Wipro Acquires HARMAN's DTS Business Unit for $375 Million

Wipro acquires HARMAN's Digital Transformation Solutions business unit for $375 million. The deal will accelerate Wipro's mission to deliver next-generation engineering research & development services. Over 5,600 DTS employees will join Wipro, bringing expertise in digital engineering and ER&D. The acquisition will strengthen Wipro's position as a trusted transformation partner and create new avenues for joint growth with HARMAN and Samsung.

Wipro Limited, a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company, has announced its acquisition of HARMAN's Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business unit for $375 million. The acquisition is expected to close by December 31, 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.

The DTS unit, previously known as Harman Connected Services, brings over 5,600 employees, including key leadership, across the Americas, Europe, and Asia to Wipro. These employees will transition to Wipro upon the completion of the transaction. The acquisition will expand Wipro's engineering research and development (ER&D) services, particularly in the areas of AI-powered digital engineering and device engineering.

"Welcoming DTS into the Wipro family marks a pivotal step in our transformation journey," said Srini Pallia, CEO and Managing Director of Wipro Limited. "Their specialized engineering expertise, combined with Wipro’s consulting-led, AI-powered capabilities, will significantly enhance the value we deliver to clients."

The DTS unit is known for its strengths in domain-led design, connected products, and software platforms. It integrates deep engineering with AI-native platforms, domain expertise, and autonomous agent frameworks, enabling transformation at scale through technology designed around people.

The acquisition will allow Wipro to offer end-to-end, AI-powered engineering services to clients. Wipro's global scale and advanced technology ecosystem will complement DTS' personalized, high-touch service model, providing clients with the best of both worlds: the agility and precision of a specialist provider and the reach and capabilities of a global leader.

Christian Sobottka, CEO of HARMAN, commented, "This agreement unlocks the next chapter for the DTS business unit—one where it can scale faster, reach more clients in key industries, and fully realize its growth potential. As part of Wipro, a company with deep engineering prowess, DTS will have the complementary capabilities and ecosystem needed to expand its impact and accelerate the value it delivers to customers."

Carolin Reichert, Chief Strategy Officer at HARMAN, added, "We look forward to collaborating with DTS and Wipro to further the development of AI-first technologies and solutions across HARMAN’s product ecosystems. This transaction allows HARMAN to sharpen its focus on our core strengths in automotive electronics and audio innovation, where we see significant opportunity ahead."

Upon completion, DTS will be integrated into Wipro’s Engineering Global Business Line. The acquisition is part of a multi-year strategic agreement between Wipro, HARMAN, and Samsung, which will further deepen the relationship and create new avenues for joint growth and transformation.

References:
[1] https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250821981081/wipro-acquires-harmans-digital-transformation-solutions-dts-business-unit-deepening-engineering-innovation-and-rd-excellence
[2] https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indias-wipro-buy-harmans-digital-transformation-solutions-unit-375-million-2025-08-21/