WIPRO

INTRODUCTION
Today Wipro Ltd. is one of the most successful Technological Companies in India and
around the world. Wipro an Indian based company was founded as a peanut oil company
with name of Western Indian Vegetable Products in 1945 by M.H. Premji and later was
renamed "Wipro Ltd." by his son Azim H. Premji.
When Wipro Ltd was first created by M.H. Premji; no one ever thought it would become
one of the leaders in Information Technology. While M. H. Premji lived, the company was
global, with about 350 employees, in and around Bombay, with $3 million in revenues.
The company was already traded when M.H. Premji its founder had passed the way. Many
shareholders did not believe on the new leader of the company, Azim Premji because of
his age. Stockholders demanded to sell the company because of the stock's lousy
performance.
A. Premji diversified, first into soaps and beauty products and then venturing even further
with manufacturing hydraulic components for construction equipment. The question is
how did Wipro entered the Technology world if it was founded as an oil company and then
into soaps and beauty products. The new Indian government rules passed in the late 1970's
requiring foreign companies to run through Indian-owned affiliates gave Wipro an
opportunity to get involved in technology after IBM took its operations and went out of
India. Wipro didnt know anything about computers neither Premji nor his lieutenants but
this was not an impediment to make them.
At a 4,000-square-foot office in Bangalore Wipro created its first minicomputer that would
sell for far less than an IBM mainframe but do similar work. With in a year Wipro got into
the PC business and quickly became the leading computer company in India. With its ups
and downs, today Wipro Ltd. provides software programming, engineering design, and
back-office services for more than 500 of the world's largest corporations.
By employing young technology graduates willing to work almost 80% lower than those
West. Wipro Ltd. and General Electric Co. set up a joint venture, making this Wipro's big
breakthrough. The company now has over421 customers across the USA, Europe and
Japan with clients such as IBM, Sony, etc. It is listed at the New York Stock Exchange and
is part of its TMT (technology media telecom) index testing. Wipro has developed centers
and offices across India, North America, Latin America, Asian Pacific and Europe. Wipros
80% profits come from software exports. The company market capitalization has jumped
from $67 million in 1990 to $4.1 billion, making it Indias third largest company by that
measure.

HISTORY
Wipro Ltd., the flagship company of the Azim H Premji group was
incorporated in the year 1945. The company started off originally as a
manufacturer of vegetable ghee/vanaspati, refined edible oils etc. Gradually
the company has diversified into various other businesses.
Today Wipro Limited is the first PCMM Level 5 and SEI CMM Level 5
certified IT Services Company globally. Wipro provides comprehensive IT
solutions and services, including systems integration, Information Systems
outsourcing, package implementation, software application development and
maintenance, and research and development services to corporations globally.
In the Indian market, Wipro is a leader in providing IT solutions and services
for the corporate segment in India offering system integration, network
integration, software solutions and IT services. Wipro also has profitable
presence in niche market segments of consumer products and lighting. In the
Asia Pacific and Middle East markets, Wipro provides IT solutions and
services for global corporations.
Wipro's ADSs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and its equity
shares are listed in India on the Stock Exchange Mumbai, and the National
Stock Exchange, among others.
Wipro is the leading strategic IT partner for companies across India, the
Middle East and AsiaPacific offering integrated IT solutions. They plan,
deploy, sustain and maintain your IT lifecycle through their total outsourcing,
consulting services, business solutions and professional services. Wipro
InfoTech helps you drive momentum in your organisation no matter what
domain you are in.
Backed by their strong quality processes and rich experience managing global
clients across various business verticals, they align IT strategies to your
business goals. Along with their best of breed technology partners, Wipro
InfoTech also helps you with your hardware and IT infrastructure needs.
The various accreditations that they have achieved for every service they
offer reflect their commitment towards quality assurance. Wipro InfoTech
was the first global software company to achieve Level 5 SEICMM, the
world's first IT Company to achieve Six Sigma, as well as the world's first
company to attain Level 5 PCMM.
Their continuing success in executing projects is a result of their stringent
implementation of quality processes. Deploying quality frameworks to align
with your business will give you the benefit of a smooth and transparent
transition while providing complete IT lifecycle management. Reliability and
perfection are a result of their adherence to these quality benchmarks and this
has been their key differentiator, while helping drive the business momentum.
The companys experience and expertise are measured against globally
recognized standards to ensure their commitment in delivering competitive

