HCLSoftware, the software business division of HCLTech, announced on September 28, 2026 its intent to acquire Robotiq.ai, a provider of an enterprise robotic process automation platform based in Zagreb, Croatia. The planned transaction is designed to add enterprise RPA capabilities to HCL UnO Agentic, the company's agentic AI platform. It responds to increasing enterprise demand for AI systems that can reason, execute work, and operate reliably across complex business environments.
A Strategic Move in Enterprise Automation
As organizations move beyond isolated AI experiments, they are seeking production-scale automation that is secure, governed, and stable. HCLSoftware is seeing growing demand for AI systems that not only reason but also execute work across complex business environments. Robotiq.ai brings enterprise RPA capabilities that allow AI-driven workflows to automate tasks in applications where APIs are unavailable or insufficient.
Extending Orchestration to Enterprise Execution
The acquisition extends HCL UnO Agentic's orchestration capabilities from decision-making to execution. Robotiq.ai's platform enables software robots to interact with enterprise applications in cases where direct integration is not practical. This added capability helps customers automate a wider range of business processes and close the gap between intelligent reasoning and operational action.
Meeting Enterprise Requirements for Reliable Execution
Many enterprise automation platforms struggle when backend systems lack modern APIs or when processes span multiple legacy applications. Robotiq.ai addresses this gap by enabling software robots to perform tasks directly through user interfaces. This approach helps organizations automate end-to-end workflows without replacing existing systems or waiting for costly integration projects.
Security and Compliance for Regulated Industries
Robotiq.ai's RPA platform is already used in large banks, insurance groups, and telecom providers. The platform is built with ISO-certified security, audit logs, and flexible deployment options, making it reliable for production use. These attributes are critical for regulated industries that need strict auditability and consistent control over automated workflows.
Executive Views on the Transaction
"Enterprises are looking beyond AI experimentation toward production-scale automation that is secure, governed, and reliable," said Kalyan Kumar, President of HCLSoftware. He explained that Robotiq.ai strengthens HCL UnO Agentic by combining orchestration with enterprise-grade execution. Kumar added that this will help customers deploy and scale agentic AI across their operations with confidence.
"We built Robotiq.ai on a simple belief: automation should be useful, fast to deploy, and reliable in production," said Darko Jovišić, CEO and Co-founder of Robotiq.ai. He noted that joining HCLSoftware gives the company's technology greater enterprise reach, scale, and platform. Jovišić said customers gain automation that becomes part of an orchestrated, governed process across the entire enterprise.
Closing Timeline
The acquisition is expected to close in November 2026. HCLSoftware and Robotiq.ai will work through customary closing conditions before the transaction is finalized. The planned combination is designed to strengthen HCLSoftware's position in enterprise automation and agentic AI markets while giving customers a clearer path to reliable execution at scale.
The planned acquisition of Robotiq.ai reflects a broader enterprise shift toward AI systems that can take action, not just provide analysis or recommendations. By uniting orchestration with enterprise-grade RPA execution, HCLSoftware aims to help customers automate more complex and regulated workloads. The move positions HCL UnO Agentic as a more complete platform for secure, governed, and scalable agentic AI operations.