Bharti Airtel and Google Cloud have joined forces to offer cloud and GenAI-led solutions for Indian businesses. The partnership will offer a suite of cutting-edge Google Cloud solutions to fast-track cloud adoption and modernization for Airtel’s customers. In addition, Airtel will provide a suite of cloud-managed services to its customer base of over 2,000 large enterprises and one million emerging businesses.
Together, they are targeting the large and growing Indian public cloud services market, which is expected to reach $17.8 billion by 2027, according to IDC.
The two companies will bring together their unique strengths of connectivity and AI technology to develop industry-leading AI/ML solutions that Airtel will train on its large data set.
Airtel has developed an end-to-end IoT solution designed for the utility sector that combines connectivity, Google Cloud services, and application software under one offering, enabling seamless, hassle-free, and faster deployment.
To power its cloud-based solutions business, Airtel has set up a managed services center in Pune with 300+ experts extensively trained to champion Google Cloud services and develop world-class tech solutions.
Gopal Vittal, MD & CEO of Bharti Airtel, said, “As India accelerates its digital transformation, cutting-edge cloud and AI solutions will be at the heart and center of this change. We are happy to partner with Google Cloud and jointly address this market opportunity with secure and scalable Cloud solutions for government, enterprises, and emerging businesses. Together, we will also accelerate the deployment of gen AI in the country and unlock its potential to solve problems.”
Thomas Kurian, CEO, Google Cloud, added, “Our strategic collaboration with Airtel marks a significant milestone towards our commitment to accelerate cloud and AI adoption in India. Through this partnership, we aim to explore and build transformative solutions that can enhance Airtel’s customer experiences.”
Airtel will also leverage Google Cloud’s gen AI capabilities to transform its customer experiences and interactions across its offerings of mobile, broadband, and digital TV, and to streamline its internal processes and operations.
Airtel will also extend these capabilities to its B2B customers in India and globally.
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