Infosys, a global leader in digital services and consulting, has announced a strategic joint venture with Telstra, Australia’s premier telecommunications and technology company. This collaboration aims to accelerate Infosys’ AI-driven cloud and digital solutions for businesses across Australia, strengthening its local footprint while helping enterprises navigate their AI transformation journey.
Under the agreement, Infosys will purchase a 75% stake in Versent Group, a fully owned subsidiary of Telstra that focuses on cloud and digital transformation solutions. Infosys will hold operational control, while Telstra retains a 25% minority stake, signaling confidence in the venture’s growth potential. By combining Telstra’s connectivity expertise, Versent’s local digital engineering capabilities, and Infosys’ global scale, the partnership promises to deliver exceptional value to Australian clients.
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Versent Group, with a workforce of 650 engineers, strategists, and advisors, has established a strong reputation by helping Australian enterprises implement robust cloud strategies. Its client base spans large-scale organizations in government, education, financial services, energy, and utilities. By joining forces, Infosys will augment Versent’s cloud capabilities with its own AI, data, and digital consulting services, leveraging advanced offerings such as Infosys Topaz, Infosys Cobalt, and the cybersecurity expertise of The Missing Link.
This venture builds on previous collaborations between Infosys and Telstra, including a 2024 multi-year software engineering and IT transformation initiative and a 2025 partnership with Telstra International to support the Connected Future 30 strategy. The new joint venture marks a significant advancement in driving technology transformation for enterprises across the region.
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Telstra CEO Vicki Brady emphasized, “Our collaboration with Infosys demonstrates our confidence in the value we can create together. Their global reach, deep industry knowledge, and culture of innovation will accelerate Versent Group’s growth and impact.” Infosys CEO Salil Parekh added, “Combining Infosys Topaz with Versent Group’s cloud-first foundation allows us to deliver transformative AI-first solutions that support innovation and enterprise growth in Australia.”
Oliver Camplin-Warner, Telstra Enterprise Group Executive, highlighted that the partnership creates a unique proposition for Australian enterprises, while Infosys’ EVP Anand Swaminathan stated that the collaboration ensures secure, resilient, and scalable AI-led digital solutions for Australia and New Zealand.
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