In this report, service providers that offer SAP systems such as SAP HANA or platforms on Microsoft Azure with central management have been evaluated. The services regularly provided by these companies include architecture consulting and analysis, technical design, support for configuration, deployment, escalation management, change and fault management, optimization, and reporting. Based on the analysis, Wipro is rated as a ‘Leader’ for SAP on Azure quadrant.  

Wipro’s strengths, according to ISG include:

• Unique development and delivery capabilities: Wipro’s acquisition of Appirio, including its TopCoder unit, enables it to take a unique approach to rapid and secure development of APIs, tools and associated software required to meet specific SAP cloud transition needs of customers.
• Flexible SAP resource management: Wipro’s FlexCloud combines IaaS, PaaS and Partner Managed Cloud services to optimize SAP resource utilization.
• Intelligent automation: Automation within Wipro services and infrastructure enables automated resource scaling, infrastructure provisioning and resource clean-up during and after cloud migration.

“Wipro’s unique combination of a deep development, testing and platform relationship with Microsoft, a well-coordinated Microsoft business unit and business-improvement-driven engagement models, enables strong competitive advantages for Wipro and for its clients.” - Bruce Guptill, Distinguished Analyst and Executive Advisor, ISG