Western India Products Limited (Wipro Limited) founded by Mohamed Hashim Premji is an Indian multinational, IT consulting and services providing company. Wipro is a popular choice amongst fresher’s who desire to build their careers in reputed IT firms.
So if you are planning to sit for its placement drive, here are few important facts about the company that you must be arm yourself to ace the interview round.
Important Dates and Achievements
1945: Wipro was established in Maharashtra as Western India Vegetable Products Limited.
1946: Moved to IPO
1981: Ventured into the Information Technology industry.
1983: Wipro Systems Ltd was established.
1989: Entered into a joint venture with General Electric International Inc.
2002: Entered the Business process outsourcing (BPO) business.
2008: Entered the eco-energy business.
Products and Services
- Analytics: Wipro has effectively combined various technology tools like SPSS, SAS with mathematical and statistical methods to provide useful insights on every aspect of business. It helps in predicting and determining customer behaviour.
- Application Services: The Business application is another domain which Wipro is transforming. Wipro is now providing cutting edge digital solutions to customers for an enhanced experience. Standardised and robust processes are influencing the way operations are integrated to ensure the transformation.
- Consulting Services: Wipro Consulting Services is a major differentiator. It has led to enhanced performance, increased performance and reduced costs. They provide services for the world’s leading organisations and institutions.
- Infrastructure Management: Wipro is one of the leading infrastructure service providers. It provides efficient solutions by responding to client needs and requirements.
- Internet of things: With the best of technology, IP solutions, and robust processes Wipro promises to create the best management models, robust delivery mechanisms, optimised solutions to business problems.
- Eco energy solutions: Wipro offers sustainable solutions and delivers energy-efficient solution models. Wipro has built analytical models to minimise energy wastage.
Azim Premji:
The Chairman of Wipro, informally known as Czar of Indian IT Industry. He is also an investor and philanthropist.
Suresh Senapaty:
He is the current Director and CFO (Chief Financial Officer) a Wipro Limited.
TK Kurien:
A Chartered Accountant by qualification, T K Kurien is the current Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director at Wipro.
