GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group company and leader in digital engineering, has entered into a strategic alliance with IRClass Systems and Solutions Private Limited (ISSPL), formerly a division of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). This collaboration aims to fast-track digital transformation by delivering advanced, AI-enabled solutions across key sectors including Oil & Gas, Automotive, Marine & Port, Power, Heavy Industry, and Construction.
Bringing together GlobalLogic’s deep expertise in digital engineering and generative AI with ISSPL’s strong foundation in technical assurance, inspection, and regulatory compliance, the partnership marks a significant step in advancing India’s industrial digitalization.
At the core of this alliance is a flexible co-delivery model—encompassing referral, outsourcing, and joint execution—that empowers industrial enterprises to implement secure, scalable, and standards-compliant digital solutions more efficiently, with faster deployment and reduced operational risk.
Mr. Piyush Jha, Group Vice-President and Managing Director – Asia-Pacific said, “Our strategic alliance with ISSPL represents a powerful convergence of operational trust and digital innovation. By fusing GlobalLogic’s digital prowess, GenAI platforms, and intelligent automation frameworks with ISSPL’s deep domain expertise, we will enable customers with more agile, resilient, and insight-driven solutions. This partnership is designed to go beyond conventional business metrics, addressing critical societal challenges at scale. For the Marine sector, our solutions can potentially enhance safety by preventing incidents like capsizing and saving lives. In Power, they can create more resilient grids and optimize energy consumption. In Construction, they can ensure safer worksites and more efficient project delivery. Together, we are committed to leveraging technology to solve these real-world problems, driving significant and lasting impact for both industry and society.”
With industrial sectors under mounting pressure to digitize while meeting stringent safety and environmental standards, the collaboration is expected to play a pivotal role in modernizing legacy systems, improving predictive maintenance, Hazardous environment support and enabling AI-driven decision-making across physical infrastructure assets.
Mr. Shashi Nath Mishra, Chief Operating Officer, IRClass Systems and Solutions, said, “At ISSPL, our legacy has always been rooted in trust, precision, and regulatory rigour across industries where failure is not an option. This partnership with GlobalLogic strengthens our digital transformation journey by complementing our legacy with AI-powered intelligence, agility, and software engineering excellence.
Our clients across Oil & Gas, Marine, Port, Automotive, Power, Heavy Industry, and Construction sectors rely on us for uncompromising quality and compliance, and this alliance ensures we continue to meet and exceed those expectations
Together, we’re not just enhancing how we deliver services, we’re reimagining how industrial quality and compliance can evolve in the digital era.”
The alliance is also underpinned by a Responsible AI framework, ensuring that all AI inputs, outputs, and client data remain confidential and protected. In accordance with the agreement, no client data will be used to train AI models, reinforcing the partnership’s commitment to trust, data security, and ethical innovation.
Through its proprietary VelocityAI SDLC platform, GlobalLogic will embed advanced AI capabilities and automation into client environments, supported by clear IP governance, data security protocols, and compliance safeguards that meet enterprise-grade standards. The partnership is also aligned with Hitachi’s Social Innovation strategy, integrating operational technology with IT and AI to build resilient, sustainable, and intelligent ecosystems.
Mr. Vinay S. Kshirsagar, Managing Director, IRCLASS Systems and Solutions Private Limited, added, “This strategic collaboration marks a defining moment in ISSPL’s growth journey. Our flexible engagement under this MSA is designed around collaborative execution, selective outsourcing, and referral models, ensuring maximum value to our clients while safeguarding regulatory integrity and data security. By aligning our proven industry expertise with GlobalLogic’s technological capabilities, we are setting a new benchmark in delivering innovative and responsible digital solutions to industrial enterprises.”
