Nov. 2, 2009 (Business Wire) -- Wipro Technologies, the global IT services business of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT), announced that it has been cited by Forrester Research, Inc., an independent research firm, as a leader among Oracle Services Providers in a report in October 2009 titled “The Forrester Wave: Oracle Implementation Providers, Q4 2009.”

Forrester evaluated fourteen global vendors providing Oracle services across 60 criteria. The report notes that ”Wipro is strongest at the technical elements of Oracle implementations, but through Wipro Consulting, it also has a growing focus on process and transformational consulting.”

According to the report, “Wipro provides Oracle support and implementation/project services across most major areas of the Oracle family,” the report further adds that “Wipro has a heavy focus on high-tech, CPG/retail, and banking and financial services sectors.”

Elaborating on the strategy of Wipro’s Oracle practice, Langbert Walker, Global Head Oracle Practice –Wipro Technologies, said, “This recognition by Forrester reflects our position as a leader in the Oracle services space. Our strategic investments in building deep industry expertise and process capabilities have been instrumental in our success.”

The strategic co-development initiative with Oracle is highlighted in the report as, “Wipro co-innovates with Oracle and has signed a master services agreement (MSA) to co develop AIA solutions.”

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.