NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and IT services, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire WinWire, an award-winning Microsoft partner specializing in Agentic AI, AI on Azure, data engineering and cloud-native development as foundational capabilities for enterprise AI. The acquisition strengthens NTT DATA's position as a trusted partner to help organizations move beyond experimentation to operationalize AI at scale.
NTT DATA acquires WinWire, adding more than 1,000 Azure engineers and AI specialists.
WinWire is a six-time Microsoft Partner of the Year Award winner and finalist, and member of Microsoft Agentic Partner Alliance Program.
NTT DATA is Microsoft's 2025 Global System Integrator Growth Champion Partner of the Year.
NTT DATA has more than 24,000 Microsoft certifications operating across 50+ countries.
Global AI market expected to grow from 390billiontonearly3.5 trillion over next decade.
NTT DATA serves 75% of Fortune Global 100 with $30+ billion in revenue.
“The 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,” said Abhijit Dubey, CEO and Chief AI Officer, NTT DATA, Inc. “By combining WinWire's deep expertise in cloud-native development and agentic AI with NTT DATA's 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.”
“As a leading Microsoft Solutions Partner recognized 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,” said Ashu Goel, CEO, WinWire. “Joining 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.”
“As enterprises look to unlock the full value of AI on Microsoft Azure, the role of skilled partners has never been more critical,” said Stephen Boyle, CVP, Enterprise Partner Solutions Microsoft. “By combining NTT DATA's 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.”
The acquisition further advances NTT DATA's enterprise AI strategy as demand accelerates for AI-driven, cloud-native transformation. 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. 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.
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 organizations move from pilot initiatives to enterprise-scale AI adoption.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Rothschild & Co acted as the exclusive financial advisor to NTT DATA on the transaction.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners.
WinWire unleashes the Power of Agentic AI to deliver innovative solutions that help our customers gain competitive advantage. WinWire is at the forefront of enabling enterprises in the Healthcare and Software and Digital Platforms (SDP) sectors to embark on a transformative Agentic AI journey.
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