Chennai: HCLTech, a global technology firm, has finalized an agreement to acquire the Telco Solutions business from Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). This acquisition aims to significantly bolster HCLTech’s engineering, artificial intelligence, and cloud-native network capabilities for Communication Service Providers (CSPs) worldwide.
The transaction builds on a prior partnership between HCLTech and HPE in 2024. HCLTech is set to gain access to industry-leading intellectual property, enhanced product engineering, research and development expertise, and established client relationships with premier global CSPs. HPE’s Telco Solutions business currently supports over one billion devices and is involved in more than 200 deployments globally, providing essential services including Operations Support Systems (OSS), Home Subscriber Server (HSS), and 5G Subscriber Data Management (SDM) along with advanced AI-driven closed-loop network automation for efficient network monetization.
Previously part of HPE’s Communications Technology Group (CTG), the Telco Solutions unit was one of several assets acquired by HCLTech last year. The existing CTG portfolio, which includes Business Support Systems (BSS), network applications, service cloudification, and data intelligence, has been seamlessly integrated into HCLTech’s operations, demonstrating effective scaling since its acquisition.
With the integration of the Telco Solutions business, HCLTech aims to accelerate initiatives in network transformation, including Network as a Service (NaaS) and AI-led autonomous networking solutions. Almost 1,500 skilled engineering and telecom professionals from 39 countries will join HCLTech as part of the acquisition, significantly enhancing its global delivery and innovation capabilities.
Commenting on the acquisition, Anil Ganjoo, chief growth officer and global head of telecom, media, publishing, entertainment, and technology (TMT) at HCLTech, expressed enthusiasm regarding the deal. He stated, “We are very excited about the opportunity ahead, as HCLTech is uniquely positioned to empower CSPs to realize their transformation into true technology companies—advancing the shift from telcos to techcos. Integrating this highly skilled HPE team and their market-proven IP strengthens our product-aligned model and accelerates our shift toward higher-value, IP-led services and non-linear growth.”
Rami Rahim, executive vice president and president of Networking at HPE, reiterated the strategic importance of the deal, highlighting HCLTech’s vision for supporting CSPs. “HCLTech has a compelling vision for enabling CSPs that will harness the Telco Solutions business’s momentum and track record of customer success to further accelerate innovation and customer impact,” he noted. “This transaction will yield benefits for CSPs for many years to come, as both HPE and HCLTech pursue their unique, differentiated approaches to supporting this vital sector of the market, through strategic focus and commitment to innovation.”
The acquisition is contingent upon regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, with expectations for completion within approximately six months. This strategic move highlights HCLTech’s commitment to enhancing its position in the competitive telecommunications landscape, positioning the company for sustained growth in the evolving digital ecosystem.
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