Digital Services Coalition Admits Six New Firms
Washington, DC (July 9, 2021) — The Digital Services Coalition (DSC) announces the admission of six new companies into its membership today, expanding its membership base to 28 firms. The Board of Directors has voted to invite the following member-sponsored firms to be part of the DSC, to include: eSimplicity, Raft LLC, Skyward IT Solutions, AWL Strategies, Wheelhouse Group, and Simple Technology Solutions.
Highlights around this new group of companies are that of the six added there are four women owned small businesses, four 8(a) businesses, two certified disadvantaged businesses, and two HUBZone businesses; all of which contributes to the socio-economic diversity within the DSC and the digital service workforce.
The DSC strives to improve the development and delivery of digital services to government through agile methodologies and human centered design practices. With membership growth, the DSC increases its impact and ability to dramatically improve the way the government builds and deploys digital services to the public. Each new member firm has been sponsored by an existing DSC member company, provided service references, and vetted for alignment with the coalition’s strategic and long-term goals.
eSimplicity is excited to be part of the energetic and enthusiastic Digital Services Coalition to nurture and grow with the civic tech community. Our relentless drive to invent new ways that delight our users and customers never stops. Our engineers and strategists focus on using technology to totally transform the existing user and customer experience and reimagine a better experience than what exists today. eSimplicity is a Woman Owned, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), & HUBZONE business.
Raft LLC brings radical transparency and a commitment to mission success, bridging the gap between humans and data for better, sustainable program outcomes. Inspired by the Raft Consensus Model, we are obsessed with inclusive problem solving and using technology to improve lives. Raft is a Woman Owned Small and 8(a) business.
Skyward IT Solutions Delivering lasting federal and state initiatives through empathy, collaboration, and innovation is our ethos. We coalesce with this highly dynamic consortium of teams to continue on the endeavors of empowering the government and driving positive change, together. Skyward is an 8(a) business.
AWL Strategies Our mission is great business outcomes through purpose-driven communications. We believe shared leadership creates strength, and we bring a stack of chairs with us to every table. We joined the DSC because at this table, leaders work together to make change across government fit, for everyone. AWL Strategies is a Woman Owned small business.
Wheelhouse Group, Inc. Digital transformation is complex and requires people-focused solutions. Our expert change leaders help federal clients do the nuanced work to prepare and engage employees and the public to enthusiastically adopt change. At Wheelhouse we move organizations from Reluctance to ResultsTM Wheelhouse is a WOSB.
Simple Technology believes Government should operate at the speed of innovation. Our engineers (multi-cloud, low code, and open source) are passionate about using cloud-native technologies to automate ITOps activities and business processes so agencies can focus on the mission. Simple Technology is a Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), and HUBZone business.
“The ability to welcome six new companies into the Digital Services Coalition as one of my first activities is beyond rewarding. As this organization continues to build its capacity to improve methods of delivering value to the public through transformation, it is exciting to expand our capability with companies such as these who, through their proven digital experiences and practices, align to our mission and values.” says Traci Walker, DSC Executive Director.
With the new Administration highlighting the need for increased modernization and digital services across agencies and public facing services as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical — now more than ever — to bring in companies who have a firm understanding of best practices and how to implement them in a government environment.
Entry into the DSC grants members access to the DSC network, internal teaming opportunities, continued education, inclusion as a premier digital services vendor for government and large business, marketing and press around wins, issue advocacy opportunities, and GovCon education.
About Digital Services Coalition
The Digital Services Coalition, founded in 2018, has developed a working model to redefine and transform how the government does digital. Our members work alongside and in support of government digital offices and programs, including 18F, the United States Digital Service, state digital service teams, and Presidential Innovation Fellows. By working together, we can accelerate the government’s ability to implement services that focus on good usability, reliable technology, and accessibility for all — while also benefiting the individuals and firms that are part of the community.
