SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 18, 2025--
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Alphawave IP Group plc (AWE.L) (“Alphawave Semi”), approximately one quarter ahead of schedule. The acquisition of Alphawave Semi aims to further accelerate and provide key assets for Qualcomm’s expansion into the data center. Tony Pialis, CEO and co-founder of Alphawave Semi, will lead the Qualcomm data center business.
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“Alphawave Semi’s expertise in high-speed connectivity technologies complements our Qualcomm Oryon CPU and Hexagon NPU processors,” said Cristiano Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm Incorporated. “Qualcomm delivers high-performance, energy-efficient compute and AI solutions, and the addition of Alphawave’s technologies will strengthen our platforms and optimize performance for next-generation AI data centers.”
“Joining Qualcomm marks an exciting new chapter for Alphawave Semi,” Pialis said. “We’re ready to bring our leadership in high-speed connectivity and custom silicon to help shape the future of data center innovation.”
Alphawave Semi is a global leader in high-speed wired connectivity delivering custom silicon, connectivity products and chiplets that drive faster, more reliable data transfer with higher performance and lower power consumption. Alphawave Semi’s products form a part of the core infrastructure enabling next-generation services in a wide array of high growth areas, including data centers, AI, data networking and data storage.
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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm relentlessly innovates to deliver intelligent computing everywhere, helping the world tackle some of its most important challenges. Building on our 40 years of technology leadership in creating era-defining breakthroughs, we deliver a broad portfolio of solutions built with our leading-edge AI, high-performance, low-power computing, and unrivaled connectivity. Our Snapdragon® platforms power extraordinary consumer experiences, and our Qualcomm Dragonwing™ products empower businesses and industries to scale to new heights. Together with our ecosystem partners, we enable next-generation digital transformation to enrich lives, improve businesses, and advance societies. At Qualcomm, we are engineering human progress.
Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of our engineering and research and development functions and substantially all of our products and services businesses, including our QCT semiconductor business. Snapdragon and Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm patents are licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated.
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Qualcomm Completes Acquisition of Alphawave Semi
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 18, 2025--
Addepto, one of Poland’s fastest-growing AI and Data consulting companies, has been acquired by KMS Technology, a leading U.S. based Digital Engineering, Data, and AI company. This strategic move marks a milestone in Addepto’s journey from an AI startup to becoming part of a globally recognized leader in artificial intelligence and data innovation. This acquisition marks a key step in KMS Technology’s growth strategy and ongoing value creation journey.
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KMS’s decision to invest in Addepto underscores the global recognition of the company’s deep AI expertise and relationships with blue-chip enterprise customers in the industrial and automotive segments, highlighting the strength, ambition, and impact that Addepto has built over the years.
By joining KMS Technology, Addepto gains access to broader international markets, enterprise clients, and global delivery capabilities. Combined, the two companies will merge Addepto’s deep AI and data science expertise with KMS’s global scale, delivery capabilities, and rich service portfolio, accelerating the development and deployment of advanced AI-driven solutions for enterprises worldwide.
“This is a transformative moment for Addepto,” said Artur Haponik, CEO & 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. Together with KMS, we can bring even more value to our clients through stronger delivery capabilities, access to global resources, and an expanded portfolio of solutions.”
“This strategic move addresses evolving market needs and reflects our shared ambition to serve a larger, global client base. By combining KMS Technology’s digital engineering capabilities with Addepto’s advanced AI and data solutions and strong market presence, we are even better positioned to help clients accelerate digital transformation and create greater business impact worldwide, with an expanding direct presence across Europe, the Americas, and APAC,” said Leo Tucker, CEO of KMS Technology.
With this partnership, Addepto and KMS Technology will continue to help organizations unlock the full potential of AI, data engineering and machine learning, driving business outcomes and shaping the future of intelligent digital transformation.
Canaccord Genuity served as exclusive financial advisor to Addepto.
ABOUT ADDEPTO
Addepto, one of Poland’s fastest-growing AI consulting and development companies, has been acquired by KMS Technology, a leading U.S.-based digital engineering company. This strategic move marks a major milestone in Addepto’s journey from a nimble Polish AI startup to a globally recognized leader in artificial intelligence and data innovation. More details at: addepto.com
ABOUT KMS TECHNOLOGY
KMS Technology is a digital engineering company helping businesses turn bold ideas into high-impact solutions—faster. Founded in 2009 as a U.S.-based services company, we’ve grown into a global organization with locations in the US, Vietnam, Mexico, and Poland. Our mission is to help customers build what’s next—accelerating innovation, crafting brilliant solutions, and creating real-world impact. Stay connected at: kms-technology.com
KMS Technology and Addepto Executive Leadership Team
