Airtel partners with Bridgepointe Technologies on digital infrastructure solutions

Bharti Airtel (Airtel) has forged a partnership with tech advisory firm Bridgepointe Technologies under its Global Channel Partners program to help US enterprises keen on expanding to India and Africa leverage the digital infrastructure solution of the former.

Bridgepointe Technologies is engaged in helping mid-market and enterprise companies overcome the gap between tech investment and business outcomes.

Airtel said that its experience, knowledge, and understanding of all layers of the communications ecosystem together with its commitment to sustainability, provides the ideal environment for collaboration with companies like Bridgepointe Technologies which are looking for expansion in India as well as Africa.

Vani Venkatesh — Airtel CEO of Global Business said: “At Airtel, we have massive network investments, a strong product ecosystem and a large customer base, especially in India and Africa. We are delighted to collaborate with Bridgepointe to extend our extensive suite of products to their customer base.”

Airtel partners with Bridgepointe Technologies on digital infrastructure solutions. Photo courtesy of Shrutuja Shirke/Wikimedia Commons.

Through this collaboration, Bridgepointe Technologies will leverage its existing position in the market for data centers and will be able to provide Airtel’s entire range of services and products as part of its portfolio. Key offerings include international connectivity services, IPLC, DIA, Data Centre, and SD-WAN.

In addition, the partnership will benefit from Nxtra by Airtel’s network of secure, scalable, and environmentally sustainable data centers in India that provide services to top hyperscalers, enterprises as well as start-ups, small businesses and government agencies across the country. Nxtra’s commitment towards sustainability and to achieving zero net emissions in 2031 will be a major focus of Bridgepointe Technologies’ work, said Airtel.

Mel Melara — Bridgepointe Technologies VP of Sales and Head of the Data Centre Practice said: “We are pleased to partner with Airtel in the Indian and African marketplace, one of the marquee suppliers in the region.

“With our relationships and Airtel’s reach and credibility in the market, we are confident that we can create substantial opportunities for companies looking to expand their digital businesses into these regions. This partnership is a prime example of how Bridgepointe’s Data Centre practice continues to expand its reach worldwide to benefit our enterprise customers.”