The Vested methodology has had significant traction since it was first launched in 2010 by University of Tennessee researchers. However, it has been slow to gain similar traction for IT outsourcing deals. 

But in the last couple of years, that has changed. Husqvarna – a Swedish global producer of outdoor power products, watering products, cutting equipment, and power tools – is the latest organization to use the Vested methodology to craft a highly collaborative win-win strategic partnership with HCL Technologies. Technology Magazine profiled the Husqvarna-HCL partnership and how the duo is tackling Husqvarna’s digital transformation to build on HCLs’ leading-edge hybrid cloud management, digital workplace, and security services.