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By Light Professional IT Services Awarded Alliant 3 GWAC

By Light continues its decades of Federal support with new five-year base period with a five-year option unlimited GWAC award

MCLEAN, Va., March 24, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE — By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) was awarded a five-year base period with a five-year option prime contract to deliver information technology services-based solutions on the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Alliant 3 Unrestricted Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC).

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The Alliant 3 contract offers a streamlined, standardized acquisition pathway to a broad range of advanced IT services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, data management, software development, systems engineering, and emerging technologies. Building on the remarkable success of Alliant 2, Alliant 3 is an unrestricted GWAC with no maximum dollar ceiling, making it the government’s strongest vehicle for purchasing critical technology services at scale.

“Being selected for Alliant 3 is a testament to By Light’s long-standing commitment and trusted ability to deliver innovative, reliable, and secure technology solutions that enable the federal government to achieve mission success,” said By Light founder and CEO Bob Donahue. “This contract award strengthens our ability to support our customers with the advanced technologies and engineering expertise on which they depend.”

By Light Chief Revenue Officer Mike Hatcher added, “We are extremely proud of our enduring partnership with the General Services Administration and look forward to delivering exceptional results to clients over the next decade.”

ABOUT BY LIGHT

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, VA, is a leading provider of advanced technology solutions delivering cyber and warfighter training platforms for Defense and National Security missions. The company’s two divisions, Cyber and Modeling, Simulation & Training, provide advanced cyber mission environments, synthetic training systems, and AI-enabled live training to prepare forces for modern conflict. By Light combines mission expertise with cutting-edge commercial technologies to enable defense organizations to predict, prepare, and prevail with greater speed, realism, and operational advantage.

For the latest information on By Light’s portfolio of products, solutions, and commercial capabilities, visit https://bylight.com/.

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By Light Appoints Diane Hockenberry as its Chief Marketing Officer

MCLEAN, Va., March 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), a leading provider of advanced technology solutions delivering cyber and warfighter training platforms for Defense and National Security missions, today announced the appointment of Diane Hockenberry as Chief Marketing Officer.

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In this executive leadership role, Hockenberry will oversee enterprise marketing, brand strategy, and product commercialization across By Light’s Cyber and Modeling, Simulation & Training divisions. Her focus will include advancing the company’s market position as a provider of mission-ready technologies that integrate cutting-edge commercial innovation with deep operational expertise.

Hockenberry brings more than 25 years of experience leading marketing, communications, branding, and strategic initiatives across technology, aerospace, and defense organizations. Most recently, she served as Senior Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing at Trident (formerly LightRidge Solutions), a private equity-backed defense technology portfolio. Her prior leadership roles include directing corporate communications at Iridium Communications and leading marketing and engagement at WAMU 88.5, Washington, DC’s NPR affiliate.

“By Light is accelerating growth through innovation—delivering next-generation cyber mission environments and AI-enabled training systems that redefine mission readiness,” said Bob Donahue, CEO of By Light. “Diane’s leadership and experience bridging commercial innovation with mission-driven solutions will help ensure our capabilities are represented with the same precision and impact with which they’re built.”

Hockenberry joins By Light at a pivotal time as the company expands its product portfolio and deepens its focus on delivering integrated, technology-forward solutions across defense and federal markets. Backed by Sagewind Capital, By Light is leveraging its long-standing mission partnership with the Department of Defense to accelerate innovation in cyber readiness, synthetic and live training, and advanced modeling environments.

“By Light is leading the way in advancing innovation across cybersecurity and Modeling, Simulation & Training,” said Hockenberry. “Our technologies are transforming how warfighters prepare, train, and operate—driving greater realism, resilience, and readiness across modern defense missions. I’m honored to join a team whose expertise and ingenuity are shaping the future of national security.”

About By Light Professional IT Services

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, is a leading provider of advanced technology solutions delivering cyber and warfighter training platforms for Defense and National Security missions. The company operates two divisions—Cyber and Modeling, Simulation & Training—providing advanced cyber mission environments, synthetic training systems, and AI-enabled live training that prepare forces for modern conflict. By combining mission expertise with cutting-edge commercial technologies, By Light enables defense organizations to predict, prepare, and prevail with greater speed, realism, and operational advantage.

For the latest information on By Light’s portfolio of products, solutions, and commercial capabilities, visit https://bylight.com/.

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By Light Names Jeffrey R. Jones EVP to Lead its Enterprise Cyber Division

Seasoned DoD Cyber Leader Will Drive Strategic Growth and Innovation

MCLEAN, Va., March 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) today announced the appointment of Jeffrey R. Jones as Executive Vice President, Cyber, advancing By Light’s mission to deliver an integrated cyber readiness platform across the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and allied partners.

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In his new role, Jeff will oversee and synchronize By Light’s cyber initiatives, driving strategy and execution to strengthen mission-critical operations. With decades of experience in the DoD, in uniform and as a civilian leader, Jones brings unparalleled expertise in cyberspace operations, network defense, intelligence, and secure communications.

Jeff is a retired Senior Executive from the DoD with nearly 30 years of leadership in cybersecurity, data, and digital transformation. He served as Deputy to the Commanding General of U.S. Army Cyber Command, Vice Director of the Joint Staff J6, and Executive Director of JFHQ–DODIN, leading global cyber defense and modernization efforts. He holds master’s degrees from the U.S. Army War College and James Madison University and is also a retired Army Reserve Military Intelligence Officer.

“I’ve spent my career operating at the intersection of cyber, intelligence, and national security, and By Light is where those capabilities come together at real scale,” said Jeff. “The opportunity here is to unify cyber training, operations, and infrastructure into an integrated platform that accelerates readiness and protects mission execution. That’s a unique position in this market, and I’m excited to build it with this team.”

“Jeff’s deep operational experience and strategic vision will be pivotal as we expand and elevate our cybersecurity and training capabilities to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving threat environment,” said Bob Donahue, CEO of By Light. “Under his leadership, we will scale advanced capabilities, drive transformative innovation, and cement By Light’s position as the defense industry’s most complete cyber partner.”

ABOUT BY LIGHT

By Light, headquartered in McLean, VA, is a leading supplier of products and services to Defense, National Security and Global Markets in the areas of Modeling & Simulation and Cyber. The Company delivers the Army’s Synthetic Training Environment (STE), Reconfigurable Virtual Collective Trainer (RVCT) along with High Fidelity Flight Trainers for the UH-60, CH47, CH-53, CV-22 and many others.

For the latest on By Light’s portfolio of Products and Solutions, visit https://bylight.com/.

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By Light To Acquire Digitas Technologies

MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), a leading provider of Modeling & Simulation and Cyber products and solutions and a portfolio company of Sagewind Capital LLC (Sagewind), today announced that it has acquired Dignitas Technologies (Dignitas), a leading provider of Modeling, Simulation, & Training (MS&T) products and solutions. Financial terms of the transaction were not announced.

