HCLSoftware bets on IP to power sovereign play

As data sovereignty and regulatory demands sharpen across markets, HCLSoftware, part of IT major HCLTech, is positioning itself as a distinct player in the sovereign technology space by leaning on one key differentiator: ownership of intellectual property (IP).

Kalyan Kumar, chief product officer at HCLSoftware, explained that the company’s approach rests on three pillars — data sovereignty (where data resides), people sovereignty (who operates the systems), and IP sovereignty (control over the underlying technology).