Grameenphone teams up with Wipro for advanced network management

Mobile operator Grameenphone has signed a deal with Wipro Limited, a global technology service company, as part of its continued efforts to acquire advanced network capabilities.

Wipro will be part of managing Grameenphone's present mobile networks and building an advanced network, the mobile operator said in a press release today. 

Rade Kovacevic, chief technology officer of Grameenphone, said, "Our role as a tech service leader and connectivity partner has become crucial over the last 24 years in moving Bangladesh forward.

"We are taking a significant leap forward in our ability to manage our network, and excel further in meeting our customers' expectations," he said. 

Bhavya Kapoor, managing director for Southeast Asia of Wipro Limited, said, Wipro's primary focus is to accelerate Grameenphone's growth by leveraging our global strength, and providing progressive and innovative localized technology solutions.

"With the growing convergence of IT and core telecom networks, and the advent of software-defined lined networks, cloud-first architecture and 5G, we are glad to partner with Grameenphone to provide advanced capabilities to modernize their network; coupled with IT applications and infrastructure," Kapoor said.