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Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Dignitas is dedicated to understanding customer MS&T needs and providing specialized, architecture-centric, agile solutions to meet those challenges. The Company specializes in system and software analysis, design, development, testing, and fielding of mission rehearsal applications. Dignitas delivers products and services supporting U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps customers across the F35 program, Advanced Computer-Based Training Systems (ACTS II), Next Generation Constructive (NGC) and many others.

“The acquisition of Dignitas strategically broadens By Light’s existing capabilities within modeling & simulation and virtual training,” said Bob Donahue, Founder and CEO of By Light. “Dignitas expands our product and solutions offering in the critical areas of cyber training, virtual cyber effects and live, virtual and constructive training in multi-echelon simulations across the DoD. We’re excited to add these capabilities into By Light’s synthetic training ecosystem.”

Elizabeth Burch, CEO of Dignitas Technologies, offered, “We are excited to join By Light, who supports the mission and warfighter the same as we do. Our companies have been working together for years as partners, and this just solidifies our relationship and brings greater capabilities to our customers and opportunities for our employees. By Light is a perfect fit for us as we move into our next exciting chapter of growth.”

STS Advisors and Shuffield Lowman advised Dignitas on the Transaction.

Goodwin Proctor and Morrison Foerster advised By Light on the Transaction.

ABOUT DIGNITAS

Dignitas Technologies is dedicated to understanding customer MS&T needs and providing specialized, architecture-centric, agile solutions. The Company specializes in system and software analysis, design, development, testing, and fielding of MS&T and mission rehearsal applications. For more information, see https://www.dignitastechnologies.com/.

ABOUT BY LIGHT

By Light, headquartered in Mclean, VA, is a leading supplier of products and services to Defense, National Security and Global Markets in the areas of Modeling & Simulation and Cyber. The Company delivers the Army’s Synthetic Training Environment (STE), Reconfigurable Virtual Collective Trainer (RVCT) along with High Fidelity Flight Trainers for the UH-60, CH47, CH-53, CV-22 and many others. For the latest on By Light’s portfolio of Products and Solutions, visit https://bylight.com/.

ABOUT SAGEWIND

Sagewind is a New York-based middle-market private equity firm. Sagewind seeks to partner with exceptional management teams and focuses on significant capital appreciation by helping businesses grow organically and through strategic acquisitions in the defense and government technology sector. For more information, please visit https://www.sagewindcapital.com/.

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By Light Implements APS for Government Compliance

By Light Implements Ivalua's Supplier Management Platform with Modali Consulting as Strategic Implementation Partner, Modali Consulting

MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 7, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), a leading provider of Modeling & Simulation and Cyber Products and Services, is proud to announce the successful implementation of Ivalua’s supplier management solution, marking a significant milestone in its digital procurement transformation. The initiative is being executed in partnership with Modali Consulting, a trusted leader in procurement technology implementation.

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The Ivalua platform streamlines By Light’s supplier onboarding, performance tracking, and procurement operations, enhancing visibility and control across its supplier ecosystem. This strategic investment aligns with By Light’s commitment to operational excellence, compliance, and supplier engagement.

“We’re excited to launch Ivalua as our centralized supplier management platform,” said Bob Donahue, CEO of By Light. “This solution will empower our teams with real-time insights and automation, while Modali Consulting’s expertise and professionalism has ensured a smooth and effective rollout.”

Co-Founder and Principal of Modali Consulting, Brandon Chiazza, added, “Our partnership with By Light reflects a shared commitment to elevating supplier performance and investing in the future of procurement. By implementing Ivalua’s SPRM capabilities, By Light has created clearer expectations for suppliers, strengthened compliance, and set a new standard for transparency and accountability. We’re proud to support a partner that is not just modernizing its processes but defining what best-in-class supplier management looks like in the federal space.”

This transformation underscores By Light’s dedication to innovation and continuous improvement in supplier collaboration and procurement efficiency.

ABOUT BY LIGHT

By Light Professional IT Services LLC is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems engineering company that provides secure turnkey systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in DoD, DISA, and other U.S. Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of the government. For more information, visit https://bylight.com/.

ABOUT IVALUA

Ivalua is a global leader in spend management, empowering hundreds of the world’s most admired brands to effectively manage all categories of spend and all suppliers.

ABOUT MODALI CONSULTING

Modali Consulting specializes in procurement transformation and technology implementation, helping organizations unlock value through strategic sourcing and supplier enablement.

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Cole Engineering (CESI) Awarded Hybrid Force-on-Force Small Arms Training System

CESI is advancing Small Arms Training through AI-powered hybrid targeting

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, has been competitively down selected to demonstrate the next evolution in live training modernization: the Force-on-Force Small Arms Appended Sensor Package (ASP). This hybrid system, which integrates laser, optical, and geo-pairing technologies, represents a significant leap forward in live training realism.

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This award builds on CESI’s growing live training portfolio and continues the momentum from the recently awarded Stinger Training System (STS), reinforcing CESI’s role in closing persistent force-on-force training gaps through innovation.

Powered by CESI’s advanced computer vision, the system enables optical targeting that distinguishes between cover and concealment, capturing the shooter’s sight picture and aimpoint in real time. Using weapon-specific ballistic modeling, it delivers precise adjudication. By fusing optical tracking with existing laser infrastructure and CESI’s unique AI-enabled services, the hybrid approach provides unmatched realism and high-fidelity performance feedback at the tactical edge.

The ASP mounts directly to standard small arms and integrates with existing Tactical Engagement Simulation Systems (TESS). It features simplified zeroing, automatic calibration, and real-time data collection—supporting scalable, unit-level training with minimal overhead.

A prototype will be further tested at a Soldier Touch Point in early 2026, supporting iterative user feedback and rapid modernization under the U.S. Army’s Synthetic Training Environment Live Training System (STE-LTS) Increment 2.

To support STE-LTS and other strategic Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives, By Light has officially launched AI Lab, an innovation hub designed to accelerate the development, testing, and deployment of AI-enabled solutions—including advanced computer vision—across defense, cybersecurity, and enterprise domains.

About CESI

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, delivers software-defined training, simulation, and cyber solutions that support the integrated multi-domain force. Since 2004, CESI has led the development and integration of Live, Virtual, Constructive, and Gaming (LVCG) environments, serious games, wargaming, and cyber training platforms. We equip warfighters with adaptable, outcome-driven technologies to train, fight, and win across contested domains. Learn more at https://coleengineering.com/.

About By Light

By Light Professional IT Services LLC is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure turnkey systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Learn more at https://bylight.com/.

About the By Light AI Lab

By Light’s dedicated AI Lab serves as a collaborative center of excellence, integrating advanced machine learning, generative AI, and data analytics into mission-critical systems. With a strong emphasis on ethical AI, trustworthiness, data integrity, real-time threat detection, and automated decision support, the AI Lab enables By Light and its partners to rapidly prototype, validate, and deploy next-generation AI capabilities that advance national security objectives and drive digital transformation.

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By Light Deemed ‘Awardable’ in the Platform One (P1) Solutions Marketplace

By Light Cyber Security and Purple Team Solutions Recognized as 'Awardable' in the P1 Solutions Marketplace

MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), a leading provider of cyber security and mission-critical IT solutions, today announced that its Cyber Security and Purple Team services have been assessed as “Awardable” through the Platform One (P1) Solutions Marketplace.

