MALMO, Sweden and IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 12, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Telelogic (Stockholm:TLOG) (Other OTC:TGIAF), the leading global provider of solutions for advanced systems and software development, today announced that Wipro Technologies (NYSE:WIT) will use Telelogic Tau(R) as its platform for building its comprehensive testing solutions.
Wipro's new, dedicated testing lab in Bangalore, India will provide high-end development and testing solutions in the areas of GSM, GPRS and CDMA. Wipro will use Telelogic's test solutions, based on the standardized test language TTCN, to meet the demanding requirements of the telecommunications industry. By using Tau TTCN Suite and Tau/Tester, Wipro can deliver superior, comprehensive testing solutions for each customer.
"Wipro and Telelogic serve the same customers and solve the same business problems. By combining Telelogic's best-of breed test tools with our expertise in test development, the Wipro Test Lab can provide each customer with a single-source, comprehensive, state-of-the-art testing solution," said Mr. C. P. Gangadharaiah, Vice President, Interop Solutions, Wipro Technologies.
Wipro's Interop Solutions Business Unit provides advanced testing solutions in the areas of wireless, broadband, carrier, optical and embedded technology space; Telelogic is the leading global supplier of solutions for advanced software and systems development. By providing integrated best-of-breed products and professional services for the end-to-end development lifecycle, Telelogic will enable the Interop Solutions Group to improve quality and predictability, while reducing time-to-market and overall costs for Wipro's customers.
"Telelogic's range of tools provide an excellent framework for various test solutions, especially in the area of wireless and data communication technologies," said K.S. Rajaram, Technical Manager, Interop Solutions. "With these technologies, testing is a particularly important phase of development, in order to demonstrate conformance to the 99.999 percent standards for reliability and accuracy."
"It's a perfect match," said Dr. A.L. Rao, President, Telecom & Internetworking Division, Wipro Technologies. "The use of Telelogic testing tools helps us help our customers deliver quality products to the market without losing precious time."
"By combining Wipro's services expertise, particularly with TTCN, and Telelogic's expertise in tools and processes, we deliver superior customer value," said Scott Raskin, President of Telelogic Americas & Asia-Pacific. "Furthermore, this partnership introduces the benefits of TTCN and Telelogic solutions to an even greater audience, in one of the world's fastest growing high tech markets."
About Wipro Limited
Wipro Limited is the first PCMM Level 5 and SEI CMM Level 5 certified IT Services Company globally. Wipro provides comprehensive IT solutions and services, including systems integration, Information Systems outsourcing, package implementation, software application development and maintenance, and research and development services to corporations globally. In the Indian market, Wipro is a leader in providing IT solutions and services for the corporate segment in India offering system integration, network integration, software solutions and IT services. Wipro also has profitable presence in niche market segments of consumer products and lighting. In the Asia Pacific and Middle East markets, Wipro provides IT solutions and services for global corporations.
Wipro's ADSs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and its equity shares are listed in India on the Stock Exchange -- Mumbai, and the National Stock Exchange, among others. For more information, please visit its Websites at www.wipro.com and www.wiproindia.com.
About Telelogic
Founded in 1983, Telelogic(R) is the leading global provider of solutions for advanced systems and software development. The company's integrated best-in-class software tools, supported by professional services, enable companies to automate their entire development lifecycle, resulting in improved quality and predictability with reduced time-to-market and overall costs. To ensure interoperability with third-party tools, Telelogic's products are built on an open architecture and standardized languages. As an industry leader and technology visionary, Telelogic is actively involved in shaping the future of advanced systems and software development by participating in industry organizations like 3GPP, ETSI, INCOSE, ITU-T, MOST, OMG and others.
Headquartered in Malmo, Sweden with U.S. headquarters in Irvine, California, Telelogic has approximately 800 employees worldwide. Customers include Alcatel, BAE SYSTEMS, BMW, Boeing, DaimlerChrysler, Deutsche Bank, Ericsson, General Motors, Lockheed Martin, Motorola, NEC, Nokia, Philips, Siemens and Thales. For more information, please visit www.telelogic.com.
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