Bangalore, India - December 18, 2009:
Wipro Technologies, the global IT services business of Wipro Limited [NYSE:WIT], today hosted the visit of Lord Mandelson , UK’s First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Business at the corporate head office in Bangalore, India. This was Lord Mandelson’s first stop on his visit to India to promote trade links between the two countries. He was accompanied by the British Deputy High Commissioner for Karnataka, Mr Richard Hyde, and a party of officials from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI).
During the visit Lord Mandelson & Mr. Azim Premji, Chairman, Wipro Ltd., signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enable innovation in low carbon technologies including those in IT & IT services.
The MoU outlines the manner in which UKTI and Wipro will collaborate, within the framework of UKTI’s Global Value Chain programme, to identify areas of joint interest and in various ways to promote closer cooperation between business and academic experts in India and the UK.
The parties also discussed, the UK as a global hub for low-carbon solutions and an investment destination for technology companies like Wipro wishing to grow their footprint overseas.
The MoU envisages various ways in which the collaboration will be taken forward including joint seminars, networking opportunities and innovative uses of digital media and technology, engaging both business and academic stakeholders.
After the signing, Lord Mandelson’s party visited Wipro’s Product Engineering Lab to see a demonstration of innovative Green Technology.
Lord Mandelson observed, “I see this kind of collaboration as leading the way in enhancing trade relations between the UK and India in this critical area where we have much to learn from each other.”
Mr. Premji said, “We are delighted to have signed this MoU with Lord Mandelson marking Wipro’s and UKTI’s joint commitment in this endeavour and look forward to a successful collaboration yielding real benefits to both countries”
Wipro has been present in the UK since 1995 and operates from several offices around the country with substantial existing customer base in the Energy & Utilities, Retail & Financial Services space, and is now investing in developing its public sector business.
About Wipro
Wipro Technologies, a division of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) is the first PCMM Level 5 and SEI CMM Level 5 certified global IT services organization. Wipro Technologies was recently assessed at Level 5 for CMMI V 1.2 across offshore and onsite development centers. Wipro is one of the largest product engineering and support service providers worldwide. Wipro provides comprehensive research and development services, IT solutions and services, including systems integration, information systems outsourcing, package implementation, software application management, and datacenter managed services to corporations globally.
In the Indian market, Wipro is a leader in providing IT solutions and services for the corporate segment in India, offering system integration, network integration, software solutions and IT services.
Wipro also has a profitable presence in niche market segments of consumer products and lighting. In the Asia-Pacific and Middle East markets, Wipro provides IT solutions and services for global corporations. Wipro's ADS' are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and its equity shares are listed in India on the Stock Exchange - Mumbai, and the National Stock Exchange.
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