GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group company and leader in digital engineering, has announced a strategic alliance with IRCLASS Systems and Solutions , formerly a division of Indian Register of Shipping . This collaboration aims to accelerate digital transformation across the Oil & Gas, Marine, Power, Heavy Industry, Automotive, Construction, and Port sectors through co-delivered, AI-enabled digital solutions.

Combining GlobalLogic’s expertise in digital engineering, Generative AI and intelligent automation with ISSPL’s deep domain knowledge in technical assurance, inspection, and regulatory compliance, the alliance will deliver scalable, secure and standards-compliant digital solutions designed to modernize industrial systems and enhance operational resilience.

At the heart of the partnership lies a flexible engagement model, encompassing joint collaboration frameworks, referral, outsourcing, supported by GlobalLogic’s VelocityAI SDLC and a Responsible AI framework that ensures data integrity, confidentiality, and ethical innovation.

Mr Piyush Jha, Group Vice President and Managing Director – Asia Pacific, GlobalLogic, 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, ISSPL, added: “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.”

“Together, we’re not just enhancing how we deliver services, we’re reimagining how industrial quality and compliance can evolve in the digital era. 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.”

Mr Vinay S Kshirsagar, Managing Director, ISSPL, said: “This collaboration marks a defining moment in our growth journey. By combining our industry expertise with GlobalLogic’s technological strength, we are setting a new benchmark for responsible, transformative digital solutions.”

Aligned with Hitachi’s Social Innovation strategy, this partnership underscores a shared commitment to leveraging AI and digital technology for sustainable industrial growth and societal benefit.