Black Box Ltd, a digital infrastructure integrator and part of Essar Group, and CP Gurnani led-AIONOS, an AI-native enterprise technology company, have entered into an alliance to help enterprises accelerate AI transformation; from infrastructure build-out to measurable business outcomes.
The alliance combines Black Box’s expertise in digital infrastructure, including data centers, network connectivity, modern workplace solutions, and managed services, with AIONOS’s applied AI platforms and domain-led solutions, enabling organizations to build, deploy, and manage AI with security and resilience embedded at every layer.
For enterprises, this alliance will deliver a unified approach to AI adoption across the full technology stack, from digital infrastructure and OT/IoT connectivity to industry-specific AI solutions, with security, resilience, and governance built into every layer, the partners said adding this alliance could clock revenue in three digit in terms of US Dollar.
C.P. Gurnani, co-founder and vice chairman, AIONOS said, “India is at an extraordinary inflection point. We are not just consuming AI, we are building it, exporting it, and setting the agenda for how the world deploys intelligent technology at scale. This alliance between AIONOS and Black Box is a direct expression of that belief.”
“Black Box brings the digital infrastructure engine spanning data centers, enterprise networks, and IoT across over 35 countries, and together we cover the entire journey from the physical layer to the AI application layer,” he said.
The two companies will jointly collaborate in developing industry-focused solutions and expanding go-to-market opportunities across India, North America, EMEA, and APAC.
In India, a key focus area will be the rapidly expanding Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem, where the alliance is uniquely positioned to help GCCs build AI-ready infrastructure, deploy enterprise-grade AI solutions, and create intelligent, scalable operations that integrate seamlessly with their global parent organizations.
“AI transformation begins with a strong digital foundation, and Black Box enables that foundation through mission-critical infrastructure, connectivity, and managed services that power enterprise operations worldwide,” said Sanjeev Verma, president and CEO, Black Box.
Combined with AIONOS’s applied AI platforms and domain expertise, we can help organizations move from AI ambition to AI at scale, connecting infrastructure, operations, and intelligence to create measurable business value,” he added.
“Enterprises do not need more AI ambition. They need a partner who can make AI real across their entire business. That is exactly what this alliance is built for. AIONOS brings the AI platform, data capabilities and vertical intelligence, said Simmi Dhamija, Chief Operating Officer, AIONOS.
“Black Box brings the global infrastructure and delivery scale. Together, we give enterprises a single, accountable partnership that owns the transformation journey, from infrastructure to intelligence, from strategy to outcomes,” she added.
Deven Mehta, investment banker and large investor in the stock market who was instrumental in getting this partnership implemented said, “This alliance will be a big boost for Black Box with Mr Gurnani’s experience and excellence in the IT vertical. Black Box is one of the only companies in India which is into creating digital infrastructure for data centers, airports, ports, hospitals and various other establishments globally and has order book of over $1 billion.”
Published – June 02, 2026 10:05 am IST
