Bridgepointe Technologies and Bharti Airtel forms strategic alliance

03 May 2023 CW Team

Bharti Airtel established a strategic alliance with Bridgepointe Technologies, a digital advising company that aids mid-market and enterprise businesses in bridging the gap between technological investments and commercial success.

The Airtel-Bridgepointe cooperation will allow US businesses interested in expanding to India and Africa to take advantage of Airtel's digital infrastructure solution, the company claimed in a filing with the stock exchanges.

Together with its dedication to sustainability, Airtel's knowledge, experience, and comprehension of every aspect of the communications ecosystem make it the ideal partner for businesses like Bridgepointe seeking to grow in India and Africa.

“We have significant network investments at Airtel, a robust product ecosystem, and a sizable client base, particularly in India and Africa. We are excited to work with Bridgepointe to expand our wide range of goods to their clientele,” said Vani Venkatesh, CEO, Bharti Airtel's global business.

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