iLink Digital Strengthens AI and Automation Capabilities with FourNxt Acquisition

iLink Digital Strengthens AI and Automation Capabilities with FourNxt Acquisition

Pune, 30 September 2025 – iLink Digital, a global leader in enterprise digital transformation, today announced the acquisition of a majority stake in FourNxt, a HyperAutomation specialist headquartered in Dubai with strong delivery operations in India. This acquisition marks a significant expansion of iLink’s AI and automation capabilities and establishes a new global business unit focused on delivering AI-powered business transformation.

Founded in Dubai and supported by delivery teams in India, FourNxt has emerged as a high-impact consulting firm in the HyperAutomation space. With a 70-member team and an enterprise portfolio spanning the Middle East and Europe, FourNxt has consistently delivered automation, AI, and digital transformation solutions to leading organizations. Its proprietary AI governance and orchestration platform, HyperTransform, has enabled businesses to rapidly scale AI initiatives with accountability, transparency, and measurable outcomes.

Strengthening India and Middle East Presence

With India and the Middle East emerging as one of the fastest-growing markets for AI and automation, this acquisition reinforces iLink’s commitment to the region. FourNxt’s delivery strengths from India will be positioned as a strategic capability within iLink’s global AI Business Solutions unit, powering innovation in Generative AI, Intelligent Automation, and Low-Code Platforms. This move will enable Global, Middle East, and Indian customers to accelerate their AI-led transformation journeys while creating new opportunities for local talent.

Leadership and Integration

Following this acquisition, FourNxt’s leadership team will assume global responsibility for the newly formed AI Business Solutions Unit within iLink Digital. Under this mandate, Karthik Pillai, CEO of FourNxt, will lead the unit as part of iLink’s senior leadership team, along with Gautam Krishnan (CTO/COO), who will drive operational and delivery excellence across geographies.

Speaking on the acquisition, Sree Balaji, Co-Founder and CEO, iLink Digital said, “India is at the heart of the global AI opportunity, and this acquisition allows us to strengthen our presence across India and Middle-East. FourNxt’s AI-first mindset, deep domain expertise, and track record of delivery excellence make them a natural fit for our next phase of growth. Their leadership brings vision and agility, and I’m confident they will shape a world-class global business unit that delivers transformative value to our customers.”

Sharing his thoughts, Karthik Pillai, CEO of FourNxt said, “Joining iLink allows us to scale our impact globally while deepening our presence in India and globally, which is poised to be one of the fastest adopters of enterprise AI. By combining forces, we can build a unified AI Business Solutions unit that integrates automation, low-code, enterprise platforms, and governance – bringing global expertise and local relevance to clients.”

Global and Local Impact

The acquisition enhances iLink’s ability to deliver end-to-end AI transformation programs across North America, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia while significantly deepening its presence in India. Clients will benefit from a more comprehensive suite of solutions, streamlined execution, and enhanced innovation capabilities – all anchored in iLink’s global platform and FourNxt’s regional strengths.