Introducing SumZero: a smarter way to modernize enterprise software

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TL;DR: SumZero helps enterprises turn complex software ecosystems into clear, manageable landscapes. Its Recon Platform provides visibility into codebases, dependencies, and compliance risks, while AI agents accelerate remediation. But SumZero isn't just about AI. It's built around a broader mission: continuously applying the technologies that create real business value, today and whatever comes next.

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September 1, 2026
Louise Manson

For more than 16 years, icapps has helped organizations build, scale, and maintain digital products that stand the test of time. Along the way, we've seen enterprise software evolve into increasingly complex ecosystems of applications, platforms, integrations, and dependencies.

For many organizations, managing these landscapes means balancing legacy software, multiple development partners, changing regulations, and growing security requirements. Keeping everything secure, compliant, and ready for the future requires more than maintaining the status quo.

That's why we're excited to introduce SumZero, a new company born from icapps' expertise in enterprise software engineering.

Founded by Sander Hofman, CTO and Managing Partner at icapps, SumZero helps organizations understand, improve, and modernize complex software landscapes using the latest technologies, while keeping the people behind them at the center.

Built for what's next

Technology never stands still. AI is already transforming how software is analyzed and maintained, but it's only one step in a much broader evolution.

"AI is the technology of today, but it won't necessarily be the technology of tomorrow," says Sander Hofman. "Our ambition isn't to build an AI company. It's to build a company that continuously applies the most valuable technologies to solve real business challenges. Whatever comes next, that's where we'll be."

This mindset is at the heart of SumZero: combining advanced technology with engineering expertise to help enterprises gain control over complex software ecosystems and prepare for what's next.

Turning complexity into clarity

The journey starts with visibility. SumZero's proprietary Recon Platform analyzes codebases, maps dependencies, and creates a clear overview of an organization's application landscape. This gives teams a single source of truth instead of relying on scattered documentation and isolated systems.

From there, organizations can assess their software against regulations such as NIS2, GDPR, and the EAA, identifying risks and where action is needed.

Remediation can then be accelerated with AI agents that handle straightforward improvements and generate pull requests, while more complex changes are routed to engineering teams for review and implementation.

The next chapter

SumZero is a natural extension of what we've been doing at icapps for years: solving complex software challenges with practical engineering expertise.

As enterprise technology landscapes continue to evolve, the need for visibility, compliance, and maintainability will only grow. SumZero helps organizations reduce complexity, make better decisions, and create room for innovation.

Want to learn more about SumZero or how it can help you gain control of your software landscape? Get in touch with our team.

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