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By Light’s Cyber Security and Purple Team offerings are designed to strengthen cyber defense capabilities through proactive assessment, adversarial simulation, and continuous validation of mission systems. These solutions are trusted by U.S. Government agencies and critical infrastructure operators to enhance readiness, resilience, and protection against evolving cyber threats.

“We are honored that By Light’s Cyber Security and Purple Team capabilities have been recognized as Awardable by the P1 Solutions Marketplace,” said Mike Bowser, COO of By Light. “This recognition underscores our commitment to delivering advanced cyber defense services that directly support the Department of Defense’s mission needs and help safeguard national security.”

By Light’s Cyber Security and Purple Team Awardable video, accessible exclusively to government customers on the P1 Solutions Marketplace, presents a real-world use case demonstrating how By Light integrates Red and Blue Team functions to continuously test, measure, and improve cyber defense posture. By Light was recognized among a competitive field of applicants whose solutions demonstrated innovation, scalability, and mission impact for the DoD.

About By Light

By Light Professional IT Services LLC is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems engineering company that provides secure turnkey systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in DoD, DISA, and other U.S. Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of the government.

For more information, visit https://www.bylight.com/.

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By Light Enterprise Achieves Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2

By Light Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification Beyond Its SOC

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 24, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) today announced it has officially achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, placing the company among a select group of defense and technology contractors nationwide. While By Light earned this certification for its Security Operations Center (SOC) in July 2025, it now holds the same certification across the enterprise.

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Few organizations have reached this milestone, underscoring By Light’s reputation as a trusted partner in safeguarding sensitive information and delivering secure, resilient IT solutions.

CMMC Level 2 is a rigorous, independently assessed certification that validates adherence to advanced cybersecurity practices and controls required to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). This achievement demonstrates By Light’s readiness to meet evolving Department of Defense (DoD) standards while also strengthening protection for private sector and international clients.

“Achieving CMMC-Level 2 for the enterprise is a testament to By Light’s relentless pursuit of cybersecurity excellence,” said Bob Donahue, CEO of By Light. “This certification signals to our federal, private sector, and international partners that our company is prepared not only to meet compliance requirements, but to anticipate and defend against the next generation of cyber threats. It positions By Light for continued growth as mission demands become increasingly complex.”

About By Light

By Light Professional IT Services LLC is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems engineering company that provides secure turnkey systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success.

Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in DoD, DISA, and other U.S. Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of the government. For more information, visit https://bylight.com/.

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By Light Achieves CMMC-Level 2 Certification

By Light Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification, Strengthening Commitment to Cybersecurity for DoD and Federal Customers

MCLEAN, Va., July 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) is proud to announce that it has been officially appraised at Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, demonstrating the company’s deep commitment to safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and meeting the cybersecurity requirements of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

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CMMC Level 2 represents a critical milestone for defense contractors, requiring the implementation of 110 security practices aligned with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800-171. By Light’s successful appraisal underscores its operational readiness and adherence to stringent security standards across its internal systems, processes, and partner networks.

This certification further positions By Light as a trusted provider of secure digital transformation services for the federal government, including cyber operations, DevSecOps, and Zero Trust implementations. The CMMC Level 2 appraisal was conducted by a CMMC Third Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO) and is valid for three years.

By Light continues to invest in comprehensive cybersecurity governance across its classified and unclassified offerings and remains committed to continuous improvement as CMMC evolves in future phases.

About By Light:

By Light Professional IT Services LLC is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems engineering company that provides secure turnkey systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in DoD, DISA, and other U.S. Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of the government.

For more information, visit https://www.bylight.com/.

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Cole Engineering Awarded $62M U.S. Army Production Contract for Next-Generation Stinger Training System

CESI is closing the gap in live force-on-force training with innovative Live Training solutions

ORLANDO, Fla., July 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, has been awarded a $62 million production contract by the U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) to deliver more than 100 Stinger Training Systems (STS) over the next five years.

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This award follows a successful prototyping effort and represents a major step forward in the Army’s modernization under the Synthetic Training Environment (STE). STS is a critical component of the STE’s Live Training Systems (STE-LTS) Increment 1, designed to close live force-on-force training gaps and deliver scalable multi-domain realism.

The STS is part of the CESI Family of Live Training Products, which includes both direct and indirect fire weapons training solutions. Together, these capabilities deliver software-defined, high-fidelity training experiences across a range of operational scenarios, engineered for total situational dominance.

“At the core of our STS solution is CESI’s commercial artificial intelligence and computer vision application that revolutionizes optical tracking and engagement fidelity,” said Thomas Fransson, Senior Vice President, Simulation Products & Services at CESI. “CESI brings battlefield precision to the training range, enabling warfighters to train with greater realism, agility, and trust in their systems.”

The STS replicates guided munition effects and integrates seamlessly with current Tactical Engagement Simulation Systems (TESS) and STE instrumentation. These ruggedized, interoperable systems will be fielded across Brigade Combat Teams and Combat Training Centers, enhancing readiness through next-generation realism and reliability.

This production award includes system delivery, lifecycle support, and planned integration with future STE-LTS capabilities, reinforcing CESI’s commitment to delivering the tip of the spear for modern Air Defense Artillery (ADA) training through AI-enhanced optical targeting.

To support STS and other strategic Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives, By Light has officially launched AI Lab, an innovation hub designed to accelerate the development, testing, and deployment of AI-enabled solutions across defense, cybersecurity, and enterprise domains.

About CESI

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, delivers software-defined training, simulation, and cyber solutions that support the integrated multi-domain force. Since 2004, CESI has led the development and integration of Live, Virtual, Constructive, and Gaming (LVCG) environments, serious games, wargaming, and cyber training platforms. CESI delivers open, modular, and scalable solutions that accelerate capability delivery, reduce legacy overhead, and enhance readiness. We equip warfighters with adaptable, outcome-driven technologies to train, fight, and win across contested domains. Learn more at https://coleengineering.com/.

About By Light

By Light Professional IT Services LLC is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure turnkey systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in DoD, DISA, and other U.S. Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of the government. For more information, visit https://bylight.com/.

About the By Light AI Lab

By Light’s dedicated AI Lab serves as a collaborative center of excellence, integrating advanced machine learning, generative AI, and data analytics into mission-critical systems. With a strong emphasis on ethical AI, trustworthiness, data integrity, real-time threat detection, and automated decision support, the AI Lab enables By Light and its partners to rapidly prototype, validate, and deploy next-generation AI capabilities that advance national security objectives and drive digital transformation.

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U.S. Department of Justice Closes Investigation of Cole Engineering Services

MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Cole Engineering Services Inc. (Cole), a By Light company, has been informed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that it is no longer under investigation. Neither Cole nor By Light was ever a target of the investigation.

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As previously reported by some media outlets, a search warrant was executed at Cole’s facilities in June 2024. Following this event, the company retained former senior DOJ officials to conduct an independent review of the matter on behalf of company leadership, engage with DOJ to understand the basis for the search, and work toward the resolution of the investigation.

