Orange Business, Tech Mahindra to form strategic partnership

Orange Business, Tech Mahindra to form strategic partnership

Orange Business and Tech Mahindra to Form Strategic Partnership for Global Digital Transformation

Orange Business, the enterprise division of the Orange Group, and Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM) have announced exclusive negotiations for a 5-year non-equity strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation for global enterprises. The collaboration aims to combine Orange Business' expertise in networks, cloud, and cybersecurity with Tech Mahindra's integration capabilities and agile delivery models, focusing on AI, automation, and secure digital platforms.

The partnership includes outsourcing portions of Orange Business' global customer support, quote-to-bill operations, and post-sales teams outside France to Tech Mahindra. This structure emphasizes regional collaboration, product innovation, and leveraging existing platforms to deliver scalable solutions. Orange Business will retain direct management of critical segments, including French operations, to comply with national and European regulatory requirements, particularly in sensitive areas like national security.

Strategically, the initiative aligns with Orange Business' goal to become a global leader in secure enterprise connectivity. By expanding its international footprint and service portfolios, Orange Business aims to deepen customer engagement and acquire new clients. For Tech Mahindra, the partnership offers access to Orange's infrastructure to deliver value-added services, enhancing economies of scale and operational efficiency.

A comprehensive review of operations, tools, and performance metrics will identify areas for collaboration, prioritizing automation, scalability, and sustainable growth. Leadership from both companies highlighted the partnership's potential to strengthen competitive advantages. Aliette Mousnier-Lompré, CEO of Orange Business, described it as a "significant growth catalyst," while Mohit Joshi, CEO of Tech Mahindra, emphasized its role in shaping future enterprise connectivity.

The partnership remains subject to approval by relevant employee representative bodies. With Orange Business serving 30,000 B-to-B customers across 65 countries and Tech Mahindra supporting 1,100+ clients via 149,000+ professionals globally, the alliance positions both firms to address rising demand for secure, AI-driven digital solutions.

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