Wipro Limited has strengthened its enterprise artificial intelligence strategy with the launch of an Applied AI Center of Excellence (CoE) dedicated to Anthropic’s Claude models. The new facility, inaugurated at Wipro’s Bengaluru innovation hub, is designed to help enterprises deploy AI solutions faster and integrate intelligent capabilities into business operations through structured delivery frameworks and industry-focused platforms.
The Center of Excellence operates under Wipro’s recently established AI-Native Business & Platforms Unit and expands the company’s ability to deliver AI-powered transformation across multiple industries. By integrating Claude models into the Wipro Intelligence™ platform, the company aims to help clients automate business processes, improve decision-making and accelerate digital transformation initiatives using enterprise-ready AI solutions.
A key element of the initiative is the development of a global network of Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) who are trained to work directly within client environments. These specialists combine expertise in enterprise technology, business operations and AI model implementation to support organizations in embedding artificial intelligence into everyday workflows. The approach is intended to reduce deployment timelines while ensuring measurable business outcomes through practical implementation rather than experimental pilots.
The Center of Excellence will also serve as a collaborative hub for developing AI-native applications tailored to industry-specific requirements. Initial focus areas include mortgage services, healthcare, aviation, manufacturing and consumer industries, where organizations are increasingly seeking AI-driven solutions to improve operational efficiency, customer engagement and productivity.
Beyond customer projects, Wipro is integrating Claude models across its own corporate functions, including finance, human resources and sales. The internal rollout is expected to enhance operational efficiency while providing practical experience that can be applied to future client engagements.
To support large-scale enterprise adoption, Wipro has announced an extensive workforce development initiative aimed at certifying 10,000 frontline delivery professionals on Claude models over the next 18 months. The program is designed to equip consultants, engineers and delivery teams with the skills required to design, implement and manage AI-enabled enterprise systems across complex technology environments.
Commenting on the launch, Srini Pallia, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Wipro Limited, said the new Center of Excellence represents an important step in the company’s consulting-led, AI-powered growth strategy. He noted that combining Anthropic’s Claude models with Wipro’s domain expertise and delivery capabilities will help clients achieve measurable business value while accelerating enterprise-scale AI adoption.
The initiative also reinforces Wipro’s long-term ambition of becoming an AI-native enterprise by embedding advanced artificial intelligence across its technology platforms, consulting services and internal business operations. Through a combination of platform innovation, skilled engineering talent and industry expertise, the company aims to help organizations harness AI to build more intelligent, efficient and resilient businesses.
Wipro Limited is a global technology services and consulting company operating in more than 65 countries. With a workforce of over 240,000 professionals, the company provides consulting, engineering, cloud, digital transformation and AI-powered services across multiple industries. Its Wipro Intelligence™ platform brings together AI solutions, innovation labs, technology partnerships and industry expertise to help enterprises accelerate digital transformation and drive sustainable business growth.
