#19 - Beyond the Acquisition: Building an End-to-End AI Powerhouse

#19 - Beyond the Acquisition: Building an End-to-End AI Powerhouse

From So You Think You Can Dev? A KMS debrief on all things digital by KMS Technology

March 20, 2026 · 24 min

About this episode

The episode discusses KMS Technology's acquisition of Addepto and its implications for AI implementation in businesses.

In this episode of So You Think You Can Dev , we sit down with Leo Tucker, CEO of KMS Technology, and Artur Haponik, CEO of Addepto, to unpack the strategic thinking behind KMS’s acquisition of Addepto and what it means in an AI-first world. Together, they explore how combining deep AI expertise with strong digital engineering capabilities enables organizations to move beyond experimentation and deliver real, production-ready AI solutions. We dive into why so many AI initiatives stall before reaching production, what separates successful AI implementations from failed proofs of concept, and how an end-to-end approach can help businesses unlock measurable value from AI. From aligning AI with real business problems to ensuring reliability and scalability, this episode cuts through the hype to focus on what actually works. This conversation is packed with expert perspectives and practical insights to help leaders approach AI adoption more strategically and turn ambition into real-world impact. Check out KMS Technology: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://kms-technology.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠KMS Technology

People in this episode

Guests: Leo Tucker, Artur Haponik

Topics covered

  • AI acquisition
  • digital engineering
  • production-ready AI solutions
  • AI implementation
  • business strategy
  • AI adoption

Keywords

  • AI
  • acquisition
  • digital engineering
  • production
  • business problems
  • scalability
  • value

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Addepto

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