IMSS and OpenTurf merge to form Ariviti

Integra Micro Software Services and OpenTurf Technologies have merged to launch Ariviti, an AI-first software engineering company headquartered in Bengaluru. The new company aims to help enterprises modernize and run mission-critical systems with AI-native engineering, automation and managed operations.

Why it matters: - Enterprises are under pressure to adopt AI without sacrificing reliability, security, quality or compliance. - Ariviti is designed to combine traditional enterprise engineering with AI-native development methods. - The merged company is positioning itself to support modernization, cloud-native engineering, automation and production operations at once.

What happened: - Integra Micro Software Services (IMSS) and OpenTurf Technologies (OTT) announced a merger to create Ariviti. - Ariviti is headquartered in Bengaluru and serves clients in India and international markets. - The company will focus on building, modernizing and operating mission-critical technology systems. - Service lines, product solutions and client-facing operations will move under the Ariviti brand.

The details: - IMSS brings more than 25 years of enterprise engineering and domain expertise. - OTT contributes AI-native software engineering capabilities and its Virtual Technology Office model. - Ariviti’s combined capabilities include enterprise modernization, cloud-native engineering, AI and automation, quality engineering and managed operations for production platforms. - The company also combines IMSS’s enterprise expertise with OTT’s Virtual Technology Office model and TurfAI agentic workflow automation platform. - Existing client engagements, delivery teams and service commitments will continue during the integration. - Clients will keep their existing points of contact. - Arun Tanksali has been appointed chief executive officer of Ariviti. - Tanksali brings more than 35 years of industry experience. - The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. - The merger remains subject to customary closing activities. - More information is available on Ariviti’s website.

Between the lines: - The merger reflects a broader enterprise trend: companies want faster AI adoption, but they still expect dependable systems and disciplined engineering. - Ariviti is trying to bridge that gap by pairing enterprise credibility with AI-native delivery. - The leadership quotes frame the deal as both a continuity move for existing customers and an expansion play for larger, more complex projects.

What's next: - Ariviti will integrate the two organizations under one operating model and brand. - The combined company is expected to pursue enterprise modernization and AI-led software engineering work across India and overseas markets. - Closing steps still need to be completed before the merger is fully finalized.