
Infosys deepens its strategic ties with Telstra
Telstra provides telecommunication networks and other market-related products or services.
Infosys will become the strategic partner of Telstra to drive innovation in the company's operations by supporting Telstra's latest 'Connected Future 30 Strategy.'
This strategic collaboration will boost efficiency in Telstra's daily operations by streamlining the company's work. Reportedly, Infosys will adopt an AI-first approach to accelerate the pace of innovation in Telstra's work.
Chris Ellis (Head of IT and Software Engineering, Telstra) emphasized the expanded collaboration with Infosys to deliver great work value to both shareholders and customers.
On the other hand, Roary Stasko ( CEO, Telstra International) said, 'We are currently boosting our core capabilities and accelerating the transformation pace in the entire value chain for our customers. We will try to remain at the forefront of technological change.' Stakso added.
Rajan Shah (EVP and Industry Head of Global Markets, Infosys) pointed out this collaboration as the 'transformational journey' for Telstra to leverage and integrate the cutting-edge technologies of Infosys.
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