Technology convergence and operational agility have become strategic, says Seiger
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) said it will open a new delivery center in Sherwood, Arkansas, for which it expects to hire up to 400 employees in the next two years.
Also, Wipro has been awarded a strategic multi-year contract to partner with E.ON in their digital transformation journey in the financial area. Wipro will provide Application Maintenance & Support Services (AMS) for innovative projects on SAP S/4HANA.
Wipro said it will invest approximately US$3 million to transform a 70,000 square-foot facility at Landers Road in Sherwood into a customer service center. The delivery center will provide operational services to Wipro’s clients across industry verticals.
“Wipro has been a technology leader for decades. With great pleasure, I welcome them to Arkansas,” Asa Hutchinson, Governor of Arkansas, said in a release on 24 Aug 2021 from Sherwood. “These jobs will help improve the lives of citizens in Central Arkansas, and continue to reinforce our goal of making Arkansas a leader in information technology.”
“I’m thrilled that Wipro recognized the talent we have here in Central Arkansas and chose Sherwood as the site of its newest facility,” said Mike Preston, Executive Director, Arkansas Economic Development Commission and Arkansas Secretary of Commerce. “I know they will find the necessary support here that will continue to lead them on their path to success.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Wipro to our community,” said Virginia Hillman Young, Mayor of Sherwood. “This announcement is the beginning of a new partnership between our city and the company. We look forward to working closely with the local Wipro team as they grow and thrive in Sherwood.”
“This is a tremendous win for the City of Sherwood and their local economic development team,” said James Reddish, Executive Vice President – Little Rock Regional Chamber. “As a region, we know that the success of any one community is a success for all, and we look forward to supporting Wipro and Sherwood, as the company establishes and grows its presence in Central Arkansas.”
“We are thrilled to open the delivery center in Sherwood and improve our reach to customers in central Arkansas. This strategic investment will bring Wipro’s innovation, operational capabilities and organizational expertise to the region. This is part of our commitment to enable future expansion, and drive employment generation initiatives for local communities,” said Nagendra P Bandaru, Managing Partner-iCORE, Wipro Limited.
As part of the contract in Essen, Wipro will manage E.ON’s new IT system that will support more than 16,000 users spread across eight countries in Europe. Wipro will provide E.ON, Application & technology services for business-critical application portfolios leveraging its experience and capability in providing flexible and efficient cost saving solutions.
E.ON is building the framework for group wide, harmonized processes in the commercial area, and this partnership will help lay a strong foundation for E.ON’s digital transformation journey.
Wipro Country Head – Germany, Michael Seiger, said “Technology convergence and operational agility have become strategic needs for organisations in the energy industry to improve efficiency and effectiveness. We are delighted to be selected as E.ON’s strategic partner for this important milestone in our existing relationship. E.ON is driving the green energy transition in Europe and we look forward to supporting them with innovative technologies to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing prosumer world.”
Michael Syring, Head – Corporate Digital Technology, E.ON Digital Technology GmbH, added, “The S4U Program is a key element of our digital transformation. It is the common platform for highly automated and excellent commercial processes. We are confident that Wipro as a strategic partner will accompany us in executing our Digital Transformation strategy reliably and efficiently.”
Frank Wendiggensen, Vendor & Transformation Manager, E.ON Digital Technology GmbH, said, “Wipro’s deep expertise in new technologies like SAP S/4 HANA backed by extensive global experience, will support us in delivering this crucial part of E.ON’s Digital Transformation.” #investment #technology #funding /fiinews.com
