Bahwan CyberTek's Digital Group ("BCT EXP") Acquires Krita.ai to Supercharge AI Initiatives and Elevate Human Experiences
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BCT EXP, a global leader in digital transformation and experience, today announced the acquisition of Krita.ai, a personalized employer brand marketing platform. This acquisition will supercharge BCT EXP's AI initiatives and commitment to seamless experiences, automation, AR/VR, hyper-personalization, agents, and empowering workforces with AI.
By acquiring Krita.ai, BCT EXP builds on its extensive domain expertise across industries, including banking and financial services, oil and gas, government, retail, energy and healthcare, leveraged by global companies and the Fortune 500. With Krita.ai's cutting-edge AI capabilities and team of ex-Amazon and ex-IBM talent, BCT EXP will accelerate customer value and enable teams to do more with less.
Leveraging Krita.ai's solutions, BCT EXP will provide customers with instant AI tools for HR, enabling teams to maximize resources in the workplace. Now, companies can attract top talent at scale by utilizing a robust AI platform to create personalized content at every stage of recruitment.
Together, BCT EXP and Krita.ai empower business leaders with the necessary tools and teams to protect value and navigate the maze of opportunities with AI.
Executive Statements
"Acquiring Krita.ai is strategic and foundation-setting on many frontiers. By combining Krita.ai's platform with our products, services and consultation capabilities, we are enabling organizations to unearth their unique AI edge. For our customers, this means protecting long-term value, driving costs down, and building a future of sustainable growth in this new world," said Navin Prasad, EVP, Global Head of Experience at BCT.
"With BCT EXP, we're thrilled to bring Krita.ai's transformative AI solutions to businesses — unlocking new opportunities by accelerating automation, extracting deep insights, and boosting productivity. It's about empowering companies to move faster, redefine themselves, and thrive in an AI-first world," said Kesavan Kanchi Kandadai, Co-Founder and CEO of Krita.ai.
"Joining forces with BCT EXP marks a new chapter in our journey — one where Krita.ai's cutting-edge AI agents and knowledge-first approach will help enterprises transform unstructured data into strategic advantage at scale," said Anand Pikle, Co-Founder & CTO of Krita.ai.
By acquiring Krita.ai, BCT EXP will unlock value for its customers more quickly, without sacrificing quality or cost. Learn how BCT EXP crafts seamless human experiences by visiting https://dt-metrics.com/3Qsz9O6.
About the Bahwan CyberTek (BCT) Group
The Bahwan CyberTek (BCT) Group is a global provider of digital transformation solutions, specializing in enterprise systems, AI, tech infrastructure, future-fit products, and Internet of Things (IoT). BCT EXP is focused on delivering remarkable digital and phygital experiences. With a proven track record of delivering mission-critical solutions to clients worldwide, the BCT Group is a trusted partner for organizations looking to succeed in the complexities of the digital age. For more information, please visit https://dt-metrics.com/3Qsz9O6.
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