Vi Business Partners with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to Deliver Future-Ready Network Solutions
Vi Business has teamed up with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to deliver fully managed, AI-powered networking solutions tailored for Indian enterprises, aiming to boost digital transformation across sectors. By Riddhima Jain Published on May 29, 2025, 15:24 IST
Vi Business, the enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea, has entered into a strategic managed services agreement with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to deliver advanced networking solutions for businesses across India. The partnership will leverage HPE Aruba Networking technology to offer fully managed wireless LAN, switching, and security solutions.
The collaboration aims to enhance enterprise networking across diverse environments, including campuses, manufacturing units, corporate headquarters, and regional offices. The solutions will be supported by Vi's Network Operations Center (NOC), ensuring round-the-clock monitoring, AI-driven analytics, and in-life support through defined service-level agreements (SLAs).
The agreement also includes co-developing data center solutions to meet the growing demand for compute and storage infrastructure among private enterprises and government organisations.
'We are excited to sign this strategic partnership with HPE. This collaboration enhances Vi Business's ICT offerings and integrates our telecom expertise with cutting-edge enterprise solutions,' said Arvind Nevatia, Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Vodafone Idea.
Phil Mottram, Executive Vice President and General Manager of HPE Aruba Networking, said the collaboration marks a significant leap for enterprise innovation in India. 'We will deliver agile, resilient, and future-ready solutions that empower businesses to scale confidently,' he said.
This partnership underlines both companies' commitment to supporting India's digital transformation journey by providing secure, scalable, and intelligent networking infrastructure. artificial intelligence (AI)Telecom NewsViVodafone Idea News
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