IT services firm HCLTech Ltd announced on Monday (December 22) that its software division, HCLSoftware, intends to acquire Wobby, a startup located in Antwerp, Belgium, which specializes in AI data analyst ‘agents’ for data warehouses.
The goal of this acquisition is to enhance the value clients derive from generative AI by integrating AI data analyst functionalities. Wobby’s AI Data Analyst Agents allow users to query intricate datasets using natural language and obtain actionable insights in real-time.
This solution employs a proprietary semantic layer and agentic architecture to understand business context, automate complex workflows, and provide high-quality analytical output at scale.
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HCLSoftware’s Data & AI division, Actian, has experienced a surge in demand for its metadata management, data catalogue, and data governance solutions, with robust growth over the past five years fueled by enterprise data management offerings.
Integrating agentic AI data analyst capabilities is anticipated to further improve the knowledge graph features of the Actian data intelligence platform.
“Customers seek self-service analytics accompanied by trustworthy AI-driven insights. With Wobby, Actian is providing LLM-powered natural-language analytics on a unified, governed semantic layer, enabling self-service analytics that yield context-rich, accurate insights while laying the groundwork for scaling GenAI initiatives confidently,” stated Marc Poěer, CEO of Actian, & Portfolio General Manager of HCLSoftware’s Data & AI division.
“Wobby is transforming how teams approach business intelligence by developing AI agents that not only respond to inquiries but are also moving towards proactive analytics by delivering automated insights. Merging Wobby’s capabilities with the Actian data intelligence platform will provide customers with a unique advantage in data management,” remarked Amra Dorjbayar, CEO and Co-Founder of Wobby.
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The acquisition is projected to be finalized by February 2026.
On December 22, shares of HCL Technologies Ltd closed at ₹1,665, an increase of ₹1.38, or 22.60%, on the BSE.
(Edited by : Shoma Bhattacharjee)
