Next Generation Cloud In a Software Defined World
Telcom provider Bharti Airtel faced a transformation challenge. With a legacy IT stack that was not yet up to supporting its many planned projects and ran a mere quarter of full capacity.
The telco was also plagued by network and security automation bottlenecks in their legacy environments. With the help of VMware, Bharti Airtel made a successful transition to a fully virtualized environment with network, compute and storage working in tandem.
Read the customer story to learn the full details of Airtel's transformation.
What is Hello Tunes and how has it evolved?
Hello Tunes is a caller ring back service launched by Bharti Airtel in 2004. Over the years, it has evolved to include features like Name Tunes and Celebrity Name Tunes, allowing subscribers to personalize their greetings. This reflects Airtel's commitment to innovation and enhancing customer experiences.
How did Airtel modernize its IT infrastructure?
Airtel reimagined its IT infrastructure by transitioning to a fully virtualized environment with VMware solutions. This included creating a software-defined data center that improved automation, resource allocation, and security, enabling faster delivery of services and better alignment with dynamic IT workloads.
What benefits did Airtel gain from its IT transformation?
After modernizing its IT infrastructure, Airtel experienced faster delivery of digital services, improved efficiency in data center operations, and enhanced security by managing network policies virtually. This transformation allowed developers to provision resources independently, speeding up app development and deployment.