New Delhi: Infosys on Wednesday announced definitive agreements to acquire two US-based firms, Optimum Healthcare IT and Stratus, to strengthen its presence in the healthcare and insurance sectors.
The company said the acquisitions will enhance its domain expertise and accelerate AI-led digital, cloud, and data transformation for global clients. The move is part of Infosys’ strategy to expand its capabilities in sector-focused consulting and technology services.
Optimum Healthcare IT is a US-based healthcare digital transformation and consulting firm known for supporting provider organisations in large-scale clinical and operational transformation. The company has been recognised as a Best in KLAS firm and brings deep provider domain expertise along with a proven delivery model.
In a media release, Infosys said the acquisition will strengthen its collaboration with health systems and expand its footprint in the provider segment. Clients of Optimum Healthcare IT will gain access to Infosys’ broader offerings, including AI, cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application transformation services.
Stratus, also based in the US, operates in the property and casualty insurance segment and brings a team of more than 450 professionals. The company is a leading Guidewire partner and offers end-to-end capabilities across PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter, cloud migration, and application services. It has a delivery presence across the US, Canada, and India.
Infosys said the integration of Stratus will strengthen its insurance portfolio, particularly in the property and casualty segment, where demand for AI-led transformation is growing. The company expects to expand its reach among insurers and enhance its capabilities in core modernisation, cloud adoption, and data-driven decision-making.
Infosys Chief Executive Officer Salil Parekh said the company sees strong value in combining Optimum Healthcare IT’s provider expertise with its AI and cloud platforms. He stated that this integration will help accelerate large-scale digital transformation across healthcare systems.
Infosys Senior Vice President and Head of Insurance Kannan Amaresh said AI is reshaping the insurance sector and driving improvements in underwriting, claims processing, and risk management. He added that the acquisition of Stratus will strengthen Infosys’ ability to deliver advanced transformation solutions for insurers.
Gene Scheurer, Chief Executive Officer of Optimum Healthcare IT, said the company expects to accelerate its AI and digital growth with Infosys’ global scale while maintaining its service model and healthcare focus. Jason Mabry, President and Co-Founder of Optimum Healthcare IT, said the company will continue to prioritise its people and client relationships while expanding its capabilities.
Chuck Fillizola, Chief Executive Officer of Stratus, said the company believes the partnership with Infosys will help scale its platform modernisation capabilities globally while maintaining its consulting-led approach and focus on execution.
Infosys said both transactions are expected to close in the first quarter of FY2027, subject to regulatory approvals and completion of closing conditions.
