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IT company beat private equity firms to acquire a business that has clients in the life science, industrial and consumer sectors.

Software services firm Wipro on Thursday said it has entered an agreement to acquire the Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business of Samsung-owned HARMAN. Over 5,600 DTS employees will transition to Wipro at the end of the transaction. The deal is still subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close by the end of the year.
“Their specialized engineering expertise, combined with Wipro’s consulting-led, AI-powered capabilities, will significantly enhance the value we deliver to clients. DTS’ strong presence in high-growth sectors and strategic markets complements our global footprint and strengthens our position as a trusted transformation partner,” said Wipro CEO …
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