Wipro opens a Claude-focused AI center in Bengaluru
What's the story
Wipro, one of India's leading IT services firms, has inaugurated a Center of Excellence (CoE) for applied artificial intelligence (AI) in Bengaluru. The new facility will focus on the integration and application of Anthropic's Claude models. The move comes as part of Wipro's strategy to help businesses adopt AI more widely and improve their operations across various sectors.
Strategic initiative
CoE to strengthen Wipro's AI capabilities
The newly launched CoE is expected to strengthen Wipro's capabilities in scaling enterprise AI adoption with Claude models. The facility will help the company build AI-native platforms and industry solutions, while also driving wider adoption of AI across its finance, human resources, and sales operations. This strategic move comes as a response to the growing impact of AI on traditional IT services.
Industry impact
Center will support AI initiatives across various sectors
Wipro's new Applied AI Center of Excellence will focus on building industry-specific solutions powered by Anthropic's Claude models. The facility will support AI initiatives across sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, aviation, consumer industries, and mortgage services.
Training initiative
Wipro to train 10,000 employees on Claude
As part of its AI adoption drive, Wipro has also announced plans to train 10,000 employees on Anthropic's Claude over the next 18 months. The company hopes this will help its workforce leverage these advanced AI tools for client services and internal operations. CEO and Managing Director Srini Pallia said this is a major step toward transforming Wipro into an AI-driven enterprise.