Wipro Technologies Creates New Job Opportunities in Atlanta

Wipro Technologies, the global IT services business of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) today announced the expansion of its Atlanta development center. The newly expanded center, focused on delivering world-class services, will continue to create new job opportunities in the local community.

Wipro’s state of the art Atlanta Development Center has scaled up to 350 employees in the last nine months. 80 percent have been hired locally and includes recent graduates from reputable academic institutions in Atlanta such as Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University, and Georgia State University; experienced professionals; and retired army personnel.

New employees are then positioned for long-term, global careers through intensive training and customer programs based in Atlanta, as well as project work at different client locations in the U.S.

They will support North American companies in the health care, manufacturing, telecommunications, utilities, retail and financial services sectors. These programs address the importance of customer proximity, customer sensitive intellectual property issues and managing government projects.

"Our goal is not to just attract companies, but to ensure that they thrive and grow in our market,” said Jorge Fernandez, vice president of global commerce for the Metro Atlanta Chamber. "Wipro’s success signifies more high-tech jobs to metro Atlanta, and continues to build our reach into India.”

"Atlanta is the prime location for an international company to build its U.S. headquarters. We are delighted Wipro is finding attractive talent here and that our market is welcoming its services," said Charles Whatley, Director of Commerce and Entrepreneurship at the Atlanta Development Authority.

Speaking on the occasion, Sambuddha Deb, Executive Vice President and Chief Global Delivery Officer for Wipro Technologies said, "Wipro’s extensive investment in hiring local talent showcases our dedication to the community in Atlanta, as well as our clients in this region. The center has received positive feedback from our existing clients and new customers, demonstrating our commitment to delivering world class solutions for a global economy through localized initiatives.”

About Wipro

Wipro Technologies, a division of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) is the first PCMM Level 5 and SEI CMM Level 5 certified global IT services organization. Wipro Technologies was recently assessed at Level 5 for CMMI V 1.2 across offshore and onsite development centers. Wipro is one of the largest product engineering and support service providers worldwide. Wipro provides comprehensive research and development services, IT solutions and services, including systems integration, information systems outsourcing, package implementation, software application management, and datacenter managed 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 a 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 ADS' 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.

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Forward-looking and Cautionary Statements

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