A spokesperson for the UST said this would strengthen the company’s position in a dynamic sector while increasing its presence in South America.
As the market for digital banking solutions continues to grow, demand for implementation and services is expected to grow, the spokesperson said.
This acquisition will enable UST to increase its share in the implementation of digital banking solutions and support services for banks and credit unions.
Presence Portugal, Sri Lanka
Tailwind was founded in 2003 as Integritas Solutions Group. with offices in Austin, Texas, USA; and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In 2009, it expanded its operations to Sri Lanka, and in 2019 added a delivery center in Portugal. With more than 220 employees worldwide, it has proven expertise in the field of banking and financial services.
It currently provides a range of cutting-edge technology services to leading financial institutions around the world. The core offering includes the implementation of AI-based digital banking solutions; modernization of legacy systems; and customization of products to meet specific customer requirements.
Taking on challenges
The company also provides product and project management services and guides customers through the stages of their technology journey. Manu Gopinath, president of UST, said Tailwind’s core expertise, combined with UST’s strengths in modernization, AI and business transformation, will bring scale and depth to tough challenges in banking.
“We bring hyper-personalization, integrated system architecture and security by design to improve the customer journey and rebuild trust in the ecosystem.”
Partners wanted
UST is now positioned to drive end-to-end banking transformation in emerging and high-growth markets – Latam, APAC and Africa – where mid-market and large regional banks seek partners who understand their needs. We are also deepening our presence in North America with a complete, modern platform and services story that helps banks compete and innovate faster,” said Gopinath.
Increase value
Vijay Padmanabhan, Chief Financial Officer, UST, said the acquisition of Tailwind marks a significant investment as UST strengthens banking and financial services platforms and solutions.
“Tailwind’s deep expertise in core banking, delivered through cutting-edge digital banking solutions, enables financial institutions to deliver exceptional customer experiences.”
The partnerships with leading suppliers such as Temenos and Q2 further enhance the value we deliver to our customers, Padmanabhan added.
Writing the next chapter
Paulo Vieira, co-founder of Tailwind, said joining UST represents an exciting new chapter for the company.
“Together we can scale our Software as a Relationship (SAAR) approach globally while remaining focused on long-term customer partnerships. Our shared values and cultural alignment make this a natural fit. We are confident that together we will build and launch a new global standard for software development.”
Published on January 20, 2026
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