OpenTeams, a leader in fully owned and controlled AI models, has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 (CMMC 2.0) compliance, a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) framework designed to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). This certification strengthens OpenTeams’ ability to partner with federal agencies, aligning with its mission to advance AI sovereignty in the public sector.
OpenTeams achieves CMMC 2.0 compliance for secure AI solutions.
Certification protects Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
Aligns with White House 2025 AI policy for trustworthy AI.
Enables deeper partnerships with U.S. federal agencies.
Founded by Travis Oliphant, creator of NumPy.
Supports AI sovereignty, avoiding risks of rented AI models.
OpenTeams’ CMMC 2.0 compliance ensures robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data, meeting DoD standards for contractors handling CUI. This milestone enhances OpenTeams’ credibility as a trusted partner for federal agencies, supporting its mission to deliver custom, secure, and cost-effective AI systems. Founded by Travis Oliphant, a pioneer in open-source software and creator of NumPy, OpenTeams prioritizes full organizational control over AI models, data, and infrastructure.
“AI sovereignty means that governments and organizations retain full ownership over their AI, the data they’re trained on, their infrastructure, and how they evolve,” said Joe Merrill, CEO at OpenTeams. “It’s about national security, countries want to own their intelligence, not rent it.”
The certification aligns with the White House’s 2025 AI policy, which emphasizes safe, transparent, and secure AI deployment across federal agencies. OpenTeams’ auditable and mission-critical AI models address the risks of rented AI systems, which may lack transparency and expose sensitive data. This compliance positions OpenTeams to meet the growing demand for trustworthy AI in government applications.
“The White House’s AI policies make clear that federal agencies need AI that’s trustworthy, transparent, and fully under their control,” said Ariel Kayne, Head of Government Sales at OpenTeams. “OpenTeams is one of the few providers delivering on that mandate with sovereign AI models that are auditable, secure, and built for mission-critical use.”
OpenTeams is expanding its federal presence through strategic initiatives, including appointing Lt. Gen (Ret) Ross Coffman to its Board of Directors, collaborating with NASA, sponsoring the Air Force Cyberworx National Security Capital Summit, and hosting the SXSW National Defense AI Summit. CMMC 2.0 compliance reinforces OpenTeams’ dedication to data sovereignty and cybersecurity, ensuring it meets stringent DoD requirements for defense contractors.
OpenTeams’ achievement underscores its role in delivering secure, scalable AI solutions that empower federal agencies to maintain control over their AI infrastructure, enhancing national security and operational efficiency.
OpenTeams deploys AI you own as a service. Driven by open-source innovation, founded by Travis Oliphant, creator of NumPy, the technical basis for modern AI, OpenTeams delivers scalable AI solutions that safeguard proprietary data, eliminate vendor lock-in, and accelerate mission-critical innovation.
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