Thoughtworks Launches AI/worksTM to Transform Software Development

Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy, has introduced a groundbreaking development platform, AI/worksTM, designed to modernize legacy systems and create advanced technology products in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Announced on January 20, 2026, this platform aims to enhance the quality and economics of developing, maintaining, and operating enterprise-grade technologies.

For over three decades, Thoughtworks has been a pioneer in shaping modern software delivery methods, including Agile, microservices, and continuous delivery. With AI/worksTM, the company extends its influence into the AI era, offering a unified solution that integrates legacy system understanding, requirements enhancement, automated specification generation, and code generation and testing within a single platform tailored for complex enterprise environments.

As AI adoption accelerates across various sectors, numerous organizations struggle to bridge the gap between their AI aspirations and the realities of outdated systems. Unlike many emerging platforms that cater to idealized environments or focus solely on narrow productivity gains, AI/worksTM is built to operate in the hybrid conditions typical of most enterprises. This capability allows for a seamless integration of new and existing systems.

Clients utilizing AI/worksTM have reported a significant reduction in modernization cycles, with transformations that previously took years now achievable in just months. The platform not only decreases costs but also enhances time-to-market and improves code quality. Thoughtworks’ unique 3-3-3 delivery model facilitates a path from idea to production within a remarkable 90 days. Furthermore, AI/worksTM is compatible with leading cloud ecosystems, including AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Databricks, and Snowflake. Through a partnership with Mechanical Orchard, AI/worksTM also supports advanced mainframe renewal.

Mike Sutcliff, CEO of Thoughtworks, emphasized the platform’s significance, stating, “Every CEO and CIO I meet is trying to unlock AI value inside the reality of their existing systems, not in idealized greenfield environments. AI/worksTM is built for those conditions.” He added that the combination of this platform and the company’s skilled technologists enables rapid and confident delivery of results.

AI/worksTM employs AI-enabled reverse engineering techniques to analyze legacy applications, transforming them into structured specifications enriched with regulatory, security, and industry context. These specifications guide automated workflows that generate production-grade code, automated tests, and deployment pipelines. Once implemented, the platform continuously updates affected components as requirements change, minimizing the need for manual interventions and avoiding costly rebuilds.

As the category of agentic engineering gains momentum, several major firms are entering the field, yet many existing tools focus primarily on accelerating new code rather than addressing the foundational challenges enterprises face. R “Ray” Wang, CEO at Constellation Research, highlighted the uniqueness of AI/worksTM, stating, “This sets a new bar for the category.”

AI/worksTM is currently available through a co-innovation program, with broader access set to expand via Thoughtworks’ “AI that works” initiative and upcoming launch activities in the first quarter of 2026. Organizations interested in exploring the platform can request a demonstration through the Thoughtworks website.

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