Bangalore, India and East Brunswick, New Jersey, USA - April 22, 2014:
Wipro Ltd. (NYSE:WIT), a leading global Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing company today announced that it has been named a 'Leader' by advisory and research firm International Data Corporation (IDC) in its report, IDC MarketScape: "Worldwide Mobile Application Development, Testing, Management and Infrastructure (mADTMI) Services 2014 Vendor Assessment" (Doc #247480).
IDC evaluated 14 service providers on 117 criteria as part of its IDC MarketScape on the mADTMI services market. Relative to other vendors discussed in the report, and based on feedback from customer references, Wipro's capabilities and forward-looking strategy positioned it as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape. Wipro was also rated favourably for offering a wide variety of pricing options that enable buyers to engage in models ranging from traditional pricing, pay-per-use, and shared risk/outcome-based models.
Gaurav Dhall, Global Head – Enterprise Mobility, Wipro said, "This recognition by IDC reinforces Wipro’s position as a Leader in the Enterprise Mobility space. Investments in innovation and in developing breakthrough industry-specific mobility solutions for the enterprise along with an unparalleled partner ecosystem have helped us deliver great value to our customers. Wipro’s strategy to focus on the confluence of cloud, analytics, mobility and social will continue to drive aggressive growth and leadership in the years to come."
Wipro sees mobility as a key component of its Advanced Technologies strategy that focuses on building disruptive solutions for various industries. With a comprehensive industry blueprint approach, these solutions are designed to enable enterprises to transform their business processes and help them achieve outcomes like higher revenue, reduced cost of operations, launching new products & services and entering into new markets. Wipro has built capabilities across industries and process areas by investing in IP and by leveraging its strategic ecosystem partners.
Wipro’s Mobility Solutions provides solutions and services across mobile strategy consulting; mobile user experience (UX) design services, mobile application development and testing as well as mobile security and device management services address the transformation needs of customers.
About IDC MarketScape
IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT (information and communications technology) suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors.
About Wipro Ltd.
Wipro Ltd. (NYSE:WIT) is a leading Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing company that delivers solutions to enable its clients do business better. Wipro 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 has a workforce of 140,000 serving clients across 61 countries. For more information, please visit www.wipro.com.
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