RapDev

RapDev

Automates ServiceNow and Datadog operations

Overview

RapDev partners with Fortune 1000 teams to design, implement, and scale ServiceNow and Datadog environments. The company automates service operations by embedding AI-driven workflows, real-time observability, and security into clients’ operations, delivering scalable, production-ready deployments quickly. Its differentiators include premier partnerships with Datadog and ServiceNow and a focus on fast, scalable implementations that combine AI automation with strong observability and security. The goal is to help large enterprises automate and optimize their service operations, reduce manual work, improve incident response, and achieve reliable, scalable performance.

About RapDev

Simplify's Rating
Why RapDev is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consulting

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 APAC hiring begins in Australia, opening a new Datadog services market.
  • RapDev ranked #96 on FT Americas Fastest Growing Companies and #17 in Massachusetts in 2026.
  • May 2026 APO can lift ServiceNow margins by replacing manual backlog work.

What critics are saying

  • Datadog dependence defines RapDev; any partner-program change at Datadog would hit revenue immediately.
  • RapDev sued former employees and NoBS in 2024 over trade secrets and contract breaches.
  • APO commoditizes RapDev's ServiceNow services; ServiceNow and competitors can copy governed automation by 2027.

What makes RapDev unique

  • RapDev won Datadog North America Partner of the Year five straight years by June 2026.
  • Its 600-plus Datadog deployments create a services moat across migration, managed operations, and optimization.
  • APO and Arlo package ServiceNow automation with governed AI, not generic consulting labor.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Equity

Hybrid Work Options

Fitness & Commuter Subsidies

SL & LT Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Remote Work Options

Commuter Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Work from Home

Stock Options

Retirement Plan (5% 401k Match, IRA)

Company News

PR Newswire
Sep 22nd, 2026
RapDev ranks No. 130 in Massachusetts after 54% revenue growth fuels AI-powered expansion

RapDev, a Boston-based technology company, has been named one of Massachusetts' largest private companies by the Boston Business Journal, ranking 130th. The company, which specialises in Datadog and ServiceNow implementations, has grown revenue by 54% over the past two years and expanded from 35 employees in 2021 to 175 today. Founded in 2019, RapDev serves Fortune 1000 organisations with automation and AI-powered operational solutions. The company has been named Datadog's Partner of the Year for North America for five consecutive years. RapDev is expanding internationally, with new hires across EMEA and APAC regions, driven by demand for scalable automation and AI-powered operational transformation.

PR Newswire
Aug 11th, 2026
RapDev ranks No. 3,234 on Inc. 5000 list with 54% revenue growth over two years

RapDev has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies, ranking at No. 3,234 overall and No. 114 in the Northeast region. This marks the fourth time the Boston-based company has appeared on the list. The firm has grown revenue by 54% over the past two years whilst expanding its workforce from 35 employees at the end of 2021 to 172 currently. Founded in 2019, RapDev partners with Fortune 1000 organisations on Datadog and ServiceNow implementations. The company has been named Datadog's Partner of the Year for North America for five consecutive years and recently expanded its presence in EMEA and APAC markets.

Ohsem.me
Jul 7th, 2026
RapDev expands into APAC, extending global Datadog footprint.

