Sonata Software , a leading Modernization Engineering company, has announced a strategic partnership with the Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative (WAIAI) at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. This collaboration aims to advance the understanding and application of agentic AI in enterprise operations, marking a significant step in Sonata's journey as an AI-led modernization leader.

Partnership Highlights

The partnership between Sonata Software and WAIAI will focus on several key areas:

• Evaluating agentic AI systems with emphasis on AI governance, compliance, human-AI collaboration, and enterprise adoption
• Refining Sonata AgentBridge's modular architecture to embed rigorous compliance and ethical safeguards
• Supporting the expansion of WAIAI's research initiatives in artificial intelligence

Collaborative Events and Research

As part of this initiative, Sonata Software and WAIAI will co-host a one-day academic convening in Fall 2025, centered on agentic AI. This event will facilitate discussions on opportunities and challenges through academic-industry dialogue, featuring roundtable discussions and interactive demos with experts from both sectors.

The insights gathered from this event will inform a white paper, highlighting key themes and recommendations on the ethical and effective deployment of agentic AI tools in enterprise contexts.

Executive Insights

Samir Dhir, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sonata Software, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, "We're excited to collaborate with the Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative to explore the evolving capabilities of agentic systems within enterprise environments. This partnership reinforces our commitment to responsible AI by blending Sonata Software's platform-driven innovation with academic insight and by jointly examining how agentic systems can be responsibly adopted to deliver measurable business impact."

Sonata's AI Initiatives

This partnership with WAIAI marks Sonata Software's first major engagement with a U.S. Ivy League institution, underscoring its transformation into an AI-led Modernization leader. The company has recently launched its Agentic AI offering – AgentBridge – which enables enterprises to implement intelligent, scalable AI-driven operations.

Sonata Software has also partnered with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to power AI-driven scientific research and champion the adoption of a responsible-first AI approach.

About Sonata Software

Sonata Software, with $1.00 billion in revenue, is a leading AI-led Modernization Engineering company. The company's unique Modernization approach through Platformation.AI helps create efficient and agile digital businesses. Sonata offers a range of Modernization Engineering Services across Data, Cloud, Dynamics, Automation, Cyber Security, and emerging technologies like Generative AI.

As the partnership between Sonata Software and Wharton AI unfolds, it promises to bring new insights and advancements in the field of agentic AI, potentially reshaping the landscape of enterprise operations and AI adoption in the business world.

Sonata Software , a leading Modernization Engineering company, has announced a significant collaboration with the Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative (WAIAI) at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. This partnership aims to advance research in agentic AI for enterprise operations, marking Sonata's first major engagement with a U.S. Ivy League institution.

Key Aspects of the Collaboration

• Research Focus: The partnership will evaluate agentic AI systems, concentrating on AI governance, compliance, human-AI collaboration, and enterprise adoption.
• Technology Enhancement: Sonata's AgentBridge modular architecture will be refined with compliance and ethical safeguards.
• Academic Convening: A one-day event is planned for Fall 2025, featuring roundtable discussions and interactive demos with experts from both academia and industry.
• White Paper: Insights from the event will inform a white paper on the ethical deployment of agentic AI tools in enterprise contexts.

Sonata's AI-Driven Transformation

Samir Dhir, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sonata Software, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, "We're excited to collaborate with the Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative to explore the evolving capabilities of agentic systems within enterprise environments. This partnership reinforces our commitment to responsible AI by blending Sonata Software's platform-driven innovation with academic insight."

This partnership underscores Sonata's transformation into an AI-led Modernization leader. The company, which operates with $1.00 billion in revenue, has been actively expanding its AI initiatives:

• Sonata Harmoni.AI: A comprehensive platform powered by GenAI, focusing on ethics, privacy, security, and compliance.
• AgentBridge: A cutting-edge Agentic AI offering enabling enterprises to implement intelligent, scalable AI-driven operations.
• Previous Collaboration: Partnership with the Indian Institute of Science for AI-driven scientific research.

Industry Recognition

Sonata Software's commitment to AI innovation is further evidenced by its industry affiliations:

• Member of the Microsoft AI Partner Council
• Achieved AWS Generative AI Competency
• Member of the Inner Circle for Microsoft Business Applications
• Featured and Launch Partner for Microsoft Fabric

The collaboration with WAIAI is set to contribute significantly to the understanding and responsible implementation of agentic AI in enterprise operations, potentially shaping the future of AI-driven business processes.

Note: This press release is dated July 24, 2025.