Press Releases & Blog Posts

The September 30 close of the federal fiscal year is rapidly approaching. As government agencies work to put remaining funds to productive use, procurement activity will accelerate and the window for turning opportunities into closed business will become increasingly compressed…

Every four years the whole world stops for a month to watch a tournament I am not allowed to name in a blog post. The lawyers have their reasons. We will call it the Event That Shall Not Be Named and move on…

Every so often a country gets a chance to stop and remember what it is. America’s 250th birthday is one of those moments. And if we want to understand what we are really celebrating, we have to look past the fireworks and the parades to the quiet document that made all of it possible…

As we move into the second half of the year, now is an ideal time for contractors to conduct a comprehensive review of their active agreements, compliance obligations, and upcoming milestones…

A while back I sat in on a meeting where a program office was sorting out an AI tool they had already started using. Good people, smart team, real mission need. But when the conversation turned to the basics, the room went quiet. Who owns the data going into this thing? Can we explain how it reaches a decision if someone challenges it?…

Vertosoft has been recognized with the 2026 OpenGov High-Performance Innovation Partner Award at OpenGov’s annual conference in Chicago…

There is no tournament quite like the Masters. Every April, while most people are watching the leaderboard, I find myself watching something else. The relationship between the golfer and the caddie…

Twenty years ago, if you had pre-teen or teenage girls in your house, chances are the Disney Channel was on and Hannah Montana was in the rotation. My family was no exception…

For the last few years, I’ve been treating my March Madness bracket like an engineering problem. Every season, the approach gets more sophisticated: more features, better weights, blended performance metrics, and a shift in modeling architecture…

For decades, the deal was simple: Humans decided, machines executed. We used software to patch the holes in our “bounded rationality”, our biological inability to track a million variables at once. But the hierarchy was never in question. The computer was a fancy calculator, a piece of silent infrastructure…

I’ll admit it: writing predictions is equal parts exciting and humbling. Last year, I saw AI taking shape across government agencies. This year, the shift is unmistakable. Technology has stopped being just experimental and is becoming embedded in everyday public sector work.

As the calendar turns from October, the designated Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close. While ghosts and goblins may be the spooky theme of the month, the persistent and evolving threats in the digital realm are a year-round reality. The annual focus on cybersecurity serves an important purpose, acting as a cadence check in what must be a year-round symphony of vigilance…

We’re 16 days into the October 2025 government shutdown. After yesterday’s tenth failed Senate vote, one thing is clear: this isn’t ending soon. If you’re in federal technology, you already feel it—stalled deals, silent contracting officers, frozen payments. But here’s what most companies miss…

At Vertosoft, our mission has always been to accelerate the adoption of innovative technologies within the U.S. public sector. Today, we are thrilled to share that we’ve entered into a strategic partnership with Exclusive Networks North America — a collaboration that creates a unified distribution strategy across both the U.S. government and commercial markets.

The General Services Administration (GSA) is launching a recompete of its Second‑Generation Information Technology (2GIT) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), which originally runs from March 31st, 2021, through March 30th, 2026…

At Vertosoft, we spend a lot of time thinking about how to harness emerging technology for real-world impact—from modernizing federal systems to building secure digital infrastructure. But sometimes, the best insights come from the strangest places. Specifically? From the utterly ridiculous prompts people have asked AI…

The SEWP program remains the premier federal IT acquisition vehicle, with an anticipated ~$60B reach under SEWP VI. Transitions like GSA management and protest resolutions bring shifts—but also opportunities.

