Saints & Masters (S&M), a global technology advisory and execution firm specializing in cloud services and AI-led innovation, has acquired a 100% stake in Bengaluru-based cloud and AI solutions provider Xencia Technology Solutions. The acquisition is set to add deep Microsoft capabilities to S&M's multicloud practice, with the company targeting revenue of over ₹1,000 crore from its Microsoft Cloud business in the coming years. The buyout is also expected to create more than 1,000 technology jobs as S&M scales its engineering and delivery capabilities globally.
Strategic Expansion of Microsoft Cloud and AI Offerings
Mr. Jaikrishnan G, CEO of Saints & Masters, stated: "The acquisition is central to our strategy to scale up our Microsoft cloud, AI and digital transformation offerings both for our clients in India and overseas geographies. Xencia brings to the table a team of experienced professionals with expertise across the entire Microsoft cloud stack. Together, we are building a comprehensive multi-cloud AI delivery platform that will help enterprises modernize, innovate and unlock value from AI at scale." He emphasized that the move is about more than just scale—it is about building a firm that the most demanding enterprises can trust with their most critical workloads.
Xencia's Credentials and Expertise
Established in 2010, Xencia has built deep expertise in Microsoft technologies and holds eight Microsoft Advanced Specializations across App Modernization, Security, Modern Work, Azure Infrastructure, and Data & AI. The firm is also certified with ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2, and PCI DSS, making it one of India's highly credentialed Microsoft partners. Xencia brings more than 500 cloud customers, over 150 Azure-certified professionals, and experience from completing more than 80 large datacentre migrations.
Integration and Job Creation
Mr. Jaikrishnan added: "We evaluated several opportunities in the market, but Xencia stood out because of its strong Microsoft Technology expertise, engineering talent, and profitable growth trajectory. Xencia's leadership and a team of more than 350 engineers and delivery professionals, based in Bengaluru and Chennai, will be fully integrated into the S&M group, strengthening execution depth across the Microsoft stack. As part of the post-acquisition expansion, the workforce is expected to grow to more than 1,000 over the next two to three years, creating additional jobs."
Earlier Acquisition of Nubinix Technologies
The acquisition of Xencia follows Saints & Masters' earlier acquisition of Kochi-based Nubinix Technologies, a specialized cloud infrastructure provider and AWS Advanced Tier Partner. That acquisition strengthened S&M's cloud infrastructure capabilities and expanded its AWS service offerings. Together, the two acquisitions reinforce Saints & Masters' commitment to becoming a leading global provider of cloud, AI, and digital transformation services.
Global Presence and Ambition
Saints & Masters operates in India and abroad, including North America, the UK, Australia, Central and Eastern Europe, and Southeast Asia. The acquisition strengthens S&M's position as a leading multi-cloud AI orchestration partner, combining Xencia's deep Microsoft Azure expertise with S&M's established hyperscaler and OEM partnerships to create a full-spectrum multi-cloud AI delivery capability for enterprises.
