Airtel Business, ITI Limited join hands to accelerate enterprise digital transformation in India
New Delhi, August 10
Airtel Business, the enterprise arm of Bharti Airtel, and ITI Limited have entered into a strategic collaboration aimed at helping Indian enterprises accelerate digital transformation, strengthen cyber resilience and modernise legacy infrastructure as businesses increasingly adopt cloud, AI, IoT and next-generation connectivity.
The partnership brings together Airtel Business' enterprise connectivity and digital technology capabilities with ITI Limited's engineering, manufacturing and technology expertise. The companies plan to develop and deliver scalable digital solutions spanning enterprise connectivity, data centres, sovereign cloud, IoT, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services.
The collaboration comes as enterprises across sectors face growing demand for secure and resilient digital infrastructure, while dealing with legacy technology systems, rising cybersecurity threats and increasing data requirements. The companies said their combined capabilities will help businesses improve operational efficiency, strengthen business continuity and respond more quickly to changing market requirements.
The partnership will provide nationwide digital and telecom infrastructure, including high-speed enterprise connectivity through optical fibre cable (OFC), Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON), software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), and private 4G and 5G networks.
The proposed solutions will also include secure data centre and sovereign cloud services, with a focus on regulated sectors such as banking and public sector undertakings. Industrial IoT asset tracking, AI-powered analytics and full-stack cybersecurity solutions are also expected to form part of the offering.
ITI Limited Chairman and Managing Director Rajesh Rai said the collaboration would enable the companies to jointly identify and address customer requirements related to digital transformation, faster connectivity, hyperscale data centres, cybersecurity and IoT, while leveraging their complementary strengths in customer reach, business capabilities and manufacturing.
Airtel Business CEO Sharat Sinha said that as India enters its next phase of digital growth, enterprises need infrastructure that is resilient, sovereign and compliant with regulatory requirements. He said the partnership aims to create future-ready technology solutions that can support business continuity and innovation.
Beyond commercial applications, the collaboration is also expected to explore solutions supporting India's defence and security requirements, with a focus on innovation, Make in India and the Atmanirbhar Bharat agenda.
Airtel Business, the enterprise arm of Bharti Airtel, provides solutions across connectivity, sovereign cloud and data centres, cybersecurity, IoT and cloud-based communications. ITI Limited is a government-owned telecom and technology manufacturer with capabilities spanning telecom equipment and related technology solutions.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally, sovereign cloud and LEO satellite services getting attention! Indian enterprises desperately need secure infrastructure that doesn't depend on foreign players. But I hope they focus on making it affordable for SMEs too, not just large corporates.
Interesting development. Airtel has good enterprise reach but ITI has been struggling with relevance for years. Hope this partnership brings some fresh energy to ITI. The focus on defence and cybersecurity is especially welcome given the current geopolitical climate.
The mention of "sovereign cloud" is the most important part here. With data localisation norms getting stricter, we need homegrown solutions. Just wish the government would mandate more PSU banks and institutions to adopt such services quickly. 👏
Solid move by Airtel to deepen its B2B play. The combination of connectivity plus manufacturing from ITI creates a compelling proposition for enterprise customers looking for integrated solutions rather than piecing together different vendors.
Good initiative, but I'm skeptical about execution. ITI has a history of delays and inefficiencies. Let's see if Airtel can whip them into shape. Also, what about pricing? Indian enterprises are very cost-sensitive. If they price it like global players, it won't fly.
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