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Last Updated:April 24, 2025, 17:29 IST
Wipro says the centre will serve as a central hub for GitHub-related innovation within Wipro and use advanced tools to enhance collaboration, learning, and efficiency.
Wipro says the CoE will have a dedicated team of AI champions, who will receive comprehensive training and support to ensure proficiency in using GitHub and its associated tools.
IT major Wipro Ltd on Thursday said it has launched the GitHub Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru as part of its ai360 initiative. The CoE will serve as a central hub for GitHub-related innovation within Wipro and use advanced tools to enhance collaboration, learning, and efficiency among development teams.
“Integrating GitHub tools, including Microsoft M365 and GitHub Copilot, into the software engineering process will enable Wipro teams to drive greater productivity and innovation at scale, providing exponential value to clients,” Wipro said in a statement.
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Sanjeev Jain, chief operating officer of Wipro, said the launch of GitHub CoE highlights the company’s commitment to championing a culture of AI-first mindset with the right skillset and toolset amongst its workforce.
“We are equipping our developers with the best tools and practices and encouraging a culture of innovation to build future ready AI-powered industry and cross-industry solutions that solve our client’s unique business challenges,” Jain added.
Kyle Daigle, chief operating officer of GitHub, said Wipro has long been a pioneer in innovation, and by rolling out GitHub Copilot at scale, they’re showing the world what true transformation with AI looks like.
“The GitHub CoE is more than an investment — it’s a blueprint for building with AI at the core. We’re proud to build this future together — with the right tools, ingenuity, and a shared belief in what developers can achieve,” he added.
The CoE will have a dedicated team of AI champions, who will receive comprehensive training and support to ensure proficiency in using GitHub and its associated tools, Wipro said.
“The GitHub CoE will enhance Wipro’s teams’ skills, enabling efficient delivery of high-quality industry focused solutions. Standardising development practices will reduce time-to-market and improve deliverable quality, benefiting clients with faster delivery, better collaboration, and stronger solutions,” the IT company added.
Shares of Wipro on Thursday fell by 0.35 per cent to close at Rs 242.75 apiece on the BSE.
