Wipro has won an IT infrastructure management contract from Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. (AIB).

The company did not disclose the size or term of the contract. In a statement it said that it will offer a range of personal and corporate banking services for one of the leading banks in Ireland.

Wipro will also be setting up a Dublin based ServiceNXT operations centre and the Mainframe COE to provide career opportunities to employees working with AIB, the statement added.

"We will bring our expertise to build agile and adaptive infrastructure while improving the predictability and cost effectiveness of services," said Rajan Kohli, Senior Vice President and Global Head Banking & Financial Services, Wipro. "The deal reinforces our commitment to grow and create local employment opportunities in Ireland. Wipro welcomes the colleagues joining Wipro as part of this transition," said G.K. Prasanna, Chief Executive, Global Infrastructure Services, Wipro Limited.

AIB CIO Mike Brakes said that the bank looks forward to strengthening efficiencies and being better able to serve and support its customers.

comment COMMENT NOW