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Wipro to equip 10,000 staff with Gemini AI tools
The Economic Times··28 Aug
Wipro has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to scale enterprise adoption of Gemini Enterprise and agentic AI, the company said Thursday. Wipro will deploy Gemini Enterprise internally and equip more than 10,000 AI-certified specialists, including 1,500 Forward Deployed Engineers, with advanced AI tools. The company said the tools are meant to improve productivity, operations and decision-making.
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What It Means For You
- Wipro employees in AI-linked roles could see new tools and training as the company equips over 10,000 specialists with Gemini Enterprise access.
- Enterprise clients working with Wipro may see faster AI-driven services as 1,500 Forward Deployed Engineers focus specifically on agentic AI deployment.
- Investors saw Wipro's ADRs rise on the news, a signal markets read the Google Cloud expansion as a positive step for the company's AI business.
What's Happening
- Wipro said it will deploy Gemini Enterprise internally before extending the rollout across its enterprise client base.
- The 1,500 Forward Deployed Engineers form part of a larger group of over 10,000 AI-certified specialists Wipro is equipping with the tools.
- The company framed the expanded Google Cloud partnership as aimed at improving productivity, operations and decision-making across its business.
What Gemini Enterprise Is
- Gemini Enterprise is Google Cloud's platform for embedding generative and agentic AI into corporate workflows.
- IT services firms have been racing to certify staff on generative AI tools as clients push for faster automation of routine work.
- Wipro's move came the same day other companies including Tata Motors and Ather Energy also made separate announcements covered in market updates.
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