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Wipro wins Multi-Year “Smart Grid” deal from Saudi Electric Company

Riyadh/Bengaluru, July 2025Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global technology services and consulting company driven by AI-powered innovation, has announced a significant multi-year strategic contract from Saudi Electric Company’s National Grid SA. As part of the agreement, Wipro will implement a state-of-the-art Smart Meter Data Management (MDM) system for the Kingdom’s transmission network, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, grid stability, and digital transformation.

This strategic collaboration aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, supporting the Kingdom’s ambition to lead in energy innovation and digital infrastructure modernization.

“We are excited to build a long-standing relationship with National Grid SA and are dedicated to assisting them in navigating the evolving energy landscape,” said Vinay Firake, CEO – Asia Pacific, India, Middle East & Africa (APMEA), Wipro Limited. “With our deep domain expertise in the energy sector, smart solutions and advanced technological capabilities, we are proud to contribute to projects that are essential to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.”

Key Highlights of the Engagement:

  • Design, Development & Implementation: Wipro will architect and deploy the core infrastructure and smart applications powering the MDM platform.

  • Real-time Grid Monitoring: The solution will enable continuous monitoring of power flow, voltage, and equipment health—contributing to improved grid stability.

  • Data-driven Forecasting: Intelligent data collection will empower grid planning through accurate forecasting, reporting, and predictive analytics.

  • Operational Optimization: The smart MDM platform will facilitate proactive maintenance, faster fault detection, and improved energy consumption visibility, enabling cost reductions and minimal downtime.

  • Enhanced Customer Experience: With better power dispatch planning and outage mitigation, end-users will benefit from a more reliable energy experience.

This collaboration marks a pivotal step for National Grid SA as it transforms its traditional energy infrastructure into a smart, connected, and sustainable network. The partnership reinforces Wipro’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge digital solutions in the utilities sector, and helping global energy players prepare for the future.

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