solutions to their customers. Wipro InfoTech epitomises quality by

maintaining high standards in service offerings and products, as well as
internal processes and people management. They believe in constantly scaling
quality standards by expanding our efficiency in all areas beyond their basic
IT offerings.
Different people perceive innovation in various ways. At Wipro InfoTech,
their innovative thinking helps them adopt newer business lines and offerings
based on your business expectations. They have adapted to the changes
brought about by technology and business and this has helped us improve
customer experience through service delivery and process optimisation.
In 2013, the company decided to shut down its hardware manufacturing
business because it offers no competitive advantage. It would no longer build
Wiprobranded desktops, laptops, and servers, including the SuperGenuis
line of PCs and NetPower servers. It would now look to beef up its footprint
as a systems integrator and increase its focus on IT services.
Different divisions of the company:
Wipro Technologies Wipro Technologies is the global IT services business
division of Wipro Limited. With over 20 offices around the world, Wipro
Technologies is the No.1 provider of integrated business, technology and process
solutions on a global delivery platform.
Wipro Infotech Wipro Infotech is the leading strategic IT partner for companies
across India, the Middle East and AsiaPacific offering integrated IT solutions.
We plan, deploy, sustain and maintain your IT lifecycle through our total
outsourcing, consulting services, business solutions and professional services.
Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting, a
business unit of Wipro Limited, has a profitable presence in the branded retail
market of toilet soaps, hair care soaps, baby care products and lighting products. It
is also a leader in institutional lighting in specified segments like software, pharma
and retail.
Wipro Infrastructure Engineering Wipro Infrastructure Engineering was Wipro
Limiteds first diversification in 1975, which addressed the hydraulic equipment
requirements of mobile original equipment manufacturers in India. Over the past 25
years, the Wipro Infrastructure Engineering business unit has become a leader in the
Hydraulic Cylinders and Truck Tipping Systems markets in India, and intends
growing its business to serve the global manufacturing requirements of Hydraulic
Cylinders and Truck Tippers.
Wipro GE Medical Systems Wipro GE Medical Systems is a joint venture
between Wipro and General Electric Company. As a part of GE Medical Systems
South Asia, it caters to customer and patient needs with a commitment to
uncompromising quality. Wipro GE is Indias largest exporter of medical systems,
with unmatched distribution and service reach in South Asia. Wipro GE pioneered

the manufacture of Ultrasound and Computed Tomography systems in India and is a

supplier for all GE Medical Systems products and services in South Asia.
Products and services offered by the company:
Wipro was having its presence across various verticals viz;(it decided to shut its
hardware business in 2013)

Wipro Personal Computing Products

Enterprise Products

Software Products and Licences

Wipro Personal Computing Products:
DesktopsEntry Level:

Wipro Desktop WSG37205

Wipro Desktop WSG37555

Wipro Desktop WSG15C55

Wipro Desktop WSG15D55

Wipro Desktop WSG41155.

Mainstream:

Wipro Desktop WSG53255

Wipro Desktop WSG37555

Wipro Desktop WSG15C55

Wipro Desktop WSG15D55

Wipro Desktop WSG41155.

Performance:

Wipro Desktop WSG38105

Wipro Desktop WSG41155

Gaming PC :

Intel Processor based

AMD Processor based

PalmSized PC:
Protos Desktop
Wipro Green Computing:

Wipro Desktop WSG 15D55V

Wipro Desktop WSG 37555V.

Note Book:

Wipro 7B1610

Wipro EM4700

Wipro 7B1630

Wipro 7E1100

Wipro 7B1100

Wipro 7B3800

Wipro 7710P

Wipro 7B1650.
Server:

Entry level and dual servers

Performance Segment

Blade server

Enterprise class server.

