Utthunga and Data Gumbo Intelligent Systems have announced the formation of UTT-DataGumbo, a strategic joint venture designed to drive transformation across critical industrial sectors including energy, manufacturing, metals, mining, and minerals. The initiative brings together Utthunga’s team of over 1,200 industrial engineers and its expertise in AI analytics with Data Gumbo’s automated smart-contract technology and transparent ESG frameworks.
Krishnan KM, Chief Executive Officer of Utthunga, commented “UTT-DataGumbo builds on Utthunga’s engineering legacy, domain expertise, and advanced AI capabilities. Combined with Data Gumbo’s digital-trust infrastructure and automation tools, this platform is positioned to enhance operational integration, deliver real-time insights, and strengthen regulatory compliance across industrial environments.”
Jim Askew, Chairman of Data Gumbo, stated: “This venture merges Utthunga’s AI-driven engineering solutions with Data Gumbo’s automation technology to deliver a scalable platform that translates industrial data into actionable intelligence and auditable compliance. We value the opportunity to collaborate with Utthunga’s accomplished engineering team on this initiative.”
UTT-DataGumbo is tailored for environments where reliability, efficiency, and safety are mission-critical. The platform applies advanced AI and predictive analytics to monitor operational health, optimize maintenance, reduce costs, and extend asset lifespans.
According to Praveen Naik, Senior Vice President at Utthunga “With our engineering strength and focus on outcome-based innovation, UTT-DataGumbo empowers industrial clients with faster execution, optimized operations, and reliable sustainability metrics. This platform represents a benchmark in performance, compliance, and business value delivery.”
The platform features a modular design and standardized connectors, enabling deployment across diverse sectors including energy, chemicals, manufacturing, utilities, and mining. It significantly reduces integration complexity and time-to-market for enterprise applications.
UTT-DataGumbo is positioned as a foundational platform for enterprise-scale digital transformation. It supports long-term business growth through AI-based insights, operational transparency, and enhanced ESG performance. The system is engineered to meet the demands of mission-critical sectors while enabling continuous innovation and operational resilience.
Established in 2007, Utthunga delivers engineering R&D and industrial technology solutions to global OEMs, ISVs, and MSPs. Serving industries such as energy, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power, and manufacturing, Utthunga focuses on accelerating time-to-market while maintaining product quality.
With over 1,200 engineers and more than 17 years of domain experience, the company provides end-to-end engineering services—from sensor-level hardware integration to cloud-based industrial software platforms. Key offerings include product engineering, IIoT solutions, IT-OT integration, industrial connectivity, security, validation, and ESG-focused sustainability tools.
Based in Houston, Texas, Data Gumbo delivers GumboNet™, a smart-contract platform that automates and validates industrial transactions and ESG reporting. By leveraging real-time operational data, the platform eliminates inefficiencies and ensures compliance, enabling digital trust and certainty across complex global operations.
