India, Aug. 4 -- Bharti Airtel has announced a comprehensive strategy aimed at supporting digital transformation for enterprises and telecom operators worldwide through its newly rebranded digital subsidiary, Xtelify. The move reflects Airtel's broader shift from being a traditional telecom provider to a digital technology service company.

At the centre of this initiative is the launch of Airtel Cloud, a telco-grade, independent cloud platform developed entirely in India. Built on an AI-enabled software stack, Airtel Cloud is intended to offer an alternative to international telecom software vendors and hyperscale cloud providers, while aligning with India's emphasis on digital sovereignty.

According to the company, Airtel Cloud is host...