Wipro Strengthens Digital Strategy with Renewed Metro AG Partnership
Düsseldorf, dinsdag, 10 juni 2025.
Wipro has extended its strategic collaboration with Metro AG, focusing on advanced digital transformation. The two-year agreement encompasses integrated services in cloud computing, data analysis, application development, and AI-supported IT support. A crucial milestone is the successful migration of 80% of Metro’s infrastructure to the cloud, significantly improving the company’s agility and cyber resilience. This extension underscores the strong technological partnership and joint ambition to develop innovative, sustainable business solutions in the food wholesale sector.
Strategic Digital Transformation
Wipro has renewed its partnership with Metro AG, focusing on advanced digital services. The two-year agreement includes integrated services in cloud computing, data analysis, application development, and AI-supported IT support [1][2]. Since 2021, Wipro has been working with Metro as a strategic IT partner and has implemented a comprehensive change management programme that has transformed the company’s entire IT infrastructure [3].
Cloud Migration and Performance
A crucial achievement is the successful migration of 80 percent of Metro’s on-premise infrastructure to the cloud [4]. This transformation has significantly increased the company’s agility, with enhanced capabilities to quickly respond to customer needs and improve cyber resilience [5]. Moreover, the cloud migration has helped Metro reduce its carbon footprint [6].
Future-Oriented Technological Vision
Dr. Khaled Bagban, CIO of Metro, emphasises the importance of operational stability and Wipro’s role in supporting the core growth strategy [7]. Ann-Kathrin Sauthoff-Bloch, Regional Head at Wipro, highlights the commitment to AI-driven innovation and operational excellence in the food wholesale sector [8].