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Apple® M1 – Small Chip. Giant Leap for Federal Agencies.

Apple® M1 – Small Chip. Giant Leap for Federal Agencies.

American ingenuity has been the force behind some fantastic technologies. In 1958, Gordon Moore and his team at Fairchild Semiconductor manufactured silicon-based transistors and sold them to IBM for use in a Department of Defense computer system. The DoD's need for...

GovSmart is NIST SP 800-171 Compliant

GovSmart is NIST SP 800-171 Compliant

On September 29, 2020, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) issued an interim rule to implement a DoD Cybersecurity Assessment Methodology. The purpose is to assess contractor implementation of cybersecurity requirements and to enhance the protection of Controlled...

GovSmart’s 4th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

GovSmart’s 4th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

Happy Thanksgiving! GovSmart has made it a high priority to be a valuable member of it's HUBZone community. This marks the 4th year that GovSmart has offered free Thanksgiving turkeys to its neighbors in need. GovSmart was pleased to provide 88 turkeys to our...

GovSmart’s donation helps community members in need

GovSmart’s donation helps community members in need

GovSmart has donated $10,000 to support the Haven, a Charlottesville-based nonprofit aimed to end homelessness in the greater Charlottesville community. They teamed up with DoGoodCville to underwrite a year's worth of the shelter's Laundry Card, ID and Phone Home...

From the CTO’s Desk: What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

From the CTO’s Desk: What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

What is artificial intelligence (AI)?  The goal of artificial intelligence (AI), sometimes called machine learning (ML), is the simulation of human intelligence by a computer. Traditionally, computers were programmed to make decisions using conditional logic. We can...

GovSmart Reaches Milestone, Surpassing $1 Billion in Total Sales

GovSmart Reaches Milestone, Surpassing $1 Billion in Total Sales

GovSmart has surpassed the $1 billion total sales benchmark as of September 2020. This success is due to the company’s steadfast commitment to satisfying every customers most difficult Information Technology needs. In 2009, GovSmart was founded in the kitchen...

A Successful Return to Work Strategy with GovSmart and Everbridge

A Successful Return to Work Strategy with GovSmart and Everbridge

As the world begins the tenuous process of reopening economies following months of lockdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, contact tracing will be a critical part of the recovery process. The purpose of contact tracing is well understood, but there are many...

Meet our new Sr. Director of GovSmart Tactical, Brandon Lillard

Meet our new Sr. Director of GovSmart Tactical, Brandon Lillard

GovSmart has welcomed a new Senior Director of their Tactical division to continue growing its offerings through 3 major divisions: IT, Manufacturing, and Tactical. GovSmart holds a Type 10 Federal Firearms License that enables us to manufacture and deal in all types...

GovSmart Named “SolarWinds Emerging Partner of the Year”

GovSmart Named “SolarWinds Emerging Partner of the Year”

Due to the high level of value-added services, GovSmart was recently recognized as the SolarWinds Emerging Partner of the Year. This award is given annually to partners who achieve the most success within the SolarWinds Partner Program. GovSmart exhibited superior...

GovSmart Welcomes Seth Berl, Ph.D. as CTO

GovSmart Welcomes Seth Berl, Ph.D. as CTO

Dr. Seth Berl, PhD, MA, BS serves as the Chief Technology Officer at GovSmart. Seth provides his technology, research, and academic expertise to identify products and services, build partnerships, and lead innovation with a future strategic vision. He applies these...

GovSmart Equips Additive Manufacturing Lab with Markforged

GovSmart Equips Additive Manufacturing Lab with Markforged

GovSmart has put a major focus on the Additive Manufacturing industry over the past two years. By partnering with Markforged, and building a full portfolio of surrounding technologies, GovSmart has surpassed $3 million in sales of the technology. Some of their...

GovSmart Invests in HUBZone with New Office in Charlottesville, VA

GovSmart Invests in HUBZone with New Office in Charlottesville, VA

The HUBZone Program has many benefits for small businesses in government contracting, but it also has a tremendous impact on the local community. One of the main missions of the HUBZone program is to contribute to the economic development of communities that are...