On December 13, 2024, Cole was formally notified by DOJ through counsel that the investigation had concluded, and no further action was required on the company’s part. This result is consistent with our belief that neither Cole nor any of its employees engaged in inappropriate conduct. The company appreciates the swift resolution of the matter and the professionalism displayed by DOJ throughout the investigation.

“Throughout this process, the employees of our Cole Engineering Services subsidiary have remained laser-focused on executing the mission of our customers,” said Bob Donahue, Chief Executive Officer of parent company, By Light. “We continue to deliver state-of-the-art systems that increase both the readiness and lethality of our armed forces—soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines—ensuring they are equipped with the tools necessary to remain the world’s preeminent military force.”

Cole and By Light were represented in this matter by Morrison Foerster.

About Cole Engineering Services:

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, is a premier provider of advanced training solutions and services. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, distributed training, and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds, and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications, and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator, and services provider. Learn more at  https://coleengineering.com/

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U.S. Department of Justice Closes Investigation of By Light Subsidiary Cole Engineering Services

McLEAN, Va., Feb. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) has been informed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that Cole Engineering Services (Cole), its wholly owned subsidiary, is no longer under investigation. Neither By Light nor Cole was ever a target of the investigation.

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As previously reported by some media outlets, a search warrant was executed at By Light’s Orlando facilities in June 2024. Following this event, the company retained former senior DOJ officials to conduct an independent review of the matter on behalf of company leadership, engage with DOJ to understand the basis for the search, and work toward the resolution of the investigation.

On December 13, 2024, By Light was formally notified by DOJ through counsel that the investigation into Cole had concluded and no further action was required on the company’s part. This result is consistent with our belief that neither Cole nor any of its employees engaged in inappropriate conduct. By Light appreciates the swift resolution of the matter and the professionalism displayed by DOJ throughout the investigation.

“Throughout this process, the employees of By Light and our subsidiaries have remained laser-focused on executing the mission of our customers,” said Bob Donahue, Founder and CEO of By Light. “We continue to deliver state-of-the-art systems that increase both the readiness and lethality of our armed forces—soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines—ensuring they are equipped with the tools necessary to remain the world’s preeminent military force.”

By Light was represented in this matter by Morrison Foerster.

About By Light:

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, VA, is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems integrator that readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare for every next.​ We deliver mission-ready modeling, simulation and training with customized trainers and high-fidelity cyber ranges to anticipate the next action and dominate the next outcome.​ We train cyber-ready workforces and deliver enterprise security from identity to monitoring, to detect, deter, and defeat every next threat.​ At By Light, our partnership-ready work accelerates missions to thrive beyond next.​ For more information, visit https://bylight.com/.

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Bravo Communications Services Secures Award for SPRUCE IDIQ

By Light/ACS Joint Venture is poised to help drive VA's Digital Modernization Efforts

FAIRFAX STATION, Va., Oct. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Bravo Communications Services, a joint venture between American Communications Solutions LLC (ACS) and By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), proudly announces its selection as one of ten (10) awardees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secure, Performant, Reliable, and User-Centered Experiences (SPRUCE) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. With a total ordering ceiling of $2.44 billion, this IDIQ will play a vital role in transforming VA’s digital services, ultimately enhancing experiences for millions of Veterans and VA employees.

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The SPRUCE IDIQ positions VA to streamline its digital delivery processes, leveraging private-sector innovation to achieve high-impact results and deliver excellent products to VA’s internal and external users. The contract will empower VA with access to expert multidisciplinary teams specializing in software development, technical architecture, service design, data analytics, and user-centered research. Each task order under the SPRUCE IDIQ can be valued up to $50 million, facilitating larger and more comprehensive modernization projects.

“Bravo Communications Services is honored to support VA as part of this critical digital modernization effort,” stated David Park, Vice President of Digital Services for By Light. “Our talented teams, supported by strategic partners Acarin, Inc.; Basecamp Consulting & Solutions; CWN; and Green Threads, will bring creativity and cutting-edge industry expertise to meet VA’s evolving needs to serve our Veterans. Together, these companies represent a formidable force in delivering modern solutions to VA’s most pressing challenges.”

ACS CEO Colonel (Ret.) John Schleifer remarked, “Our team has a history of driving large-scale digital initiatives across both military and civilian landscapes. With SPRUCE, we will accelerate VA’s adoption of commercial best practices and emerging technologies, ensuring Veterans receive top-tier digital services.”

About Bravo Communications Services LLC

Bravo Communications Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) joint venture between ACS and By Light. Bravo specializes in cybersecurity, engineering, and digital transformation solutions for government clients.

About American Communications Solutions (ACS)

Headquartered in Fairfax Station, VA, ACS is a Small Business Administration (SBA)-verified SDVOSB that provides comprehensive IT, cybersecurity, engineering, and software development services to Federal Government agencies. ACS has a proven track record of supporting critical defense and federal missions, with notable contracts across the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), U.S. Army, and U.S. Space Force. In addition, ACS holds multiple prime contracts with VA, contributing to key digital modernization and operational initiatives that enhance services for Veterans and government personnel alike.

About By Light Professional IT Services LLC

By Light, headquartered in McLean, VA, is a systems integrator that provides secure, turn-key systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success for customers across the DoD and Federal Agencies. By Light is also the prime contractor for VA’s My HealtheVet (MHV) program, an online platform designed to give Veterans secure access to their personal health information. For more information, visit https://www.bylight.com/.

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By Light Announces Strategic Market Expansion into the United Kingdom

LONDON, U.K. /ScoopCloud/ -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), is excited to announce its market expansion into the United Kingdom. This move represents a significant step in By Light's strategy to deliver modernized simulation, training, and cyber expertise globally, with a special focus on supporting the U.K. Ministry of Defence's (MoD) training and cyber needs.

By Light's acquisition of Veraxx Engineering Corporation, a provider of immersive, high-fidelity flight simulation training technologies, alongside its wholly owned subsidiary Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), positions the company to offer an expanded set of products and services that cater to a broad spectrum of military training requirements. By Light, CESI, and Veraxx have all delivered capabilities to the U.K. MoD within the last year. This strategic expansion is aligned with By Light's mission to deliver secure, effective training solutions, at the point of need, for mission success across the globe.

The continued expansion into the U.K. market leverages By Light's comprehensive suite of capabilities in cyber, C5ISR, digital services, and modeling, simulation, and training to provide advanced, integrated solutions to enhance interoperability and operational readiness. By integrating disparate systems and creating synthetic environments, By Light is revolutionizing military training to ensure seamless interoperability and combined arms training at scale.

By Light CEO Bob Donahue emphasized, "Our expansion into the UK is a testament to our commitment to providing the most advanced training solutions to the U.K. MoD and our allies. With the synergies between By Light, CESI, and Veraxx, we are uniquely positioned to deliver unparalleled training readiness to meet the evolving needs of the Warfighter."

