Key takeaways
- HCLTech acquires HPE's telco solutions to enhance AI-led network capabilities for global CSPs.
- The acquisition follows HCLTech's earlier purchase of HPE's Communications Technology Group assets in 2024.
- Gain access to additional intellectual property, R&D capabilities, and established relationships with leading CSPs.
- HCLTech aims to accelerate telecom network transformation through new AI-driven solutions and network-as-a-service.
- Nearly 1,500 telecom specialists across 39 countries will join HCLTech's global delivery organization.
HCLTech has signed an agreement to acquire Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s (HPE) telco solutions business, strengthening its engineering and AI-led network offerings for global communication service providers (CSPs).
The acquisition follows an earlier transaction in 2024, when HCLTech bought select assets from HPE’s Communications Technology Group (CTG).
Through the latest deal, HCLTech will gain additional intellectual property, product engineering and R&D capabilities, and established client relationships with leading global CSPs.
HPE’s telco solutions business supports more than one billion devices across over 200 deployments worldwide.
Its portfolio includes Operations Support Systems (OSS), Home Subscriber Server. and 5G Subscriber Data Management, along with AI-driven closed-loop network automation aimed at improving network monetisation.
Telco solutions were earlier part of HPE’s CTG portfolio.
HCLTech said the CTG assets acquired in 2024, covering Business Support Systems, network applications, service cloudification and data intelligence, have since been integrated into its operations and are showing growth.
With the expanded portfolio, HCLTech plans to accelerate network transformation initiatives for telecom operators, including network-as-a-service and AI-led autonomous networking.
As part of the agreement, nearly 1,500 engineering and telecom specialists across 39 countries are expected to join HCLTech’s global delivery organisation.
“HCLTech is uniquely positioned to empower CSPs to realise their transformation into true technology companies, advancing the shift from telcos to techcos,” said Anil Ganjoo, chief growth officer and global head of telecom, media, publishing, entertainment and technology at HCLTech, in a statement.
He added that the integration would strengthen HCLTech’s product-aligned model and support its move towards higher-value, IP-led services and non-linear growth.
Rami Rahim, executive vice president, president and general manager of networking at HPE, said the transaction would allow the telco solutions business to build on its momentum under HCLTech, while enabling both companies to pursue distinct strategies to support the telecom sector.
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions and is expected to close in about six months.
