<p>Wipro, the third largest IT services company in India, on Tuesday unveiled its technology centre in Texas.</p>.<p>In a statement issued to DH, the company said the technology centre, located at Plano, will also ramp up its headcount in Texas to 2000 over the next few years from 1400 now.</p>.<p>Commenting on the development, Wipro Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Abidali Z Neemuchwala said the new technology center in Plano is the latest milestone in Wipro's growing operations in Texas and is a testament to the local talent pool and the robust support offered by the state to the technology sector.</p>.<p>"As a company with a sizeable presence in the state and a deep relationship with the local community, we are committed to delivering best-in-class services to our clients, hiring locally and contributing to STEM education to create a better future for all," he said.</p>.<p>The Texas Technology Center is focused on developing niche capabilities in new and emerging technologies for Wipro's clients, which include some of the nation's most innovative companies.</p>.<p>The new facility will primarily house Wipro's US cybersecurity center, as well as serve as a hub for advanced analytics.</p>.<p>The state-of-the-art 45,000-square feet center is designed to promote collaboration, spur creativity and enhance productivity. To begin with, this center will employ 150 people and plans are on the anvil to further increase the workforce at this facility.</p>.<p>In addition to the newly-launched Texas technology center in Plano, Wipro has major operations in Texas at Dallas and Houston. </p>.<p>The company has a 26,000-square feet facility in Houston, which primarily serves as a hub to drive digital business transformation for its clients from the energy sector.</p>.<p>Wipro also plans to develop a digital pod at its Houston facility, where its clients can leverage design thinking to foster innovation.<br /> <br />Wipro is a strong believer in creating value in the regional ecosystems where it operates in through business innovation, local job creation and community development.</p>.<p>Texas Governor Greg Abbott and senior officials of the state's administration visited Wipro's Electronic City facility in Bengaluru on Tuesday.</p>.<p>"With more than 1,400 employees in Texas and major operations now in Plano, Dallas and Houston, Wipro is playing an important role in the Texas economy," said Governor Abbott.</p>.<p>Wipro has invested over $2 billion in the United States for the past two decades. Wipro has over 40 facilities across 23 states in the US. Wipro employs over 13,000 in the US, with over 55% being US locals. </p>
<p>Wipro, the third largest IT services company in India, on Tuesday unveiled its technology centre in Texas.</p>.<p>In a statement issued to DH, the company said the technology centre, located at Plano, will also ramp up its headcount in Texas to 2000 over the next few years from 1400 now.</p>.<p>Commenting on the development, Wipro Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Abidali Z Neemuchwala said the new technology center in Plano is the latest milestone in Wipro's growing operations in Texas and is a testament to the local talent pool and the robust support offered by the state to the technology sector.</p>.<p>"As a company with a sizeable presence in the state and a deep relationship with the local community, we are committed to delivering best-in-class services to our clients, hiring locally and contributing to STEM education to create a better future for all," he said.</p>.<p>The Texas Technology Center is focused on developing niche capabilities in new and emerging technologies for Wipro's clients, which include some of the nation's most innovative companies.</p>.<p>The new facility will primarily house Wipro's US cybersecurity center, as well as serve as a hub for advanced analytics.</p>.<p>The state-of-the-art 45,000-square feet center is designed to promote collaboration, spur creativity and enhance productivity. To begin with, this center will employ 150 people and plans are on the anvil to further increase the workforce at this facility.</p>.<p>In addition to the newly-launched Texas technology center in Plano, Wipro has major operations in Texas at Dallas and Houston. </p>.<p>The company has a 26,000-square feet facility in Houston, which primarily serves as a hub to drive digital business transformation for its clients from the energy sector.</p>.<p>Wipro also plans to develop a digital pod at its Houston facility, where its clients can leverage design thinking to foster innovation.<br /> <br />Wipro is a strong believer in creating value in the regional ecosystems where it operates in through business innovation, local job creation and community development.</p>.<p>Texas Governor Greg Abbott and senior officials of the state's administration visited Wipro's Electronic City facility in Bengaluru on Tuesday.</p>.<p>"With more than 1,400 employees in Texas and major operations now in Plano, Dallas and Houston, Wipro is playing an important role in the Texas economy," said Governor Abbott.</p>.<p>Wipro has invested over $2 billion in the United States for the past two decades. Wipro has over 40 facilities across 23 states in the US. Wipro employs over 13,000 in the US, with over 55% being US locals. </p>
