Infosys, Telstra Partner for AI-Powered Digital Shift in Australia

• Infosys acquires 75% of Telstra’s Versent Group to strengthen AI-led digital transformation in Australia.
• Collaboration combines Infosys’ global scale, Telstra’s connectivity, and Versent’s cloud engineering expertise for innovation.
• Initiative leverages Infosys Topaz and Infosys Cobalt to deliver secure, resilient AI-enabled cloud solutions.

Infosys has announced the acquisition of a 75% shareholding in Versent Group, Australia’s leading digital transformation solutions provider and wholly owned subsidiary of Telstra Group. The deal, which gives Infosys operational control while Telstra retains a 25% minority stake, aims to accelerate AI-enabled cloud and digital solutions for Australian enterprises.

Salil Parekh, CEO at Infosys, said: “We are excited to bring Infosys Topaz to enable transformative AI-first capabilities to complement Versent Group’s cloud-first digital foundation. Expanding our trusted collaboration with Telstra, with whom we share a valued relationship, unveils a new opportunity to further accelerate the innovation agenda for enterprises across the region.”

Versent Group is an Australian company having a staff size of 650 engineers, advisors, and strategists that specializes in providing cloud strategies to blue-chip organisations in sectors like the government, education, financial services, energy, and utilities. It will enhance the local operations of Infosys and lead to advanced transformational projects by leveraging its experience.

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Telstra CEO Vicki Brady stated: “Our collaboration with Infosys reflects our confidence in the value we can unlock together. Their global scale, deep industry knowledge, and culture of innovation and service excellence will be instrumental in accelerating Versent Group's growth and impact across the region.”

The partnership will integrate Infosys’ AI capabilities, including Infosys Topaz and cloud platform Infosys Cobalt, with Versent’s engineering expertise and Telstra’s connectivity. This builds on a multi-year strategic collaboration announced in 2024 to advance Telstra’s IT transformation and aligns with Telstra’s Connected Future 30 strategy.

Oliver Camplin-Warner, Telstra Enterprise’s group executive, said: “By combining the strengths of our three businesses, we’re creating a unique proposition that will help Australian enterprises grow and innovate in today's fast-moving, AI-driven digital landscape.”