NTT DATA has signed a definitive agreement to acquire WinWire, a Microsoft partner specialising in agentic AI and cloud-native development, in a move designed to help enterprises operationalise AI at scale. The announcement was made on 18 May 2026.

The acquisition will bring more than 1,000 Azure engineers and AI specialists into NTT DATA’s Global Microsoft Business Unit, along with 770+ Azure certifications, 277 Data & Fabric certifications, and 50+ Databricks certifications. WinWire’s Agentic AI @ Scale framework will be integrated into NTT DATA’s portfolio, enabling clients to embed autonomous AI systems directly into enterprise workflows.

Closing the Gap Between AI Pilots and Production

The strategic rationale centres on a challenge familiar to large enterprises across APAC: while AI experimentation is widespread, scaling it into production remains elusive. NTT DATA positions the deal as a direct response to that gap, adding WinWire’s specialised capabilities in healthcare, life sciences, and software platforms to its existing full-stack managed services offering.

Industry analysts estimate the global AI market will grow from approximately US$390 billion today to nearly US$3.5 trillion over the next decade — a trajectory that has accelerated demand for production-ready AI solutions in enterprise environments.

“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.”

Deepening the Microsoft Alliance

WinWire is a six-time Microsoft Partner of the Year winner and finalist, and a member of the Microsoft Agentic Partner Alliance Program. The acquisition builds on NTT DATA’s recognition as Microsoft’s 2025 Global System Integrator Growth Champion Partner of the Year, and complements its Global Business Unit for Microsoft Cloud, which spans more than 50 countries and 24,000+ Microsoft certifications.

“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.”

WinWire is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with global delivery centres in India. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, with Rothschild & Co serving as exclusive financial adviser to NTT DATA.