HCLTech Completes Acquisition of HPE Telco Solutions Unit

NEW YORK & NOIDA, India — Indian IT services major HCLTech announced on August 3, 2026, that it has successfully completed its acquisition of Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s (HPE) Telco Solutions business. Originally agreed upon in December 2025, the transaction integrated nearly 1,400 engineering and telecom domain specialists across 39 countries into HCLTech's global workforce. The buyout strengthens the company’s portfolio as global communications service providers (CSPs) accelerate their transition toward artificial intelligence-driven network operations and digital infrastructure.

Expanding Global Footprint and Engineering Expertise

The acquisition expands HCLTech's footprint in key markets across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, including Japan. With the addition of local delivery units and specialists in locations such as Spain, Romania, Italy, India, and Japan, the IT services firm enhances its nearshore delivery capabilities for major global telecom operators.

Through the transaction, HCLTech absorbs HPE's intellectual property (IP), software solutions, and integration services focused on crucial operational areas:

• Operational Support Systems (OSS): Back-end software tools that manage telecom network performance, fault detection, and inventory.

• Subscriber Data Management: Specialized technologies including 5G Subscriber Data Management (SDM) and Home Subscriber Server (HSS) platforms.

• Network Automation: AI-led autonomous operations covering radio access networks, core infrastructure, network-as-a-service (NaaS), and private 5G deployments.

Following its previous integration of HPE's Communications Technology Group (CTG) business in 2024, this milestone aligns with HCLTech’s strategy to scale end-to-end IP-led engineering services.

Official Statements

Company executives emphasized the role of artificial intelligence in reshaping modern telecommunications operations as service providers adapt to high-bandwidth, software-defined networks.

Anil Ganjoo, Chief Growth Officer and Global Head of Telecom, Media, and Technology at HCLTech, stated:

"Telecom providers are accelerating their journey from telcos to techcos, transforming their networks into intelligent, software-driven platforms that create new value for customers and enterprises. With the completion of the Telco Solutions business acquisition and the successful integration of HPE's CTG business, HCLTech is bringing together deep telecom expertise, engineering excellence and IP-led platform capabilities to help CSPs simplify complexity, build and monetize networks of the future."

Rami Rahim, Executive Vice President, President and General Manager of Networking at HPE, added:

"HCLTech has been a trusted partner, and we are confident in its ability to build on the strong foundation of the Telco Solutions business and drive innovation for global communications service providers as they modernize and evolve."

Impact on Telecoms and Corporate Strategy

For telecommunications operators, the deal consolidates network software engineering, managed services, and IP solutions under a single global vendor. As operators work to monetize 5G investments and scale cloud-native architectures, access to integrated solutions—ranging from eSIM capabilities to Business Support Systems (BSS) and service orchestration—helps streamline modernization efforts.

For HCLTech, which reported consolidated trailing twelve-month revenues of $14.8 billion as of June 2026, the transaction deepens its market share within the global telecommunications and technology verticals.

Key Facts at a Glance

• Transaction Details: HCLTech completes acquisition of HPE's Telco Solutions business (first announced in December 2025).

• Workforce Integration: Adds approximately 1,400 engineering and industry experts across 39 countries.

• Core Offerings: Broadens IP and service capabilities in Telecom OSS, 5G Subscriber Data Management (SDM), Home Subscriber Server (HSS), and AI-led autonomous operations.

• Global Presence: Strengthens local delivery bases across Japan, Spain, Romania, Italy, India, and Latin America.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did HCLTech acquire from HPE?

HCLTech acquired HPE's Telco Solutions business, including its intellectual property, specialized software products, and customer relationships across 39 countries.

How many employees transferred to HCLTech as part of this deal?

Approximately 1,400 telecom specialists and product engineers joined HCLTech through the transaction.

When was the transaction originally announced and completed?

The transaction was first announced in December 2025 and officially completed on August 3, 2026.

Source: HCLTech Corporate Announcement - BSE & NSE Filings,