BANGALORE, India and EAST BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, November 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Wipro Technologies, the Global Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing business of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) today announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with SuccessFactors, an SAP company, the global leader in cloud-based business execution software.

As part of the agreement, Wipro will become a Strategic SuccessConsulting Partner helping to market and provide consulting and implementation services for SuccessFactors Business Execution (BizX) suite globally. SuccessFactors will invest in marketing and sales efforts to increase Wipro's presence across its own customer base. The two companies plan to develop a joint business plan for the two year engagement and offer software solutions and services to help organizations leverage technology to manage the evolving needs of today's workforce. This partnership is expected to further establish Wipro's position in support of the SAP® ERP Human Capital Management (SAP ERP HCM) application and cloud space.

"As SuccessFactors is the driving force behind SAP's new cloud efforts, the partnership will provide Wipro with an early mover advantage and create the right engagement opportunities with customers, in support of SAP cloud offerings," said Amitava Sharma, Vice President and Global Practice Head, SAP solutions, Wipro Technologies. "Wipro is very excited about the prospects of this partnership and expects it to account for a significant percentage of its revenues - related to SAP ERP HCM - by 2013."

"Partners are key to SuccessFactors continued growth strategy," said Mercedes Ellison, Vice President, Global Alliances and Channels, SuccessFactors. "We are pleased to partner with an established and like-minded company like Wipro to further help organizations to bridge the gap between their company's strategy and execution."

About Wipro Technologies

Wipro Technologies, the global IT business of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) is a leading Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing company, that delivers solutions to enable its clients do business better. Wipro Technologies delivers winning business outcomes through its deep industry experience and a 360 degree view of "Business through Technology"- helping clients create successful and adaptive businesses. A company recognized globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, a practitioner's approach to delivering innovation and an organization wide commitment to sustainability, Wipro Technologies has over 135,000 employees and clients across 54 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.wipro.com or contact us at info@wipro.com.

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India:
Dirk Lewis
Wipro Technologies
+91-7760983976
dirk.lewis@wipro.com

US:

Eric Belove
Wipro Technologies
+1-732-216-6242
eric.belove@wipro.com  

UK:

Rahul Kadavakolu
Wipro Technologies
+44(0)7920205496
rahul.kadavakolu@wipro.com

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