Adding to the narrative, Sanjay Khetia, Director of By Light Technologies Limited, the new U.K. entity, stated, "The U.K. market presents a tremendous opportunity for By Light to showcase its leading-edge training and simulation capabilities. We are passionate about building a UK sovereign capability, by adapting our proven solutions and our interoperable training capabilities, which were collaboratively developed with the U.S. Military, to smartly deploy new technologies without limiting current capabilities."

CESI is the lead developer and provider of the U.S. Army's Synthetic Training Environment (STE) software that converges live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) training environments into a single, holistic platform to conduct blended training. At the heart of the STE is the Training Management Tool, which revolutionizes Soldiers' ability to plan, prepare, execute, and assess their training missions, built on the backbone of MSSV to enable distributed training at scale.

About By Light:

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, VA, is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems integrator that readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare for every next.​ We deliver mission-ready modeling, simulation and training with customized trainers and high-fidelity cyber ranges to anticipate the next action and dominate the next outcome.​ We train cyber-ready workforces and deliver enterprise security from identity to monitoring, to detect, deter, and defeat every next threat.​ At By Light, our partnership-ready work accelerates missions to thrive beyond next.​

For more information, visit https://bylight.com/.

About CESI:

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, is a premier integrator and provider of modeling and simulation, wargaming, and cyber training solutions. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training, and other support in LVC and cyber domains. CESI designs, builds, and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications, and processes that enable converged training for the integrated multi-domain force. As a full-spectrum LVC and cyber developer, integrator, and services provider, we deliver open-source solutions that empower our warriors.

Learn more at https://coleengineering.com/.

About Veraxx:

Veraxx Engineering, a By Light Company, is a leading provider of systems engineering, hardware and software development, integration, and logistics since 1999. Our teams have created high-fidelity, immersive, realistic solutions that generate advanced skills for military pilots, aircrews, and trainers. Veraxx's working knowledge combined with a collaborative approach working closely with our customers, ensures our training solutions meet the most stringent specifications, outperforms expectations - and maximizes mission readiness.

News from By Light Professional IT Services

By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), is excited to announce its market expansion into the United Kingdom. This move represents a significant step in By Light's strategy to deliver modernized simulation, training, and cyber expertise globally, with a special focus on supporting the U.K. Ministry of Defence's (MoD) training and cyber needs.

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By Light Awarded $4M Army National Guard Contract

MCLEAN, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), a renowned provider of IT services and simulation solutions, is excited to announce its continued collaboration with Warhorse Training Solutions to provide cutting-edge recruiting systems to the U.S. Army National Guard (ARNG). This newly awarded contract, valued at $4,040,361, is set to significantly expand the deployment of By Light's recruiting experiences from 252 to an impressive 954 systems.

Under this agreement, By Light will design and deliver 702 GEN3 Vocational Recruiting Experiences (VRE) characterized by their portability and user-friendly features allowing for easy setup on any table surface. Their flexibility makes the VREs well suited for deployment in various event scenarios. Each system boasts a 24-inch full HD touchscreen display, a compact computer unit, and a built-in soundbar, offering users a rich and immersive experience. Moreover, these systems are designed with the future in mind, enabling the integration of additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) experiences.

A key component of this contract is a comprehensive three-year after-market support package to ensure that the investment made by the ARNG is safeguarded and always ready for action.

By Light's VREs address recruiting challenges and pave the way for sustainable recruiting success. This exceptional solution introduces an innovative approach to attract, engage, and educate potential recruits about the diverse career opportunities available in the military. "These experiences serve as hands-on tools to vividly illustrate to potential recruits the excitement, growth potential, and purpose-driven nature of military occupational specialties," said Cory McAndrew, General Manager at By Light.

The commitment of the National Guard Bureau (NGB) to acquire these additional systems marks a significant step in addressing recruiting shortfalls and readiness challenges the U.S. military faces. "By attracting and engaging young individuals through immersive experiences, By Light's VREs offer engaging gameplay, lead generation capabilities, and seamless operation," said Vicente Sanchez, Program Manager at By Light.

By Light is honored to continue its support of the ARNG in its mission to strengthen the ranks with capable and dedicated individuals. The By Light VRE contract represents the forward thinking of industry and the NGB by providing tools and resources to meet the evolving needs of today's recruitment landscape.

About By Light:

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, VA, is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure, turnkey systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in the DoD, DISA, and other U.S. Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of government. For more information, visit https://bylight.com/.

About Warhorse Training Solutions:

Warhorse Training Solutions, LLC headquartered in Spotsylvania, VA, is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with extensive expertise in training systems, logistical support, and communications-based support. Warhorse Training Solutions provides a combat Veterans approach and ensures mission requirements are met before, during, and after development of its services. The goal of the organization is to provide a turnkey solution for our customers to allow the Warfighter to train effectively and efficiently. For more information, visit https://warhorsets.com/.

News from By Light Professional IT Services

By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), a renowned provider of IT services and simulation solutions, is excited to announce its continued collaboration with Warhorse Training Solutions to provide cutting-edge recruiting systems to the U.S. Army National Guard (ARNG). This newly awarded contract, valued at $4,040,361, is set to significantly expand the deployment of By Light's recruiting experiences from 252 to an impressive 954 systems.

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Cole Engineering Services, Inc. Opens DoD Cyber Collaboration Facility

HANOVER, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, has a nearly 20-year history of developing and supporting complex training systems for the Department of Defense (DoD). CESI, an industry leader in the Modeling and Simulation (M&S) industry, holds large prime contracts to develop and field constructive, virtual, and cyber simulation systems that are used around the world. Responding to significant growth in their cyber training and operations business over the past five years, they are opening a new CESI Hanover Facility Supporting the National Capital Region (NCR) collocated with By Light Professional IT Services, LLC (By Light), in Hanover, Maryland.

CESI is the prime contractor for the Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) and Joint Cyber Training Enterprise (JCTE) programs, where they build and operate the largest cyber range in the world, specifically focused on ensuring readiness for the DoD's Cyber Mission Forces (CMF). In their execution of the $957 million Cyber Training, Readiness, Integration, Delivery and Enterprise Technology (Cyber TRIDENT) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract, CESI has teams in Orlando, FL; Fort Gordon, GA; and in the Fort Meade, MD, area. CESI is committed to providing United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), the service cyber components and all other DoD customers with highly skilled cyber operations engineers, cyber planners, cyber training content developers, and mission rehearsal support teams at the customer's point of need. The new facility will allow CESI to better serve its core customer base at Fort Meade and the NCR.

"Opening CESI Hanover allows us to be closer to our core customer while providing a local home for our existing staff of highly skilled cyber operations engineers. The facility will enhance our ability to deliver both enterprise cyber training tools and a highly skilled staff of operational cyber professionals to support USCYBERCOM's critical mission," says CESI Vice President of Cyber Programs, Stephen Lopez.

Cyber TRIDENT provides the management, integration, maintenance, and evolution for the PCTE platform and provides a holistic, on-demand, standardized training platform that enables the end-to-end planning, preparation, execution, and assessment of training events for the CMF and the entire DoD cyber workforce.

