Wipro Becomes SAP® Services Partner in South Africa

BANGALORE, India and JOHANNESBURG, August 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Wipro Technologies, the Global Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing business of Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT), today announced that it has become an SAP^® services partner of SAP South Africa, a subsidiary of SAP AG (NYSE: SAP).

Wipro Technologies is a global SAP services partner and one of the first SAP partners to have achieved global certification in the implementation of the Run SAP methodology. As an SAP services partner in South Africa, Wipro will extend its in-depth industry knowledge and implementation skills related to SAP's comprehensive range of enterprise applications.

"The extension of our partnership with SAP in South Africa will enable our customers to draw from our global expertise and take advantage of SAP's best-in-class solutions," said Shailendra Singh, Business Director - South Africa, Wipro Technologies. "Wipro will work closely with SAP in the region - leveraging capabilities of both companies - to help customers do business better."

"As an SAP global services partner, Wipro has demonstrated its commitment to the SAP partnership, supporting SAP's vision of helping our customers run better on a global scale," said Desmond Nair, Director, Ecosystem and Channels, SAP Africa. "Extending that partnership to South Africa is a strategic move for both companies, which will serve to expand the reach of SAP solutions to customers in this fast-growth market."

SAP services partners help SAP customers design, implement and integrate SAP solutions; optimize business processes; and provide strategic business consultation. As an SAP services partner in South Africa, Wipro will focus on accelerating growth and innovation for businesses in South Africa. Through cooperation with SAP South Africa, Wipro will help customers define their IT roadmaps and improve business performance. It will also allow customers to take advantage of Wipro's extensive experience and state-of-the-art SAP solutions lab at the company's Electronic City Facility in Bangalore, India.

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 131,000 employees and clients across 54 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.wipro.com.

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