AMD performance & Enterprise classWipro LooKeys.Supercomputing
Services offered by the company:

System Integration

Managed Services

Total Outsourcing

Application Development and Portals

Business Transformation Services

Security Governance

Data Warehousing and Biz Intelligence

Availability Services
Milestones

2012:
Wipro Australiabased MMG Selects Wipro as Strategic Partner
Wipro Wipro Acquires L.D.Waxson with Skincare brands Bioessence &
Ginvera
Wipro Tech joins Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) to develop
smartphonebased connectedcar solutions
Wipro Technologies, Oracle joined hands to offer next gen Oracle Fusion
HCM solution
Wipro Infotech, the India and Middle East, IT Business unit of Wipro
launched the e.go aero range of ultraportable notebooks
Wipro Wins NASSCOM Corporate Award for Excellence in Diversity and
Inclusion 2012

2011: Inaugurated its first rural BPO at Manjakkudi village in Tamil Nadu to
capitalize on literate talent pool available in the region.

2011: Wipro has signed an agreement to acquire majority stake of Brazil

based hydraulic cylinder manufacturer R.K.M. EQUIPAMENTOS
HIDRAULICOS.

2010: Wipro Infotech the India, Middle East and Africa, IT Business of
Wiprohas been awarded a 5year IT outsourcing contract by Vasan Eye Care
one of India's largest network of eye care centers and a unit of Vasan Healthcare
Group.

2010: Wipro Technologies, the global IT services business division of Wipro,

has jointly with Citrix Systems entered into an agreement with Microsoft.

2008: Launch of Wipro Egypt Development Center

2008: Launch of Wipro GSMC in Kuala Laumpur

2007: Wipro Arabia Joint Venture found

2006: Acquisition of 3D networks

2006: Launch of GSMC Global Service Management Centre for remote

service delivery

2004: Start of Total Outsourcing business

2002: Start of Consulting business unit

2001: Launch of Wipro Infotech Middle East & AsiaPacific operations

1998: Mission Quality journey started with focus on Six Sigma

2000: Wipro Listed on NYSE

1998: Relaunch of Wipro branded PC

1995: WiproBT joint venture started

1995: Joint Venture with Acer started

1995: Partnership with Cisco announced

1995: Offshoring services started

1992: Launch of global R&D services

1990: Launch of global software services business

1988: Partnership with Sun Microsystems announced

1986: Manufacturing tieup with Epson for printers

1986: Start of Wipro PC manufacturing (with India's first surface mounted

technology)

1984: Start of Wipro Systems focus on software products (Wipro branded

as well as distribution business)

1981: Manufacture of mini computers started at the Mysore factory

1980: Birth of IT business under banner of Wipro Information Technology
Ltd. focused on hardware manufacturing and R&D
1945: Manufacturing of edible oils

Achievements/ recognition:

In 2014 Wipro Rated as a 'High Performer' in HfS Blueprint Report on

Insurance BPO

Wipro Recognized as a Best in Class Outsourcing and Consulting Service

Provider for 2014 by Consumer Goods Technology Readers

Best Websphere Partner Award.

Authorized EMC Signature Partner in South Asia.

Best TSG Partner of HP.

Best System Integrator award 200708.

Best Technology Partner for the Year.

Network Integrator of the Year 2008.

SAP Pinnacle Award 2008.

Golden Peacock Innovation Management Award 2007.

Riverbed Partner of the year 2007 award.

National Partner of the Year 2007 Award from Microsoft.

Wipro wins FIVE awards from CISCO.

India's first ever Microsoft Platinum Partner Award.

Wipro 3D Networks once again emerged as the most formidable partner for
Nortel in FY 2006 bagging all the highest awards in significant categories Sales,
pre sales & post sales

Partner of the Year award:Over Drive Excellence of the Year award

Sales Champion of the Year award PreSales Champion of the Year award
Customer Champion of the Year award