"By Light is committed to bringing our customers the services they need where and when they need them. The facility, collocated with By Light's Global Networks and existing Cyber Divisions, provides world-class professional support for the important work of USCYBERCOM, the military services, and the Cyber National Mission Forces by allowing greater integration and collaboration within the By Light enterprise and among our cyberspace operations and cybersecurity training customers," says By Light Chief Executive Officer Bob Donahue.

The new facility was opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, where By Light and CESI executives welcomed local staff and VIPs from DoD and Fort Meade.

About CESI:

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, is a premier integrator and provider of modeling and simulation and cyber training solutions. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training, and other support in live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) and cyber domains. CESI designs, builds, and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications, and processes that enable converged training for the integrated multi-domain force. As a full spectrum LVC and cyber developer, integrator, and services provider, we deliver open-source solutions that empower our warriors.

Learn more at https://coleengineering.com/.

About By Light:

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, VA, is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure, turnkey systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in the DoD, DISA, and other U.S. Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of government.

For more information, visit https://bylight.com/.

News from By Light Professional IT Services

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, has a nearly 20-year history of developing and supporting complex training systems for the Department of Defense (DoD). CESI, an industry leader in the Modeling and Simulation (M&S) industry, holds large prime contracts to develop and field constructive, virtual, and cyber simulation systems that are used around the world. Responding to significant growth in their cyber training and operations business over the past five years,

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By Light Awarded $934,188 Army National Guard Contract

MCLEAN, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), a prominent provider of IT services and simulation solutions, is thrilled to announce its continued partnership with Warhorse Training Solutions to deliver advanced systems and upgrades to the Army National Guard. The contract, valued at $934,188, aims to enhance the existing vocational recruiting capabilities and introduce new third-generation Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) experiences.

By Light will develop and deliver 123 Generation 3 Vocational Recruiting Experiences, featuring portable and user-friendly designs that can be effortlessly set up on any table surface, making them ideal for deployment at various event scenarios. These systems come equipped with a 24-inch full HD touchscreen display, a mini-computer, and a built-in soundbar, providing multiple immersive experiences. Furthermore, they offer the flexibility to incorporate additional MOS experiences in the future.

Included in the contract is the Lead Generation Retrofit Kit for the existing 85 Gen1 Vocational Recruiting Systems previously supplied to the Army National Guard. This upgrade will bring these systems up to par with the latest functionality found in the Gen2 systems, facilitating faster and easier downloads of leads captured during events.

Additionally, By Light will enhance the Gen1 Vocational Recruiting Systems by introducing supplementary MOS experiences to expand the capabilities of each system, offering multiple MOS experiences on a single kiosk. It will provide prospective Soldiers with an opportunity to learn about various job opportunities offered by the Army National Guard, broadening their awareness of available options through use of familiar technology that resonates with young adults.

"We are excited about our ongoing partnership with the Army National Guard and our continued support in their recruiting efforts," said Cory McAndrew, General Manager at By Light. "Our cost-effective and impactful point-of-need recruiting experiences and upgrades will revolutionize recruitment efforts, allowing prospective recruits to explore different MOS experiences in a fun and interactive manner."

By Light and Warhorse Training Solutions remain committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of the Army National Guard. This partnership signifies a significant stride towards advancing critical recruiting capabilities and ensuring the readiness of our nation's defense forces.

About By Light:

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, VA, is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure, turnkey systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in the DoD, DISA, and other U.S. Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of government. For more information, visit https://bylight.com/.

About Warhorse Training Solutions:

Warhorse Training Solutions, LLC headquartered in Spotsylvania, VA is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business with extensive expertise in Training Systems, Logistical Support, and Communications-based support. Warhorse Training Solutions provides a combat veterans approach and ensures mission requirements are met before, during, and after development of their services. The goal of the organization is to provide a turn-key solution for our customers to allow the Warfighter to train effective and efficiently.

News from By Light Professional IT Services

By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), a prominent provider of IT services and simulation solutions, is thrilled to announce its continued partnership with Warhorse Training Solutions to deliver advanced systems and upgrades to the Army National Guard. The contract, valued at $934,188, aims to enhance the existing vocational recruiting capabilities and introduce new third-generation Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) experiences.

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Aero XR Solutions Awarded Seat on $32B Air Force TSA IV Contract in Unrestricted Category

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The United States Air Force (USAF) has awarded Aero XR Solutions "AXR" a prime contract position on the highly coveted Training Systems Acquisition IV (TSA IV) 10-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract in the Unrestricted Pool. AXR Solutions, a dynamic joint venture between Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light company, and Specular Theory, is providing the USAF with unparalleled products and support by leveraging its collective knowledge and experience to deliver state-of-the-art solutions that enhance Warfighter readiness and training effectiveness. 

"AXR Solutions combines CESI's well-established engineering processes, which have been successfully implemented in various Department of Defense (DoD) programs, with Specular Theory's innovative immersive content creation pipeline rooted from the Hollywood Visual effect industry. This unique fusion allows us to deliver adaptive training that users love," explained Bob Donahue, CEO of By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light).

"This award represents a significant milestone for Specular Theory, and we are excited to expand our operations to the large unrestricted pool," said Ryan Pulliam, Cofounder, Specular Theory. "This achievement validates our capabilities and the immense value we bring to the aerospace industry."

For TSA IV, AXR will collaborate closely with the USAF to develop, modernize, and sustain state-of-the-art training systems that address the evolving needs of the Air Force's mission. AXR aims to revolutionize the way the USAF plans, trains, and executes its missions, offering groundbreaking solutions that redefine the boundaries of aerospace innovation. 

Specular Theory's innovative immersive training systems and courseware played a crucial role in securing this significant contract, enabling the JV to leverage XR technologies to drive transformation and deliver exceptional results.

"While we continue to innovate with our current offerings of immersive procedure trainers and lightweight simulators, this opportunity to reach a larger audience across the Air Force is a major win," detailed Morris May, Specular Theory CEO. "This contract award reinforces our position as a trusted leader in XR and showcases our dedication to excellence in every aspect of our partnership with the USAF."

Mike Chandler, Senior Vice President of Business Development for CESI further added, "The collaboration between our two highly capable companies provides the USAF with a 'Ready Now' service provider that offers low-risk solutions for sustaining and operating current Aircrew Training Systems. Moreover, we leverage cutting-edge technologies to transition towards the Air Force ATS 'Future Next' training capability. With CESI's track record and background in the DoD space, this partnership was the perfect combination for us and, more importantly, for the Air Force."

The TSA IV is a multiple award IDIQ contract vehicle with a potential ceiling of up to $32 billion over 10 years. AXR Solutions is one of 18 entities in the Unrestricted Pool, and one of 37 total entities to receive an award.

About By Light

By Light Professional IT Services LLC is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure turnkey systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in DoD, DISA, and other U.S. Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of the government. For more information, visit https://bylight.com/.

About CESI

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, is a premier provider of advanced training solutions and services. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, distributed training, and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds, and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications, and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator, and services provider. Learn more at https://coleengineering.com/.

