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United States Department of Commerce’s National Technical Information Service has named HWC a Joint Venture Partner

HWC | September 25, 2020

HWC announced today that the United States Department of Commerce’s National Technical Information Service (NTIS) has named HWC a Joint Venture Partner, bringing the firm’s innovation and expertise to solving complex data challenges across the federal government. As an NTIS Joint Venture Partner, HWC joins a select group of 32 leading organizations, including private-sector companies, academic institutions, and non-profits, who provide innovative data services to federal agencies to advance federal data priorities, promote economic growth, and enable operational excellence. This selection and recognition by NTIS further solidify HWC’s position as a leader in the digital and data services space and allows the company to provide cutting edge data solutions to a wide range of federal customers.

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Carahsoft | January 05, 2023

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Launchdarkly | January 25, 2023

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