The landscape of federal acquisition is embarking on one of its most comprehensive and far-reaching reforms in recent history. As announced in Executive Order 14275 – Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement, issued by the Trump administration in April 2025, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is undergoing a top-to-bottom rewrite intended to simplify and modernize the government’s contracting framework…

At Vertosoft, we work with some of the most innovative technology companies doing business in the public sector, helping them apply commercial success to government missions. One of the many hurdles these companies have is understanding where their product stands within the complex interplay of COTS classification, DFARS clauses, and the emerging CMMC framework…

The winds of change are sweeping through the federal technology landscape, and at the center of that evolution is FedRAMP. In a bold and forward-looking address this week, Pete Waterman, Director of the FedRAMP Program Management Office, outlined a transformative vision for modernizing federal cloud security assessments—one that signals both opportunity and challenge for the government tech ecosystem…

On March 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order titled “Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement.” This significant policy shift aims to centralize federal procurement for common goods and services under the General Services Administration (GSA). As a key player in the Federal market, Vertosoft is committed to helping our suppliers understand and navigate these changes. Here’s a summary of the executive order and its potential impact on the Federal market…

Ah, March Madness—a time when basketballs bounce unpredictably, brackets crumble, and our data models face their annual trial by fire. Reflecting on our past attempts to predict the NCAA tournament outcomes, it’s evident that the “madness” often outpaced our analytics…

2024? What a year! We rode the wave of innovation, but not without hitting some choppy waters. Generative AI was like that playlist you couldn’t escape—everywhere, on everything, making waves (and sometimes missteps). We saw the public sector stepping up its tech game, and cybersecurity was the arena where digital gladiators fought the good fight. Data governance? Let’s just say it was the unsung hero keeping the AI ship afloat…

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year’s theme, “Secure Our World,” is a call to action for protecting our increasingly interconnected digital and physical systems. From operational technology (OT) in power plants to the industrial controls managing public utilities, it’s clear that OT security is vital for safeguarding our world…

Today, we celebrate AI Appreciation Day, a time to reflect on the incredible advancements and contributions of artificial intelligence to our daily lives. For a little fun, we asked ChatGPT to write a blog about itself in honor of this day…

Ah, the good old days when Virtual Machines (VMs) first emerged! Remember how they revolutionized our IT infrastructure? VMs enabled us to run multiple OS environments on a single piece of hardware, significantly improving hardware utilization…

In the rich tapestry of Arthurian legend, one of the most compelling narratives is found in Thomas Malory’s “Le Morte d’Arthur.” This seminal work, completed in 1485, weaves a complex story of magic, power, and destiny. Central to this narrative is the conception of Arthur, a future legendary king, born from a union shrouded in deception and magical intrigue. Merlin, the enigmatic wizard, employs his magical abilities to disguise Uther Pendragon, enabling him to fulfill his desire for Igraine, the Duchess of Cornwall, under the guise of her husband…

Oh, March Madness! That exhilarating time of year when college basketball reaches its zenith, and fans across the nation are glued to their screens, brackets in hand, hoping against hope that this year, they’ve cracked the code. And in my corner of the world, I had more than just hope; I had data. Or so I thought.

As the Masters Tournament captures the attention of golf enthusiasts worldwide, showcasing unparalleled skill and dedication at Augusta National, we find a powerful metaphor for the journey towards mastery in public sector sales. Just as the golfer’s cry of “Fore!” serves as a warning of a bad shot or mistake, in the realm of public sector sales, companies encounter similar moments that demand attention and strategic adjustment…

In the thrilling world of college basketball, March Madness has always stood as a beacon of unpredictability and excitement. As we’ve journeyed through the past years, our pursuit to harness the power of data analytics to forecast the outcomes of these games has been both a challenge and a learning experience…

CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY WITH PERFECT TECH PAIRINGS It’s Valentines Day!! While we can’t help you find your own perfect match, we can help you find technology pairings that are perfect in helping solve some of your most difficult mission challenges. AI and Business Intelligence: A Love Story Pairing Artificial Intelligence with Business Intelligence tools creates

With the conclusion of the NFL playoffs, we all have the Championship game at the top of our minds. But let’s not overlook another major ‘Day’ that occurs before the main event. Just like the Super Bowl, National Change Your Password Day is an annual event that you won’t want to miss. February 1st is a day dedicated to reminding us all about the importance of changing and upgrading our passwords to keep our online accounts safe and secure.

“SHAKE IT OFF” TO A NEW YEAR: PUBLIC SECTOR’S 2024 FORECAST WITH A SWIFT LOOK BACK AT 2023 Written By: Chet Hayes, Vertosoft CTO As we “Begin Again” in 2024, let’s first “Look What You Made Me Do” in 2023, reflecting on the predictions for public sector organizations. 2023: A Swift Recap Generative AI (GenAI):

Vertosoft’s Artificial Intelligence LaunchPad provides proven technologies that can help organizations align with the executive order and advance the use of AI within government organizations.

