Wipro unveils tech centre at Plano in US

Bengaluru, March 27: Global software major Wipro on Tuesday unveiled a technology centre at Plano in US' Texas state to hire more in the US.

"We plan to ramp up our headcount in Texas to 2,000 in the next few years from 1,400 presently," said the city-based IT major in a statement here.

The centre is focused on developing capabilities in emerging technologies for Wipro's clients, which include some innovative firms.

"The centre at Plano is a milestone in our growing operations in Texas, a testament to the local talent pool and support by the state to the technology sector," said Wipro Chief Executive Abidali Z Neemuchwala in the statement.

The new facility will house the company's US cyber security centre and serve as a hub for advanced analytics. It is also designed to promote collaboration, spur creativity and enhance productivity.