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HCLTech’s software business division, HCLSoftware, is eyeing to acquire Wobby, an early-stage AI startup based in Antwerp, Belgium.
Wobby is building AI-powered data analyst tools that let teams ask questions in natural language and instantly get insights from their data, no complex queries required.
What’s driving this move: demand is rising for data and AI solutions at the company's data and AI division Actian, particularly across metadata management, data catalogs, and data governance.
Adding agentic AI data analyst capabilities would take this a step further, allowing customers to interact directly with raw data and generate fast, accurate business insights on demand.
Why Wobby fits: unlike traditional business intelligence tools, Wobby’s AI doesn’t just answer questions. It’s being built to spot patterns and share useful insights on its own, helping teams make decisions faster.
By combining Wobby’s AI-driven approach with Actian’s existing data intelligence platform, HCLTech could offer customers a more straightforward and powerful way to manage data, understand what’s happening in their business, and make quicker, better-informed decisions.
Zoom out: enterprises are racing to turn data into faster, everyday decisions. The global data analytics market is expected to grow from about $82 billion in 2025 to over $400 billion by 2032. The shift is clear, companies want AI that explains data in simple language and surfaces insights proactively.
