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ALKU Launches AI Division, Promises Sub-90-Day Enterprise Deployment

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ALKU Launches AI Division, Promises Sub-90-Day Enterprise Deployment

Andover, Mass. – – September 17, 2026 -- ALKU, a specialized staffing firm, has launched ALKU Intelligence, a dedicated division offering end-to-end AI, data engineering, and advanced analytics delivery with an average time-to-value of under 90 days for enterprise clients.

Acquisition of rockITdata forms the backbone of the new division

The launch follows ALKU's acquisition of rockITdata earlier in September, formally folding the firm's AI and data engineering practice into the ALKU brand. Chris Ferrara, who joined ALKU through the deal, now leads ALKU Intelligence as Chief AI Officer.

ALKU Acquires rockITdata to Expand AI, Healthcare IT Reach

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ALKU Acquires rockITdata to Expand AI, Healthcare IT Reach

Andover, Mass. – September 07, 2026 -- ALKU, a specialized staffing firm, has acquired rockITdata, a technology consulting firm focused on artificial intelligence, digital transformation and data analytics, financial terms were not disclosed.

ALKU gains project-delivery capability beyond staffing

The deal pairs ALKU's talent-sourcing model with rockITdata's solutions expertise, allowing the combined firm to offer end-to-end project ownership rather than staffing placements alone. ALKU CEO Andrew Bull said the acquisition lets the company solve larger, more complex client problems by combining rockITdata's technical execution in AI, data and federal health with ALKU's talent reach.