Vi Business, the enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea, has announced a strategic managed
services agreement with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) in India to deliver innovative and
future-ready solutions tailored to the evolving needs of modern enterprises. This collaboration
will leverage HPE Aruba Networking products to offer cutting-edge managed wireless LAN,
switching, and security solutions.
The collaboration is designed to transform enterprise networking experiences across a wide
range of environments, including campus networks, manufacturing facilities, large corporate
headquarters, and regional offices. By combining HPE’s world-class networking portfolio with
Vi’s robust connectivity and managed services capabilities, the two will offer end-to-end
solutions that are intelligent, scalable, and secure.
All services under this agreement will be fully managed and supported by Vi’s Network
Operations Center (NOC), ensuring seamless delivery and proactive management. Enterprises
will benefit from comprehensive in-life support under defined service level agreements (SLAs),
and advanced analytics powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to drive
intelligent orchestration and superior user experiences.
The collaboration will also focus on co-developing solutions around private data centers to meet
the increasing demand for compute and storage capabilities. This includes addressing the
needs of both private and public sector enterprises, including government agencies, for secure,
scalable, and efficient data infrastructure.
Arvind Nevatia, Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Vodafone Idea said: “We are excited to
sign this strategic partnership with HPE. 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. Together, Vi Business and HPE are committed to delivering scalable,
secure, and high-performance solutions that drive operational efficiency, enabling digital
transformation for our enterprise customers.”
“We are thrilled to join forces with Vi Business, as this represents a powerful leap forward for
enterprise innovation in India,” said 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.”