In this fast-paced business environment, organizations are increasingly facing challenges such as high re-work effort in in-process documentation due to frequent changes, problems in late integration phases, high requirements volatility, lack of customer validation at periodic intervals etc. User expectations for quality are increasing, cycle times are becoming shorter and new business opportunities require exploration of new product concepts.

The adoption of AGILE helps in overriding these problems by providing benefits of accelerated delivery cycles, Improved quality and productivity / reduced cost, increased project visibility and ability to adapt to and match rapidly changing business needs

Wipro has extensive experience and in-depth understanding of the Agile methods practiced in the industry, its benefits, applicability in different scenarios and constraints. Choosing the right method or a blend of practices from different methods becomes important in successful Agile adoption.

Wipro's Agile life-cycle model is based on SCRUM and XP. Six Sigma and LEAN techniques are leveraged for enhancing the Agile methodology for better results. For example, the Design Structure Matrix (DSM) has been used in determining activity/functional dependencies for arriving at optimal sequencing and iteration planning. We also leverage on Agile tools for project management and engineering as required to enable the Agile development effort further.

Agile processes are part of Wipro Quality framework – executed over 75 projects using Wipro Agile mode and Wipro has a tried and tested framework for distributed Agile.

Agile Consulting Solutions:

Organizational Agile Transition

	Readiness Assessments and Agile implementation roadmap
	Agile Lifecycle Model Development
	Implementation
	Sustenance

Distributed Agile

	Agile Coach/Agile Mentor offerings
	Co-existence/Mapping with CMM/CMMI
	VersionOne Deployment and Support

The Consulting Approach

Wipro's Agile transition model aims at maximizing the benefits of Agile methodology adoption and reducing the risks which are identified in adopting Agile methodologies

Wipro VersionOne Alliance

VersionOne, a leading project planning and management tool designed specifically for Agile software development and Wipro Technologies have partnered to enable a smooth transition to Agile. When appropriate, we deploy, train and facilitate the use of VersionOne suite as your project planning and management tool for Agile projects. This includes customizing the VersionOne suite to your needs based on the Agile methodology chosen.

This alliance strives to provide best-of-breed integrated solutions to customers:

	Agile life-cycle model definition from Wipro
	Agile coaching/consulting offerings from Wipro
	Agile planning and management tools from VersionOne
	Automated Agile processes enabled by Wipro and VersionOne