SLED

U.S. Public Sector’s Cloud Push Boosts Azure’s Importance

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Software, Networks, Internet, Consulting, Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, Other Technology, Cloud, Public sector, Organization, Lead, Agility, Ecosystem, Investment, Infosys, TCS, HCLTech, Wipro, NTT DATA, Research, NTT, ISG, DXC Technology, Pressure, Microsoft, Kyndryl, Microsoft Power Platform, SLED, Research report, Privacy, Human voice, Customer, Rackspace Technology, Microsoft Azure, SAP, Accenture, IBM, Voice of the customer, Video game

The 2024 ISG Provider Lens™ Microsoft Cloud Ecosystem report for the U.S. Public Sector finds that Azure is the de facto cloud platform for a majority of state, local and educational (SLED) entities.

Key Points: 
  • The 2024 ISG Provider Lens™ Microsoft Cloud Ecosystem report for the U.S. Public Sector finds that Azure is the de facto cloud platform for a majority of state, local and educational (SLED) entities.
  • In the cloud, they can scale computing power, networking and storage up and down as demand changes.
  • Rising cloud adoption partly reflects the U.S. public sector’s growing focus on cybersecurity and compliance, ISG says.
  • The 2024 ISG Provider Lens™ Microsoft Cloud Ecosystem report for the U.S. Public Sector is available to subscribers or for one-time purchase on this webpage .

SolarWinds Announces Winners of 2024 Transform Partner Awards

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Apps, Applications, Technology, Security, Software, Networks, Internet, IOT (Internet of Things), Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Paragon, Cloud, Public sector, New business development, Health care, Marketing, NTT, Public, SLED, SWI, Computer, Database, SHI, Growth

SolarWinds (NYSE:SWI), a leading provider of simple, powerful, secure observability and IT management software, today announced the winners of its 2024 Transform Partner Awards, which honor the achievements of the company’s valued channel partners throughout the past year.

Key Points: 
  • SolarWinds (NYSE:SWI), a leading provider of simple, powerful, secure observability and IT management software, today announced the winners of its 2024 Transform Partner Awards, which honor the achievements of the company’s valued channel partners throughout the past year.
  • These include financial performance and growth trends, investment in SolarWinds, development commitment, technology alignment, and effectiveness in collaboration with SolarWinds regional field teams.
  • North America Partner Award winners:
    Transform Partner of the Year: SHI
    Excellence in New Business Development: Insight
    Transform Partner of the Year: Aeon Informatica Ltda.
  • SolarWinds recently announced enhancements to its Transform Partner Program to help channel partners better support the digital transformation and innovation efforts of their customers.

Deltek Launches AI-Powered Business Companion, Deltek Dela™, to Revolutionize Project-Based Businesses

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Monday, April 15, 2024
Education, Software, ERP, Natural language processing, SLED, Data collection, Voice recognition, Government, Vantage point

HERNDON, Va., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, has unveiled Dela™, its AI-powered, intelligent business companion. Dela is a suite of AI-powered technologies built into Deltek's portfolio of solutions. Individually, each AI capability has its own role and function, which brings together all of Deltek's existing and future AI capabilities under one umbrella.

Key Points: 
  • GovWin IQ and Vantagepoint are two of the Deltek solutions already utilizing Dela's smart content capabilities.
  • In its latest release, Deltek evolved Hey Deltek to the Dela digital assistant, designed to make government contractors even more productive and efficient.
  • "Dela represents our commitment to continuously innovate on how projects get done for the thousands of global project-based businesses that rely on Deltek solutions," said Warren Linscott, Chief Product Officer at Deltek .
  • Deltek will be sharing more details about Dela at the Deltek Project Nation Live event in London on April 16, 2024.

Deltek Launches AI-Powered Business Companion, Deltek Dela™, to Revolutionize Project-Based Businesses

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Monday, April 15, 2024
Education, Software, ERP, Natural language processing, SLED, Data collection, Voice recognition, Government, Vantage point

HERNDON, Va., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, has unveiled Dela™, its AI-powered, intelligent business companion. Dela is a suite of AI-powered technologies built into Deltek's portfolio of solutions. Individually, each AI capability has its own role and function, which brings together all of Deltek's existing and future AI capabilities under one umbrella.

