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TekSynap: The Strategic

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Darrin Snyder, Information Architect, TekSynapDarrin Snyder, Information Architect
The last quarter of 2018 witnessed an evolution in the U.S. government’s cloud computing initiative. Its legacy federal cloud computing strategy, “Cloud First” got a long-overdue sequel called “Cloud Smart.” This historic shift triggered a new trend, where most government agencies are going about adopting the one-of-a-kind model to attain a safe and secure cloud migration. Considering the pace at which technologies propel, switching to a cloud infrastructure is no longer a choice but a necessity for federal, state, and local government entities. Aligning well with this essential need, Virginia-based TekSynap enables organizations to attain strategic and balanced cloud adoption in an agile and cost-effective manner.

“In a bid to effectuate a successful cloud migration, TekSynap offers a powerful combination of cutting-edge technology, innovation, and forward-thinking that enables our clients to stay ahead of the pack,” says Darrin Snyder, Information Architect at TekSynap. By cultivating a peerless corporate culture at each level, the company positions as a systems integrator that combines the infrastructure and process models of larger organizations with the agility of a small company. With this equilibrium in their corporate DNA, TekSynap meets clients’ requirements to achieve additional savings, security, and deliver efficient services.

The basic shift in the paradigm from “Cloud First” to “Cloud Smart” evolved from a notion to adopt cloud solutions for all technology deployments to cloud architecture according to individual agency’s needs. TekSynap made available cloud strategies that align with the requirements for technology deployment under “Cloud First” model; they re-aligned, as proponents of the “Cloud Smart” model, to focus on implementing best-fit solutions for agencies.

“We have come a long way with the security guidance for cloud offerings, and I think these are still evolving to cover more recent trends in cloud deployments, focusing more on SaaS and PaaS solutions due to the benefits of not having to maintain underlying hypervisors and systems,” adds Snyder.


In a bid to effectuate a successful cloud migration, TekSynap offers a powerful combination of cutting-edge technology, innovation, and forward thinking that enables our clients to stay ahead of the pack


TekSynap is collaborating with cloud service providers to bolster understanding of security practices, and educate clients to take advantage of these offerings.

Unlike their competitors, TekSynap focuses on delivering a full spectrum of IT services to its customers in the public sector. The firm strategically collaborates with Microsoft and Amazon to provide the industry-best solutions at a convenient cost. These partnerships, coupled with TekSynap’s agility, innovation, and expertise, enables them to offer a powerful, innovative suite of solutions, including the deployment of a multi-vendor cloud solution for government agencies. A success story well exemplifies the partnership’s value proposition. TekSynap had implemented a high performance-computing model in the client’s ecosystem. It was capable of high speed and reliability computing in the AWS cloud while deploying the organization’s web presence and application delivery via Microsoft Azure. This helped the client to take advantage of the best-of-breed cloud providers.

Additionally, aligning with the evolution in automated systems has aided TekSynap to develop efficient and cost-effective solutions. They continue to gain maturity and show promise for environment administration and awareness, fostering reliable automated systems, which can detect issues, respond to mitigating actions, and route the information for review or approval. Another aspect that differentiates TekSynap is their competent human resource. The firm recruits top talents, fosters a culture of teamwork and rewards employee contributions through work flexibility, and exceptional benefits packages. Furthermore, TekSynap ensures constant nurturing of the workforce through a generous education program and a healthy work-life balance.

With such a resilient value-proposition and the ever-increasing need for holistic cloud deployment, the future looks exceptionally bright for TekSynap. “It is imperative that as we expand, we maintain our employee focus and the agile nature of a small business that has made us successful,” concludes Snyder.

Top 10 Cloud Consulting/Services Companies - 2019

Company
TekSynap

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Darrin Snyder, Information Architect

Description
TekSynap, an Information Technology and Services firm based in Virginia helps government agencies to shift toward a strategic and balanced cloud computing approach with benefits in terms of agility and cost-effectiveness. The firm offers a powerful combination of cutting-edge technology, innovation, and forward thinking to enables their clients to stay ahead of the pack. By cultivating a peerless corporate culture at each level, the firm integrates infrastructure and process models of larger organizations with agility of small companies. With this equilibrium in their corporate DNA, TekSynap meets organizations’ requirements to achieve additional savings, security, and deliver faster services

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CORRECTING and REPLACING TekSynap Celebrates VA LAN CCT (IRP) Award

RESTON -Please replace the release dated June 4, 2024 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions.

The updated release reads:

TEKSYNAP CELEBRATES VA LAN CCT (IRP) AWARD

A Testament to Long-Standing Support and Innovation

After a rigorous process spanning 18 months, four protests, and four separate proposal submissions, TekSynap has been awarded the VA LAN CCT (IRP) contract with our SEWP V prime, Alvarez LLC, and our OEM partner, Juniper Networks. This achievement reflects TekSynap's commitment to excellence and is a milestone that marks the company's long-standing support for Veterans Affairs (VA).

“This was a multi-year effort by the entire team, culminating with an award, representing a tectonic shift in the VA’s LAN switching infrastructure. This award is the first time in 25 years the VA has switched gears regarding their LAN switch technologies. This award represents only a fraction of the VA’s networks – which means there is so much more work to do for our Veterans.” - Kamran Jinnah, CEO, TekSynap

TekSynap's relationship with the VA dates to the company's inception, showcasing a history rich in collaboration and technological advancement. The scope of this relationship has evolved over the years, with TekSynap providing critical infrastructure installation services and becoming a trusted advisor in process re-engineering at the project, program, and enterprise levels.

The VA LAN CCT (IRP) refreshes over 17,000 LAN switches across eight Veterans Integrated Services Networks (VISNs), covering various CONUS and OCONUS regions. TekSynap's role extends beyond procurement and delivery; the company is responsible for migrating configurations of existing Cisco switches into the JUNOS operating system format and deploying advanced micro-segmentation and zero-trust enabling capabilities via VX LAN topologies.

This program is critical to our nation's veterans and is required for multiple VA initiatives to move forward, including TekSynap's own NextGen Wireless upgrades. The initial validation of the architecture in the VA's Cleveland, OH Labs will be followed by an IOC at the first installation site at White River Junction, VT.

The total contract value is $170M, and the performance period is from March 27, 2024, to March 26, 2028. The place of performance includes 63 VA Medical Centers (VAMCs) and 317 remote clinics in the CONUS and OCONUS.

“Alvarez LLC is proud to partner with TekSynap Corporation and Juniper Networks on this landmark VA LAN contract. This award not only underscores the innovation and expertise our teams bring to the table but also represents a significant step forward in enhancing the technological capabilities of the Veterans Affairs infrastructure. We are committed to delivering robust, secure, and cutting-edge network solutions that will have a long-lasting positive impact on the VA's operations and, most importantly, on the lives of our veterans. This contract is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our collaborative teams, and we look forward to continuing this journey of excellence together.”- Josh Gauldfeldt, Senior Vice President of Sales, Alvarez LLC