TLDR: Infosys has announced a ten-year strategic alliance with HanesBrands Inc. to drive hyper-productivity and AI-driven efficiency. The collaboration will leverage Infosys’ Live Enterprise Automation Platform (LEAP) and Infosys Topaz, an AI-first suite, incorporating generative AI and AIOps technologies to modernize HanesBrands’ IT landscape and operations.
Bengaluru, India – Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, has officially announced a significant ten-year strategic alliance with HanesBrands Inc. (NYSE: HBI), a prominent global apparel company. This long-term engagement aims to revolutionize HanesBrands’ digital, business applications, and data landscape, focusing on achieving hyper-productivity and AI-driven efficiency.
Under this extensive collaboration, Infosys will serve as HanesBrands’ strategic partner, deploying its cutting-edge proprietary platforms. Central to this initiative is the integration of the Live Enterprise Automation Platform (LEAP) within Infosys Topaz, an AI-first suite of services, solutions, and platforms. This powerful combination is designed to harness the capabilities of generative AI and AIOps (Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations) technologies.
The primary objectives of this alliance are multifaceted: to modernize HanesBrands’ core operations, enhance agility across its systems, simplify its complex IT landscape, and unlock greater value from its vast data reserves. By embracing these advanced AI-first technologies and intelligent automation, HanesBrands is poised to significantly reduce operational complexity and accelerate its ongoing digital transformation journey.
Scott Pleiman, Chief Strategy, Transformation, Analytics and Technology Officer at HanesBrands, emphasized the strategic importance of this partnership. “As we continue to evolve our operational model, we sought an experienced collaborator with deep domain expertise and advanced capabilities in AI-driven transformation,” Pleiman stated. He added, “Infosys’ AI-first approach and proven ability to scale innovation aligned with our long-term vision for agility, efficiency and customer-centricity.”
Karmesh Vaswani, EVP & Global Head, Consumer, Retail & Logistics, Infosys, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the shared commitment to innovation. “We are honored to support HanesBrands in its journey toward a future-ready enterprise. With a shared commitment to innovation, we aim to unlock significant business value and elevate customer experiences utilizing Infosys Topaz AI and AIOps capabilities, now further strengthened with LEAP,” Vaswani commented.
The alliance is built upon a strong cultural alignment between both companies, underpinned by a shared vision for innovation and operational excellence. Through this strategic initiative, HanesBrands will address key priorities such as technology optimization, resource efficiency, and cultural alignment, all empowered by Infosys’ robust transformation capabilities and extensive track record within the retail sector.
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The announcement, made on September 11, 2025, signifies a major step for HanesBrands in leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline operations and foster innovation in the competitive apparel market.