October is not just about Halloween; it’s also Cybersecurity Awareness Month! While ghosts and goblins are spooky, the thought of getting hacked is downright terrifying. But fear not! We’ve got four easy steps recommended by CISA to make your online experience as sweet as the candy corn you’ll be munching on this month.

If you have spent any time developing or deploying software at a government agency, you have heard about Authority to Operate (ATO). Traditionally, an ATO was/is a point-in-time authorization. Systems would be subject to ‘rigorous’ testing & review, and once deemed secure by some group of humans by looking at written documentation and maybe some code reviews, were granted an ATO for a defined period.  In the case of the traditional Risk Management Framework (RMF), that ATO is for three years.  The challenge is…

We recently announced the Vertosoft AI LaunchPad to bring together some of the industry’s best and most innovative technologies to create a platform that supports the rapid adoption of machine learning and artificial intelligence across the public sector. A machine learning (ML) model thrives on the quality and diversity of data it processes, so let’s delve deeper into how the Vertosoft AI LaunchPad helps agencies build and manage quality data pipelines…

Five years ago, we saw the need to bring together some of the industry’s best and most innovative technologies to create a platform that supports the rapid adoption of machine learning across the public sector.  Since that time, we have leveraged these technologies to support public sector agencies across the country in the adoption of machine learning and artificial intelligence.  Combining lessons learned and the experience of our solution partners, Vertosoft has developed the Vertosoft AI LaunchPad (VAIL)…

LEESBURG, Va., June 7, 2023 (Newswire.com) – Vertosoft announced today they have been awarded a National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) agreement for Software Products and Services by the Region XIV Education Services Center, available through OMNIA Partners

Do you still remember the day when your old computer crashed, taking with it years of treasured photos, important documents, and irreplaceable memories. That painful experience taught you the importance of regularly backing up your data to avoid future heartbreaks…

It’s that time of year when worker productivity goes out the window, as the frenzy of March Madness captivates workplaces nationwide. Reflecting on last season’s model, the model performed admirably during the regular season, accurately predicting outcomes about 72% of the time…

Data privacy is a critical issue in today’s digital age. The European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDRP) sets a new standard for data protection by giving individuals control over their personal information. In the US, there is a growing trend towards a rights-based approach, like GDPR, that says individuals effectively own their personal information and have the legal right to decide how it is used…

The Texas Department of Information Resources (TX-DIR) provides an efficient platform to deliver emerging technology solutions to state and local government entities. However, it is not only agencies within the state of Texas that can leverage this contract vehicle…

As we close the door on another year and step into 2023, we give some thought to what technological advancements and trends will be on the minds of public sector agencies over the next 12 months…

Our Software Supply Chain Security (SSCS) offering was developed in response to Executive Order 14028 to help Federal agencies meet the requirements and deadlines listed in the Office of Management & Budget (OMB) Memo 22-18…

Hyperautomation is a game-changing technology for government agencies looking to increase efficiency and effectiveness in their operations. By using advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, government agencies can automate complex tasks and processes, allowing them to better serve the needs of their constituents…

Trust, security, and cost are some of the most common pain points in cloud marketing, but luckily these can all be overcome…

In March of 2017, CVE-2017-5638 was publicly announced which disclosed a vulnerability in the Apache Struts framework. Approximately 2 months later Equifax was breached by hackers and over 200,000 credit cards were stolen.  More recently, Log4Shell was discovered in the popular and widespread open-source library Log4j.

Vertosoft, ranked #3 in the Washington Business Journal for the fastest growing companies in Greater D.C., is a government technology solutions provider headquartered at 1602 Village Market Blvd in Leesburg, VA. Represented by Edward Saa and Timothy Jacobs, Vertosoft is moving and tripling their headquarters offices to 14,000 SF to accommodate their growing company.

