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adesso and Sonata Software announce global alliance to deliver AI-powered modernisation and measurable value for enterprises worldwide

adesso SE, the largest IT service providers from Germany, and Sonata Software, a leading Modernisation Engineering company, today announced a strategic partnership designed to accelerate digital transformation initiatives for enterprise clients, enabling measurable value creation and sustainable growth.

The foundation of both organizations lies in their shared excellence in software and systems engineering, driven by AI. adesso, with its strong customer base and unique proximity to European clients, excels in local service delivery. Meanwhile, Sonata Software will seamlessly integrate to enable scalable delivery. This combination will allow the two organizations to deliver unique and exceptional customer experience and extend global reach by implementing a mutual and global delivery network at scale. The two organizations will be able to better serve enterprise customers according to their specific needs, whether through global delivery or locally focused services.

Through this collaboration, the companies will jointly deliver:

  • AI-Driven Business Optimisation and Data Analytics – Harnessing advanced AI and data analytics to generate actionable insights and measurable business outcomes.
  • Scalable and Agile Delivery Frameworks – Enabling enterprises to adopt flexible, responsive, and globally scalable operating models.
  • Robust Governance and Compliance Frameworks – Ensuring risk mitigation and adherence to complex regulatory standards.
  • Strategic Expansion into New Markets – Leveraging combined strengths to broaden client reach and accelerate market penetration.

The Alliance creates one of Microsoft’s largest Business Applications partners worldwide, combining deep local expertise in Europe, North America and Asia with scalable global delivery capabilities. Together, Sonata Software and adesso SE will expand their joint footprint across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and India, accelerating digital transformation for enterprise clients and unlocking measurable value creation.

“As enterprises across industries and around the globe embrace cloud and AI, the combined strengths of adesso and Sonata will serve as a powerful catalyst for customer innovation on the Microsoft platform. Both partners bring deep experience in Microsoft Business Applications and Microsoft Cloud solutions, and together they will enable organizations to modernize core systems, harness AI and agentic AI capabilities, and deliver customer outcomes and business value across the Microsoft Cloud.” Nicole Dezen, Chief Partner Officer and CVP, Global Channel Partner Sales, Microsoft

Samir Dhir, CEO Sonata Software said: “Our partnership with adesso underscores Sonata Software’s commitment to driving modernization at scale for global enterprises. This collaboration expands our reach across Europe, enabling us to serve both local and global clients with highly skilled talent and deep EU expertise. By combining our complementary strengths, we are uniquely positioned to unlock efficiencies, accelerate growth, and deliver greater value to customers worldwide.”

Samir Dhir is CEO of Sonata Software. (Source: Sonata Software)

Samir Dhir is CEO of Sonata Software. (Source: Sonata Software)

Mark Lohweber, CEO of adesso SE, stated: “In today’s fast-evolving landscape, effective digital transformation demands more than technology alone; it requires a thoughtful blend of consulting expertise and the thorough implementation of AI-powered solutions. Our clients expect us to be local where it matters and global where it counts. This partnership with Sonata Software enables exactly that—combining adesso’s deep market expertise with scalable global delivery to help enterprises move from pilots to real impact. Together, we’re building a joint setup that drives measurable value, long-term competitiveness, and success stories across regions.”

Mark Lohwerber is CEO of adesso SE. (Source: adesso)

Mark Lohwerber is CEO of adesso SE. (Source: adesso)


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