HCLTech partners with Circles to boost telecom connectivity innovation
HCLTech partners with Circles to accelerate innovation in connectivity solutions for the global telecom industry. HCLTech will leverage its AI and product engineering expertise to enhance Circles' MVNO and MVNE platform. This collaboration aims to improve service delivery, customer experience, and operational efficiency for telecom operators and digital brands.
This partnership is significant for HCLTech's growth in the MVNE and MVNO markets and enhances its position in the telecom sector. However, the direct financial impact is not immediately quantifiable from the announcement.
The announcement details a strategic partnership that is expected to drive innovation and enhance services for both companies in the global telecom sector, indicating positive business development.
HCL Technologies (HCLTech) has been selected by Circles, a global technology company specializing in SaaS platforms for telecom operators, to enhance next-generation connectivity solutions. This collaboration aims to serve telecom operators and non-telecom brands worldwide.
HCLTech will utilize its expertise in product engineering and its full-stack AI portfolio to accelerate innovation within Circles' Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) and Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) platform. The partnership is expected to facilitate faster implementation of Circles' platform for its global clientele and expand AI-driven managed service offerings, enabling greater efficiency and agility for telecom operators and digital brands.
Sanjay Kaul, CEO of Circles Aspire, stated that the partnership with HCLTech significantly enhances Circles' capability to assist operators, MVNOs, and MVNEs in launching and scaling their services, improving customer experience, and moving beyond legacy system constraints. Ashish Gupta, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Circles, highlighted that this collaboration is a crucial step for Circles Aspire, immediately improving their service delivery and operational footprint, and accelerating product innovation for a global SaaS presence.
Anil Ganjoo, Chief Growth Officer and Global Head of Telecom, Media, Publishing and Entertainment and Technology at HCLTech, expressed pride and excitement in being chosen as Circles' technology transformation partner. He emphasized the application of HCLTech's AI-intrinsic approach to drive digital transformation at scale within the global telecom industry, aiming to help telcos modernize operations, offer differentiated customer experiences, and adapt to the evolving technology landscape. HCLTech's consolidated revenues for the 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion.
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