About Specular Theory

Since its founding in 2013, Specular Theory has delivered the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed work in the immersive industry, winning more awards across more categories than any other company in the immersive XR Space. Specular Theory's immersive XR training capabilities now span over 7 aircraft and have won 8 SBIR Phase III sole-source contracts, including an AFWERX TACFI. Their training systems and products cover a range of areas, including academics, procedural trainers,

and lightweight part-task trainers. For more information about Specular Theory and its offerings, please visit https://www.speculartheory.com/.

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The United States Air Force (USAF) has awarded Aero XR Solutions "AXR" a prime contract position on the highly coveted Training Systems Acquisition IV (TSA IV) 10-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract in the Unrestricted Pool. AXR Solutions, a dynamic joint venture between Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light company, and Specular Theory, is providing the USAF with unparalleled products and support.

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Cole Engineering Services, Inc., Awarded $500M Simulator Production OTA

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, has been awarded the $500M Reconfigurable Virtual Collective Trainer (RVCT) Production Other Transaction Authority (OTA) award. The program originated in June 2019 with initial concept demonstrations, followed by a formal prototyping phase that included soldier evaluation to refine the fidelity and capability of the initial 19 Army ground and air platforms. The rapid fielding production phase of the RVCT program will begin deployment of the reconfigurable platforms at 14 sites over the next three to five years.

The RVCT includes aviation platforms (RVCT-A), ground platforms (RVCT-G), dismounted infantry collective maneuver training, collective gunnery training, and mission rehearsal capability. The RVCT is a mobile, transportable, modular, and scalable training capability with the minimum hardware necessary to represent form, fit, and function for Soldiers to execute collective tasks. RVCT is the first major production effort being fielded out of the Army's Synthetic Training Environment (STE) modernization priority.

"Team CESI continues to take great pride in developing and delivering systems that are easy for our Soldiers to use, and RVCT has been a tremendous example of working collaboratively with our stakeholders," said Devin Lyders, CESI Senior Vice President, Advanced Training Systems. "We place the Soldier at the center of modernization by conducting multiple formal Soldier Touch Points and more than 100 informal feedback sessions with the direct platform experts, enabling us to find the sweet spot of fidelity with virtualization, form/fit/function, and training realism."

Team CESI's RVCT solution is built upon a modular hardware architecture, which allows RVCT to replicate U.S. Army ground and air vehicles through common configuration items. The combination of high-fidelity physical and virtual control interfaces utilizes real-world system hardware and immerses the Soldier via Virtual and Augmented Reality through the Synthetic Training Environment-Information System (STE-IS) software.

"The collective efforts of RVCT stakeholders over the past few years to continue iteratively improving the platforms has been nothing less than a true collaboration success story," said Eric Carr, CESI's Program Director. "Thanks to the combined agile efforts of the Government, our industry partners, and the CESI/By Light team, we are able to deliver next-generation immersive virtual training platforms that replicate platform fidelity while delivering realistic collective unit training and mission rehearsal that simulates the complex challenges of the future operational environment."

Production of the RVCT systems is taking place at By Light's 125,000-square foot manufacturing facility in Port Orange, FL. Team CESI consists of a robust group of subcontractors and suppliers comprised of nearly 150 teammates and partners who will support the fabrication, integration, and deployment of the RVCT systems.

"Our entire Team is honored to be chosen to field this critical mission-training capability for the United States Army," said Bob Donahue, Founder and CEO of By Light, "and we look forward to continuing to support the achievement of the Army's vision for the greater Synthetic Training Environment."

About CESI:

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, is a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training, and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds, and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications, and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator, and services provider.

Learn more at https://coleengineering.com/.

About By Light:

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, VA, is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure, turnkey systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in the DoD, DISA, and other U.S. Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of government.

For more information, visit https://bylight.com/.

News from By Light Professional IT Services

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, has been awarded the $500M Reconfigurable Virtual Collective Trainer (RVCT) Production Other Transaction Authority (OTA) award. The program originated in June 2019 with initial concept demonstrations, followed by a formal prototyping phase that included soldier evaluation to refine the fidelity and capability of the initial 19 Army ground and air platforms.

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By Light, CompTIA, and Infosec Learning Partner to Offer Work Role Training for the Cyber Workforce

MCLEAN, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC announced today it is collaborating with CompTIA and Infosec Learning LLC to offer work role training courses that increase proficiency and prepare individuals for industry certifications. By Light integrates CompTIA's eLearning content and Infosec Learning's virtual labs on its unique Imerzi™ platform (www.imerzi.com) to provide focused, hands-on training.

"Cyber is doing. By Light, CompTIA, and Infosec Learning are a perfect combination for learners who need to go beyond PowerPoint presentations and lectures," said Tim Grattan, Senior Vice President of Cyberspace Operations at By Light.

Using the NIST Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (NCWF), By Light correlates the tasks, knowledge, and skills for each work role to CompTIA's industry-leading certifications. By Light's cyberspace operators then choose among thousands of Infosec Learning virtual labs and curate those that best apply the lessons in each learning module. The result is a seamless, web-based training experience that requires students to demonstrate aptitude for a selected work role and industry certification. Courses may be self-paced or instructor-led depending on the training environment desired.

The gap between supply and demand for cyber workers in the U.S. continues to expand according to CyberSeek™, a cybersecurity workforce analytics platform. Employers posted 769,736 openings for cybersecurity positions or jobs requiring cybersecurity skills in the 12-month period that ended in September 2022. There were nearly 70,000 cyber job openings in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area for the same period. The By Light, CompTIA, and Infosec Learning partnership addresses this gap and offers a "job ready" path for those interested in building a career in cyber.

"Robust cyber defense begins with professionals who are educated, trained, and certified to understand the current threat landscape and the policies, practices, and procedures to counter those threats," said Joe Padin, Senior Vice President of U.S. Government and Commercial Sales at CompTIA. "Our joint efforts with By Light are aimed at expanding the Nation's cyber workforce."

About By Light

By Light Professional IT Services LLC is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure turnkey systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in DoD, DISA, and other U.S. Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of the government. For more information, visit https://bylight.com/.

About CompTIA:

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world's economy. Through education, training, certifications, advocacy, philanthropy, and market research, CompTIA is the hub for unlocking the potential of the tech industry and its workforce. Learn more: https://www.comptia.org/.

About Infosec Learning

Infosec Learning provides colleges, universities, and businesses with innovative, impactful virtual labs for hands-on, personalized learning. The lab solution is an online, remote accessible laboratory environment giving students a real-world experience that provides the necessary skill-set readiness needed to perform security practitioner support. The virtual labs include step-by-step instruction and a "capture the flag" assessment feature to teach and to verify lessons learned. For more information, visit https://infoseclearning.com/.

News from By Light Professional IT Services

By Light Professional IT Services LLC announced today it is collaborating with CompTIA and Infosec Learning LLC to offer work role training courses that increase proficiency and prepare individuals for industry certifications. By Light integrates CompTIA's eLearning content and Infosec Learning's virtual labs on its unique Imerzi™ platform to provide focused, hands-on training.

