Birlasoft has been recognized as an ‘Enterprise Innovator’ in the HFS Horizons: Legacy Application Modernization Services report by HFS Research. This distinction highlights Birlasoft’s engineering depth and AI-led approach to enabling enterprises for legacy application modernization and AI-native transformation. The report assesses service providers across value proposition, execution, innovation, and market impact, with Birlasoft noted for its Al-powered challenger status.
HFS Research Recognizes Birlasoft’s Modernization Expertise
Birlasoft Ltd, a part of the CKA Birla Group, has been awarded the title of ‘Enterprise Innovator’ in the latest HFS Horizons: Legacy Application Modernization Services report. This recognition from HFS Research, a prominent global research and advisory firm, underscores Birlasoft’s advanced capabilities in driving digital transformation through application modernization.
Key Strengths Highlighted
The HFS Horizons framework evaluates service providers on various criteria, including their value proposition, execution capabilities, innovation, go-to-market strategy, and market impact. Birlasoft’s inclusion among 32 assessed global providers signifies its strength as an AI-powered challenger in the legacy application modernization space. The report specifically commends the company’s engineering-led approach, powered by the Birlasoft Cogito platform, and its proven track record of delivering measurable business outcomes.
Driving AI-Led Modernization
With over 450 application modernizations and 75+ full-stack programs completed, Birlasoft employs a consulting-led, outcome-oriented strategy that covers the entire modernization value chain. This includes assessment, architecture redesign, cloud-native execution, testing, and post-modernization managed services. The Birlasoft Cogito platform, featuring nine AI agents, is noted for accelerating coding by 40% and reducing deployment effort by up to 35%. Complementing Cogito are reusable accelerators like SmartTRAM and DataSwitch.
Quantifiable Client Outcomes
Birlasoft’s recognition is further supported by its ability to deliver tangible client results, including:
- 25-30% productivity improvement through AI and automation.
- 50% effort savings achieved with GitHub Copilot integration.
- 18% TCO reduction for a UK-based financial services client.
- 44% lower development costs in a premium finance modernization program.
Backed by over 2,000 certified cloud engineers and 25+ years of experience, Birlasoft serves diverse sectors including banking, financial services, oil and gas, and life sciences.
Leadership Perspective
Angan Guha, CEO & Managing Director, Birlasoft, stated, “This recognition reflects Birlasoft’s commitment to AI-powered engineering-led transformation. Legacy modernization is no longer a technical exercise – it is a business imperative. Powered by the Birlasoft Cogito platform and our portfolio of AI-driven accelerators, we help clients unlock agility, optimize costs, and build the foundation for AI-native operations.”
Phil Fersht, CEO & Chief Analyst, HFS Research, added, “Birlasoft stands out as an AI-powered challenger, with a clear modernization story built around engineering depth, cloud-native execution, and the Birlasoft Cogito platform. Its ability to pair modernization depth with practical accelerators and credible client outcomes gives it growing relevance in a market shifting from technical uplift to AI-enabled reinvention.”
About Birlasoft
Birlasoft is a global technology company focused on digital transformation, offering expertise in Cloud, AI, Data, and enterprise solutions. Part of the CKA Birla Group, the company empowers businesses to accelerate change and deliver future-ready solutions that enhance agility and customer experience.
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