Infosys has announced the acquisition of two US-based firms, Optimum Healthcare IT and Stratus, in deals worth up to $560 million (~₹5,270 crore), as it sharpens its push into AI-led digital transformation across healthcare and insurance.
The company, in a disclosure, said its board cleared the acquisition of Optimum Achieve Holdings, along with its subsidiaries, including Optimum Healthcare IT, and Stratus Global LLC, during a meeting on March 25.
Infosys will acquire Optimum Healthcare IT for up to $465 million, including upfront and earnouts, and Stratus for up to $95 million. Both transactions are expected to close in the first quarter of FY27, subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
The acquisition of Optimum Healthcare IT is aimed at strengthening Infosys’ healthcare capabilities, particularly among provider organisations. The Florida-headquartered firm brings over 1,600 professionals and deep domain expertise in healthcare IT consulting and digital transformation.
“Optimum Healthcare IT has established a strong position in the healthcare sector by consistently delivering measurable outcomes through deep domain expertise and trusted client engagements,” CEO Salil Parekh said.
“By bringing together Optimum’s provider experience with Infosys Topaz and Infosys Cobalt, we are positioned to create a differentiated value proposition for healthcare providers.”
Gene Scheurer, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Optimum Healthcare IT, said that with Infosys’ long-term investment and global scale, the company is positioned to accelerate AI and digital-led growth and expand.
The second acquisition, Stratus, strengthens Infosys’ position in the property and casualty (P&C) insurance segment. Stratus brings over 450 professionals and deep expertise in Guidewire-based insurance transformation.
Meanwhile, Kannan Amaresh, SVP and Head of Insurance, Infosys, said, “The P&C segment is leading AI adoption in the insurance sector, driven by the need for claims automation, advanced underwriting, and sophisticated risk modelling amid claim volumes and elevated risk exposure.”
Stratus CEO Chuck Fillizola said the company was built to help P&C insurers modernise core platforms through deep domain expertise and disciplined execution, adding that future transformation will depend on the ability to operationalise AI at scale, not just deploy technology. It noted that joining Infosys will allow it to combine its Guidewire and P&C capabilities with Infosys Topaz and Infosys Cobalt to drive innovation while retaining its consulting-led, human-centric approach.
In recent months, Infosys has expanded its capabilities through a series of targeted acquisitions, including Australia-based cybersecurity firm The Missing Link (~$63-65 million), energy-focused MRE Consulting in the US ($36 million), and a majority stake in cloud and digital transformation provider Versent Group ($153 million).
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