Wipro to build, manage Vodafone's fixed line biz

Vodafone Essar today said that it signed a contract with IT services company Wipro, to support its fixed line telecom services for enterprise customers.

As a part of the contract, Wipro will provide a range of services including network design and build, integration with existing IT operation support system (OSS) and business support system (BSS) applications and managed services of the set-up over three years. Wipro will also build an enterprise network operation centre to manage the operations of Vodafone Essar's enterprise customers.

"We expect our partnership with Wipro to provide more value to our enterprise customers through increased operational efficiency and cost optimisation. Through this partnership, we hope to bring an innovative approach to service the enterprise telecoms market and also enhance our business revenues," said Naveen Chopra, Director-Enterprise and Carrier Business, Vodafone Essar.