Vi Business and HPE collaborate to offer managed enterprise network solutions in India

Vodafone Idea’s enterprise arm, Vi Business, has entered into a managed services partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to deliver enterprise networking solutions in India. The agreement will use HPE Aruba Networking products to provide managed wireless LAN, switching, and network security services. 

The partnership aims to support enterprise connectivity needs across various sectors, including corporate offices, manufacturing sites, and campus environments. Vi Business will manage and deliver these services through its Network Operations Center (NOC), offering ongoing support under defined service level agreements. The solutions will use artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance network operations and enable data-driven management. 

Vi Business and HPE will also work together on building data center solutions, focusing on increasing demand for computing and storage infrastructure. These efforts will target both private and public sector organizations, including government entities, that require secure and scalable IT systems. 

The combined offering integrates Vi Business’s telecom infrastructure with HPE’s networking technologies to create comprehensive solutions for enterprises. This includes deployment, monitoring, support, and analytics to help organizations manage their network infrastructure more efficiently. 

Arvind Nevatia, Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Vodafone Idea said, “This collaboration will not only strengthen Vi Business’s ICT product portfolio but also enhance our offerings by integrating our telco core with advanced enterprise solutions.” 

Phil Mottram, Executive Vice President and General Manager, HPE Aruba Networking, said, “By combining the intelligence and security of HPE Aruba Networking with Vi’s strong connectivity and service expertise, we will deliver agile, resilient, and future-ready solutions that will empower businesses to scale confidently in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.”