Bangalore, India - October 13, 2011:
Wipro Technologies, the Global Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing business of Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT), has been recognized as Asia's Most Admired Knowledge Enterprise (MAKE) winner 2011 for the ninth consecutive time, the only company in Asia to have achieved this distinction in the IT sector The Award was handed out in a glittering ceremony in the 12th World Knowledge Forum at Seoul, South Korea.
The MAKE study recognizes organizations who are leaders in creating organizational intellectual capital and value, through the transformation of individual or enterprise knowledge into superior products, services or solutions. Wipro has been acknowledged for exceptional accomplishment in maximizing value from customer and stakeholder knowledge. Wipro Technologies is a pioneer in creating a knowledge-driven organizational culture and collaborative knowledge-sharing work environment.
Mr. Rory Chase, Managing Director of Teleos, an independent research firm based out of UK that administers these awards, commented "Wipro has proven its commitment to being a knowledge driven organization over the last nine years and that focus has allowed it to consistently deliver high quality services to its customers. The Most Admired Knowledge Enterprises (MAKE) research program seeks to identify those organizations which are out-performing their peers by above average growth in intellectual capital and wealth creation and the panel acknowledges this contribution by Wipro."
"The best way for Wipro to continue to bring thought leadership and value to our clients is by imbibing the culture of a Knowledge Driven enterprise. It is one of the reasons that we have such a strong focus on collaboration and sharing of best practices at the workplace. We are very pleased with the results and it is overwhelming to see our commitment recognized through this prestigious award," added Mr. Ved Prakash, Chief Knowledge Officer, Global IT Business, Wipro Ltd..
The Asian MAKE Awards were established in 2002. It recognizes the ability of companies to create shareholder value by transforming new as well as existing enterprise knowledge into superior products, services and solutions. Winners are nominated and chosen by an independent Asian-based panel of Fortune Global 500 senior executives and leading knowledge management and intellectual capital experts.
About Wipro Technologies
Wipro Technologies, the global IT business of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) is a leading Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing company, that delivers solutions to enable its clients do business better. Wipro Technologies delivers winning business outcomes through its deep industry experience and a 360 degree view of "Business through Technology" – helping clients create successful and adaptive businesses. A company recognized globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, a practitioner's approach to delivering innovation and an organization wide commitment to sustainability, Wipro Technologies has 120,000 employees and clients across 54 countries. For more information, please visit www.wipro.com
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