NTT DATA has signed a definitive agreement to acquire WinWire, a leading Microsoft partner specializing in agentic AI, data engineering, and cloud-native solutions. The move is aimed at strengthening NTT DATA’s enterprise AI capabilities and accelerating large-scale transformation initiatives built on Microsoft technologies.
The acquisition comes at a time when global demand for AI-driven, cloud-native innovation is rapidly increasing, with enterprises shifting focus from experimentation to operational deployment. By integrating WinWire’s capabilities, NTT DATA is positioning itself to deliver production-ready AI solutions that address complex, industry-specific challenges with greater speed and precision.
A key highlight of the deal is the addition of more than 1,000 Azure engineers and AI specialists to NTT DATA’s workforce. This expanded talent base will significantly enhance the company’s ability to deliver advanced solutions across Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI Foundry, and cloud-native platforms, further strengthening its global Microsoft practice.
“By combining WinWire’s expertise in cloud-native development and agentic AI with our global scale, we are enabling clients to move from experimentation to enterprise-wide AI deployment.”
— Abhijit Dubey, CEO and Chief AI Officer, NTT DATA
The acquisition also builds on NTT DATA’s long-standing strategic partnership with Microsoft. WinWire, a six-time Microsoft Partner of the Year award winner, brings deep expertise in delivering AI-led transformation within Microsoft environments. The combined capabilities will enhance NTT DATA’s ability to co-innovate with Microsoft and expand its leadership as a key Global System Integrator (GSI) partner.
Ashu Goel, CEO of WinWire, said the acquisition marks an exciting growth phase, enabling the company to scale its AI capabilities globally and deliver greater value to enterprise clients. He added that the combined strengths of both organizations will accelerate innovation and drive the next wave of AI-enabled business transformation.
With strong capabilities in sectors such as healthcare and digital platforms, WinWire complements NTT DATA’s full-stack portfolio across infrastructure, applications, data, AI, and managed services. Together, the organizations aim to help enterprises unlock the full potential of AI while ensuring secure, scalable, and outcome-driven transformation at a global scale.
