Infosys Expands Partnership with Telstra to Drive Innovation and Modernization

Infosys has expanded its collaboration with Telstra, Australia's leading telecommunications company, to advance technology leadership, drive innovation, and support Telstra's Connected Future 30 initiative. Infosys will adopt an AI-first approach to modernize and streamline critical systems for Telstra International, aiming to enhance connectivity, drive business growth, and accelerate AI adoption. The expanded collaboration is pivotal for Telstra, strengthening its focus on world-class product engineering and software excellence.

Infosys has expanded its collaboration with Telstra, Australia's leading telecommunications company, to advance technology leadership, drive innovation, and support Telstra's Connected Future 30 initiative. Infosys will adopt an AI-first approach to modernize and streamline critical systems for Telstra International, aiming to enhance connectivity, drive business growth, and accelerate AI adoption. The expanded collaboration is pivotal for Telstra, strengthening its focus on world-class product engineering and software excellence [2].

The partnership, announced on July 21, 2025, will see Infosys deploy AI-first solutions to optimize operations, drive efficiency, and unlock new go-to-market opportunities for Telstra International. This collaboration is expected to enhance the end-user experience for Telstra International customers globally by dynamically responding to their evolving needs [1].

Chris Ellis, Head of IT, Software Engineering & IT, Product & Technology at Telstra, stated, "Our expanded collaboration with Infosys is pivotal to delivering greater value for our customers and shareholders as we evolve into a software-centric, AI-first connectivity company. It strengthens our focus on world-class product engineering and software excellence—modernizing and accelerating how we deliver, scale, and evolve digital experiences" [2].

Roary Stasko, CEO of Telstra International, added, "We are strengthening our core connectivity capabilities and accelerating transformation across the entire value chain for our customers. As we double down on connectivity, this collaboration with Infosys will enable us to deliver more intelligent and responsive services, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of technological change while consistently delivering exceptional customer experiences" [2].

Raja Shah, EVP and Industry Head, Global Markets at Infosys, said, "In today's rapidly evolving telecom landscape, agility and efficiency are paramount. Infosys is delighted to support Telstra International in its transformation journey, leveraging the cutting-edge capabilities of Infosys. This collaboration further underscores our commitment to deliver new-age enterprise solutions that will help Telstra International accelerate innovation and drive operational resilience" [2].

The collaboration is expected to enhance Telstra International's ability to deliver intelligent and responsive services, ensuring that they remain at the forefront of technological change while consistently delivering exceptional customer experiences. The partnership will also drive efficiency while accelerating Telstra International's strategy of streamlining operations and delivering solutions which add value to customers [1].

References:
[1] https://www.linkedin.com/posts/infosys_infynews-telstra-ai-activity-7352919757794258944-oaTH
[2] https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/infosys-and-telstra-international-collaborate-to-advance-technology-leadership-302509308.html