From Research to Real-World Readiness

Forged in government complexity. Built to outlast disruption.

In a world where data silos create security vulnerabilities costing over $80 billion annually, one company challenged the status quo with an elegantly simple question: What if we could share data securely without replacing existing systems?

Founded in October 2018 by Dr. Robert Whetsel, ACMEWERX began as an intellectual property holding company for a revolutionary concept—the Trusted Client-Centric Application Architecture (TC2A2). This patented innovation (US9069626B2) turned conventional data architecture on its head by creating a secure "sandbox" where applications could exchange information without compromising security or requiring costly system replacements.

Innovation Born from Experience

Dr. Whetsel's research wasn't theoretical—it was forged through firsthand experience with the inefficiencies plaguing government information systems. As an Army veteran, he witnessed how simple tasks like updating personnel records could require hundreds of combined human-hours, only to discover his own marital status appeared differently across three separate databases. These weren't just inconveniences; they led to operational vulnerabilities that could impact mission-critical decisions.

By June 2023, what began as a Ph.D. research proposal turned patent, had transformed into a full-fledged software engineering firm with a clear mission: to deliver AI-augmented solutions for clients that would eliminate data silos, reduce technical debt, and enable secure cross-domain information sharing without the traditional "rip-and-replace" approach.

The Zero-Trust Revolution

Operating from "The Bunkhouse" in Rural Colorado, our team has pioneered a Zero-Trust AI-READY (ZTAI) framework that implements a consensus network-based security protocols with complete verification of every access attempt. Our UNSTER platform—described as "the un-database" —keeps data at the edge rather than centralizing it, simultaneously enhancing security and making systems AI-ready without massive data migration efforts.

In a climate where organizations face mounting technical debt, data silos, and cross-domain barriers, ACMEWERX offers a lifeline: extend the life of critical systems while gradually modernizing. Our solutions have demonstrated a real reduction in data entry time for federal agencies by connecting legacy databases with modern cloud applications, while maintaining strict security controls for cross-domain collaboration.

From Concept to Defense Contractors

Today, ACMEWERX stands at the forefront of government digital transformation, holding coveted contract vehicles including ITES-3S (ceiling value: $12.1 Billion) and Seaport NxG (ceiling value: $50B).

Our journey from patent to pathfinder demonstrates a fundamental truth: the most powerful innovations don't replace what works—they transform how it works. By bridging legacy systems to future technologies, we're ensuring that government agencies can modernize without compromise, securing sensitive data while unlocking its potential.

At ACMEWERX, we're not just building software—we're redefining what's possible when innovation meets experience.

Dr. Robert Whetsel, a leading computer and data scientist with a background in complexity and physics. He has spent four decades within the federal government building some of the world's largest Information Systems. His extensive experience in digital transformation and advisory roles to various US federal agencies and commercial industries has been instrumental in shaping ACMEWERX's services and capabilities.