Wipro signs 10-year-outsourcing-deal with DIAL

wiproWipro, India's third-largest software exporter by revenue and Delhi International Airport (DIAL) has entered into a 10 year outsourcing deal to provide world class IT Infrastructure and Services for Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), New Delhi.

Under the arrangement, Wipro and airport operator Delhi International Airport Ltd. will form a joint venture which would be named Wipro Airport IT Services. Wipro would hold 74% in the joint venture while DIAL will hold the balance 26% stake.

A company official stated that the JV would be the innovation partner for DIAL and will focus on emerging business models and technologies for airports. It will also build competencies in airport specific applications.

The scope of work includes airport-specific applications, data center networks, and security and surveillance systems. In addition, Wipro will be responsible for managing a host of intelligent systems including building management systems, access control, public address, and telephony.

However, the financial details regarding the deal were not disclosed by both companies.