry best practice, global capabilities and specialist skill sets to New Zealand organisations.

Speaking on the partnership, Optimation's Chief Executive Officer, Rhoda Holmes, commented, HCL has developed a very strong reputation in this part of the world. We are looking forward to working with them to extend our global delivery model and our existing capabilities in areas such as SAP services and large-scale application development.