HCL Technologies in December announced to expand its operation in Lithuania with the opening of two new technology delivery centers in the capital city of Vilnius. HCL currently employs about 500 employees in Lithuania and the number is set to grow with the new announcement, the company said in a statement.

“As part of our business and development strategy we plan to significantly invest in Lithuania,” said Sudip Lahiri, SVP and Head of Financial Services, Europe, HCL Technologies. “The opening of our new offices in Vilnius marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to the region to help our clients play an even bigger part in the nation’s growth and innovation agenda,” said Lahiri.

According to Simonas Kepsta, Chief Adviser to the President of the Republic of Lithuania on Economic and Social Policy, companies creating innovation and high added value are making a significant contribution to the development of the digital economy and socially responsible business culture in Lithuania.