Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”) has acquired a strategic minority stake in cloud-based networking solutions provider Cnergee Technologies under the Airtel Startup Accelerator Programme.
Airtel Start-up Accelerator Programme invests in early-stage start-ups engaged in developing solutions based on new-age technologies which also complements Airtel’s Digital vision across segments.
Navi Mumbai-based Cnergee specialises in integrated networking solutions over cloud for businesses of all sizes. Cnergee has developed a range of 5G ready software tools for Network as a Service (NaaS) that can be deployed at scale to enable zero-touch service provisioning, central remote monitoring, and management of all connected devices with a host of real-time analytics.
The stake acquisition will enable Airtel to sharpen its NaaS proposition for Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) who are looking to accelerate their shift to cloud-based applications. Airtel already offers a wide range of connectivity and productivity solutions for SMBs backed by unmatched distribution network reach across India.
In addition, Cnergee’s advanced software tools will boost Airtel’s ‘Work From Anywhere’ solutions portfolio as businesses look at adopting hybrid work models in the post-pandemic world, the company said.
“As businesses move to cloud-based applications, software-defined agile networks are becoming the norm. Airtel is on a mission to accelerate the digital transformation journeys of enterprises through our world-class NaaS platform. We welcome Cnergee to the Airtel Startup Accelerator Programme and look forward to deploying their ‘Made in India’ solutions at scale in the fast-growing NaaS market in India,” said Ajay Chitkara, Director and CEO, Airtel Business.
“Cnergee has always believed in developing innovative, intelligent and cost-efficient cloud-based solutions. It is an exciting time for Cnergee to partner with Airtel in this digital transformation journey and reach out to emerging businesses of all sizes driving Digital India,” said Suvarna Kulkarni, Founder and MD – Cnergee Technologies.
