Wipro Limited, headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, is a multinational technology company that specializes in information technology (IT) services, consulting, and business process outsourcing. Its primary offerings include software development, system integration, IT consulting, business process services, digital transformation, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data analytics for clients in sectors like financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and telecommunications.
The acquisition of Harman's engineering services division will significantly accelerate Wipro's engineering research & development services. It enhances its AI-powered digital engineering and device engineering — including design-to-manufacturing — across technology, industrial, aerospace, healthcare, and consumer industries.
Harman Digital Transformation Solutions is the global engineering arm of the company, serving clients in multiple industries, from consumer electronics to health, industrial, and research institutions. The origins of this business unit date back to 2011, when the company, then led by Dinesh Paliwal (Chairman, President, and CEO), reorganized its businesses, separating all activities from its Automotive and Consumer Divisions to create two new divisions: Lifestyle and Infotainment.
This allowed it to be formally established as a strategic business unit to address the rising demand for digital, software-driven solutions and services. Harman's Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business unit took clearer shape following Harman's acquisition by Samsung in 2017. The division was highlighted as a separate business unit providing integrated digital, cloud, mobility, data analytics, and IoT solutions to serve evolving enterprise and industrial needs.
"Welcoming DTS into the Wipro family marks a pivotal step in our transformation journey," states Srini Pallia, CEO and Managing Director of Wipro Limited. "Their specialized engineering expertise, combined with Wipro’s consulting-led, AI-powered capabilities, will significantly enhance the value we deliver to clients. DTS’ strong presence in high-growth sectors and strategic markets complements our global footprint and strengthens our position as a trusted transformation partner. Together, we’ll accelerate digital innovation, reduce time-to-market, and sharpen competitive advantage."
Srikumar Rao, Managing Partner and Global Head of Engineering at Wipro Limited, expands: "Together, Wipro and DTS will enable clients to seamlessly connect the virtual and physical worlds, embed AI across the full spectrum of engineering, and unlock scalable innovation. This move strengthens our software-defined, platform-centric approach, and empowers us to deliver larger, more complex transformation programs across high-growth sectors including Hi-Tech, Consumer, Industrial, Healthcare, and Aerospace."
Christian Sobottka, CEO of Harman, added: "This agreement unlocks the next chapter for the DTS business unit — one where it can scale faster, reach more clients in key industries, and fully realize its growth potential. As part of Wipro, a company with deep engineering prowess, DTS will have the complementary capabilities and ecosystem needed to expand its impact and accelerate the value it delivers to customers."
Carolin Reichert, Chief Strategy Officer at Harman, said, “We look forward to collaborating with DTS and Wipro to further the development of AI-first technologies and solutions across Harman’s product ecosystems. This transaction allows Harman to sharpen its focus on our core strengths in automotive electronics and audio innovation, where we see significant opportunity ahead."
As part of the acquisition, Wipro will enter into a multi-year strategic agreement with Harman and Samsung, further deepening the relationship. Upon completion of the acquisition, DTS will be integrated into Wipro's Engineering Global Business Line.
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