Helsinki, Finland and Bangalore, India - June 14, 2017:
Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, today announced that it has won an IT Applications Managed Services engagement with Valmet, a leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Valmet is headquartered in Finland.
Valmet has selected Wipro as the partner for supporting its renewed Infor LN ERP platform. As part of the multi-year engagement, Wipro will deliver the maintenance and support of the new ERP platform in a Managed Services model covering all global locations in which Valmet operates. The construct of the contract is geared towards bringing cost efficiencies and enabling enhanced optimization in ongoing support. Additionally, Wipro will also support the end to end testing activities around the implementation and rollout of the new ERP platform.
“Wipro has proven experience in managing complex application portfolios including a wide array of market leading ERP platforms,” said Carl-Henrik Hallström, Head of the Nordic Region, Wipro Limited. “This deal with Valmet reiterates our continued focus and investments in Finland. We are confident that we will be able leverage our technology expertise and capabilities in applications management, testing and data/information management to drive significant value for Valmet.”
“We are delighted to have been chosen by Valmet as the strategic partner for this project, which will leverage both our ERP domain expertise and technology capabilities” said Hiral Chandrana, Senior Vice President & Global Head - Business Application Services, Wipro Limited
About Wipro Ltd.
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company. We harness the power of cognitive computing, hyper-automation, robotics, cloud, analytics and emerging technologies to help our clients adapt to the digital world and make them successful. A company recognized globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, strong commitment to sustainability and good corporate citizenship, we have a dedicated workforce of over 170,000, serving clients across six continents. Together, we discover ideas and connect the dots to build a better and a bold new future.
About Valmet
Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. We aim to become the global champion in serving our customers.
Valmet's strong technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bioenergy production. Our advanced services and automation solutions improve the reliability and performance of our customers' processes and enhance the effective utilization of raw materials and energy.
Valmet's net sales in 2016 were approximately EUR 2.9 billion. Our 12,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers' performance forward - every day. Valmet's head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.
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