Wipro, Alfresco Expand Partnership to Offer Open Source Based Digital Transformation Capabilities
London, UK and Bangalore, India – Dec 6, 2018:
Wipro Digital, the digital business unit of Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, and Alfresco, a leading enterprise open source provider of process automation, content management and information governance software, today announced an expanded global partnership to create, build and run open source based digital transformation programs for its clients, across the globe.
The partnership will bring together Wipro’s expertise in digital transformation and Alfresco’s Digital Business Platform. As a part of this alliance, the two companies will launch a series of go-to-market (GTM) initiatives, that includes a joint Predictive Service Automation solution using Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning and a microservices based framework, that will transform the future of asset maintenance.
Chandra Surbhat, Vice President and Global Head, Digital Experience, Wipro Limited said, “It has been our endeavour to make our clients win in their digital transformation journey. Through this partnership, we aim to accelerate our open source transformation programs to deliver cost effective and robust business outcomes to our clients, globally”. Bernadette Nixon, CEO, Alfresco said, “Adding Wipro’s predictive service automation solution into the Alfresco Digital Business Platform allows us to offer a reduction in operating and capital costs, longer asset life and improved uptime to our clients. I am very excited that we are partnering with Wipro, a recognized market leader in digital transformation, to design and deliver this new solution that will bring enhanced value to our clients.”
Enterprises using this solution can quickly start eliminating asset failure, through the intelligence module that enables action from decades of data. They can also leverage augmented reality and virtual reality technologies to speed up incident resolution and reduce training and recruitment costs. Third party partners can integrate their capabilities through APIs, which means that customers will enjoy faster time-to-value through microservices capabilities.
About Wipro Digital
Wipro Digital, the digital business unit of Wipro, collaborates and iterates with clients to deliver customer-centered digital transformation. Working at the intersection of strategy, design and technology, we derive insight, shape interaction, drive integration and unlock innovation for our clients. We apply Customer Journey Engineering to create extraordinary experiences for global brands, businesses and their customers at scale. Learn more at wiprodigital.com or @WiproDigital
About Wipro Limited
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company. We harness the power of cognitive computing, hyper-automation, robotics, cloud, analytics and emerging technologies to help our clients adapt to the digital world and make them successful. A company recognized globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, strong commitment to sustainability and good corporate citizenship, we have over 175,000 dedicated employees serving clients across six continents. Together, we discover ideas and connect the dots to build a better and a bold new future.
About Alfresco Software, Inc.
Alfresco Software, Inc. (“Alfresco”) is an enterprise open source software company focused on advancing the flow of digital business. The company provides a better, more effortless way for people to work, making sure they have the information they need, exactly when they need it most. The Alfresco Digital Business Platform is used to digitize processes, manage content and securely govern information. Alfresco helps over 1,300 industry-leading organizations, including Cisco, Bank of NY Mellon, Capital One, US Department of Navy, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and NASA, be more responsive and competitive. Founded in 2005, Alfresco has its U.S. headquarters in San Mateo, California, and European headquarters in Maidenhead, UK. For more information on Alfresco, please visit http://www.alfresco.com.
Wipro Media Contact:
Purnima Burman
Wipro Limited
Alfresco Media Contact:
Neil Thomas
Grayling for Alfresco Software
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