Released on = June 21, 2007, 10:10 pm

Press Release Author = Ram Kishore

Industry = Electronics

Press Release Summary = Paris, France - Paris Air Show (Chalet #225, Row D) - June
19, 2007: Rockwell Collins, a pioneer in the development and deployment of
innovative communication and aviation electronics solutions, today announced an
expanded strategic relationship with HCL Technologies Ltd. ("HCL"), India's leading
global IT services company and a world class partner in delivering product
engineering and enterprise IT services to the aerospace industry.

Press Release Body = Paris, France - Paris Air Show (Chalet #225, Row D) - June 19,
2007: Rockwell Collins, a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative
communication and aviation electronics solutions, today announced an expanded
strategic relationship with HCL Technologies Ltd. ("HCL"), India's leading global IT
services company and a world class partner in delivering product engineering and
enterprise IT services to the aerospace industry.
Under the terms of this renewable agreement, HCL will serve as an extension of
Rockwell Collins' engineering centers, delivering high value services such as
software, hardware and mechanical engineering for full product lifecycle
development. Approximately 300 HCL engineers, professionals and experts will be
dedicated be Rockwell Collins' offshore design and development centers in Chennai
and Bangalore.
"This new design center plays a key role in providing additional resources we need
to advance smart communications and aviation electronic solutions for our worldwide
customer base," said Kelly Ortberg, senior vice president and chief operating
officer of Commercial Systems at Rockwell Collins. "In addition to gaining
increased efficiency through 24-hour a day engineering operations, having this
center in Asia will increase our presence, visibility and access to our customers in
that region of the globe."
"Based on our history with HCL and past success, we're confident this extended
relationship will provide us with resources and ensure we continue to meet our
technical goals and business objectives," he noted.
"HCL's relationship with Rockwell Collins began six years ago with a verification
and validation project and has grown substantially in size and strategic relevance
since," said Shami Khorana, president of HCL America. "As one of the first
aerospace companies to look to India as a strategic sourcing destination, Rockwell
Collins has been a pioneer and leader in aerospace global sourcing and we're
thrilled to have contributed to the company's success."
HCL is the first Indian IT solutions provider to obtain AS 9100 certification, a
testimony to the company's quality and domain expertise. HCL's aerospace business
currently includes several global aerospace companies in its client roster including
airframe manufacturers, system integrators and Tier 1 suppliers.
The services offered by HCL's aerospace practice encompass embedded software,
hardware design, engineering services, test equipments/rigs and applications
development. The business is supported by practitioners combining more than 2,500
person years of experience in avionics-specific programming languages,
methodologies, tools, operating systems, compilers and standards.

About Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the development and deployment of
innovative communication and aviation electronics solutions for both commercial and
government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics,
mission communications, information management and simulation and training is
strengthened by 19,000 employees, and a global service and support network that
crosses 27 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.

About HCL Technologies
HCL Technologies is one of India\'s leading global IT Services companies, providing
software-led IT solutions, remote infrastructure management services and BPO. Having
made a foray into the global IT landscape in 1999 after its IPO, HCL Technologies
focuses on Transformational Outsourcing, working with clients in areas that impact
and re-define the core of their business. The company leverages an extensive global
offshore infrastructure and its global network of offices in 17 countries to deliver
solutions across select verticals including Financial Services, Retail & Consumer,
Life Sciences & Healthcare, Hi-Tech & Manufacturing, Telecom and Media &
Entertainment (M&E). For the quarter ended 31st March 2007, HCL Technologies, along
with its subsidiaries had last twelve months (LTM) revenue of US $ 1.27 billion (Rs.
5,675 crores) and employed 40,149 professionals. For more information, please visit
www.hcltech.com

About HCL Enterprise
HCL Enterprise is a leading Global Technology and IT enterprise that comprises two
companies listed in India - HCL Technologies & HCL Infosystems. The 3-decade-old
enterprise, founded in 1976, is one of India\'s original IT garage start-ups. Its
range of offerings span Product Engineering, Custom & Package Applications, BPO, IT
Infrastructure Services, IT Hardware, Systems Integration, and distribution of ICT
products. The HCL team comprises approximately 45,000 professionals of diverse
nationalities, who operate from 17 countries including 360 points of presence in
India. HCL has global partnerships with several leading Fortune 1000 firms,
including leading IT and Technology firms. For more information, please visit
www.hcl.in.


Web Site = http://www.hcltech.com

Contact Details = HCL Technologies
Chad Morris
Phone: +1 703-891-0400 x 380
e-mail: cmorris@hcl.in