World Wide Technology ( WWT ) made the announcement a few weeks ago that the$ 20 billion global technology solutions provider “is going all in” with the development of its artificial intelligence ( AI ) capabilities and partnerships.  ,
The global solution provider announced it will spend$ 500 million on creating an AI Proving Ground as it transitions to an” AI-first” company.
WWT  announced this week that it had completed its merger of Softchoice, a program and cloud-focused IT solutions provider, for$.
- The roughly US$ 1.3 billion acquisition strengthens WWT’s ability to assist clients with their journeys in AI and modern transformation.
- This strategic decision reflects the partnership between WWT and Softchoice in providing clients with unique, high-impact alternatives.
- Users of WWT will then have access to a wider range of software, sky, security, and AI solutions.
The merger expands WWT’s customer base of massive businesses, service companies, and public sector markets in the United States and around the world, bringing Softchoice’s focus both in Canada and the Commercial, Small, and Medium Company marketplaces across North America.  ,
Through access to WWT’s cutting-edge Advanced Technology Center ( ATC ), AI Proving Ground Lab, and integration centers, and by leveraging WWT’s differentiated AI, cloud, security, and digital capabilities, Softchoice can now expand its offerings and consultant-led services for clients, including across infrastructure and hardware.  ,
This proper exchange brings together two top-performing companies that are focused on delivering breakthrough solutions that help promote AI implementation and the digital conversion adventures of organizations across the globe, according to Jim Kavanaugh, co-founder and chief executive officer of WWT. The leadership team, Andrew Caprara, and the whole Softchoice organization are all welcome to the WWT group, and we are thrilled to have them. Our shared commitment to creativity, people, and lifestyle will add more value to our growing client base.
The demand for relational AI solutions has tremendously increased as a result of the rapid evolution of AI.
Through options and resources like WWT’s ATC, which enable customers to experiment, develop, and verify technology techniques from across WWT’s extensive partner ecosystem of lots of hardware and software providers, WWT’s strategic US$ 500 million investment will be strengthened by this acquisition.
The ATC is home to WWT’s first-of-its-kind AI Proving Ground laboratory environment, where businesses you test and validate AI software that are specific to their business needs and apply cases.  ,
We are excited to put Softchoice’s professional software, sky, security, and AI-based services, expanding WWT’s collection of solutions in our proprietary ATC and AI Proving Ground, according to David Steward, founder and chairman of WWT. This mixture will strengthen our position in international markets for both small and medium-sized businesses for all sectors.
Over the course of its 35-year past, Softchoice has developed into Canada’s top provider of technology solutions. It was founded in Toronto, Canada.
It offers safe, AI-enabled cloud and online workplace solutions that are supported by SAM+, its sophisticated software asset management methodology and capabilities. In addition to having a 30-year collaboration with Microsoft, which named Softchoice a 2024 Americas Partner of the Year, it has a wide range of technologies partners, including Adobe, AWS, Cisco, Google, and VMware.  ,
Microsoft and Softchoice have a strategic partnership with Microsoft that strengthens their ability to develop, market, and give Microsoft’s cloud and online work AI and safety solutions, including Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Copilot for Security.
As WWT and Softchoice continue to expand as partners, they are better positioned to address more client issues with end-to-end solutions, including accelerating AI adoption in a wider market and across more channels.
We truly believe that our complementary capabilities deliver an offering that no other company in the industry can match, according to Andrew Caprara, president and CEO of Softchoice. We have a strong partnership with Softchoice and WWT in our efforts to advance businesses while upholding a strong commitment to creating a wonderful work environment for everyone. I’m confident that we will continue to develop our world-class culture and create tangible business value for the people we serve.
The innovative culture of WWT, which is driven by its goal to be a great place to work for everyone, has won top positions from top organizations all over the world, including 13 consecutive years as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®.
With recognition as the Best Workplace in Canada for 19 consecutive years, and certification from Great Place to Work ® in the United States and Canada, Softchoice shares this ambition.  ,