Industry Details

IT is the area of managing technology and spans wide variety of areas that include but are not limited to things such as processes, computer software, information systems, computer hardware, programming languages, and data constructs. In short, anything that renders data, information or perceived knowledge in any visual format whatsoever, via any multimedia distribution mechanism, is considered part of the IT domain. IT provides businesses with four sets of core services to help execute the business strategy: business process automation, providing information, connecting with customers, and productivity tools.

IT professionals perform a variety of functions (IT Disciplines/Competencies) that ranges from installing applications to designing complex computer networks and

information databases. A few of the duties that IT professionals perform may include data management, networking, engineering computer hardware, database and software design, as well as management and administration of entire systems. Information technology is starting to spread further than the conventional personal computer and network technologies, and more into integrations of other technologies such as the use of cell phones, televisions, automobiles, and more, which is increasing the demand for such jobs.

Company Details :-

Wipro IT Business, a division of Wipro Limited , is amongst the largest global IT services, BPO and Product Engineering companies. In addition to the IT business, Wipro also has leadership position in niche market segments of consumer products and lighting solutions. The company has been listed since 1945 and started its technology business in 1980. Today, Wipro generates USD 6 billion (India GAAP figure 2009-10) of annual revenues.

Wipro makes an ideal partner for organizations looking at transformational IT solutions because of its core capabilities, great human resources, commitment to quality and the global infrastructure to deliver a wide range of technology and business consulting solutions and services, 24/7. Wipro enables business results by being a transformation catalyst. It offers integrated portfolio of services to its clients in the areas of Consulting, System Integration and Outsourcing for key-industry verticals.

Innovation at Wipro: delivering enhanced business performance:Wipro is at the forefront of technological and business co-innovation with 136 patents and invention disclosures. With enhanced business performance at the core of its deliveries due to its strong R&D and Innovation focus, Wipro gets an enviable 95 percent repeat business.

We make our clients business more efficient through a combination of process transformation, outsourcing, consulting and technology products and services. As the worlds first SEI CMM Level 5 Company, Wipro endeavors to deliver reliability and effectiveness to its customers by maintaining high standards in service offerings through robust internal processes.

One of the worlds largest third party R&D services provider, Wipro caters to product engineering requirements in multiple domains. Most of the technology that you come across in daily life - airplanes, automobile navigation systems, cell phones, computing servers, drug delivery devices, microwaves, printers, refrigerators, set top boxes, TVs - will find a Wipro component in them. Our service portfolio includes product strategy and architecture, application and embedded software, electronic and mechanical hardware, system testing,

Wipro believes that certain core technologies have a significant impact on business competitiveness going forward. Towards that direction, Wipros Research and Development activity is currently focused on Cloud Computing, Collaboration, Green Technologies, Mobility Applications, Social Computing, Information Management and Security.

World over, businesses are transforming constantly, in order to get better and better. Wipro provides the right insight, technology and support to help businesses transform, making business functions simpler, faster and better. In other words, Wipro transforms businesses that help transform lives.

Use of The Computers in IT Industry :Business and industry use Computers and Information Technology for smooth and brisk transmission of information for use by decision makers in both large and medium sized organisations. Most large corporates earlier maintained a technically qualified department to oversee the Electronic Data Processing system, the current trend is in favour of more decentralised computer operations through computer networks where each department may handle its data. Information Systems professionals are assigned the responsibility of overseeing the smooth flow of data through the computer network in the organisation. In the office computers are used for processing, storing and retrieval of data and reference information, duplicating and in business communications. Communication systems such as the Fax, E- mail and web based e-commerce have emerged as powerful tools for business communication and business development. Executives are also using presentation software and multimedia packages to their advantage. With the use of telecommunications, teleconferencing, e-commerce and global business, communications have assumed tremendous growth.

Why is Information Technology Important:

All our work related applications are now completely automated, IT professionals are people involved in essential management of sensitive data, exclusivecomputer networking and systemsengineering. The advancement of the IT sector has resulted in automated:

Administration of entire systems. Production and manipulation of sensitive information. Cultural development and communication. Streamlining of business processes and timely upgradation.

Advantages of Information technology:

The advantages of information technology are many. True globalization has come about only via this automated system. The creation of one interdependent system helps us to share information and end linguistic barriers across the continents. The collapse of geographic boundaries has made the world a 'global village'. The technology has not only made

communication cheaper, but also possible much quicker and 24x7. The wonders of text messages, email and auto-response, backed by computer security applications.

Computerized, internet business processes have made many businesses turn to the Internet for increased productivity, greater profitability, clutter free working conditions and global clientle. It is mainly due to the IT industry that people from diverse cultures are able to personally communicate and exchange valuable ideas. This has greatly reduced prejudice and increased sensitivity. Businesses are able to operate 24x7, even from remote locations.

Information technology has rippled on in the form of a Communication Revolution. Specialists in this field like programmers, analyzers and developers are able to further the applications and improve business processes simultaneously. The management infrastructure thus generated defies all boundaries. Among the many advantages of the industry are technical support postimplementation, network and individual desktop management, dedicated business applications and strategic planning for enhanced profitability and effective project management.

IT provides a number of low-cost business options to tap higher productivity with dedicated small business CRM and a special category for the larger operations. Regular upgrades have enabled many businessmen to increase productivity and identify a market niche that would never have been possible without the connectivity. With every subsequent increase in the ROI or Return On Investment, businesses are able to remain buoyant even amidst the economic recession. Not only do people connect faster with the help of information technology, but they are also able to identify like-minded individuals and extend help, while strengthening ties.

This segment revolves around automated processes that require little or no human intervention at all. This in turn has minimized job stress levels at the work place and eliminated repetition of tasks, loss due to human error, risks involved due to negligence of timely upgrades and extensive paper-intensive business applications that result in the accumulation of unnecessary bulk. The sophistication of the modern work stations and general working conditions is possible only due to the development of Information Technology.