Bharti Airtel's Xtelify Launches AI-Powered Cloud and Software Platform for Global Telecom Industry
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India's Bharti Airtel launches cloud, AI services for businesses, telcos
Aug 4 (Reuters) - Bharti Airtel's (BRTI.NS), opens new tab digital unit Xtelify on Monday announced a new cloud platform and AI-powered software offerings for businesses and telecom operators, alongside partnerships with Singtel, Globe Telecom and Airtel Africa. Airtel Cloud offers a range of
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Airtel Expands Its Cloud Platform to Other Telecom Businesses
It is built in India and is managed by 300 certified cloud experts Airtel's fully owned subsidiary, Xtelify, launched a telco-grade cloud platform for telecom businesses on Monday. Dubbed Airtel Cloud, the cloud platform was initially designed to serve the telecom operator's internal operational
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Bharti Airtel Unveils Telco-Grade Cloud and AI Stack via Xtelify to Power Digital India
Promises up to 40% cost savings for Indian businesses with no vendor lock-ins. In a move that underscores its transformation from a telecom operator to a digital technology powerhouse, Bharti Airtel has unveiled a sweeping vision to drive digital transformation for enterprises and telcos worldwide
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Airtel's Xtelify Launches Sovereign Cloud and AI-Powered Global Telecom Software Platform
Xtelify platforms aim to reduce churn, increase ARPU, and streamline operations with AI. Xtelify, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, today announced the launch of 'Airtel Cloud', a sovereign, telco-grade cloud platform. Initially developed to support Airtel's digital operations in India
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Airtel's Digital Arm Xtelify Introduces AI-Driven Software Suite to Revolutionise Global Telcos
Hosted on next-gen sustainable data centres, with Gen-AI based provisioning, and managed by 300 certified cloud experts, the highly secure and reliable Airtel Cloud offers IaaS, PaaS and advanced connectivity and guarantees secure migration, effortless scaling, lower costs and no vendor
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Airtel's Xtelify launches sovereign cloud, global AI platform
Xtelify, a fully-owned subsidiary of Bharti Airtel housing its digital assets, has announced the launch of two major technology initiatives: a sovereign cloud platform named 'Airtel Cloud' for the Indian market, and an AI-powered software platform designed for global telecommunications
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Airtel Enters the Cloud Market with Data Sovereignty at its Core
MediaNama's take: Airtel's move to provide a cloud service should not come as a surprise, given that its biggest competitor, Reliance Jio, already offers the same. Besides this, in August last year, the company's managing director, Gopal Vittal, had implied that there is only so much Airtel can do
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Airtel's digital arm -- Xtelify -- launches pioneering digital capabilities to accelerate digital transformations for businesses
Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman and MD ̶ Bharti Airtel, said, "It is a very pivotal moment in our history as we take our world class, home grown platforms of Airtel Cloud and software solutions to businesses in India and telcos all over the world. We are privileged to have signed on partnerships with
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Bharti Airtel's digital subsidiary Xtelify unveils Airtel Cloud, a sovereign telco-grade cloud platform, alongside an AI-powered software suite aimed at revolutionizing telecom operations globally.
Xtelify Unveils Airtel Cloud and AI-Powered Software Suite
Bharti Airtel's digital subsidiary, Xtelify, has launched a comprehensive cloud and AI solution aimed at transforming the telecom industry. The announcement marks a significant shift in Airtel's strategy, positioning it as a digital technology powerhouse rather than just a telecom operator
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.Airtel Cloud: A Sovereign, Telco-Grade Platform
At the heart of Xtelify's offering is Airtel Cloud, a sovereign, telco-grade cloud platform designed and built entirely in India. The platform, which initially served Airtel's internal operations, is now being extended to enterprises across India and telcos worldwide
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.Key features of Airtel Cloud include:
- Capacity to handle 140 crore transactions per minute
- Hosted on sustainable data centers with Gen-AI based provisioning
- Managed by 300 certified cloud experts
- Offers Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS)
- Promises up to 40% cost optimization for Indian businesses
- Ensures data sovereignty with all operations remaining within Indian borders
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AI-Powered Software Suite
Complementing Airtel Cloud is an AI-powered software platform designed to address various aspects of telecom operations. The suite includes four flagship products
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:- Xtelify Work: AI-driven field task automation and resource optimization
- Xtelify Serve: Intelligent, omni-channel customer experience management
- Xtelify Data Engine: Converged analytics for hyper-personalized insights
- Xtelify IQ: Real-time, secure customer engagement platform
These tools aim to streamline operations, reduce churn, boost Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), and enhance overall customer experience
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Global Partnerships and Adoption
Xtelify has already secured partnerships with three major telecom players:
- Singtel (Singapore): Implementing Xtelify Work for AI-powered fleet optimization and field operations management
- Globe Telecom (Philippines): Adopting Xtelify Serve for enhanced customer service and process optimization
- Airtel Africa: Rolling out Xtelify's Data Engine, Work, and IQ platforms across 14 countries, supporting 150,000 field personnel
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Industry Impact and Future Outlook
The launch of Airtel Cloud and Xtelify's AI suite represents a strategic pivot for Bharti Airtel. By combining sovereign infrastructure with AI-powered tools, Airtel is positioning itself as a key player in the global cloud, telecom software, and enterprise digitization landscape
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.Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman and MD of Bharti Airtel, emphasized the significance of this move: "It is a very pivotal moment in our history as we take our world-class, home-grown platforms of Airtel Cloud and software solutions to businesses in India and telcos all over the world"
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.As India's cloud services market is projected to grow from $8.3 billion in 2023 to $24.2 billion by 2028, Airtel's initiative aligns with the country's push for digital sovereignty and local cloud data storage
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. This move not only challenges hyperscale cloud providers and global telecom software vendors but also offers a compelling solution for businesses seeking cost-effective, secure, and AI-driven digital transformation3
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