EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
GeoComm | March 03, 2023
On March 02, 2023, GeoComm, provider of Public Safety Location Intelligence®, announced that it has earned from Esri the State and Local Government Specialty designation. The State and Local Government specialty partners utilize their ArcGIS expertise and knowledge to develop and configure ready-to-use solutions and to provide implementation services to city, state, and local government clients.
This designation acknowledges GeoComm's commitment to providing state and local governments with industry-leading solutions based on Esri technology over the long term. The solutions include offering GIS services to assist with maintaining, building and publishing locally authoritative Public Safety Grade GIS data. The solution supports public safety applications like mapping, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Next Generation Core Services (NGCS) to help save more lives and protect property when 9-1-1 call takers make life decisions and provide call takers with access to the most accurate and up-to-date GIS data. In addition, the solution also includes enhancing emergency response situational awareness by utilizing indoor maps and converting z-axis location data into a dispatchable location.
In 2011, GeoComm joined the Esri Partner Network (EPN) as a Platinum Partner, the highest level of the EPN programs, are acknowledged for developing and providing industry-leading GIS solutions and services using ArcGIS software. Additionally, GeoComm maintains a close partnership with Esri to develop public safety solutions utilizing Esri technology. State and Local Government is the most recent Esri designation earned by GeoComm, following the announcement of Indoor GIS and ArcGIS System Ready certifications.
About GeoComm
GeoComm is a turnkey emergency 9-1-1 development services provider to county government. The company was founded in 1995 and has grown to serve regional, local, statewide and military agencies in forty-nine states, powering to keep over 100 million people safe. It is widely recognized as the go-to source for public safety GIS systems, which direct 9-1-1 calls to the appropriate dispatch center, plot the location of the caller on maps used by call takers and dispatchers, and direct police, fire, and EMS vehicles to the scene of an incident via in-vehicle screens.
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EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
Snyk | February 08, 2023
On February 07, 2023, Snyk, a computer and network security company, announced "In Process" authorization from FedRAMP, i.e., the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program marketplace, which will work towards developer security needs.
Currently working under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) sponsorship, it will get the support of federal, local, and state governments, as well as educational institutes with whom it has previously worked because of government compliance requirements. The authorization represents its support to organizations in the public sector for secured digital transformation.
Even government leaders ensure the best technological innovation, cybersecurity remedies, and software developer productivity across their agencies, just as organizations do in the private sector. The departments of U.S. federal governments and agencies with FedRAMP Moderate Impact authorization will have direct access to Snyk's security solutions for strengthening proprietary code protection, detecting security issues, open-source dependencies, cloud infrastructure, and container images. It offers security for JavaScript, containers, Kubernetes, applications, open source, cloud, SDLC, coding, and Python with security checkers. Many industry-leading applications and security intelligence support it to add security expertise to almost every developer's toolkit.
CEO of Snyk, Peter McKay, said, "Our progress towards FedRAMP authorization enables Snyk to help enhance our nation's overall software supply chain security, a vital need outlined in President Biden's recent Executive Order 14028." He added, "We are committed to helping government agencies evolve away from ineffective legacy cybersecurity approaches, allowing them to embrace a modern, developer-centric security mindset and experience the benefits of DevSecOps."
(Source - Globe Newswire)
About Snyk
Snyk, a provider of developer security, empowers developers to build secure applications and digital platforms worldwide. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, it is dedicated to securing all the critical components, from code to the cloud, for enhanced developer productivity, customer satisfaction, revenue growth, improved security posture, and cost savings. Its security platform automatically integrates with developers' workflows and has purpose-built security teams to collaborate with the client's development teams. Many industry leaders like Salesforce, Revolut, New Relic, MongoDB, Intuit, Google, and Asurion, along with more than 2,500 customers worldwide, trust it for cybersecurity.
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EMERGING TECHNOLOGY, GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
REI Systems | February 07, 2023
On February 6, 2023, REI Systems, a reliable, effective, and innovative technology solutions provider, was recognized as a 2023 Elev8 GovCon honoree. Selected Federal Government contractors are identified as culture-first organizations based on outstanding performance in corporate culture inclusivity, mission-centric, and exemplification of innovation through technology in the list of Elev8.
REI Systems' selection for the award was based on the strong sense of community through its generous REI Cares, its internal employee recognition program, and employee impact groups. The characteristics were defined as existing drivers of Elev8 GovCon, and further helped motivate employees to focus on partnerships with the public sector and on the mission of small and underserved businesses.
Shyam Salona, CEO of REI, mentioned, "The Federal government contracting sector continues to be one of the most competitive marketplaces." He also said, "Therefore, it's crucial that we continue to bring efficient and effective solutions to our customers but also prioritize a corporate culture that demonstrates excellence, making REI a guidepost for talent, partners, and clients."
(Source: Cision PR Newswire)
About REI Systems
An innovative solutions provider, REI Systems has helped people empower and impact millions of lives since its foundation in 1989. The company's problem-solving technologists and consultants modernize the government to meet its goals and missions effectively. Its customers include national security healthcare, science and technology, and government operations in the federal, local, state, and nonprofit sectors. REI Systems take a Mindful Modernization approach in offering Application Products and Advisory Services. The REI Way is all about providing superior knowledge in your field, promptly implementing the most appropriate technologies, and keeping customers as a priority.
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