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June 2008 Reston, VA, June 5, 2008 – InScope Solutions today announced that it has acquired Allegiance Advisory Group, a financial services firm serving the capital markets, mortgage, insurance, and energy sectors. Allegiance and InScope formed a partnership in late 2006 that led to substantial demand for their joint finance and technology solutions. Allegiance possesses deep experience in corporate strategy and execution, corporate finance, capital markets, compliance and governance. InScope is an award-winning provider of enterprise software, decision management, and optimized computing solutions. “This acquisition is a perfect fit for InScope. It’s not about entering the financial services market, it is about offering treasury and financial solutions to any organization in any sector,” said Mike Bruce, CEO of InScope. “We expect to realize tremendous value from this transaction as Allegiance will extend and expand our offerings to our entire client base. We see this move as setting the stage for another phase of explosive growth, both for the benefit of our employees and our customers.” InScope is ranked among the 50 fastest growing companies by both Washington Technology and Washington Business Journal. Serving both the commercial and federal markets, the company fuses technology expertise and business acumen with industry-specific domain knowledge. This unique approach enables InScope to deliver solutions that address the most mission-critical challenges of its clients. Current customers include Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, American Capital, Department of Energy, FINRA, PNC Bank, NASDAQ, and the IRS. “In addition to our capabilities being complimentary, InScope’s corporate values and approach to business were incredibly similar to ours,” commented Stephen Masten, former owner of Allegiance and now Managing Director of InScope’s Financial Services Practice. “I am excited about the opportunities that are now open to our employees and clients as part of a large, diversified, and growing company. This transaction creates a rare and valuable entity – one that can advise on complex issues of finance and capital markets and then deploy the critical systems needed to facilitate effective governance and controls. InScope is incredibly well-positioned for continued success.” About InScope Solutions |
May 2008
InScope Solutions Re-Brands Subsidiary Dedicated to Microsoft Deployments
Creation of TrueTandem Streamlines Focus of Industry Leader
Reston, VA, May 14, 2008 – InScope Solutions today announced the transition of their Microsoft Consulting Group (InScopeMCG) into a wholly-owned subsidiary named TrueTandem. The new brand will maintain InScopeMCG’s singular focus on providing Microsoft solutions to the commercial, federal, and non-profit communities. The move is in direct response to the marketplace need for an agile Microsoft partner.
“InScope’s Microsoft Consulting Group has seen tremendous growth over the past 5 years due to its ability to rapidly deploy Microsoft technologies anywhere in the world. TrueTandem becoming a separate subsidiary is the natural progression of an organization that is poised to dominate the landscape,” commented Mike Bruce, CEO of InScope. “By committing two of our senior executives to this vital venture, we believe new markets will be explored and opened rapidly.”
TrueTandem will be led by Steve Breiseth, formerly VP of Consulting Practices of InScope and Jim Treacy, formerly VP of the Microsoft Consulting Group of InScope. They will retain the core of elite InScopeMCG employees that propelled the organization since its inception.
“We look forward to continuing the excellent track record that we have established as InScope, now under the TrueTandem brand.” said Steve. “As TrueTandem, we will build on the long history of innovative solutions and strong customer relationships that has been our calling card. The TrueTandem team is comprised of the best talent in the industry and we are excited about the opportunity that TrueTandem offers as a focused Microsoft Partner.”
“After a long and successful tenure providing Microsoft solutions, InScopeMCG is rebranding as TrueTandem to highlight our focus on clients and their needs,” added Jim. “Establishing a stand-alone identity will better allow TrueTandem to serve our clients with an enhanced focus on system architecture, development and implementation. As TrueTandem, we will be a premier provider of enterprise level consulting focused on the rapid deployment of Microsoft technologies. Assisting customers in unlocking the value of their technology investments will still be our mission.”
More information on TrueTandem can be found on its web presence at www.truetandem.com. While operations are based in Northern Virginia, TrueTandem continues to deploy resources across the continental US with reach into Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
About InScope Solutions
InScope Solutions partners with federal and commercial customers to drive maximum value from their technology investments. InScope bridges the gap between business strategy and technology adoption with specialized expertise in enterprise software, optimized computing, decision management, and financial services. Customers include the Internal Revenue Service, USDA, Department of Energy, U.S. Navy, Department of Homeland Security, AARP, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. InScope is a veteran-owned 8(a) and has received a CMMI Level 2 rating for Systems and Software Engineering. More information can be found on the company’s web site at www.inscopesolutions.com.
February 2008
InScope Solutions CEO Honored as a Minority Business Leader
by Washington Business Journal
Mike Bruce Recognized by First Annual Award Program
Reston, VA, February 25, 2007 – InScope Solutions today announced that The Washington Business Journal has recognized Mike Bruce, CEO, as one of the Washington Region's top minority business owners and leaders, in the first annual Minority Business Leaders awards program. These awards are intended to honor the entrepreneurial drive, creativity and success of Greater Washington’s minority business leaders.
