{"id":32120,"date":"2026-07-07T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=ae6b7200b1e8ac337dc6fdfdb4705960"},"modified":"2026-07-07T21:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T19:00:00","slug":"empower-ai-acquires-highlight-technologies-to-accelerate-ai-driven-mission-delivery-across-federal-agencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=32120","title":{"rendered":"Empower AI Acquires Highlight Technologies to Accelerate AI-Driven Mission Delivery Across Federal Agencies"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nAcquisition expands delivery scale, strengthens AI practice, and opens new pathways within defense and civilian markets<\/i><\/p><\/a><\/a>

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Empower AI today announced the acquisition of Highlight Technologies, Inc., a Fairfax, Virginia-based federal IT services firm, expanding its ability to deliver AI-driven, cloud-enabled mission solutions across the federal government. The move strengthens Empower AI\u2019s capabilities in DevSecOps, artificial intelligence, data management, and cloud modernization while broadening support for high-priority modernization initiatives across the Departments of State and Homeland Security.<\/p>

\nThe combination brings together Empower AI\u2019s accelerator-based model for scalable AI delivery and Highlight\u2019s record of mission-focused execution in complex environments. Highlight CEO Aarish Gokaldas called the companies \u201ca natural fit,\u201d noting that Empower AI\u2019s AI-first approach, paired with Highlight\u2019s deep agency expertise, creates \u201cthe platform and scale to deliver even greater impact for the missions we serve.\u201d<\/p>

\nFounded in 2008, Highlight Technologies has built a strong reputation for mission modernization, data-driven decision support, digital transformation, and rapid-response delivery across defense, civilian, and homeland security customers. A distinguishing asset is its AIDE (AI Data Integration & Orchestration Engine), recently assessed as \u201cAwardable\u201d in the Department of Defense Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office\u2019s Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, expanding Empower AI\u2019s access to emerging defense opportunities and reinforcing its position in the evolving federal AI landscape.<\/p>

\nThe acquisition also accelerates the growth of Empower AI\u2019s proprietary AI accelerator portfolio, with the combined organization delivering faster deployment, improved interoperability, and more scalable AI adoption for federal customers. Empower AI CEO Jeff Bohling said Highlight Technologies brings \u201cexceptional talent, proven technology, and deep agency relationships that will meaningfully expand what we can deliver to our customers.\u201d<\/p>

\nThe transaction is effective July 7, 2026. Terms were not disclosed.<\/p>

\nAbout Empower AI<\/b><\/p>

\nFor 30+ years, Empower AI has supported federal missions through innovative technologies and its specialized AI practice. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the company\u2019s services span AI, engineering and integration, software solutions, mission support, infrastructure modernization, and IT service management. Learn more at www.empower.ai<\/a>.<\/p>

\nAbout Highlight Technologies<\/b><\/p>

\nHighlight Technologies is a mission-led, employee-owned federal IT services firm founded in 2008 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. The company delivers DevSecOps, cloud, AI\/ML, and data management solutions across civilian, homeland security, and defense markets. Learn more at www.highlighttech.com<\/a>.<\/p> Contacts<\/b>

\nMedia Contact<\/b>Darin Jones\nDirector of Marketing\nEmpower AI\n703.943.8388\ndjones@empower.ai<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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