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Driving Efficiency in Federal O&M Through Optimization and Modernization (O&M+)

Federal agencies spend over 80% of their IT budgets on Operations & Maintenance (O&M)—sustaining legacy systems that, while necessary, often lead to stagnation, inefficiency, and escalating costs. Meanwhile, Development, Modernization, and Enhancement (DME) initiatives offer transformation but require significant capital investments, long lead times, and complex procurement pathways. The challenge? Most agencies are stuck between…

The Next Frontier in Cyber Resilience: AI, Metrics, and Real-World Strategies

(Part 2 of 2 in the Cyber Resilience Series) The Role of AI, Measuring Success, and Real-World Applications From the Desk of our Director of Cybersecurity, Chris LeGrand – February 2025 The Role of AI in Cyber Resilience Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the cybersecurity world by storm and is now essential to achieving cyber…

Cyber Resilience: The Fundamentals of Strengthening Your Defenses in a Digital World

(Part 1 of 2 in the Cyber Resilience Series) Insights From the Desk of our Director of Cybersecurity, Chris LeGrand – February 2025 Even the top industry juggernauts can fall. In 2023, after 150 years in business, the prominent logistics company KNP shook the news headlines when it was the victim of a devastating ransomware…

A-TEK Announces Key Leadership Updates to Drive Growth in 2025

McLean, VA – January 31, 2025 – A-TEK, Inc., a leading provider of innovative solutions for federal government clients, is proud to announce five key leadership updates that reflect our commitment to excellence, innovation, and client success. These appointments highlight A-TEK’s focus on nurturing talent, expanding expertise, and enhancing customer experience as we enter a…

When Trust Falters: Inside the July Cyber Crisis That Rocked the Industry

From the Desk of our Director of Cybersecurity, Chris LeGrand – 9/4/24 It’s the early morning hours of July 19, 2024, and chaos is spreading faster than anyone can type. What should have been a routine maintenance update turns into a global incident, with IT teams scrambling in boardrooms and security centers worldwide. Phones ring…

McLean, VA Based A-TEK, Inc. Welcomes New Chief Technology Officer to Drive Digital Innovation and Growth

McLean, VA, April 15, 2024 – A-TEK, a 28-year partner to U.S. government agencies, proudly announces the appointment of Crystal Hair as its first Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This strategic hire is pivotal as A-TEK continues to expand its capabilities in areas crucial for digital transformation, including AI/ML, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, and Agile Application Development.…

Kathryn Freeland, MBA, Featured in CIO Women Magazine

A-TEK is thrilled to share that our CEO, Kathryn Freeland, MBA, is featured as the cover story in the March 2024 CIO Women Magazine! Kathy’s journey as a woman entrepreneur in the tech industry is truly inspiring. In the article, she discusses the challenges she faced in founding, growing, and selling her first company, RGII…