Wipro leader in SAP implementation services

BANGALORE, INDIA: Wipro Technologies, the global IT services business of Wipro Ltd, has been cited by Forrester Research as "a leader in SAP Implementation services” in a report in December 2007 titled “The Forrester Wave: SAP Implementation Providers, Q4 2007.”

Forrester evaluated 16 global vendors providing SAP services across 108 criteria. The report says that Wipro is “an especially good fit for buyers that require utilities, oil and gas, or consumer packaged goods expertise. Given its deep expertise in these sectors, Wipro is a strong choice for clients in these areas that require full service, end-to-end implementation engagements as well as buyers that require just technical implementation skills.”

According to the report: “Wipro has the strongest SAP Utilities practice of all Indian pure plays” and “Wipro’s SAP capability is quite strong and, according to clients, its value for money is one of its best traits.”

The report highlighted Wipro’s strong SAP ties and stated “key areas where Wipro is driving thought leadership in the space include its eSOA initiatives, including a focus on helping companies monetize SOA, investment in ecosystems, and investment in an SAP solution lab on its Bangalore (India) campus.” Wipro is also a SAP Global Service Partner.

Elaborating on the strategy of Wipro's SAP practice, Sangita Singh, Senior Vice President –Wipro Technologies, said: "This recognition by Forrester reflects our position as a leader in the SAP services space. Our strategic investments in building deep industry expertise and strength of our relation ship with SAP have been instrumental in our success.”

Wipro’s strategy scores were the highest of all Indian players. The report noted Wipro for having one of the largest practices and its continued focus on SAP work.