The DTS unit would bring to Wipro a robust foundation in digital engineering and ER&D, with strengths spanning domain-led design, connected products, and software platforms, says Wipro.
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Wipro Limited, Asim Premji-Promoted tech firm based in Bengaluru, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business unit of HARMAN, a Samsung company, in a cash deal of $375 million, the company informed the stock market on Thursday.
As part of the agreement, over 5,600 DTS employees including key leadership, across the Americas, Europe and Asia will transition to Wipro upon closing of the transaction, by December 31, 2025. Upon completion of the acquisition, DTS will be integrated into Wipro’s Engineering Global Business Line, as per a company communique.
DTS’ strong presence in high-growth sectors and strategic markets complemented Wipro’s global footprint and positioning and together, the companies would accelerate digital innovation, reduce time-to-market, and sharpen competitive advantage, said Srini Pallia, CEO and Managing Director of Wipro Limited.
“Welcoming DTS into the Wipro family marks a pivotal step in our transformation journey.. Their specialised engineering expertise, combined with Wipro’s consulting-led, AI-powered capabilities, will significantly enhance the value we deliver to clients,’‘ he said.
Christian Sobottka, CEO of HARMAN, “This agreement unlocks the next chapter for the DTS business unit—one where it can scale faster, reach more clients in key industries, and fully realize its growth potential. ‘‘
Wipro further said, DTS unit would bring to Wipro a robust foundation in digital engineering and ER&D, with strengths spanning domain-led design, connected products, and software platforms.
Srikumar Rao, Managing Partner and Global Head of Engineering at Wipro said, together, Wipro and DTS would enable clients to seamlessly connect the virtual and physical worlds, embed AI across the full spectrum of engineering, and unlock scalable innovation. “This move strengthens our software-defined, platform-centric approach, and empowers us to deliver larger, more complex transformation programs across high-growth sectors including Hi-Tech, Consumer, Industrial, Healthcare, and Aerospace,’‘ he added.
The transaction, with purchase consideration including earn-outs, totaling up to $375 million, is expected to accelerate Wipro’s mission to deliver next-generation engineering research & development (ER&D) services.
Post acquisition, some 5,600 employees of DTS, a Connecticut-based provider of Embedded Software, Digital Engineering, Design Thinking, Device Engineering will be part of Wipro. These employees are currently positioned in 14 countries including India, U.S., South Korea, U.K., Poland and Germany,
Published – August 21, 2025 09:18 pm IST
