MUMBAI: In a move that signals smarter days ahead for Indian enterprise networks, Vi Business—the enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea—has signed a strategic managed services deal with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to deliver next-gen networking solutions across industries.

The collaboration leans on the power of HPE Aruba Networking to roll out managed wireless LAN, switching, and security infrastructure, designed to support everything from sprawling manufacturing plants to sleek corporate HQs. With this alliance, Vi Business and HPE are looking to wire up workplaces with scalable, secure and AI-powered tech that runs as smoothly as a late-night software patch.

All services will be handled by Vi’s Network Operations Center (NOC), which promises seamless delivery and in-life support. The offering includes AI- and ML-based analytics for intelligent orchestration, boosting user experience through predictive and adaptive networking. Enterprises also get support with well-defined service level agreements (SLAs), giving them peace of mind alongside performance.

Private data centres are also in focus. Vi and HPE plan to co-develop solutions that can cater to the growing storage and compute demands of private and public sector enterprises—including government entities.

Vodafone Idea chief enterprise business officer Arvind Nevatia said, “We are excited to sign this strategic partnership with HPE. 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. Together, Vi Business and HPE are committed to delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that drive operational efficiency, enabling digital transformation for our enterprise customers”.

HPE Aruba Networking EVP & GM Phil Mottram added, “We are thrilled to join forces with Vi Business, as this represents a powerful leap forward for enterprise innovation in India. 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”.

This partnership brings together robust connectivity and deep tech innovation, creating a one-stop solution for enterprises hoping to modernise their network infrastructure without the usual headache.