Bengaluru: Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), an AI-powered technology services and consulting company, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business unit of Harman, a Samsung company.
The acquisition of Harman DTS unit expands Wipro’s engineering research and development (ER&D) services, bolstering its capabilities in AI-driven digital engineering and device engineering across industries such as technology, aerospace, healthcare, industrial, and consumer sectors.
Wipro Acquires HARMAN DTS to Expand ER&D Capabilities Globally
As part of the agreement, more than 5,600 Harman DTS employees, including senior leadership, across the Americas, Europe, and Asia will transition to Wipro upon closing of the deal. The acquisition, subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to be completed by December 31, 2025.
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Srini Pallia, CEO and Managing Director of Wipro Limited, said: “Welcoming DTS into the Wipro family marks a pivotal step in our transformation journey. Their specialized engineering expertise, combined with Wipro’s consulting-led, AI-powered capabilities, will significantly enhance the value we deliver to clients.”
He added that DTS’ strong market presence in high-growth sectors complements Wipro’s global footprint, helping accelerate digital innovation, shorten time-to-market, and strengthen its role as a trusted transformation partner.
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The Harman DTS business unit brings extensive strengths in domain-led design, connected products, software platforms, and AI-native accelerators. With its unique approach of combining engineering expertise with human-centric design, DTS enables transformation at scale.
Srikumar Rao, Managing Partner and Global Head of Engineering at Wipro, said: “Together, Wipro and DTS will help clients connect virtual and physical worlds, embed AI across engineering, and unlock scalable innovation across high-growth industries including Hi-Tech, Consumer, Industrial, Healthcare, and Aerospace.”
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Christian Sobottka, CEO of Harman, commented: “This agreement unlocks the next chapter for the DTS business unit—one where it can scale faster, reach more clients, and fully realize its growth potential. As part of Wipro, DTS will have the ecosystem and capabilities needed to expand its impact.”
Carolin Reichert, Chief Strategy Officer at HARMAN, added that the transaction will allow Harman to sharpen its focus on automotive electronics and audio innovations while continuing to collaborate with Wipro and DTS on AI-first technologies.
Wipro Acquires HARMAN DTS: Strategic Partnership with Samsung and HARMAN
As part of the Harman DTS acquisition, Wipro will enter into a multi-year strategic agreement with both HARMAN and Samsung. This collaboration aims to create new avenues for joint growth and strengthen Wipro’s software-defined, platform-centric engineering strategy.
Following regulatory approval, DTS will be integrated into Wipro’s Engineering Global Business Line. Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. acted as the financial advisor to HARMAN for this transaction.
