HCLTech Acquires HPE's Telco Solutions for $160M, Boosts Telecom Prowess

• HCLTech will acquire HPE’s Telco Solutions business for $160 million, including $15 million in performance incentives.
• The deal, expected to close over the next six months, will integrate 1,500 engineering and telecom specialists from 39 countries into HCLTech.
• This acquisition strengthens HCLTech's telecom portfolio with industry-leading IP, R&D talent, and client relationships with global CSPs.
• Telco Solutions supports over 1 billion devices, offering capabilities in OSS, HSS, 5G SDM, and AI-led network automation.
• The move aims to accelerate network transformation, Network as a Service (NaaS), and AI-led autonomous networking for CSPs.

Why It Matters: HCLTech's $160M acquisition of HPE's Telco Solutions significantly expands its telecom capabilities.