Bangalore, India - December 2, 2011:
Wipro Technologies, the Global Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing business of Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT), was awarded the prestigious NASSCOM Award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion, in the category - Best IT Services and Product Companies. This was presented at the NASSCOM Diversity and Inclusion Summit 2011 that was held from November 30 - December 01, 2011 at Bangalore.
NASSCOM Corporate Awards for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion has been instituted to recognize and honor companies that have adopted and implemented policies and practices to promote inclusion, as well as enable employees to contribute towards the success of their enterprise across all levels. The awards recognize that the "culture of inclusion" has become a business imperative and recognition of these awards are sought after by companies, to enhance their positioning amongst the most desirable employers in the country.
Sunita Cherian, Vice President, Human Resources, Wipro said, "This award is a reflection of Wipro's commitment towards creating an inclusive environment in the organization. We aspire to create a sensitive organization where men and women alike can flourish and grow in their careers with a holistic approach towards performance and work. This commitment is also about creating a workplace where women continue to build their careers through different life-stages and as an organization we provide the right opportunities and support."
Wipro constantly works towards implementing innovative and extensive programs such as Women in Leadership, Mentoring for Success & Women of Wipro (WoW) Speaker Series to create a conducive environment for employees, irrespective of their background, to bring out their best and contribute towards the growth of the organization.
Wipro was also one of the finalists for categories such as Excellence in Gender Inclusivity Best BPO & ITES Company and Excellence Inclusivity for Persons with Disabilities - Effective implementation of practices and technology.
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
Contacts:
US:
Eric Belove
Wipro Technologies
+1 732 216 6242
eric.belove@wipro.com
UK:
Rahul Kadavakolu
Wipro Technologies
+44 7920205496
rahul.kadavakolu@wipro.com
Forward-looking and Cautionary Statements
Certain statements in this release concerning our future growth prospects are forward-looking statements, which involve a number of risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding fluctuations in our earnings, revenue and profits, our ability to generate and manage growth, intense competition in IT services, our ability to maintain our cost advantage, wage increases in India, our ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, time and cost overruns on fixed-price, fixed-time frame contracts, client concentration, restrictions on immigration, our ability to manage our international operations, reduced demand for technology in our key focus areas, disruptions in telecommunication networks, our ability to successfully complete and integrate potential acquisitions, liability for damages on our service contracts, the success of the companies in which we make strategic investments, withdrawal of fiscal governmental incentives, political instability, war, legal restrictions on raising capital or acquiring companies outside India, unauthorized use of our intellectual property, and general economic conditions affecting our business and industry. Additional risks that could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. We may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by us or on our behalf.
