Canadian Telecom Buys Xavient in Simi Valley

Telus Communications Inc., a major wireless communications provider in Canada, has acquired Xavient Information Systems Inc. in Simi Valley. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Xavient has digital information technology and software delivery operations throughout the U.S. and in India, serving customers primarily in the telecommunications, media, entertainment, health care, and banking and financial services sectors. With the acquisition, Xavient has been rebranded Xavient Digital – powered by Telus International, a subsidiary of Telus Communications in Vancouver. Xavient Founder and Chief Executive Rajeev Tandon said closing the deal was an exciting time for the company as it joins a like-minded business. “The Telus International team’s commitment to putting customers first is mirrored in our passion to provide exceptional services, amplify performance and revolutionize the technology landscape,” Tandon said in a prepared statement.