Iberdrola, a global energy leader based in Bilbao, Spain, and DXC Technology, a Fortune 500 IT services provider, have successfully completed a multi-year technology modernization project, announced on September 8, 2025. This initiative, one of the largest IT transformations in the Spanish energy sector, migrated Iberdrola’s core business systems to Microsoft Azure, enhancing agility, efficiency, and innovation.
Iberdrola and DXC completed a major IT modernization project on Sept 8, 2025.
Migrated 180 terabytes of data and 30 million lines of code to Azure cloud.
Enables automation, better customer service, cost reduction, and AI integration.
Largest IT transformation in Spanish energy sector, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Supports Iberdrola’s sustainability goals with reduced energy consumption.
DXC’s automation ensured seamless operations during migration.
The project involved transferring 180 terabytes of data and over 30 million lines of code from a legacy mainframe to the Azure cloud, marking a significant milestone in Iberdrola’s digitalization strategy. “The modernization of our core systems has been a crucial milestone in Iberdrola’s digitalization strategy,” said Sergio Merchán, Global CIO of Iberdrola. “It allows us to face new business challenges, maintain our global leadership, and quickly adapt to major changes ahead.”
This migration has enabled greater automation, improved customer service responsiveness, reduced operational costs, and opened opportunities for integrating AI technologies, positioning Iberdrola to thrive in a dynamic energy market.
DXC Technology led the transformation using advanced automation, ensuring uninterrupted daily operations. The cloud-based platform enhances process efficiency and allows Iberdrola to replicate the model globally while complying with local regulations. “For Iberdrola, we successfully modernized the company’s technology to accelerate innovation, all while maintaining seamless business continuity,” said Alfonso García Muriel, President of DXC Technology Spain and Portugal.
The modernization aligns with Iberdrola’s commitment to sustainability, reducing energy consumption and optimizing resources. This supports the global energy transition and reinforces Iberdrola’s leadership in the sector. The project’s scalability ensures adaptability across international markets, critical for a highly regulated industry.
This collaboration underscores DXC’s expertise in modernizing IT infrastructure, as seen in similar projects like its work with Uniper and the Regional Government of Galicia. Iberdrola’s focus on digital transformation also extends to initiatives like its data center joint venture with Echelon, highlighting its strategic push into digital infrastructure.
As of September 8, 2025, DXC Technology’s stock (DXC) is priced at $21.31, with a market cap of $3.79 billion, reflecting a 0.42% intraday increase, signaling investor confidence in its execution capabilities. Iberdrola’s successful migration strengthens its position as a global energy leader, ready for AI-driven growth and operational excellence.
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading global provider of information technology services. We're a trusted operating partner to many of the world's most innovative organizations, building solutions that move industries and companies forward. Our engineering, consulting, and technology experts help clients simplify, optimize, and modernize their systems and processes, manage their most critical workloads, integrate AI-powered intelligence into their operations, and put security and trust at the forefront.
Iberdrola, headquartered in Bilbao, Spain, is a global energy leader, managing over 60,000 MW of grid capacity and serving more than 40,000 customers worldwide. Committed to innovation and sustainability, Iberdrola is a major supplier of renewable energy and a pioneer in digital transformation within the energy sector.
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