Key Points: 
  • GovWin IQ and Vantagepoint are two of the Deltek solutions already utilizing Dela's smart content capabilities.
  • In its latest release, Deltek evolved Hey Deltek to the Dela digital assistant, designed to make government contractors even more productive and efficient.
  • "Dela represents our commitment to continuously innovate on how projects get done for the thousands of global project-based businesses that rely on Deltek solutions," said Warren Linscott, Chief Product Officer at Deltek .
  • Deltek will be sharing more details about Dela at the Deltek Project Nation Live event in London on April 16, 2024.

Automox Achieves TX-RAMP Level 2 Certification, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Data Security

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
SOC, Certification, CSA, Software as a service, Partnership, Trust, SLED, GDPR, Information, DPF, Public sector, SOC 2, Privacy, PCI-DSS, SOC 3, Senate, DIR, Security (finance)

This accomplishment not only underpins Automox's steadfast commitment to data security but uniquely positions the company as a pioneer in compliance and cybersecurity within Texas' evolving digital landscape.

Key Points: 
  • This accomplishment not only underpins Automox's steadfast commitment to data security but uniquely positions the company as a pioneer in compliance and cybersecurity within Texas' evolving digital landscape.
  • By achieving TX-RAMP Level 2 Certification, Automox has demonstrated its capacity and determination to meet the most stringent security standards required for handling confidential and regulated data.
  • “TX-RAMP Level 2 certification ensures Texas government agencies and educational institutions that the Automox SaaS platform meets the security mandates put forth via Senate Bill 475.
  • By achieving Texas's highest level of certification, Automox is confident all public sector entities will take comfort in Automox's commitment to security.

Backblaze Achieves StateRAMP Progressing Snapshot and TX-RAMP Provisional Authorizations

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Organization, Education, SAN, SLED, Local government, NIST, Public sector, Government, Medical device

SAN MATEO, Calif., March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Backblaze, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLZE), the leading specialized storage cloud, today announced it has earned inclusion in StateRAMP’s Progressing Snapshot and the TX-RAMP Provisional programs.

Key Points: 
  • SAN MATEO, Calif., March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Backblaze, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLZE), the leading specialized storage cloud, today announced it has earned inclusion in StateRAMP’s Progressing Snapshot and the TX-RAMP Provisional programs.
  • StateRAMP and TX-RAMP help cut through this complexity by delivering consistent standards that require implementation of information security safeguards based on National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines.
  • The StateRAMP Progressing Snapshot status and the TX-RAMP Provisional status demonstrate Backblaze’s ongoing commitment to rigorous information security controls,”' said Mark Potter, Chief Information Security Officer at Backblaze.
  • As such, this announcement signals the availability of Backblaze products for a wider swath of the public sector.

OnGo Annual Award Winners Announced: Honoring Top Achievers in CBRS Innovation

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Enterprise, SMS, Pulse, Internet access, AT&T, Digital divide, FCC, LTE, Internet of things, Head, Safety, TB, Health, Sherpa, Emergency, Raketenjagdpanzer 1, Arizona State University, Wisp, IPhone, CBRS, Tablet, Videotelephony, Student, Citizens Broadband Radio Service, JMA, Dell Technologies, Acer Inc., CTS, Smartphone, Wi-Fi, SLED, MES, Faculty, Record, Wireless, T-Mobile, WISP, Host, Human, Mobile phone

CHICAGO, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OnGo Alliance, the industry consortium that promotes the development, commercialization, and adoption of LTE and 5G solutions for the US 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS), announced at the OnGo Forward event in Chicago the winners of the OnGo Alliance 2024 Awards. The awards recognize innovations in real-world CBRS solutions and their business impact. 

