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Tata Communications named Gartner WAN Leader for 13th consecutive year
AI-driven network upgrades and global expansion keep telecom major ahead
MUMBAI: Tata Communications has once again secured its place among the top global network providers, earning a Leader position in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global WAN Services 2026 for the thirteenth year running.
The recognition from Gartner highlights the company’s consistent performance in both strategic vision and execution, a rare feat in a fast-evolving connectivity landscape.
Over the past year, Tata Communications has doubled down on building what it calls a more intelligent and flexible network fabric. In simpler terms, this means networks that can adapt on demand, powered by artificial intelligence and analytics, to support businesses operating across geographies and industries.
The company has expanded its network-on-demand offerings, allowing enterprises to scale connectivity more easily across data centres and multiple cloud environments. It has also invested in next-generation fibre infrastructure and high-capacity 800G wavelength services to keep pace with the growing demands of AI-led cloud ecosystems.
Global reach remains a key focus. Tata Communications has extended its footprint through partner points of presence, enabling quicker deployment in new markets while strengthening last-mile connectivity through local collaborations.
Security, too, is getting a significant upgrade. The company has enhanced its Secure Access Service Edge capabilities to tackle emerging AI-driven cyber risks, including unauthorised data transfers. Looking ahead, it is also preparing to roll out quantum-safe encryption services based on post-quantum cryptography standards, aiming to future-proof enterprise data against both classical and next-generation threats.
Speaking on the milestone, Tata Communications executive vice president, core and next-gen connectivity services and chief technology officer Genius Wong said, “We are honoured to be recognised for the 13th consecutive year and deeply appreciate the continued trust our customers place in us. At Tata Communications, we will continue to transform our solutions so enterprises can build resilient, high-performance and intelligent digital foundations. With our future-ready, resilient and intelligent network fabric, enterprises can scale with confidence and thrive in an AI-powered future world.”
While industry rankings often come and go, a 13-year streak suggests more than just consistency. For Tata Communications, it signals a steady grip on a rapidly shifting global connectivity market and a clear ambition to stay ahead of the curve.
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Wipro Q4 profit up 4 per cent to Rs 3,037cr
Full-year net profit jumps 11 per cent to Rs 12,130cr as revenue climbs to record Rs 71,345cr.
MUMBAI: Wipro has just delivered another clean quarter proving the IT giant is still computing strong returns in a tricky market. Standalone revenue from operations for the three months ended 31 March 2026 rose to Rs 18,363cr, up 5.3 per cent from Rs 17,429cr a year ago. Total income stood at Rs 19,149cr. After expenses, profit before tax came in at Rs 4,078cr, while net profit for the quarter grew 4 per cent to Rs 3,037cr (versus Rs 2,923cr last year). Basic EPS stood at Rs 2.90 and diluted at Rs 2.89.
For the full year ended 31 March 2026, revenue climbed 4 per cent to Rs 71,345cr from Rs 68,575cr in FY25. Total income reached Rs 76,094cr. Profit before tax rose to Rs 15,905cr, and net profit jumped 11 per cent to Rs 12,130cr (from Rs 10,913cr). Basic EPS improved to Rs 11.59 (from Rs 10.44) and diluted to Rs 11.55 (from Rs 10.40).
Total comprehensive income for the quarter was Rs 2,497cr, while the full-year figure stood at Rs 11,263cr.
The numbers reflect steady execution amid a still-cautious spending environment. Employee benefits expense was Rs 9,685cr in Q4 (full year Rs 38,881cr), sub-contracting and technical fees Rs 3,356cr (full year Rs 12,644cr), and depreciation Rs 349cr for the quarter.
In a sector where every basis point counts, Wipro has quietly kept its engine purring posting double-digit annual profit growth while holding the line on costs. With the books now closed on FY26, the Bengaluru-based giant has once again shown that consistent delivery still pays handsome dividends in the global tech services game.
