Capgemini Government Solutions to Acquire VariQ
Capgemini has entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire VariQ, pending U.S applicable regulatory approvals. VariQ will be integrated into Capgemini Government Solutions LLC, Capgemini’s independent operating division working with U.S. government agencies. This acquisition would strengthen the company’s position in the federal market and build momentum for continued growth. Capgemini Government Solutions was
VariQ Inks $33M Contract to Operate, Maintain DHS Student, Exchange Visitor System
Cybersecurity, DevSecOps and cloud services provider VariQ has been awarded a contract with the Department of Homeland Security’s Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, or SEVIS. This contract is for operations and maintenance of the SEVIS program, which is established within Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “We are pleased to have been selected to support the
Richard Pineda to Take Over as SECAF Chair
The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum has announced changes to its board leadership and new appointees, including tapping CALIBRE President and CEO Richard Pineda to serve as chair Pineda, who will succeed Matthew Agresti and Sirena Johnson, said the two “have done an extraordinary job leading our organization and serving SECAF members this last year.”
VariQ Buys Rivet Logic
Cybersecurity, cloud and DevSecOps provider VariQ has announced its acquisition of Rivet Logic, a digital transformation company based in Reston, Virginia. The transaction aims to broaden VariQ digital offerings by providing new cloud and open source technology partnerships with AWS Elemental, Liferay, Crafter, MongoDB, Box, Salesforce and Alfresco. Moreover, the acquisition will expand digital capabilities
VariQ Awarded $350M State Department IDIQ
Cybersecurity and cloud provider VariQ has won an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract with the State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Western Hemisphere Programs. “We are honored to have been selected to support the U.S. Department of State with the enhancement of technologies to strengthen transnational criminal interdiction, while furthering partnerships across the
Former FBI, NIH Official John Dvorak Named CTO at VariQ
IT services integrator VariQ has hired former government executive John Dvorak as its chief technology officer, a brand-new role for the company. Dvorak will focus on driving growth in VariQ’s services and core capabilities, addressing client mission requirements, and curating partner relationships, the company said. He is charged with VariQ’s innovation center, QLabs, for cybersecurity, software development and
GMU Conference Aims to Become Go-To Event for GovCon Community
George Mason University Center for Government Contracting and Defense Acquisition University are co-hosting a first-time conference geared toward the government contracting community. “The $500 billion-plus government contracting community provides 40% of the GDP to the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, but there is no major conference that addresses the business, policy and regulatory issues facing that
VariQ Gets New CMMI Appraisal
VariQ, which provides cybersecurity, software development and cloud services to government organizations, was recently appraised at a Maturity Level 3 of the CMMI Institute’s new Capability Maturity Model Integration for Development version 2.0. The designation shows VariQ has met a globally recognized set of best practices aimed at improving performance and critical business processes and
VariQ CEO Ben Edson Finalist for 2019 Entrepreneur of The Year Mid-Atlantic Award
VariQ founder and chief executive Ben Edson is a finalist for the Entrepreneur of The Year 2019 Mid-Atlantic Award, which recognizes entrepreneurs and leaders of businesses excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. “I am honored to have been named a finalist for the Entrepreneur of
VariQ Promotes Olin Green to Senior VP of Service Delivery
VariQ has elevated Olin Green to senior vice president of service delivery, having led the company’s cybersecurity portfolio since 2016 A former executive with Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., Olin has over 18 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity. Throughout his career, he has provided executive oversight and driven growth in operational portfolios across the federal
SECAF Announces Board of Directors Lineup
The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum, or SECAF, has named a new chair and several new members to its board of directors. Curt Anderson, the vice president of corporate growth at Strategic Resolution Experts, was named chair of the board. Matthew Agresti, senior vice president at Bank of America Merilll Lynch, and Sirena Johnson,
VariQ Added To GSA’s $50B Alliant 2 Contract
VariQ Corp. has been awarded a spot on the General Services Administration’s $50 billion Alliant 2 contract, allowing it to bid on a wide range of IT work for GSA’s federal partners. The Alliant 2 vehicle is a multiple-award, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity governmentwide acquisition contract, and it aims to provide comprehensive and flexible IT services and
ACG National Capital Recognizes 2016’s Dealmakers and Companies
ACG National Capital announced its 2017 Corporate Growth Awards winners at a black-tie event at the Ritz Carlton Tysons Corner, recognizing business leaders and companies responsible for the capital region’s corporate growth and deal activity. A chapter of the international Association for Corporate Growth, ACG National Capital honored companies and recognized notable deals in tiers
WashingtonExec Video Interview Series: ‘Outside the Boardroom’: VariQ Founder and CEO Ben Edson
WashingtonExec continues its video interview series featuring government contracting executives and what they’re passionate about outside of their office and the boardroom. VariQ Founder and CEO Ben Edson discusses how his company has invested significantly in defining the company’s culture. As one of 15 children, Edson said one of the company’s focuses has been on family and
VariQ Corp. Wins $23.9M Task Order from the IRS
VariQ Corporation has been awarded a 5-year contract to continue its work providing Enterprise Federal Information Security Management Act Compliance support to the Internal Revenue Service. Enterprise FISMA Compliance is responsible for IRS systems and applications in partnership with business partners and IT customers. IRS security assessors work with IRS stakeholders, assessing roughly 140 FISMA reportable systems
VariQ Achieves ISO 20000-1:2011 and ISO 27001:2013 Certifications
VariQ announced Feb. 17 that it has achieved ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certifications. “VariQ is a leading provider of innovative and secure solutions to the complex and ever-changing technological challenges of today, and we take our mission very seriously,” VariQ CEO Ben Edson said. “Being awarded these two certifications validates the maturity of our
Ben Edson and Sirena Johnson Added to SECAF Board of Directors
On July 1 the two newest members of the SECAF (Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum) Board of Directors were named; Ben Edson and Sirena Johnson. Both will hold a two-year term serving the government contracting community. Ben Edson, Founder and CEO of the IT solutions firm, VariQ, brings years of experience in the security
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