Five-Year Contract to Promote Digital Change
Etihad Airways has awarded Wipro Limited a multi-million dollar contract to spearhead the airline’s upgrading of its technology. The five-year contract, which was announced on January 30, 2025, will see Wipro oversee the migration of Etihad’s legacy systems and improve operational effectiveness in a number of areas, such as infrastructure, service management, network, and workplace.
Putting Cloud and AI Solutions into Practice
Wipro FullStride Cloud will implement a customized cloud solution as part of the agreement to increase operational flexibility and offer real-time resource utilization data. Additionally, the IT services provider will incorporate Generative AI modules into Etihad’s IT infrastructure, which will cover everything from end-user support to data center automation.
Put an emphasis on cost optimization, sustainability, and innovation.
The cooperation places a high priority on cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and innovation, according to Frank Meyer, Chief Digital Officer at Etihad Airways. Etihad will also get access to Wipro’s Innovation Lab in the United Arab Emirates to meet the airline’s changing technological needs.
Wipro’s Growing Middle Eastern Presence
With more than 20 years of experience in the Middle East, Wipro has extensive knowledge of cloud transformation and the aviation sector. When Wipro first announced its financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, on January 17, 2025, the deal was mentioned without specifically mentioning Etihad Airways.
Effect on the Market
The stock of Wipro Limited closed at ₹309.50 after the announcement, down ₹2.95 or 0.94% on the NSE.
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