Osmose Utilities, Inc., a leading provider of critical asset inspection, maintenance, and engineering services for electric and telecommunications infrastructure, today announced the acquisition of Centillion Solutions, Inc., a global engineering services firm specializing in advanced telecom network design and fiber optic solutions.
This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in Osmose’s ongoing commitment to expanding its technical services portfolio and reinforcing its position as a comprehensive, single-source provider of telecom and utility engineering solutions. By integrating Centillion’s capabilities, Osmose aims to deliver a truly end-to-end offering—from planning and design through permitting, construction support, and network optimization.
Expanding Expertise in Telecom Network Engineering
Founded in 2007, Centillion Solutions has grown into a respected engineering services company serving some of the world’s largest telecommunications providers. The company specializes in fiber optic network engineering, design, drafting, and geospatial services, particularly within Fiber-to-the-X (FTTx) and Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) network deployments.
With operations across multiple continents—including offices in the United States, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Australia, as well as a major engineering and design hub in India—Centillion brings both global reach and deep technical expertise. The company’s distributed model enables round-the-clock project execution, streamlined delivery, and cost-effective scalability for clients undertaking complex network infrastructure projects.
Osmose’s acquisition of Centillion not only strengthens its technical bench but also broadens its ability to address the growing demand for high-speed broadband infrastructure driven by rapid digital transformation, smart city initiatives, and national fiber deployment programs.
A Unified Platform for Comprehensive Telecom Services
The integration of Centillion’s advanced engineering and geospatial capabilities positions Osmose as a single-vendor partner for telecom companies, capable of managing the full lifecycle of network infrastructure projects. This unified service model covers every stage—from pre-design field walkouts and site surveys to Outside Plant (OSP) design, make-ready and permitting, and post-construction documentation.
According to Mike Adams, CEO of Osmose, the acquisition aligns perfectly with Osmose’s strategic mission to enhance its technical depth and deliver seamless, scalable solutions for utility and telecom clients.
“The addition of Centillion expands Osmose’s ability to deliver a complete, end-to-end fiber engineering solution,” said Adams. “Our customers are seeking trusted partners who can manage planning, design, and delivery at scale without sacrificing quality or efficiency. Centillion’s strong reputation for innovation, precision, and operational excellence makes them an ideal fit for Osmose.”
Accelerating Project Delivery and Enhancing Scalability
One of the key advantages of this acquisition is the increased scalability and speed of project execution it brings to Osmose’s telecom engineering operations. Centillion’s global design workforce, coupled with its proprietary digital engineering workflows and geospatial tools, allows projects to move from concept to approval faster—helping telecom operators achieve shorter permitting cycles and faster construction starts.
This efficiency is particularly critical in the current market environment, where telecom companies are racing to expand fiber networks to meet growing consumer and enterprise demand for connectivity. The integration of Centillion’s data-driven engineering processes and Osmose’s established field expertise ensures clients can accelerate fiber rollouts while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and safety.
“Osmose’s clients will benefit from an expanded range of engineering and permitting solutions,” Adams added. “By combining our inspection and overhead services with Centillion’s deep fiber engineering knowledge, we’re uniquely positioned to help customers design, build, and maintain infrastructure more efficiently than ever before.”
Strengthening Osmose’s Position in the Telecom and Utility Sectors
Osmose, long recognized as a leader in infrastructure inspection and maintenance for electric utilities, has been steadily growing its footprint in the telecommunications sector. Its suite of technical services already includes inspection, overhead line services, distribution design, and make-ready engineering.
With the addition of Centillion’s telecom-focused expertise, Osmose gains a powerful competitive edge in delivering integrated engineering solutions across both the telecom and power utility markets. This cross-sector strength enables the company to address convergence trends—such as shared utility poles, joint trench projects, and hybrid power-telecom infrastructure—more effectively than ever before.
Moreover, Osmose’s expanded portfolio supports fiber deployment initiatives aligned with government-backed broadband expansion programs in North America and Europe, where the company’s combined services can help clients meet regulatory requirements and rollout targets on schedule.
Centillion Solutions: A Strong Cultural and Strategic Fit
For Venkat Chundi, CEO of Centillion Solutions, joining Osmose represents a natural progression for the company and its employees. The partnership offers access to additional resources, a broader customer base, and new opportunities for innovation.
“We’re very excited about becoming part of Osmose,” said Chundi. “This move provides expanded capabilities for our customers and creates new opportunities for our team. Centillion has always prided itself on speed, agility, and quality—core attributes that align perfectly with Osmose’s values. Together, we’ll deliver even greater value through a broader and more powerful suite of solutions.”
Chundi emphasized that the merger will not disrupt Centillion’s operations but will instead enhance them by leveraging Osmose’s long-standing customer relationships, proven operational systems, and investment in talent development.
With Osmose’s support, Centillion’s engineers and designers will gain access to advanced tools, new technologies, and expanded global resources—allowing the team to continue innovating in network design, automation, and geospatial data management.
Driving Innovation and Operational Excellence
Osmose’s acquisition strategy underscores its dedication to innovation and continuous improvement across the telecom and utility engineering ecosystem. Both organizations share a deep commitment to safety, quality, and technological advancement.
By combining Centillion’s design automation tools, GIS mapping capabilities, and data-driven workflows with Osmose’s inspection analytics, field data systems, and project management platforms, the company will deliver a new level of end-to-end digital integration. This will enable clients to visualize, plan, and execute projects more accurately—reducing rework, improving asset data quality, and lowering total lifecycle costs.
As broadband and smart grid projects become increasingly complex, this digital-first approach will allow Osmose to help customers navigate permitting challenges, coordinate between multiple utilities, and deliver infrastructure more efficiently.
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