Wipro Acquires HARMAN’s Digital Transformation Solutions Unit to Boost Engineering R&D
This is a significant acquisition of a business unit with over 5,600 employees, directly expanding Wipro's core engineering R&D services and capabilities across multiple high-growth sectors, thus having a substantial impact on its strategic direction and market presence.
The acquisition expands Wipro's engineering R&D capabilities, adds over 5,600 skilled employees, and includes a strategic partnership with HARMAN and Samsung, enhancing Wipro's market position and service offerings.
* Wipro Limited announced on 21 August 2025, that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business unit of HARMAN, a Samsung company. * This acquisition aims to accelerate Wipro’s mission to deliver next-generation engineering research & development (ER&D) services, expanding its AI-powered digital engineering and device engineering capabilities, including design-to-manufacturing, across technology, industrial, aerospace, healthcare, and consumer industries. * Over 5,600 DTS employees, including key leadership, across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, will transition to Wipro upon the closing of the transaction. * The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close by 31 December 2025. * Srini Pallia, CEO and Managing Director of Wipro Limited, stated that DTS' specialized engineering expertise, combined with Wipro’s AI-powered capabilities, will significantly enhance the value delivered to clients and strengthen Wipro's position as a trusted transformation partner. * Srikumar Rao, Managing Partner and Global Head of Engineering at Wipro Limited, highlighted that this move strengthens Wipro’s software-defined, platform-centric approach and empowers them to deliver larger, more complex transformation programs. * Christian Sobottka, CEO of HARMAN, noted that the agreement allows the DTS business unit to scale faster, reach more clients, and fully realize its growth potential as part of Wipro. * As part of the acquisition, Wipro will enter into a multi-year strategic agreement with HARMAN and Samsung, deepening the relationship and creating new avenues for joint growth. * Upon completion of the acquisition, DTS will be integrated into Wipro’s Engineering Global Business Line.
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