Intelligent CIO North America Issue 18 | Page 12

NEWS

CN partners with Google Cloud to modernize railway services experiences for customers across industries – from materials and resources , to manufactured products , to consumer goods . CN ’ s work with Google Cloud will drive the railway ’ s ability to achieve continued growth and execute on transformational business initiatives , while supporting its sustainability goals .

“ Our partnership with Google Cloud is central
to our strategic plan and reinforces our
commitment to digitalizing scheduled
railroading and building the premier railway of
the 21st century by investing in technologies
that deliver high-quality service to customers ,

CN , a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler serving North America , and Google Cloud have announced a sevenyear

strategic partnership to transform CN ’ s
supply chain . This is part of a digital scheduled
railroading project expected to deliver new
customer experiences and modernize CN ’ s
technology infrastructure in the cloud .
The companies will collaborate on new services to revolutionize the North American railway system , combining CN ’ s expertise in the transportation and logistics industry with Google Cloud ’ s technology .
CN and Google Cloud will set a new standard for the railway system that delivers better
improve safety and create capacity ,” said Dominique Malenfant , Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Technology Officer , CN .
“ We are excited to work together to drive further innovation across our company and support our customers , employees and supply chain partners .”
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HCL announces plan to create 12,000 new jobs in US

HCL Technologies , a leading global technology company , has announced plans to create 12,000 new jobs in the US in the next five years . The company expects to recruit more than 2,000 graduates over the next 36 months as part of its US early career and training program , Rise at HCL .

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This is part of the organization ’ s global New Vistas program , which is designed to establish innovation and delivery centers in emerging cities around the world . The company also recently launched its HCL Apprenticeship Program , which offers full-time tech jobs and fully-funded higher education for high school graduates in the US .
HCL ’ s US recruitment efforts will focus on North Carolina , Texas , California , Michigan , Pennsylvania , Minnesota and its recently launched global delivery center in Hartford , Connecticut .
“ HCL Technologies has been a true partner for economic growth and job prosperity in Connecticut and across the US ,” said Ned Lamont , Governor of Connecticut .
Qualified candidates will work across roles in IT consulting and technology , including agile application development , cloud , IT infrastructure services , IoT , data analytics and digital engineering .
“ I congratulate HCL on its vision for tech job creation and plans for continued growth across the nation , and I look forward to its continued success .”
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