Noida: Telco Solutions is set to become a key pillar of HCLTech’s telecom strategy as the global technology company has signed an agreement to acquire the Telco Solutions business from Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE).
The acquisition reinforces HCLTech’s market position in the telecom sector by deepening its engineering, AI-driven, and cloud-native network offerings for global Communication Service Providers (CSPs).
The transaction builds on HCLTech’s earlier acquisition of select assets from HPE’s Communications Technology Group (CTG) in 2024.
Through this agreement, HCLTech will gain access to industry-leading intellectual property, advanced product engineering capabilities, and a strong R&D talent pool, along with long-standing client relationships with leading global CSPs.
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Telco Solutions Expands HCLTech’s Telecom IP and Global Reach
Telco Solutions supports more than one billion devices worldwide through over 200 deployments across global markets. Its portfolio enables critical telecom functions including Operations Support Systems (OSS), Home Subscriber Server (HSS), and 5G Subscriber Data Management (SDM).
The platform also features advanced AI-led closed-loop network automation designed to enable seamless network monetization for service providers.
Telco Solutions was previously part of HPE’s Communications Technology Group, from which HCLTech acquired select assets last year.
The earlier CTG portfolio – covering Business Support Systems (BSS), network applications, service cloudification, and data intelligence – has since been integrated into HCLTech’s operations and continues to show growth.
Telco Solutions to Drive AI-Led Network Transformation
With the addition of Telco Solutions, HCLTech plans to accelerate network transformation initiatives, including Network as a Service (NaaS) and AI-led autonomous networking.
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As part of the agreement, nearly 1,500 engineering and telecom specialists from 39 countries will join HCLTech’s global delivery organization, strengthening its ability to scale telecom-focused services worldwide.
Commenting on the development, Anil Ganjoo, Chief Growth Officer and Global Head of Telecom, Media, Publishing & Entertainment and Technology (TMT) at HCLTech, said the integration of the Telco Solutions team and its proven intellectual property will strengthen the company’s product-aligned operating model and support its transition toward higher-value, IP-led services.
Rami Rahim, Executive Vice President, President and General Manager, Networking at HPE, noted that HCLTech’s vision for enabling CSP transformation will help build on the Telco Solutions business’s momentum and customer success, delivering long-term benefits for the telecom ecosystem.
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions and is expected to close in approximately six months.
