Wipro Limited has announced the acquisition of the Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business from HARMAN, which is part of Samsung.
This acquisition will help Wipro strengthen its engineering research and development (ER&D) services.
As part of this agreement, more than 5,600 employees from DTS, including the leadership team, will join Wipro after the deal is completed. The acquisition requires approval from regulators and is expected to be completed by December 31, 2025.
Srini Pallia, the CEO of Wipro, said, “DTS expertise in engineering, combined with Wipro’s AI-powered capabilities, will allow us to provide even more value to our clients. DTS has a strong presence in growing industries, which fits well with Wipro’s global reach and strengthens our role as a reliable transformation partner. Together, we will speed up digital innovation, shorten the time it takes to bring new products to market, and give our clients a competitive edge.”
The DTS unit has strong skills in digital engineering and ER&D, including specialized design and software platforms. By merging DTS’s personalized service approach with Wipro’s global scale and advanced technology, clients will benefit from both specialized services and the support of a large leader in the field.
Srikumar Rao, a Managing Partner at Wipro, stated, “Acquiring DTS is an important step for Wipro to offer our clients complete, AI-focused engineering services. Together, Wipro and DTS will help clients connect the digital and physical worlds, use AI in all areas of engineering, and unlock new opportunities for innovation. This will boost our ability to handle large and complex transformation projects in fast-growing sectors like technology, consumer goods, industry, healthcare, and aerospace.”
Christian Sobottka, CEO of HARMAN, mentioned, “This agreement allows the DTS unit to grow faster, reach more clients in important industries, and achieve its full growth potential. As part of Wipro, which has strong engineering expertise, DTS will have the support and resources needed to expand and improve the value it offers customers.”
Carolin Reichert, Chief Strategy Officer at HARMAN, added, “We look forward to working with DTS and Wipro to develop AI-driven technologies and solutions. This deal allows HARMAN to focus more on our strengths in automotive electronics and audio innovation, where growth and opportunities.”
As part of this acquisition, Wipro will establish a long-term strategic agreement with HARMAN and Samsung, further strengthening their relationship and opening up new avenues for growth and transformation. Once the acquisition is complete, DTS will be integrated into Wipro’s Engineering Global Business Line. Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. advised HARMAN during this transaction.
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