WASHINGTON, May 21, 2024 (Newswire.com) – Ardent, a Member of Mission1st Group (Ardent), and Obsidian Global, LLC (Obsidian) have come together to establish Ardian Global, LLC. This new small business Joint Venture (JV) merges Ardent’s top-notch geospatial intelligence, cloud computing, AI/ML, data analytics, and border security prowess with Obsidian’s cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and agile development capabilities. Ardian Global’s primary objective is to act as a beacon of innovation by seamlessly integrating trusted geospatial and artificial intelligence technologies with cutting-edge data analytics, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and agile IT professional services. The newly formed JV is committed to safeguarding the United States, both domestically and internationally, through the delivery of unparalleled solutions that boost national security and promote technological progress.
Richard Zareck II, President & CEO of Ardent, shared his excitement: “As a recently graduated large business, Ardent is eager to collaborate with Obsidian in this new joint venture. With our combined expertise and robust presence across DHS, FedCiv, and DoD, Ardian Global is well-equipped to enhance critical national security and defense missions while upholding our commitment to excellence.” “This partnership presents a thrilling opportunity for our two companies to combine forces and broaden our offerings in the federal market,” said Drew Conway, CEO & President of Obsidian Global. “We are looking forward to partnering with Ardent to advance as a company and expand our capabilities as we gear up for our next phase of growth.”
About Ardent: Ardent is a digital transformation, location intelligence, and data analytics firm with a rich history of implementing innovative best practices tailored for Federal Civilian agencies, DHS mission components, State and Local entities, as well as the commercial and non-profit sectors. Ardent Management Consulting holds certifications to 9001:2015 standards, its Development Projects are rated at CMMI-Dev V2.0 Maturity Level 3, and its management systems (ISMS/ITSMS) are certified to IS0 27001:2013 and ISO 20000-1:2018 standards by G-CERTi Co., Ltd., NIST AI Safety Consortium. For media inquiries, please reach out to Clayton Wear at [email protected].
About Obsidian Global: Obsidian Global, LLC is a small business that specializes in Information Technology services, focusing on Cybersecurity, DevSecOps, Agile Development, Cloud & IT Services, and Enterprise Architecture Design. Obsidian serves as a Prime government contract holder for numerous IDIQ and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), including the Air Force (AF) SBEAS vehicle ($13.4B), where they support AF applications development and cybersecurity operations task orders. Under their GSA MAS contract, Obsidian implements DevSecOps practices and provides database administration, systems administration, and cybersecurity operations. Obsidian is also a Prime on the DoE CPSS BPA ($300M), offering services such as data center security, ATO, ISSO, and cybersecurity communication support, among others. Moreover, Obsidian has attained certifications for ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013, and ISO 20000-1:2018, and achieved CMMI Maturity Level 3 for Development and Services.
Source: Ardent
