Spencer’s Retail Ltd, the retailing arm of RPG enterprises, has offered a five-year outsourcing contract to Wipro Ltd, India’s third largest software services exporter.
According to the contract, Wipro Infotech will provide technology infrastructure management services to Spencer’s, which operates around 400 stores in 66 Indian cities.
Speaking on the development, Amit Mukherjee, chief information officer, RPG Enterprises, said, “Wipro has time and again showcased their superiority in the infrastructure management space and demonstrated their high-end capabilities, experience and knowledge in the retail sector. We are confident that this partnership will be highly rewarding.”
Commenting on the same, Anand Sankaran, chief executive, Wipro Infotech, said, “We are excited about the potential for growth in retail, and believe this agreement benefits the position of both parties to participate in that robust growth. Spencer’s has ambitious growth plans to enhance its geographical footprint, and we are happy to support their strategic initiatives to move to the next level of retailing powered with IT innovations.”
