The IT services provider said it has hired over 500 new employees in the UK in the past 12 months and, with the announcement of the Innovation Centre, expects its talent base to increase further over the coming years
On Tuesday, a leading information technology, consulting and business process services firm – Wipro Limited made an announcement about setting up of an Innovation Centre in Holborn, London. The Bengaluru-headquartered company said that over the next four years, it will invest GBP rpt GBP 16 million in the 20,000 sq. ft. Innovation Centre which will offer technology expertise to companies in the United Kingdom and globally by serving as Wipro’s flagship centre in the UK.
“It will be integral to providing advanced digital, cyber-security and cloud expertise to both established and upcoming enterprises, taking the lead on digital transformation in one of Europe’s biggest technology markets”, said Wipro.
This year marks Wipro’s 75th global anniversary, and 25years in the UK, where it employs over 4000 technology, digital consulting and business management professionals.
The IT services provider said it has hired over 500 new employees in the UK in the past 12 months and, with the announcement of the Innovation Centre, expects its talent base to increase further over the coming years.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was quoted as saying in the statement, “Trade and investment between the UK and India is creating good jobs and sustaining livelihoods in both of our countries. I’m very pleased that Wipro has decided to join the legions of Indian companies investing in the UK, boosting our technology sector and driving economic growth”.
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