NewsGator and Spectrum Systems Boost 'Gov 2.0' Initiatives

DENVER, July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- NewsGator is partnering with Spectrum Systems, Inc., one of the most respected Government solution providers in Washington, D.C., to enable agencies to advance their Government 2.0 initiatives.

NewsGator's Tomoye and Social Sites collaboration solutions are now available on the General Services Administration (GSA) IT procurement schedule exclusively through Fairfax, Va.-based Spectrum Systems. These collaborative computing solutions create secure communities with integrated blogs, microblogs, activity streams, wikis, expertise discovery and more. This new, deeper brand of collaboration is managing knowledge, boosting productivity, cutting costs, spotlighting experts and countering brain drain. It is also helping federal government agencies comply with President Obama's Open Government Directive of transparency, participation and collaboration.

Spectrum Systems holds a prominent position among Washington, D.C.,-area solution providers. The company was singled out from among 18,000 GSA schedule contractors in late 2008 as the Most Innovative Small Business, an honor sponsored by the Coalition for Government Procurement and supported by the General Services Administration. Spectrum President Ronald Segal is an original member of GSA's Industry Government Council (ITIGC) and currently serves as chairman of its Policy Committee.

"The NewsGator/Spectrum Systems partnership makes it easier than ever for Government agencies to procure NewsGator products and services, and in doing so quickly realize the benefits our collaborative computing solutions provide," said Joe Cortale, NewsGator's VP of Government sales. "Spectrum possesses a stellar track record of cutting through the red tape and has the experience and ability to utilize virtually any contract vehicle a customer wishes."

Spectrum's two decades of experience as a federal contract holder working with procurement officers and end-users at federal, state and local government levels – coupled with its evolved network of solution provider partners, resellers and federal systems integrators – will help government customers expedite their purchases through a variety of contract vehicles.

"We're excited to be holding the GSA schedule for NewsGator, a rapidly growing company in the white hot space of Gov 2.0 and Enterprise 2.0," said Segal. "This partnership expands the range of productivity and knowledge-sharing solutions that we can offer our government customers, including the millions who are already using Microsoft SharePoint."

NewsGator's strategic partnership with Microsoft as their "go-to" social computing partner is evidenced by NewsGator's recent recognition as a finalist for Microsoft 2010 Partner of the Year.

Unlike other software that merely connects to SharePoint, NewsGator's "built in vs. bolted on" architecture enables customers to fully harness and leverage the power of Microsoft SharePoint with the most powerful social computing capabilities available. NewsGator customers do not have to worry about the connectivity, security, compliance, and authentication issues that must be addressed when a disparate point solution is being considered.

About Spectrum Systems, Inc.

Spectrum Systems, Inc., headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, specializes in the resale and delivery of enterprise-level Application Lifecycle Management and Information Assurance software that helps public and private organizations BUILD Applications, MANAGE Systems, LEVERAGE Information and SECURE IT Assets. Founded in 1986, Spectrum's reputation is built on the foundation of clearly understanding its clients' requirements and providing optimal solutions on time, at competitive prices, and with unsurpassed functional dependability. Spectrum helps customers get the most out of their IT investment.

About NewsGator

NewsGator enhances Microsoft SharePoint to provide an unparalleled social collaboration solution. Our Enterprise 2.0 software suite, Social Sites, boosts any organization's performance with the power of innovation management, collaboration and knowledge-sharing both inside the enterprise and out. Customers achieving results with Social Sites include Accenture, Deloitte, Edelman, Fleishman-Hillard International Communications, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon.

NewsGator's Tomoye enables government agencies and military users to collaborate around the world and, learning from each other, improve operational efficiencies, increase mission readiness and optimize mission execution. In addition, Government customers utilize Tomoye to better serve citizens and partners. Customers achieving results with Tomoye include The United States Air Force, The United States Army, Defense Acquisition University, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and US AID. Learn more at www.newsgator.com/industries/government-military.aspx.

SOURCE NewsGator