Wipro, a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, today unveiled its Texas Technology Center in Plano, Texas. Wipro also plans to ramp up its headcount in Texas to 2000 over the next few years from 1400 now.

The Texas Technology Center is focused on developing niche capabilities in new and emerging technologies for Wipro's clients, which include some of the nation’s most innovative companies.  The new facility will primarily house Wipro's US cyber security center, as well as serve as a hub for advanced analytics. The state-of-the-art 45,000-square feet center is designed to promote collaboration, spur creativity and enhance productivity.  To begin with, this center will employ 150 people and plans are on the anvil to further increase the workforce at this facility.

Abidali Z. Neemuchwala, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Wipro, said, ''Our technology center in Plano is the latest milestone in our growing operations in Texas, and is testament to the local talent pool and the robust support offered by the state to the technology sector. As a company with a sizeable presence in the state and a deep relationship with the local community, we are committed to delivering best-in-class services to our clients, hiring locally and contributing to STEM education to create a better future for all.''

Shares of the company gained Rs 5.2, or 1.91%, to trade at  Rs 277.75.  The total volume of shares traded  was  33,789 at the BSE (10.14 a.m., Wednesday).