The US Federal Government’s fiscal year runs from October 1st through September 30th and has an estimated IT budget of over 95 billion dollars.  This fiscal year the government operated under a series of short-term continuing resolutions for almost the first half of the year. 

Many of the companies we work with, who have not done business with government agencies, sometimes have questions regarding the differences between an RFI, Sources Sought Notice, RFP, and RFQ. This article is intended to provide an overview of each instrument and what it means for a company wanting to do business with the government.

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) conducted two separate pilots to test the capability of two machine learning platforms to identify and address unmatched transactions and other accounting errors in the Department of Defense’s financial management enterprise.

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) conducted two separate pilots to test the capability of two machine learning platforms to identify and address unmatched transactions and other accounting errors in the Department of Defense’s financial management enterprise.

Over the last several months, Zimperium has been working closely with the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on a mobile device security project.

Much to the chagrin of companies across America, the NCAA Basketball Tournament that we call March Madness is upon us. WalletHub estimates that corporations will lose $13.8B due to unproductive workers, and around $10B will be wagered during the tournament. People have been listening to pundits, pouring over data, and looking for anything that might give them an edge in filling out a winning bracket for their office bracket pool, or give them family bragging rights until next year’s tournament, or win big on a wager.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—February 23, 2022—Devo Technology, the cloud-native logging and security analytics company, today announced the company has been designated as Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program’s (FedRAMP) “In-Process.” Devo expects to reach full authorization in the fall of 2022.

As the government moves towards point-based acquisition, bidders and contract holders are being more commonly evaluated on major categories such as quality and security. Small and new businesses entering the public sector space will be required to put more attention and effort around their operational standards and security protocols.

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SpyCloud, the leader in account takeover and fraud prevention, announced today the launch of their new product, SpyCloud Identity Risk Engine, a transformative API-delivered solution that provides actionable, predictive risk assessments for e-commerce and financial service customers. The assessments consist of a risk score supported by key risk indicators and reason codes, resulting from real-time analysis of SpyCloud’s unmatched collection of recaptured data from breaches, malware infections, and other underground sources.

Last Friday, Vertosoft employees took time out of their day to give back to the Loudoun community by volunteering with the Salvation Army. A group of employees packaged food and passed them out to members of the community. It was a great day of team bonding and supporting our community.

Lt Col Ben Koch has over fifteen years in the United States Air Force (USAF) Financial Management career field and over ten years in the defense contractor arena. He has deployed overseas three times, was a Comptroller Commander, has worked as a contractor supporting tier-1 prime contractors, and supported the government as a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) contractor.

Week 3 of Cybersecurity Awareness Month focuses on Cybersecurity Career Awareness to encourage individuals to explore a career in cybersecurity whether you are an experienced professional seeking a career change or a student looking to start your career.

Throughout September and October, scores of fishermen converge on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness in Central Idaho.  Their goal? To catch a Steelhead, which are large ocean-going rainbow trout. For 33 straight years, my father made this trip, and on occasion, I was privileged to tag along with hopes of landing ‘the big one.’

At Vertosoft we are participating in Cybersecurity Awareness Month to lend another voice to help raise awareness about how important good cyber hygiene is for individuals and organizations. For the past 17 years, IBM has commissioned the “Cost of Data Breach Report” study by the Ponemon Institute.  In this year’s report, the Ponemon study noted that the costs related to a data breach rose from USD 3.86 million to USD 4.24 million, the highest average total cost in the 17-year history of this report. The most common initial attack vector which accounted for 20% of the breaches was focused on compromised credentials. 

Austin, TX – Sept. 30, 2021 – SpyCloud, the leader in account takeover (ATO) prevention, today announced that it has been named the winner of the “Overall Threat Detection Solution of the Year” award in the fifth annual CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards. The awards program is conducted by CyberSecurity Breakthrough, a leading independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies, and products in the global information security market today.

When Jay Colavita founded Vertosoft back in 2016, he had a distinct vision in mind—accelerate the adoption of technology in the government market. Having worked with large government software distributors and solution providers for over 20 years, he realized that emerging technology companies are constantly battling against significant barriers to penetrate the government market.