Infosys and Telstra Announce Joint Venture in Australia

Accelerating AI-powered Cloud & Digital transformation for Australian enterprises

Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, announced the formation of a joint venture with Telstra, Australia’s leading telecommunications and technology company. Accelerating Infosys’ strategy to help clients navigate their AI journey, this collaboration will propel AI-enabled cloud and digital solutions for Australian businesses.

Infosys will acquire 75% of the shareholding in Versent Group¹, Australia’s leading Digital Transformation Solutions Provider, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Telstra Group, that delivers cloud and digital transformation. Infosys will have operational control, while Telstra will continue to retain a 25% minority stake in Versent Group, reflecting its confidence in the shared potential for growth and customer value, combining Telstra’s connectivity, Versent’s local digital engineering expertise, and Infosys’ global scale.

Versent Group has earned its reputation by helping Australian enterprises design and implement cloud strategy with industry leading partners – delivering digital transformation with deep industry expertise. With a team of 650 engineers, advisors, strategists spread across Australia, Versent Group strengthens Infosys’ local presence. Versent Group primarily serves large blue-chip organizations with established presence in government & education, financial institutions, energy, and the utilities sector.

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This strategic collaboration will see Versent Group’s cloud and digital transformation expertise boosted by Infosys’ advanced AI capabilities, Cloud, Data and Digital consulting services. The collaboration will leverage Infosys Topaz and cloud offering Infosys Cobalt, as well as the cybersecurity capabilities of The Missing Link. It aims to deliver a new wave of differentiated value to accelerate end-to-end digital transformation for Australian enterprises and government corporations.

In 2024, Infosys had announced a strategic multi-year collaboration with Telstra to accelerate its software engineering and IT transformation journey and enhance customer experience. Further, in 2025, Infosys announced a collaboration with Telstra International, to advance technology leadership, drive innovation and support Telstra’s new Connected Future 30 strategy. This joint venture is another key step in strengthening the strategic collaboration between the two organizations to further the technology transformation agenda for enterprises across the region.

Vicki Brady, Chief Executive Officer, Telstra said, “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.”

Salil Parekh, Chief Executive Officer, 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.”

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Oliver Camplin-Warner, Group Executive for Telstra Enterprise added, “We’re excited about what’s ahead as we deepen our strategic collaboration with Infosys. 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.”

Anand Swaminathan, Executive Vice President – Global Head of Communications, Media & Technology, Infosys added, “By combining Infosys’ global leadership in digital services with the strength and trust of the Telstra brand, we are uniquely positioned to deliver cloud and AI solutions that are secure, resilient, and built for the digital needs of Australia and New Zealand. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment in accelerating AI-led innovation, and enabling a more connected, intelligent, and digital future for the region.”