RapDev expands into APAC, extending global Datadog footprint. 08/07/2026 BOSTON, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - RapDev, the award-winning Datadog services partner, today announced its expansion into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, beginning with its first hires in Australia. The move marks the next step in RapDev's international growth strategy, following the company's push into EMEA in 2023, and signals growing global demand for RapDev's Datadog expertise. The announcement comes on the heels of RapDev being named Datadog's Partner of the Year for North America for an unprecedented fifth consecutive year at DASH in June 2026. The company has grown from 35 employees at the end of 2021 to 162 today, a more than fourfold increase in just over four years, completing over 600 Datadog deployments to date and achieving 48% hiring growth over the past year alone. In 2026, RapDev also ranked #96 on the Financial Times' Americas' Fastest Growing Companies list and #17 on the Boston Business Journal's list of Largest Software Developers in Massachusetts. "Expanding into APAC is the logical next step for us," said Ayaan Israni, Principal at RapDev. "We've proven the model in North America. We've proven it in EMEA. Enterprises in Australia and across Asia-Pacific face the same observability, security, and AI challenges as our customers everywhere, and they need a Datadog partner who operates at the necessary depth and speed. That's what we're bringing." The expansion begins with strategic hires in Australia, where RapDev will deliver the same portfolio that has made it Datadog's top North America partner five years running: deployment and migration, Managed Datadog and Managed SOC, AI observability, and governance and cost optimization. "We're hiring people who know this market, who understand the enterprise landscape here, and who can deliver with the quality and velocity that our customers have come to expect," Israni added. "Australia is the entry point, but the opportunity across APAC is significant, and we're building with that in mind." As enterprises across APAC accelerate cloud adoption and navigate the shift to AI-driven operations, RapDev is positioned to bring the Datadog expertise that has defined its work in North America and EMEA to a new market. 13/05/2026 30/04/2026 21/05/2026 27/04/2026 14/05/2026

PR Newswire
Jul 7th, 2026
RapDev expands into APAC with Australian hires after fifth consecutive Datadog Partner of the Year win

RapDev, a Datadog services partner, has expanded into the Asia-Pacific region with its first hires in Australia. The move follows the company's 2023 expansion into EMEA and comes after RapDev was named Datadog's Partner of the Year for North America for the fifth consecutive year. The company has grown from 35 employees at the end of 2021 to 162 today, completing over 600 Datadog deployments. RapDev achieved 48% hiring growth over the past year and ranked number 96 on the Financial Times' Americas' Fastest Growing Companies list in 2026. RapDev will deliver deployment and migration services, Managed Datadog, Managed SOC, AI observability, and governance and cost optimisation in the APAC market.

BusinessChief Asia
Jul 7th, 2026
#17 on the Boston Business Journal's list of Largest Software Developers in Massachusetts.

#17 on the Boston Business Journal's list of Largest Software Developers in Massachusetts. RapDev expands into APAC, extending global Datadog footprint. BOSTON, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - RapDev, the award-winning Datadog services partner, today announced its expansion into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, beginning with its first hires in Australia. The move marks the next step in RapDev's international growth strategy, following the company's push into EMEA in 2023, and signals growing global demand for RapDev's Datadog expertise. The announcement comes on the heels of RapDev being named Datadog's Partner of the Year for North America for an unprecedented fifth consecutive year at DASH in June 2026. The company has grown from 35 employees at the end of 2021 to 162 today, a more than fourfold increase in just over four years, completing over 600 Datadog deployments to date and achieving 48% hiring growth over the past year alone. In 2026, RapDev also ranked #96 on the Financial Times' Americas' Fastest Growing Companies list and #17 on the Boston Business Journal's list of Largest Software Developers in Massachusetts. "Expanding into APAC is the logical next step for us," said Ayaan Israni, Principal at RapDev. "We've proven the model in North America. We've proven it in EMEA. Enterprises in Australia and across Asia-Pacific face the same observability, security, and AI challenges as our customers everywhere, and they need a Datadog partner who operates at the necessary depth and speed. That's what we're bringing." The expansion begins with strategic hires in Australia, where RapDev will deliver the same portfolio that has made it Datadog's top North America partner five years running: deployment and migration, Managed Datadog and Managed SOC, AI observability, and governance and cost optimization. "We're hiring people who know this market, who understand the enterprise landscape here, and who can deliver with the quality and velocity that our customers have come to expect," Israni added. "Australia is the entry point, but the opportunity across APAC is significant, and we're building with that in mind." As enterprises across APAC accelerate cloud adoption and navigate the shift to AI-driven operations, RapDev is positioned to bring the Datadog expertise that has defined its work in North America and EMEA to a new market. SOURCE RapDev

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