ALKU Acquires rockITdata To Expand AI And Healthcare IT Capabilities

ALKU has acquired rockITdata, expanding its capabilities across artificial intelligence, digital transformation, data analytics, healthcare IT and specialized federal health projects.

rockITdata is a technology consulting company that specializes in AI, digital transformation and data analytics for enterprise and public-sector customers.

The acquisition combines rockITdata’s technology solutions and project delivery expertise with ALKU’s specialized staffing platform and access to AI and data engineering talent.

ALKU plans to remain focused on its core specialized staffing model while using the acquisition to broaden the range of technology solutions it can provide to customers.

The combination is expected to enable more complete end-to-end project delivery, particularly for organizations pursuing complex initiatives involving AI, data and federal health.

The deal also expands ALKU’s Healthcare Information Technology capabilities and extends the company’s reach into specialized federal healthcare contracts.

For rockITdata, access to ALKU’s broader pool of specialized AI and data engineering professionals is expected to help the company address increased demand within its existing business and scale project delivery.

The companies believe the combination creates a differentiated model that integrates specialized talent with technology consulting and solutions delivery.

ALKU is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and has seven additional locations across the United States. The company provides highly specialized consultants primarily across IT and life sciences.

rockITdata serves organizations across healthcare, life sciences and government, using commercially proven technologies to support digital transformation and operational improvements.

KEY QUOTES:

“At ALKU, our growth comes down to unlocking potential for our clients, our business, and our people. Bringing rockITdata on board is an exciting move for us. Combining their hands-on technical expertise and project leadership in AI, data, and federal health with ALKU’s reach gives us the ability to offer a more complete solution to solve larger and more complex problems for our clients. We are excited to welcome the rockITdata team to ALKU.”

Andrew Bull, CEO of ALKU

“What excites us most is what ALKU is building. ALKU has created an exceptional platform around specialized talent, deep end-market expertise, and strong client relationships. Bringing solutions delivery across AI and federal health capabilities will expand the ways in which ALKU can support its clients and respond to increasingly complex needs. We believe the combination creates a differentiated model for bringing specialized expertise to support technology transformation efforts across both existing and new markets.”

Daniel Thode, President of rockITdata