A Smarter, More Agile Path to Federal Modernization
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A Smarter, More Agile Path to Federal Modernization

Bykturner

A Smarter, More Agile Path to Federal Modernization The Trump administration has rightly identified commercial technology as a cornerstone for modernizing federal IT. Recent directives from the Department of Defense, including Secretary Hegseth’s mandate requiring pre-approval for large Systems Integrator (SI) contracts, reinforce a growing preference for commercial software solutions—especially when it comes to implementation,…

Modernizing Federal Procurement: Embracing AI, Automation, and Bold Change
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Modernizing Federal Procurement: Embracing AI, Automation, and Bold Change

BySean Wybenga

Modernizing Federal Procurement: Embracing AI, Automation, and Bold Change 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 The root cause isn’t just bureaucracy—it’s outdated technology and…

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Groundswell Achieves Gold-Level Appian Acquisition Accreditation

Bykturner

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 Partner to lead one of Workday’s Earliest Federal Implementations

ByRoshni Yaradi

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 Achieves Major Milestone in Non-Traditional EBS-C Initiative

ByRoshni Yaradi

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,…

Harnessing Data for a Resilient Defense Industrial Base
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Harnessing Data for a Resilient Defense Industrial Base

ByGary Celli

Harnessing Data for a Resilient Defense Industrial Base 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…

Modernizing Federal Acquisitions
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Modernizing Federal Acquisitions

BySean Wybenga

From Stovepipes to Streamlined Modernizing Federal Acquisitions 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…

It Starts with a Modern Warehouse
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It Starts with a Modern Warehouse

ByGeorge Batsakis

It Starts with a Modern Warehouse Ways to Improve Federal Supply Chain 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…

Groundswell Wins First Place in National AI Tech Sprint Competition

ByRoshni Yaradi

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…

Groundswell Names Jeff Dohmann as Chief Financial Officer

ByRoshni Yaradi

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…