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Telstra sells cloud services unit to Infosys
Telstra sells cloud services to Infosys in A$233m deal, refocusing on networks.
Headline
Telstra sells cloud services to Infosys in A$233m deal, refocusing on networks.
Context
• Infosys will acquire 75% of Versent, while Telstra keeps a 25% minority stake. • The transaction is aligned with Telstra’s Connected Future 30 strategy to concentrate on connectivity.
Evidence
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Analysis
Telstra will offload a controlling 75 per cent interest in its cloud subsidiary Versent Group to Infosys in a deal valued at A$233 million . The arrangement gives Infosys operational control, while Telstra remains a minority partner with a 25 per cent holding. Payment is structured with A$175 million upfront and the remainder dependent on performance targets. Versent, which bundles together assets from Telstra Purple and earlier acquisitions, posted A$397 million in revenue in FY25. The sale is scheduled to close in the second half of FY26, pending regulatory approval. Infosys has confirmed it will integrate its Topaz AI suite, Cobalt cloud platform and enhanced cybersecurity services into Versent, creating what the companies describe as an “AI-enabled digital transformation joint venture”. Also read: Telstra and Ericsson launch programmable 5G network Also read: O2 Germany expands rural 5G coverage The move fits with Telstra’s Connected Future 30 strategy, which aims to refocus resources on connectivity and infrastructure rather than spreading thin across enterprise IT. The telco has faced criticism for the underperformance of its enterprise division; stepping back from direct control of Versent addresses that concern while still leaving the door open to future growth via its retained stake.
Key Points
- What happened：Telstra offloads Versent stake
- Why it’s important
Actions
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