Wipro sells data centre services business to US IT firm Ensono

Bengaluru, March 14: Global software major Wipro on Wednesday announced selling its hosted data centre services business to US-based hybrid IT services provider Ensono for $405 million (Rs 2,633 crore).

"The deal will result in Ensono acquiring our eight data centres along with their 900 employees to expand its footprint and global service capabilities," said the city-based IT major in a statement here.

The two entities also signed an agreement to jointly address the hybrid IT needs of Wipro's enterprise customers worldwide.

"As part of the deal, we will invest $55 million (Rs 358 crore) in Ensono's combined entity," said Wipro.

The acquisition is expected to close in the quarter ending June 2018.