BANGALORE, INDIA: Wipro Technologies, consulting and outsourcing business of Wipro Limited has announced that it has been ranked as a global leader in testing services by Ovum, an independent technology analyst firm.

Ovum rated Wipro in a recent report titled 'Service Guide: Outsourced Testing - Benchmarking Software and Systems Testing Service Vendors', said a press release.

The report released in November 2011, benchmarked 13 software and systems testing services providers against 20 key criteria and rated Wipro top for its cost and value, a key differentiator for companies looking to outsource testing services.

Srinivas Pallia, senior vice president and global head, Business Application Services, Wipro Technologies said, "We have invested significantly in our independent testing services offering and have been able to build a strong team with deep industry expertise and understanding of the challenges that our clients face.”

"We believe that this combination allows us to deliver significant value both at the strategic and implementation levels for our customers. Testing services is a growth area for us and we will continue to invest in solutions, IPs and advanced skills to extend our competitive advantage," he added.