HCLTech on Thursday announced an agreement to acquire Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s (HPE) Telco Solutions business, a move that strengthens its position in the global telecommunications technology market and expands its portfolio of IP-led services. The acquisition builds on an earlier transaction completed in 2024, through which HCLTech acquired select assets from HPE’s Communications Technology Group (CTG).
Acquisition Expands IP and Engineering Capabilities
With this latest deal, HCLTech will gain additional intellectual property (IP), product engineering and R&D capabilities, as well as client relationships with leading global Communication Service Providers (CSPs).
HPE’s Telco Solutions business supports more than one billion devices across over 200 deployments worldwide. Its offerings span Operations Support Systems (OSS), Home Subscriber Server (HSS) and 5G Subscriber Data Management (SDM), and include AI-driven, closed-loop network automation designed to enable seamless network monetization.
The Telco Solutions unit was previously part of HPE’s CTG, whose portfolio—covering Business Support Systems (BSS), network applications, service cloudification and data intelligence—has already been integrated into HCLTech’s operations and is witnessing growth, according to the official release dated December 18, 2025.
Telecom Specialists to Join HCLTech
As part of the agreement, nearly 1,500 engineering and telecom specialists across 39 countries will join HCLTech’s global delivery organization. The expanded capabilities are expected to accelerate customers’ network transformation initiatives, including Network as a Service (NaaS) and AI-led autonomous networking.
“We are very excited about the opportunity ahead, as HCLTech is uniquely positioned to empower CSPs to realize their transformation into true technology companies—advancing the shift from telcos to techcos,” said Anil Ganjoo, chief growth officer and global head of telecom, media, publishing & entertainment and technology (TMT) at HCLTech. “Integrating this highly skilled HPE team and their market-proven IP strengthens our product-aligned model and accelerates our shift toward higher-value, IP-led services and non-linear growth.”
“HCLTech has a compelling vision for enabling CSPs that will harness the Telco Solutions business’s momentum and track record of customer success to further accelerate innovation and customer impact,” said Rami Rahim, executive vice president, president and general manager, Networking, HPE. “This transaction will yield benefits for CSPs for many years to come, as both HPE and HCLTech pursue their unique, differentiated approaches to supporting this vital sector of the market, through strategic focus and commitment to innovation.”
Transaction Expected to Close in Six Months
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions and is expected to be completed within approximately six months.
