Bengaluru, India and Melbourne, Australia (OTE) – Accelerating
AI-powered Cloud & Digital transformation for Australian
enterprises
Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in
next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced the
formation of a joint venture with Telstra , Australia’s leading
telecommunications and technology company. Accelerating Infosys‘
strategy to help clients navigate their AI journey, this
collaboration will propel AI-enabled cloud and digital solutions for
Australian businesses.
Infosys will acquire 75% of the shareholding in Versent Group1,
Australia’s leading Digital Transformation Solutions Provider, and a
wholly owned subsidiary of Telstra Group, that delivers cloud and
digital transformation. Infosys will have operational control, while
Telstra will continue to retain a 25% minority stake in Versent
Group, reflecting its confidence in the shared potential for growth
and customer value, combining Telstra’s connectivity, Versent’s local
digital engineering expertise, and Infosys‘ global scale.
Versent Group has earned its reputation by helping Australian
enterprises design and implement cloud strategy with industry leading
partners – delivering digital transformation with deep industry
expertise. With a team of 650 engineers, advisors, strategists spread
across Australia, Versent Group strengthens Infosys‘ local presence.
Versent Group primarily serves large blue-chip organizations with
established presence in government & education, financial
institutions, energy, and the utilities sector.
This strategic collaboration will see Versent Group’s cloud and
digital transformation expertise boosted by Infosys‘ advanced AI
capabilities, Cloud, Data and Digital consulting services. The
collaboration will leverage Infosys Topaz and cloud offering Infosys
Cobalt , as well as the cybersecurity capabilities of The Missing
Link . It aims to deliver a new wave of differentiated value to
accelerate end-to-end digital transformation for Australian
enterprises and government corporations.
In 2024, Infosys had announced a strategic multi-year
collaboration with Telstra to accelerate its software engineering and
IT transformation journey and enhance customer experience. Further,
in 2025, Infosys announced a collaboration with Telstra International
, to advance technology leadership, drive innovation and support
Telstra’s new Connected Future 30 strategy. This joint venture is
another key step in strengthening the strategic collaboration between
the two organizations to further the technology transformation agenda
for enterprises across the region.
Vicki Brady, Chief Executive Officer, Telstra said, „Our
collaboration with Infosys reflects our confidence in the value we
can unlock together. Their global scale, deep industry knowledge, and
culture of innovation and service excellence will be instrumental in
accelerating Versent Group’s growth and impact across the region.“
Salil Parekh, Chief Executive Officer, Infosys said, „We are
excited to bring Infosys Topaz™ to enable transformative AI-first
capabilities to complement Versent Group’s cloud-first digital
foundation. Expanding our trusted collaboration with Telstra, with
whom we share a valued relationship, unveils a new opportunity to
further accelerate the innovation agenda for enterprises across the
region.“
Oliver Camplin-Warner, Group Executive for Telstra Enterprise
added, „We’re excited about what’s ahead as we deepen our strategic
collaboration with Infosys. By combining the strengths of our three
businesses, we’re creating a unique proposition that will help
Australian enterprises grow and innovate in today’s fast-moving, AI-
driven digital landscape.“
Anand Swaminathan, Executive Vice President – Global Head of
Communications, Media & Technology, Infosys added, „By combining
Infosys‘ global leadership in digital services with the strength and
trust of the Telstra brand, we are uniquely positioned to deliver
cloud and AI solutions that are secure, resilient, and built for the
digital needs of Australia and New Zealand. This collaboration
reflects our shared commitment in accelerating AI-led innovation, and
enabling a more connected, intelligent, and digital future for the
region.“
Infosys is delighted to welcome Versent Group and its leadership
team.
The transaction is expected to close during the second half of FY
2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing
conditions.
1 Versent Group is Telstra Purple Pty Ltd and is the integration
of Versent, Epicon, Telstra Purple Digital and associated Cloud
Access products. Telstra Purple Digital refers to carve-out from
Telstra’s Enterprise Tech Services/Telstra Purple portfolio, and
excludes Alliance Automation Pty Ltd, Aqura Technologies Pty Ltd, and
Telstra Broadcast Services Pty Limited.
About Telstra
Telstra is Australia’s leading telecommunications and technology
company, delivering advanced connectivity across mobile, fixed, and
digital platforms. We enable people, businesses, and governments to
connect to what matters most—locally and globally. Through innovation
and network leadership, we’re building a more resilient, responsive,
and inclusive digital future.
About Versent Group
Versent Group is a market leading digital transformation partner,
uniting the capabilities of Versent, Telstra Purple Digital, and
Epicon under one brand. With deep expertise in cloud-native solutions
and a commitment to delivering real outcomes, Versent Group is
focused on helping organisations achieve lasting success in a
simpler, stronger way.
About Infosys
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services
and consulting. Over 320,000 of our people work to amplify human
potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses, and
communities. We enable clients in 59 countries to navigate their
digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in
managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly
steer clients, as they navigate their digital transformation powered
by cloud and AI. We enable them with an AI-first core, empower the
business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement
with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills,
expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply
committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable
organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace.
Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY)
can help your enterprise navigate your next.
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