{"id":55344,"date":"2026-05-18T07:19:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T06:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/apac\/?p=55344"},"modified":"2026-05-18T07:19:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T06:19:09","slug":"ntt-data-to-acquire-winwire-to-accelerate-enterprise-ai-adoption-and-microsoft-cloud-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/apac\/2026\/05\/18\/ntt-data-to-acquire-winwire-to-accelerate-enterprise-ai-adoption-and-microsoft-cloud-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"NTT DATA to acquire WinWire to accelerate enterprise AI adoption and Microsoft cloud transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

NTT DATA has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Microsoft partner WinWire, strengthening its enterprise AI, agentic AI and cloud-native development capabilities while adding more than 1,000 Azure engineers and AI specialists to its global Microsoft practice.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NTT DATA has signed a definitive agreement to acquire WinWire, an award-winning Microsoft partner specialising in agentic AI, AI on Azure, data engineering and cloud-native development as foundational capabilities for enterprise AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strengthening NTT DATA\u2019s position as a trusted partner helping organisations move beyond experimentation to operationalise AI at scale, the acquisition further advances NTT DATA\u2019s enterprise AI strategy as demand accelerates for AI-driven, cloud-native transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By expanding capabilities across data platforms, agentic AI and modern applications, NTT DATA is sharpening its ability to deliver production-ready AI solutions aligned to industry needs – reinforcing its leadership as Microsoft\u2019s Global System Integrator Growth Champion Partner of the Year<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon closing, WinWire will add more than 1,000 skilled Azure engineers and Microsoft specialists to NTT DATA, bringing deep experience across Microsoft environments, including Microsoft Fabric and Azure AI Foundry. This expanded talent base will strengthen NTT DATA\u2019s global Microsoft practice and accelerate the delivery of next-generation AI and cloud solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These expanded capabilities, combined with WinWire\u2019s proven industry specialisation and long-standing partnership with Microsoft, will enhance NTT DATA\u2019s ability to deliver industry-specific, cloud-native and agentic AI solutions that address complex business challenges securely and consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As enterprises increasingly demand AI platforms that support enterprise-wide transformation, industry analysts estimate the global AI market will grow from US$390 billion to nearly US$3.5 trillion over the next decade, highlighting the scale of AI adoption across enterprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By combining NTT DATA\u2019s full-stack capabilities, industry expertise and managed services with WinWire\u2019s specialised strengths in modern applications, data engineering and agentic AI, the company is uniquely positioned to help clients develop and scale AI solutions and unlock value from AI across the enterprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with global delivery centres in India, WinWire is a trusted Microsoft partner and a six-time Microsoft Partner of the Year Award winner and finalist, supporting enterprises in establishing AI-ready digital foundations and scaling intelligent, cloud-based solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe acquisition of WinWire is a decisive step in advancing our enterprise AI strategy and expanding our leadership in Microsoft Azure and AI-powered cloud transformation,\u201d said Abhijit Dubey, CEO and Chief AI Officer, NTT DATA, Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBy combining WinWire\u2019s deep expertise in cloud-native development and agentic AI with NTT DATA\u2019s global scale, this positions us to lead the shift to enterprise AI, enabling clients to move from experimentation to enterprise-wide deployment and achieve meaningful business outcomes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building on NTT DATA\u2019s strategic partnership with Microsoft<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The agreement builds on NTT DATA\u2019s long-standing strategic partnership with Microsoft, combining its global scale with WinWire\u2019s award-winning expertise in Azure-based AI and data transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WinWire is also a member of the Microsoft Agentic Partner Alliance Program, further strengthening joint innovation and execution for industry-specific AI solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WinWire will complement NTT DATA\u2019s Global Business Unit for Microsoft Cloud, established to meet rising demand for secure, AI-driven enterprise transformation. The business unit spans Microsoft Cloud, security and AI, supported by more than 24,000 Microsoft certifications and operates across more than 50 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The combined capabilities also reinforce NTT DATA\u2019s ability to co-innovate and co-sell with Microsoft, building on its recognition as Microsoft\u2019s 2025 Global System Integrator Growth Champion Partner of the Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs a leading Microsoft Solutions Partner recognised through multiple awards over the years, we built WinWire with a clear focus on delivering meaningful Microsoft Azure and AI-led transformation for our enterprise clients,\u201d said Ashu Goel, CEO, WinWire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJoining NTT DATA marks an exciting new chapter, allowing us to extend our capabilities to a much broader global client base. Together, we are well positioned to accelerate innovation and shape the next wave of AI-driven transformation for our clients.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs enterprises look to unlock the full value of AI on Microsoft Azure, the role of skilled partners has never been more critical,\u201d said Stephen Boyle, CVP, Enterprise Partner Solutions Microsoft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBy combining NTT DATA\u2019s global scale with WinWire’s expertise in cloud-native development and agentic AI, this acquisition enhances our joint ability to co-innovate and deliver transformative solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advancing client outcomes through cloud-native and AI-driven transformation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WinWire brings differentiated agentic AI, including its Agentic AI @ Scale framework, enabling the design and deployment of intelligent, autonomous systems embedded directly into enterprise workflows. Its portfolio of AI frameworks and industry accelerators helps organisations move from pilot initiatives to enterprise-scale AI adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The combined portfolio spanning infrastructure, applications, data, AI and managed services will enable faster time to value and secure enterprise-scale AI deployment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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