Federal procurement is overdue for modernization. While designed for accountability, the system has become inefficient, slow, and overly complex. The result? Lengthy procurement cycles, misalignment between contracting and program offices, and IT failures that cost taxpayers millions. The root cause isn’t just bureaucracy—it’s outdated technology and processes that hinder agility and transparency. The good news?…
Groundswell Achieves Gold-Level Appian Acquisition Accreditation MCLEAN, VA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Groundswell, a premier technology consulting firm, is proud to announce that it has achieved Gold-Level status in Appian’s Acquisition Accreditation program. This prestigious certification places Groundswell among an elite group of only two companies globally that have reached this level of…
Groundswell & CrossVue have recently been entrusted to lead one of the earliest implementations of Workday for a prominent U.S. federal agency with an international mandate. This initiative emphasizes the federal government’s push towards modernizing Human Capital Management (HCM) capabilities. Teaming up with CrossVue, Groundswell stands among the eight approved Workday implementation partners for the federal…
Groundswell, a leading technology services provider, proudly announces that its subsidiary, Telesto Group, has been selected in the EBS-C opportunity as part of an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) upward invite. This pivotal decision by the US Army showcases the synergy between Groundswell’s innovative approach and the non-traditional procurement strategy of the EBS-C initiative. George Batsakis,…
As we navigate an increasingly complex economic landscape marked by rising inflation, contracting margins, and stricter lending norms, our Defense Industrial Base faces a significant challenge in sustaining operational readiness. This predicament particularly affects small businesses, crucial links in the Department of Defense’s (DoD) supply chains, potentially leading to industry attrition or consolidation. While the…
AI is more interested in assisting your career than it is in wiping it away. With the advancement of machine learning tools at our fingertips, we’re certainly well entrenched in a Hype Cycle of AI and automation. You don’t need to scroll far to find a thought piece on why AI might be coming for…
Overcoming Barriers in Federal Acquisition In many organizations, federal acquisition professionals operate in separate offices inadvertently creating information silos, with less-than-ideal communication and collaboration between offices. These stovepipes create barriers to success, with various stakeholders throwing documents over the fence without knowing their fate or having clear lines of communication. Bound by bureaucracy and complex…
The explosion of technologies like IoT, 5G, and LIDAR are having a huge impact on the modernization of commercial warehousing. These technologies, and others, are enabling productivity gains from the maximization of warehousing space to improved auditability. Robotic storing and retrieval, integrated with modern ERPs, demonstrates a high ROI and a short payback period. This…
Groundswell’s prototype has won first place in the 2022 National Artificial Intelligence Institute (NAII) AI Tech Sprint. The competition fosters collaboration between industry, academia, and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create AI-enabled tools that leverage federal data to address specific Veteran healthcare issues. The 2022 AI Tech Sprint had teams create a prototype…
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Groundswell, the leading federal Appian services provider, announced the appointment of Jeff Dohmann as the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). “Jeff will be integral in leading Groundswell’s financial operations and ensuring that the company continues to invest in and expand its top-notch talent and federal service offerings,” says George Batsakis, Groundswell’s CEO. “Jeff’s extensive…
Groundswell is pleased to announce that Megan Hanik has joined the Groundswell team as Chief People Officer. Her addition initiates the launch of Groundswell’s integrated Human Resource strategy, created in response to a rapidly growing organization. Regarding her addition to the company, Groundswell CEO George Batsakis says, “Megan represents an essential piece coming into place,…