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Wipro to Acquire Infocrossing



    Wipro Technologies, the global IT services business of Wipro
    Limited (NYSE:WIT), and Infocrossing, Inc. (NASDAQ:IFOX), a US-based
    provider of IT infrastructure management, enterprise application and
    business process outsourcing services, today announced that the
    companies have signed a definitive agreement for Wipro to acquire
    Infocrossing for $18.70 per share in an all cash deal that will create
    one of the world leaders in end-to-end IT infrastructure management
    solutions. The acquisition will be conducted by means of a tender
    offer for all of the outstanding shares of Infocrossing, followed by a
    merger of Infocrossing with a Wipro subsidiary. The tender offer is
    subject to a number of customary closing conditions, including
    regulatory approvals, and is expected to close by the fourth quarter
    of 2007.

    "Wipro Technologies has identified global infrastructure services
    as an important driver of growth for the company and is pleased to add
    Infocrossing, which provides integrated managed infrastructure
    services to premier global clients," said Suresh Vaswani, President,
    Global IT Service-lines, of Wipro. "Total Outsourcing Services, which
    include our IT infrastructure services, grew 75% in the past year
    proving global clients are increasingly realizing the value of these
    services. This acquisition of an acknowledged industry leader broadens
    the data center and mainframe capabilities of Wipro Technologies to
    uniquely position us in the remote infrastructure management space.
    Through Infocrossing we are deepening our presence in the United
    States with the addition of five data center locations and
    approximately nine hundred employees." Sudip Banerjee, President
    Enterprise Solutions of Wipro Technologies added, "With its unique
    Platform based solutions, Infocrossing also brings in significant
    expertise in Health plan & Payer Management segments. With its proven
    track record of processing over 175 million claims annually and
    providing contracted services to over 90 managed care organizations,
    Infocrossing will considerably enhance Wipro's ADM & BPO offerings to
    our Healthcare customers."

    The global IT infrastructure market has been projected to be $150
    billion and the global market opportunity for remote infrastructure
    management services has been predicted to reach $70 billion, according
    to industry association NASSCOM. Infocrossing's expertise in hosted
    and managed IT infrastructure services will enhance Wipro's current
    service offerings. The Company operates five state-of-the art data
    centers in the United States and provides a full portfolio of
    infrastructure management solutions, including server management,
    mainframe outsourcing, network management and security services. For
    the twelve months ended March 31, 2007, Infocrossing had revenues of
    $232.4 million and net income of $9.3 million.

    "Infocrossing is pleased to be joining such a strong global
    organization such as Wipro Technologies," said Zach Lonstein, Chairman
    and Chief Executive Officer of Infocrossing. "We selected Wipro after
    conducting a full process and believe that by coupling our strong
    services and U.S.-based operations with the global delivery model of
    Wipro Technologies, we will be able to drive additional value for the
    shareholders and clients of both our companies."

    Wipro was advised on the transaction by Citigroup and represented
    by the law firm of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati, and
    Infocrossing was advised by Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and
    represented by the law firm of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP.

    Wipro and Infocrossing will hold a conference call with investors
    on Monday, August 6, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. ET to discuss the announcement.
    The call-in number for the live audio call beginning at 2:20 p.m. ET
    is 1-973-633-1010. A live web cast of the conference call will also be
    available on Infocrossing's website at http://www.infocrossing.com.
    The webcast may also be accessed at ViaVid's website at
    www.viavid.net. To access the webcast, you will need to have the
    Windows Media Player on your desktop. This event is optimized for
    Microsoft's Windows media player version 9. To download go to
    http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download. Wipro and
    Infocrossing will also hold a conference call on Tuesday August 7,
    2007 at 7:00 am Indian Standard Time (9:30 pm US Eastern Time on
    Monday, August 6, 2007) to discuss the acquisition and answer
    questions sent to email ID: rajesh.ramaiah@wipro.com. An audio
    broadcasting of the management discussions and the question and answer
    session will be available online and will be accessible in the
    Investor Relations section of the company website at www.wipro.com.
    The dial-in details of the call are +91 22 2781 3019 / +91 22 6776
    3709. Replay numbers are +91 22 6776 3709 (Replay available till
    September 6, 2007).

    Additional Information

    The tender offer described in this press release has not yet
    commenced, and this press release is neither an offer to purchase nor
    a solicitation of an offer to sell Infocrossing, Inc.'s
    ("Infocrossing") common stock. Investors and security holders are
    urged to read both the tender offer statement and the
    solicitation/recommendation statement regarding the tender offer
    described in this press release when they become available because
    they will contain important information. The tender offer statement
    will be filed by Wipro Limited ("Wipro") with the Securities and
    Exchange Commission ("SEC"), and the solicitation/recommendation
    statement will be filed by Infocrossing with the SEC. Investors and
    security holders may obtain a free copy of these statements (when
    available) and other documents filed by Infocrossing or Wipro with the
    SEC at the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. The tender
    offer statement and related materials, solicitation/recommendation
    statement, and such other documents may be obtained for free by
    directing such requests to Infocrossing, Inc., Investor Relations, 2
    Christie Heights Street, Leonia, New Jersey 07605, (201) 840-4700.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This release contains forward-looking statements within the
    meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
    amended. As such, final results could differ from estimates or
    expectations due to risks and uncertainties, including, but not
    limited to: incomplete or preliminary information; changes in
    government regulations and policies; continued acceptance of the
    Company's products and services in the marketplace; competitive
    factors; closing contracts with new customers and renewing contracts
    with existing customers on favorable terms; expanding services to
    existing customers; new products; technological changes; the Company's
    dependence upon third-party suppliers; intellectual property rights;
    difficulties with the identification, completion, and integration of
    acquisitions; and other risks. For any of these factors, the Company
    claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking
    statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
    of 1995, as amended.

    About Wipro

    Wipro provides comprehensive IT solutions and services, including
    systems integration, information systems outsourcing, package
    implementation, software application development and maintenance, and
    research and development services to corporations globally. Wipro
    Limited is the first PCMM Level 5 and SEI CMM Level 5 certified IT
    Services company globally. Wipro's Global IT Services business was
    recently assessed at Level 5 for CMMI V 1.2 across Offshore and Onsite
    development centers. In the Indian market, Wipro is a leader in
    providing IT solutions and services for the corporate segment in India
    offering system integration, network integration, software solutions
    and IT services. Wipro also has a profitable presence in niche market
    segments of infrastructure engineering, and consumer products &
    lighting. In the Asia Pacific and Middle East markets, Wipro provides
    IT solutions and services for global corporations. Wipro's ADSs are
    listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and our equity shares are
    listed in India on the Stock Exchange - Mumbai, and the National Stock
    Exchange. For more information, please visit our websites at
    www.wipro.com, www.wiprocorporate.com and www.wipro.in

    About Infocrossing

    Infocrossing, Inc. (NASDAQ:IFOX) is a provider of selective IT
    infrastructure, enterprise application and business process
    outsourcing services delivering the computing platforms and
    proprietary systems that enable companies, regardless of industry, to
    process data and share information within their business, and between
    their customers, suppliers and distribution channels. Leading
    companies leverage Infocrossing's robust computing infrastructure,
    skilled technical team, and process-driven operations to reduce costs
    and improve service delivery by outsourcing the operation of
    mainframes, mid-range, open system servers, networks and business
    processes to Infocrossing.