Key Takeaways
- NTT DATA Business Solutions has signed an agreement to acquire SPRO IT Solutions, a leading SAP agribusiness provider in Brazil.
- The acquisition will strengthen the company’s SAP capabilities across Brazil’s major agricultural production chains.
- SPRO brings expertise in cooperatives, agro-industries, seeds, inputs, grain origination, retail, and biofuels.
- Both companies highlight opportunities for joint innovation, cross-selling, and expanded digital transformation services in agriculture.
- The acquisition will add approximately 70 customers to NTT DATA Business Solutions in Brazil, pending CADE approval.
NTT DATA Business Solutions Expands Agribusiness Capabilities with SPRO Acquisition
NTT DATA Business Solutions, a global IT services provider focused on SAP, has signed an agreement to acquire SPRO IT Solutions, one of Brazil’s leading SAP specialists in the agribusiness sector. Completion of the transaction is subject to approval by the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE).
Founded in 2008, SPRO has built a strong presence across Brazil’s agricultural production chains, offering digital integration for cooperatives, grain operations, animal protein producers, seed companies, agricultural input providers, and retail networks. As a SAP Gold Partner, the company collaborates with SAP, AWS, Google, and Microsoft to accelerate digital transformation across the sector.
“Brazil is among the top ten global markets for IT services, with agribusiness playing a leading role across many regions of the country,” said Norbert Rotter, CEO of NTT DATA Business Solutions AG. “By welcoming SPRO into our organization, we are not only strengthening our SAP capabilities in a key industry, but also deepening our commitment to innovation and sustainable growth in the region.”
NTT DATA Business Solutions Sees Strategic Growth Opportunity in Brazil
SPRO provides end-to-end digital transformation solutions for agribusiness, focusing on operational efficiency, governance, sustainability and data-driven decision-making. Operating across the South, Southeast, Midwest, and North regions of Brazil, the company has become a recognized leader in agritech innovation. SPRO also offers proprietary solutions on the SAP Store and has earned distinctions such as the SAP Delivery Excellence Award.
“This acquisition creates new opportunities for cross-selling and upselling, leveraging the strengths of both organizations,” said Ricardo Fachin, Managing Director of NTT DATA Business Solutions Brazil. “With SPRO’s expertise in SAP for key agribusiness production chains and global collaboration with other NTT DATA units, we will further enhance our ability to deliver innovative solutions.”
SPRO’s CEO, Almir Miguel Meinerz, noted the milestone for the company and its team. “With over 350 employees, our mission is to drive technological innovation in agribusiness, transforming data into intelligence and delivering tangible results for our clients. Joining NTT DATA Business Solutions marks an important milestone for SPRO, our team, and the entire ecosystem of clients and partners we’ve built over 17 years.”
SPRO to Operate as “SPRO, an NTT DATA Company” After Approval
The acquisition will add approximately 70 customers to the portfolio of NTT DATA Business Solutions in Brazil. Following CADE approval and closing, SPRO will operate as a subsidiary under the brand name “SPRO, an NTT DATA Company,” while retaining its operational independence.
