We’re Joining KMS Technology: Our Next Chapter Begins

Addepto, a leading AI and data engineering company, has been acquired by KMS Technology, a U.S.-based software and product engineering firm. The acquisition marks a strategic step toward building a new kind of technology organization—one where artificial intelligence and software engineering are fully integrated from the ground up.

This partnership combines our deep expertise in AI, machine learning, and data platforms with KMS Technology’s global delivery capabilities and mature software engineering practices. Together, the companies aim to deliver end-to-end, production-ready solutions designed for an AI-driven future.

Key Insights

• Acquisition integrates AI (Addepto) with scaled product engineering (KMS) to eliminate separation between model development and production software delivery.
• “AI-Ready” means an architecture-level assumption that AI components (LLMs, ML models) are first-class citizens, avoids retrofitting, reduces technical debt and re-architecture cost.
• Dual leverage model: (1) build AI-native systems, (2) use AI to optimize SDLC (code gen, testing, validation)
• Key bottleneck identified: validation latency > generation latency → mitigation via embedded evaluation pipelines, measurable quality gates, and continuous verification loops.

AI-Ready Approach to Software Development

At the core of the partnership is a shared belief: modern software should be AI-first by design—not retrofitted with AI as an afterthought.

With this acquisition, the combined organization introduces an AI-Ready approach to software development. This means that every system is designed from the outset to seamlessly integrate with large language models (LLMs), predictive models, and other AI systems—without requiring costly re-architecture.

In practice, this approach operates on two complementary levels:

• Software is built with AI in mind from the very beginning
• AI is actively used to accelerate and enhance the software development process itself

This dual strategy enables faster delivery while maintaining high engineering standards.

Solving the Core Challenge of AI Development

One of the fundamental challenges in modern AI systems is the imbalance between speed and reliability: content and solutions can be generated quickly, but validating their quality remains significantly more complex and time-consuming.

To address this, Addepto and KMS are investing in comprehensive evaluation and quality control frameworks that become an integral part of the development lifecycle.

This approach combines:

• Product engineering discipline
• AI-assisted development
• Robust evaluation pipelines
• Structured quality control mechanisms

By embedding evaluation directly into delivery processes, the organization ensures that AI-powered systems are not only fast to build but also reliable, measurable, and production-ready.

Building on a Strong Foundation

Founded in 2018 by Artur Haponik and Edwin Lisowski, Addepto has established itself as a trusted partner in AI and big data engineering, working with global enterprises such as Rolls-Royce, BMW, ABB, SITA, Continental, and Nissan. The company has grown to a team of approximately 70 specialists and has been recognized by Forbes, Deloitte, and the Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing and most impactful AI consultancies in Europe.

KMS Technology, headquartered in Atlanta, brings over 1,100 employees across the United States, Vietnam, and Mexico. Since 2009, the company has supported organizations in building, modernizing, and scaling digital products through a global delivery model and strong enterprise relationships.

Strategic Impact

The acquisition creates new opportunities across several dimensions:

• Global expansion — Access to KMS Technology’s enterprise client base across the United States and APAC
• Accelerated growth — Increased investment capacity supported by Sunstone Partners, a San Francisco-based private equity firm managing $1.7 billion in committed capital
• End-to-end capabilities — Integration of AI, data, and full-cycle software engineering into a unified delivery model
• Stronger market presence — Enhanced sales, marketing, and business development capabilities

Benefits for Clients and Teams

For clients, the partnership enhances delivery capacity while maintaining continuity in expertise and service quality. Organizations will benefit from broader capabilities, deeper technical integration, and more scalable solutions supporting their digital transformation initiatives.

For employees, the acquisition opens access to international projects, cross-functional collaboration, and a global network of over 1,100 professionals, creating new opportunities for professional development and knowledge exchange.

Looking Ahead

“This is a transformative moment for Addepto,” said Artur Haponik, Co-founder of Addepto. “Joining KMS Technology gives us the reach, resources, and global platform to scale faster than ever before—while staying true to our roots as an innovation-driven AI company.”

The combined organization is positioned to shape the next generation of software development—where intelligence is embedded throughout the entire product lifecycle.

With an AI-Ready foundation, strong engineering culture, and a deep focus on evaluation and quality, Addepto and KMS Technology are building systems that are not only intelligent but also trustworthy, scalable, and ready for real-world impact.

This marks the beginning of a new chapter focused on delivering AI-driven solutions at a global scale.

This article was originally published on Dec 18, 2025, and was updated on Mar 13, 2026, to incorporate new information about the Addepto and the KMS approach.