Minority business leaders and owners are selected based upon their demonstrated business success over the past 12 – 18 months. Bruce led InScope over the $25 million revenue mark and boasted a 360.56% growth rate in 2007, validating the company’s mission to bridge the gap between business strategy and technology adoption.
InScope works with clients to maximize the value of their business and technology investments. Through a blend of domain expertise, business acumen, and deep technology experience , InScope prides itself on implementing solutions that will be embraced and adopted by end-users. The company is organized around four consulting practices : Decision Management, Enterprise Software, Optimized Computing, and Financial Services. Target markets include defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies, financial services firms, and national associations.
“It is an honor to be recognized as a minority business leader by The Washington Business Journal,” commented Mike Bruce, InScope Solutions’ CEO. “InScope’s success to date can be attributed to our commitment to diversity – a diverse workforce, a diverse customer base, and a diverse set of capabilities. I believe that the passion and depth of InScope’s team will continue to fuel our growth well into the future.”
Bruce, along with Greater Washington’s group of minority business leaders will be honored at a luncheon on April 11, 2008 at the Gaylord National Resort. The minority business leaders are profiled in an April 18th special supplement edition of the publication as well as in a video interview that can be seen on The Washington Business Journal’s website.
About Washington Business Journal
Washington Business Journal has been Greater Washington’s leading source of business news and information for more than 20 years. Each week, over 150,000 business executives rely on the Business Journal for comprehensive news on local people and their companies. Providing more than just in-depth coverage, the Business Journal also delivers industry trends, tips and strategies, plus award-winning critical analysis. For more information, please visit http://washington.bizjournals.com.
About InScope Solutions
InScope Solutions partners with federal and commercial customers to drive maximum value from their technology investments. InScope bridges the gap between business strategy and technology adoption with specialized expertise in decision management, enterprise software , optimized computing, and financial services. Customers include IRS , USDA, Department of Energy, U.S. Navy, Department of Homeland Security, USPTO, AARP, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. InScope is a veteran-owned 8(a) and has received a CMMI Level 2 rating for Systems and Software Engineering. More information can be found on the company’s web site at www.inscopesolutions.com.
January 2008
InScope Solutions CEO Named to SECAF Board of Directors
Reston, VA, January 29, 2008 – InScope Solutions today announced that Mike Bruce, CEO, has been named to the Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF) board of directors. SECAF is a non-profit organization committed to building a healthy, prosperous, and wholesome government contracting community.
“Mike was chosen for this position because of his ability to provide leadership, vision, and direction to InScope and because of the tremendous experience he has gained as CEO of an emerging enterprise,” said Mark D. Moore, chairman of SECAF. “He has dynamically grown his business while giving government and commercial customers the specialized attention of a small company. We are looking forward to the contributions Mike will make to SECAF and our forward-looking plans.”
Along with joining the SECAF board of directors, Bruce was also nominated to chair the legislative and advocacy committee that works to raise the awareness of all members to the impact of pending or recently-signed legislation and regulations within the whole of the SECAF organization.
“I fully support the mission of SECAF and being CEO of a small business I wholly appreciate the existence of such an organization,” said Mike Bruce, CEO of InScope. “I look forward to sharing my experiences in growing InScope with fellow SECAF members as well as learning from their experiences and expertise.”
SECAF board members provide guidance on a multitude of topics that will contribute to members’ increased knowledge of the government contracting community through events and speaker presentations. Other board members include Mark D. Moore, M&T Bank, Shiv Krishnan, INDUS Corporation, Dara F. Castle, McGladrey & Pullen/ RSM McGladrey, Andrew J. Sherman, Dickstein Shapiro LLP., Cynthia A. Castillo, CSSI, Inc., Tiffanny Gates, ETG, Inc., J.D. Kathuria, Harman Systems, Inc., Deborah J. Lansdowne, eKohs, Inc., Jack Larmer, Longstreet Partners and Sentrillion, Curtis T. Leger, INDUS Corporation, and Kwesi Rogers, Federal National Payables Inc..
About InScope Solutions
InScope Solutions partners with federal and commercial customers to drive maximum value from their technology investments. InScope bridges the gap between business strategy and technology adoption with specialized expertise in Microsoft development and infrastructure, decision management, enterprise software and systems, and secure and optimized computing. Customers include the Internal Revenue Service, USDA, Department of Energy, U.S. Navy, Department of Homeland Security, AARP, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. InScope is a veteran-owned 8(a) and has received a CMMI Level 2 rating for Systems and Software Engineering. More information can be found on the company’s web site at www.inscopesolutions.com.
About SECAF
The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF) is a non-profit organization committed to building a healthy, prosperous, and wholesome government contracting community.
SECAF was formed in the summer of 2001 to support contractors in their efforts to secure and fulfill contracts with defense, intelligence, and civilian government agencies. SECAF members include CEOs, COOs, and CXOs of both small and emerging contractors.
The focus of SECAF is squarely centered on producing high quality events that are rich with valuable information to members, and on providing useful information on timely topics that will directly assist members in navigating the Federal landscape. For more information, visit www.secaf.org.
January 2008
InScope Named to Washington Smart CEO Future 50 List
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