Vi Business Partners With Hewlett Packard Enterprise To Deliver Advanced Managed Services

Vi Business, the enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea, has announced a strategic managed services agreement with Hewlett Packard Enterprise in India to deliver innovative and future-ready solutions for modern enterprises. This collaboration will leverage HPE Aruba Networking products to offer managed wireless LAN, switching, and security solutions.

The collaboration aims to enhance enterprise networking experiences across environments, including campus networks, manufacturing facilities, large corporate headquarters, and regional offices. It combines HPE’s networking portfolio with Vi’s connectivity and managed services capabilities to offer end-to-end solutions.

Services under this agreement will be fully managed and supported by Vi’s Network Operations Centre. Enterprises will get comprehensive in-life support under defined service level agreements, and advanced analytics powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning.

The collaboration will also focus on co-developing solutions around private data centres to meet the increasing demand for compute and storage capabilities. This includes addressing the needs of private and public sector enterprises, including government agencies.

Arvind Nevatia, chief enterprise business officer, Vodafone Idea, said: "This collaboration will not only strengthen Vi Business’s ICT product portfolio but also enhance our offerings by integrating our telco core with advanced enterprise solutions."

"We are thrilled to join forces with Vi Business, as this represents a powerful leap forward for enterprise innovation in India," added Phil Mottram, executive vice president and general manager, HPE Aruba Networking. "By combining the intelligence and security of HPE Aruba Networking with Vi’s strong connectivity and service expertise, we will deliver agile, resilient, and future-ready solutions that will empower businesses to scale confidently in a rapidly evolving digital landscape."