Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions, has announced an expanded partnership with Telefónica Germany to develop a next-generation private cloud platform. The initiative is designed to accelerate cloud-native transformation and enable Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) capabilities that support both telecom modernization and enterprise growth. The engagement marks a multi-year collaboration focused on building a scalable and future-ready digital infrastructure foundation.
The expanded collaboration between Tech Mahindra and Telefónica Germany is centered on building a robust private cloud ecosystem that supports enterprise-grade scalability. The initiative will enable a unified Platform-as-a-Service model that modernizes telecom infrastructure while enhancing enterprise digital capabilities. By combining platform engineering expertise with telecom modernization objectives, the partnership is positioned to accelerate digital transformation at scale.
The new platform will integrate key infrastructure components including compute, storage, backup, container orchestration, GPU capabilities, and ransomware protection as a service. This modular architecture is designed to support both legacy and next-generation workloads, ensuring flexibility and operational efficiency.
Tech Mahindra will contribute its end-to-end platform engineering capabilities along with AI-driven automation, infrastructure-as-code frameworks, and cloud-native orchestration. These capabilities aim to create a self-service, scalable environment optimized for continuous innovation and operational resilience.
A core focus of the partnership is the adoption of AI-first operations to enhance infrastructure performance and agility. The platform will leverage automation and intelligent orchestration to streamline telecom operations while supporting enterprise workloads across Germany.
This approach is expected to reduce dependency on proprietary virtualization systems while strengthening infrastructure sovereignty. It also supports Telefónica Germany’s broader objective of enabling flexible, secure, and future-ready digital services.
The collaboration strengthens the ability to support B2B monetization strategies through a unified infrastructure model. By enabling a scalable private cloud foundation, the partnership enhances enterprise service delivery capabilities and supports long-term infrastructure modernization.
The platform is also expected to serve as a reference architecture for open digital infrastructure transformation across telecom and enterprise environments.
Harshul Asnani, President and Head - Europe Business, Tech Mahindra, said,
"Telcos are looking for open, scalable, and cloud-native infrastructure environments that support evolving digital service demands while optimizing operational efficiency. Our partnership with Telefónica Germany reflects a shared commitment to building a solution that combines Automation, flexibility, and resilience. By leveraging platform engineering, cloud-native technologies, and AI-driven automation, we are creating a strong foundation for next-generation telecom infrastructure and enabling enterprise and business-to-business (B2B) growth."
Markus Ruwisch, Head of Infrastructure Platforms & Services , Telefónica Germany, said,
"This partnership supports our strategy to modernize infrastructure through a more open, flexible, and resilient Platform-as-a-Service architecture. Together with Tech Mahindra, we will establish a platform foundation capable of supporting future AI-native digital services, enterprise workloads, and evolving B2B requirements in Germany, while strengthening operational control, digital sovereignty, and long-term infrastructure resilience."
The partnership further strengthens Tech Mahindra’s positioning as a key transformation and platform engineering partner for telecom operators across Europe. It also expands the company’s footprint across managed services, cloud transformation, and telecom infrastructure modernization, reinforcing its role in enabling large-scale digital ecosystem transformation.
The initiative reflects a broader industry shift toward cloud-native, AI-driven infrastructure models designed to support scalable, secure, and flexible enterprise and telecom operations.
The collaboration is expected to serve as a foundational model for future private cloud deployments in the telecom sector.
Tech Mahindra is a global technology consulting and digital solutions provider that enables enterprises across industries to drive digital transformation. The company delivers services across cloud, AI, data analytics, network services, and enterprise IT modernization. It focuses on helping organizations build scalable, agile, and future-ready digital ecosystems through platform engineering and next-generation technologies.
Telefónica Germany is a leading telecommunications provider in Germany, offering mobile, broadband, and digital communication services to consumers and businesses. The company focuses on modernizing its infrastructure to support advanced connectivity, cloud services, and digital transformation initiatives. It is actively investing in next-generation network and platform capabilities to strengthen its enterprise and B2B offerings.
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