Wipro First SAP Partner to be Certified Globally in Implementation of Run SAP(R) Methodology

By Prne, Gaea News Network
Wednesday, July 29, 2009

BANGALORE, India -

- Wipro now Certified to Implement end-to-end Solution Operations Standards for clients, Delivering Enhanced Efficiencies, Reduced Down Time and Costs

Wipro Technologies, the global IT services business of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) and a global SAP(R) services partner, today announced it has been certified by SAP AG as a provider of solution implementation based on the Run SAP methodology. Wipro is the first SAP partner to be certified globally in the implementation of the Run SAP methodology and has incorporated the methodology into its implementation standards.

The Run SAP methodology is ASAP methodology for operations. A phased methodology based on world-class knowledge, it provides best-practice procedures, content, services, training and tools for end-to-end solution operations, along with a standardized and proven implementation method. The Run SAP methodology focuses on application management, business process operations, and administration of SAP solutions. The methodology describes how support should be implemented across the lifecycle design, set-up, operations and optimization. In addition, with its best-practice documents for solution operations, it describes how to implement end-to-end solution operations for different SAP software-based business processes.

“We welcome Wipro in becoming the first global SAP services partner certified in the Run SAP methodology,” said Dr. Uwe Hommel, executive vice president of Active Global Support at SAP AG. “Wipro’s adoption of the end-to-end solution operations standards provided by the Run SAP methodology will allow them to deliver increased business process availability and stronger business process performance to their customers.”

“Adoption of the Run SAP methodology into our own implementation standards is a step towards furthering our strategy of enhancing customer value at each stage of the enterprise application lifecycle,” said Sangita Singh, senior vice president, Enterprise Application Services, Wipro Technologies. “This proven methodology, towards management of customer SAP applications through end-to-end solution operations standards, will empower our customers to manage their SAP applications more efficiently and at a lower cost.”

The Run SAP methodology is an integral part of SAP Enterprise Support services, a holistic support model designed to enable continuous improvement and successful solution operations at lower risk and cost.

SAP customers will realize the benefits of operating with the end-to-end standards. SAP standards for solution operations are a prerequisite for the continuous improvement of SAP solution operations. Not only do they enable automation, reducing the cost of operations, but also improved traceability and an audit trail, helping companies to achieve cost efficiency, quality assurance and compliance enablement.

About Wipro

Wipro Technologies, a division of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) is the first PCMM Level 5 and SEI CMM Level 5 certified global IT services organization. Wipro Technologies was recently assessed at Level 5 for CMMI V 1.2 across offshore and onsite development centers. Wipro is one of the largest product engineering and support service providers worldwide. Wipro provides comprehensive research and development services, IT solutions and services, including systems integration, information systems outsourcing, package implementation, software application management, and datacenter managed services to corporations globally.

In the Indian market, Wipro is a leader in providing IT solutions and services for the corporate segment in India, offering system integration, network integration, software solutions and IT services.

Wipro also has a profitable presence in niche market segments of consumer products and lighting. In the Asia-Pacific and Middle East markets, Wipro provides IT solutions and services for global corporations. Wipro’s ADS’ are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and its equity shares are listed in India on the Stock Exchange - Mumbai, and the National Stock Exchange.

For more information, please visit our website at www.wipro.com

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Media Contacts: Wipro Technologies India: Radhika Mahadevan Wipro Technologies +91-9945042603 radhika.mahadevan@wipro.com Mangala Koti Singhal Gutenberg Communications +91-9686446789 mangala@gutenbergpr.com US Eric Belove Wipro Technologies +1-732-216-6242 eric.belove@wipro.com Lavanya DJ Gutenberg Communications +1-212-239-8740 lavanya@gutenbergpr.com UK Rahul Kadavakolu Wipro Technologies +44-792-020-5496 rahul.kadavakolu@wipro.com Shalini Siromani Gutenberg Communications +44-79-6066-3200 shalini@gutenbergpr.com

Source: Wipro Technologies

Media Contacts: Wipro Technologies, India: Radhika Mahadevan, Wipro Technologies, +91-9945042603, radhika.mahadevan at wipro.com; Mangala Koti Singhal, Gutenberg Communications, +91-9686446789, mangala at gutenbergpr.com; US: Eric Belove, Wipro Technologies, +1-732-216-6242, eric.belove at wipro.com; Lavanya DJ, Gutenberg Communications, +1-212-239-8740, lavanya at gutenbergpr.com; UK, Rahul Kadavakolu, Wipro Technologies, +44-792-020-5496, rahul.kadavakolu at wipro.com; Shalini Siromani, Gutenberg Communications, +44-79-6066-3200, shalini at gutenbergpr.com

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