IT major, HCL Technologies (HCL) said that it would acquire an Australian IT service management company, DWS Limited. The deal is expected to be closed in December as subject to closing conditions and including regulatory approvals.

DWS Ltd. was founded in 1991, with over 700 employees and offices in Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra providing a wide range of IT services to its clients across verticals.

HCL’s contribution to digital initiatives in Australia and New Zealand will be enhanced by acquiring DWS and will strengthen its client portfolio across critical industries.

“Confident that our combined strengths will further accelerate the digital transformation journeys of our clients and innovations for their end customers,” said Executive VP, Australia & New Zealand Manager of HCL Technologies, Michael Horton.

Currently, HCL is working with 1,600 employees in major cities, including Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. Over 20 years, the company has invested in the region and is committed to enabling digitalisation and for growing local ecosystem.