Date:17/08/2004 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2004/08/17/stories/2004081701830700.htm

Back Wipro tops IDC leadership grid

Our Bureau

Bangalore , Aug. 16

INDUSTRY analyst IDC has rated Wipro Technologies, the global IT services division of Wipro Ltd, as a top leader among the offshore service providers.

In a report titled "Worldwide Offshore 2003 Services Provider Profiles", IDC profiled 21 global players on the "Offshore leadership grid" based on a comprehensive framework and set of parameters that evaluate their competitiveness in the marketplace.

Wipro is positioned as a top outperformer in the IDC leadership grid, which positions each company against two parameters: opportunity alignment and ability to gain share, said a company press release.

"Wipro's strength lies in its ability to deliver solutions using an integrated service line which positions it as an end-to-end solutions partner to clients worldwide. A multi-cultural work force and strong investments in process excellence marks Wipro as the most preferred IT partner to its customers," said Mr David Tapper, Programme Director, IT Outsourcing and Utility Services and Global Offshore Services, IDC.

"Ranked as a top leader among offshore providers by IDC reflects Wipro's commitment to delivering measurable business results that help our customers," said Mr Sudip Banerjee, President - Enterprise solutions, Wipro Technologies.

"This validates our process and technical excellence, service breadth, partnerships and ability to move higher in the value chain of services we offer to our customers," he added.

Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys Technologies are the other Indian firms that were positioned as outperformers in the IDC leadership grid.