Azim Premji-Backed IT Major Launches Applied AI Center Of Excellence For Claude Models

On Wednesday, Indian equity benchmarks traded higher, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index gaining 82.50 points, or 0.34 per cent, to 24,071.65. Amid the broader market strength, Wipro share price traded at Rs 184.58, up 1.05 per cent from the previous close, after the company announced the launch of its Applied AI Center of Excellence (CoE) for Claude models powered by Anthropic.

Wipro Launches Applied AI Center Of Excellence

Wipro has announced the launch of its Applied AI Center of Excellence for Claude models powered by Anthropic. The CoE was inaugurated at the company's Bengaluru innovation hub and forms a key part of its newly established AI-Native Business & Platforms Unit. The initiative is aimed at accelerating enterprise AI adoption and strengthening Wipro's capabilities in deploying AI solutions at scale.

The company said the CoE integrates Claude models across the Wipro Intelligence™ stack, including delivery, functional and industry platforms, with the objective of embedding artificial intelligence into core business workflows across industries.

Focus On Enterprise AI Adoption

As part of the initiative, Wipro has been building a global talent pool of Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) trained on Claude models. These engineers operate within client environments and combine business process understanding, technology expertise and applied model capabilities to accelerate AI integration and deliver measurable business outcomes.

The company stated that the Applied AI CoE is designed to scale enterprise AI adoption through repeatable delivery methodologies and enterprise-grade execution while supporting clients in integrating AI into their operations.
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Wipro To Certify 10,000 AI Experts

A key component of Wipro's AI strategy is the certification of 10,000 Front-Line Delivery Experts on the use of Claude models over the next 18 months. The programme is intended to create a broad base of practitioners capable of designing, deploying and operating AI-enabled systems in complex enterprise environments.

The company believes the initiative will strengthen its enterprise AI delivery capabilities and support the growing adoption of AI-powered solutions among clients globally.

AI Solutions Across Multiple Industries

The Applied AI Center of Excellence will also serve as a hub for developing AI-native platforms and industry-specific solutions across sectors including Mortgage, Healthcare, Airlines, Manufacturing and Consumer industries. Claude models are being embedded into Wipro's platforms to enable co-innovation with clients in live business environments.

In addition, Wipro is expanding AI adoption across its own Finance, Human Resources and Sales functions as part of its internal transformation strategy.

Management Commentary

Srini Pallia, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Wipro Limited, said, "Wipro is strengthening its enterprise AI leadership with the Applied AI Center of Excellence for Claude models, powered by Anthropic. This marks a fundamental shift in how we deliver, and advances our strategy of being consulting-led and AI-powered. By combining the power of Claude models with our deep domain and enterprise expertise, we are driving measurable business outcomes for our clients."

He further added, "Embedding Forward Deployed Engineers within client environments, alongside integrating AI across our own operations, enables us to accelerate enterprise-scale adoption with a clear focus on business value."

About Wipro 

Founded in 1945, Wipro Ltd is a global technology services and consulting company. The company employs more than 240,000 people and serves clients across 65 countries through its consulting, technology services, engineering and business process services segments.

Wipro is listed on the BSE, NSE and New York Stock Exchange and focuses on digital transformation, cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and enterprise technology solutions.

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