Key Points: 
  • "The OnGo Alliance Annual Award recipients' innovative approaches have demonstrated the vast opportunities the shared spectrum delivers," said Alan Ewing, Executive Director of the OnGo Alliance.
  • "It is my privilege to commend this year's OnGo Alliance Annual Award recipients for their pioneering adoption of OnGo technology," said Alan Ewing, Executive Director of the OnGo Alliance.
  • Excellence in OnGo Technology Innovation: Awarded to JMA (with Sherpa 6, Druid Software, and Dell Technologies) for their innovative Open-RAN-based nomadic private 5G mobile network solution.
  • The OnGo Alliance Annual Awards program is open to all members of the OnGo Alliance, and winners are selected by a panel of judges consisting of industry experts.

Onspring Expands State, Local, and Education (SLED) Business, Hiring Andre Johnson as Director of SLED Sales

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Control, Organization, Thomson Reuters, Government, Software as a service, Growth, University, Florida Department, Business, Risk, SLED, Business development, LexisNexis, Public sector, Trust, OMB, GRC, FedRAMP, Business continuity planning, State, G2 Crowd, Management

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Onspring, the no-code SaaS GRC automation software, today announced it is expanding its State, Local, and Education (SLED) business and is hiring Andre Johnson as its Director of SLED Sales. Andre brings more than 20 years' experience in sales leadership, delivering customer success for nonprofits, education, and state and local governments. Since 2020, Onspring's SLED business has tripled, and the company's leading GRC platform continues to perform for SLED organizations. Andre will report to General Manager - Public Sector, Kyle Graves.

Key Points: 
  • Andre brings more than 20 years' experience in sales leadership, delivering customer success for nonprofits, education, and state and local governments.
  • Since 2020, Onspring's SLED business has tripled, and the company's leading GRC platform continues to perform for SLED organizations.
  • "We're excited to welcome Andre to the Onspring sales team and value his expertise in leading sales departments to deliver solutions to non-profits, education, and government organizations," said Kyle Graves, General Manager - Public Sector, Onspring.
  • "Onspring is a leader in the GRC industry and has made significant strides over the past three years to grow its SLED business," said Andre Johnson, Director of SLED sales at Onspring.

D&H Distributing Awarded Cooperative Contract Through OMNIA Partners

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
D&H, Education, Investment, MSP, Assessment, Public sector, Sterling, VAR, Wi-Fi, D&H Distributing, NCPA, K-12, SLED, Sales

D&H’s full range of technology solutions is available through OMNIA Partners to all public sector and nonprofit organizations, including K-12, higher education, state, and local governments.

Key Points: 
  • D&H’s full range of technology solutions is available through OMNIA Partners to all public sector and nonprofit organizations, including K-12, higher education, state, and local governments.
  • Through the OMNIA Partners cooperative contract, D&H is expanding its investment in an already-robust offering for partners selling into the K-12 and SLED (state, local, and education) verticals.
  • These MSPs are eager to continue to expand their public sector business with D&H through interaction with participating agencies of OMNIA Partners.
  • Learn more about OMNIA Partners at www.omniapartners.com
    *NCPA is a wholly owned subsidiary of OMNIA Partners, dba OMNIA Partners, Public Sector.

Userful Names Convergint as Platinum Partner Providing Modernized IT Solutions for Core Enterprise Operations

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Telecommunications, Software, Construction & Property, Networks, Building Systems, Technology, Semiconductor, Security, Acquisition, Digital transformation, Data fusion, Health, Airport, SLED, Partnership, Video game

Userful Corporation™, a leading provider of IT solutions for core enterprise operations, announced Convergint, a global systems integrator dedicated to delivering exceptional IT service excellence worldwide as Platinum IT Channel Partner.

Key Points: 
  • Userful Corporation™, a leading provider of IT solutions for core enterprise operations, announced Convergint, a global systems integrator dedicated to delivering exceptional IT service excellence worldwide as Platinum IT Channel Partner.
  • This strategic partnership provides leading-edge solutions for modernizing operations in various mission-critical environments globally, from SLED, healthcare, manufacturing, utilities, airports and banking/finance industries.
  • “Convergint, a renowned industry leader in systems integration, has earned its position as our Platinum Partner through its unparalleled expertise in providing advanced IT solutions tailored to the evolving demands of modern enterprises.
  • “We are proud to be recognized as Userful's Platinum Partner and are confident about the opportunities this collaboration presents.