Airtel Cloud: A Telco-Grade Sovereign Solution
Bharti Airtel’s digital arm,
Xtelify, has launched
Airtel Cloud, a sovereign, telco-grade cloud platform built in India and now available for businesses across the country. Originally developed to manage Airtel’s own massive operational demands—reportedly handling up to 140 crore transactions per minute—the platform is now extended to Indian enterprises seeking secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud solutions[2][4].
- Infrastructure: Hosted in next-generation, sustainable data centres
- Management: Overseen by 300 certified cloud experts, utilizing Gen-AI for automated provisioning
- Services: Offers Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and advanced connectivity
- Benefits: Guarantees secure migration, seamless scaling, lower operational costs (up to 40% savings), and no vendor lock-ins
“This built-in-India telco-grade cloud platform will deliver Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and advanced connectivity, ensuring secure migration, seamless scalability, reduced costs, and freedom from vendor lock-in,” the company stated[1][2].
AI Software Platform for Global Telecom Transformation
Simultaneously, Xtelify has introduced a new AI-driven software platform aimed at telecommunications companies worldwide. This platform is designed to:
- Reduce operational complexity for telcos
- Enhance customer experience and reduce customer churn
- Drive higher Average Revenue Per User (ARPU)
The software suite includes a
converged data engine for large-scale AI-driven insights, a
workforce platform for real-time operations, and a
customer experience platform covering every aspect of the telco customer journey[4].
Strategic Partnerships and Industry Reach
Xtelify has secured strategic partnerships with global telecom carriers, including:
- Singtel, deploying Xtelify Work
- Globe Telecom, utilizing Xtelify Serve
- Airtel Africa, leveraging Xtelify’s Data Engine, Work, and IQ solutions
These collaborations underline Xtelify’s ambition to become a pivotal technology provider for telcos worldwide[4].
Challenging Hyperscale Cloud Providers
These launches underscore Airtel’s transition from a traditional telecom operator into a global digital technology leader. By providing sovereign digital infrastructure combined with advanced AI capabilities, Airtel’s Xtelify aims to offer businesses and telecom entities a secure alternative to hyperscale cloud services, aligning with India’s expanding drive for digital sovereignty[2][3].
For more detailed information, visit the official
Airtel newsroom or see recent technology coverage at
Economic Times Telecom.
These collaborations underline Xtelify’s ambition to become a pivotal technology provider for telcos worldwide[4].
These collaborations underline Xtelify’s ambition to become a pivotal technology provider for telcos worldwide[4].