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CENTS® Powers Ecosystem at new Mississippi Cyber Center

MCLEAN, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- On November 9, 2022, Mississippi State University (MSU) and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) opened the doors to the Mississippi Cyber Center, a culmination of efforts made possible through the Mississippi Cyber Initiative (MCI). The newly renovated building on the MGCCC Harrison County Campus is the central location for the first phase of this massive commitment to cybersecurity training and knowledge-sharing. At the technical heart of MCI's Cyber Ecosystem is CyberCENTS®, By Light's comprehensive training platform composed of a high-fidelity cyber range and an integrated knowledge center for hosting work role and industry certification training, academic courses, virtual learning labs, and customized content.

The Mississippi Cyber Center now houses three labs and multiple classrooms with associated equipment. The center will support about 22 Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to include the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, Keesler Air Force Base, and Mississippi students of all grade levels.

"Cybersecurity is a critical piece of our shared future, regardless of who you are or what kind of business you are in," said MSU Provost and Executive Vice President David Shaw during the Mississippi Cyber Center ribbon cutting. "Through the Mississippi Cyber Initiative, we are creating a statewide network that is using unparalleled collaboration to address these issues head on. I am incredibly excited about the impact of this facility and the unlimited potential of what we can accomplish working together."

The MGCCC Cyber Ecosystem contracted By Light to provide a Platform as a Service (PaaS) early in 2022 after proposing a hybrid cyber range solution (on-premises and cloud) using its Virtualized Cyber Classroom Environment (VCCE®). The on-premises component allows the MGCCC ecosystem to network a library of virtual machines with devices at Layer 2; Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL), such as laptops, forensic kits; Industrial Control Systems (ICS); and Internet of Things (IoT). The dedicated cloud component to the Cyber Ecosystem provides 24/7, web-based access for self-paced coursework and remote learning environments.

By Light is one of only a few U.S. companies able to provide end to end services as a sole vendor for a hybrid range of this scale.

"CyberCENTS is the foundational tool that enables MGCCC's cyber experts to prepare, tailor, deploy and track individual and collective education, training, and exercise events, preparing students to defend against current and emerging cyber threats," said Gary Morton, By Light VP of Engineering.

About By Light:

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, VA is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI Level 3 certified systems integrator that provides secure, turn-key systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in the DoD, DISA, and other US Government Agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of government.

For more information, visit https://bylight.com/.

About CyberCENTS®:

By Light's CyberCENTS division has provided high-fidelity Government and commercial cyberspace operations products and solutions since 2000. Our engineers and developers are among the best and the brightest, to include pioneers of the first Department of Defense (DoD) cyber range, known today as the Cyberoperations Enhanced Network and Training Simulators (CENTS®). Using a team approach reinforced by onsite experts, we deliver operational support, technical and managed cybersecurity services, and training to the DoD, Intelligence Community, Government agencies, commercial customers, and universities.

For more information, visit https://cybercents.com/.

News from By Light Professional IT Services

On November 9, 2022, Mississippi State University (MSU) and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) opened the doors to the Mississippi Cyber Center, a culmination of efforts made possible through the Mississippi Cyber Initiative (MCI). The newly renovated building on the MGCCC Harrison County Campus is the central location for the first phase of this massive commitment to cybersecurity training and knowledge-sharing.

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Cole Engineering Services to develop U.S. Army’s Next Gen Soldier Virtual Trainer

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light Company, has been awarded an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) to prototype the United States Army's Soldier Virtual Trainer (SVT). This prototype project award will extend upon the U.S. Army's Synthetic Training Environment (STE) modular open systems architecture to deliver an immersive SVT capability that empowers Soldier-led training at the Point of Need.

The SVT combines and integrates several individual Soldier training capabilities: Weapon Skills Development, Joint Fires Training, and Use of Force. Each SVT capability is integrated and delivered through the SVT Core, which provides common hardware and biometrics powered by the STE-Information System (STE-IS) software.

"Team CESI is proud to build upon our continued trust in delivering STE capability through a deep understanding of our customer's challenges and assembling partnerships that enable those challenges to be overcome and delivered," said Brian Serra, CESI Vice President, Acquisition Initiatives and Engagement. "We take tremendous pride in leading strong teams and passionately believe that one of our greatest strengths is emboldening our partners to collaboratively deliver systems that create the best training for our Soldiers."

Team CESI comprises industry leaders with robust experience delivering to the U.S. Army; InVeris Training Solutions, Overmatch, Dignitas Technologies, and Fidelity Technologies.

"Team CESI is pleased to be chosen to develop an SVT system that combines advanced mixed reality technology with proven training capabilities to ensure our Soldiers maintain overmatch, continuously improve skill development, and enhance Soldier Lethality," said Devin Lyders, CESI Senior Vice President, Advanced Training Systems. "Our collective capabilities, resources, and resident experience provides the Government with an innovative approach to technology migration and a cohesive STE-centered solution that leverages resources to accelerate development and feedback of SVT prototypes."

About CESI:

Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light Company, is a premier integrator and provider of modeling and simulation and cyber training solutions. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training, and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI designs, builds, and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications, and processes that enable converged training for the integrated multi-domain force. As a full spectrum LVCG developer, integrator, and services provider, we deliver open-source solutions that empower our warriors. Learn more at https://coleengineering.com/.

About By Light:

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, VA, is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure, turnkey systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in the DoD, DISA, and other U.S. Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of government. For more information, visit https://bylight.com/.

News from By Light Professional IT Services

Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light Company, has been awarded an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) to prototype the United States Army's Soldier Virtual Trainer (SVT). This prototype project award will extend upon the U.S. Army's Synthetic Training Environment (STE) modular open systems architecture to deliver an immersive SVT capability that empowers Soldier-led training at the Point of Need.

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By Light Awarded $82M VA Contract

MCLEAN, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) has been awarded the My HealtheVet (MHV) Development, Security and Operations (DevSecOps) contract by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Valued at $82M over five (5) years, this contract provides for the continued support and development of VA's Veteran-facing Electronic Health portal.

"Team By Light considers it an honor to continue our long and valued partnership with VA to provide innovative DevSecOps solutions to the MHV Program with a Scaled Agile and Digital Services Playbook approach," says Bill Sackewitz, By Light Senior VP for Digital Transformation. "Our team has invested heavily in DevSecOps, User Centered Design, and Lean Agile Product Delivery methods to hasten and improve value delivered to the customer. Our mission in By Light's Chief Strategy Office is to help our teams and our clients adopt new ways of working that lead to better user outcomes."

The MHV patient portal provides healthcare communications and coordination for millions of Veterans, caretakers, and providers. The MHV program is a nationwide initiative intended to improve the overall health of Veterans. It provides an eHealth portal, a secure environment where Veterans can view and manage their personal health record online and access health information, health assessments, and electronic services. Online health resources will enable and encourage patient/provider collaboration, as clinicians will be able to communicate with Veterans more easily.

The online environment will complement existing Veterans Health Administration (VHA) clinical business practices and be transformational in the way health care is delivered and managed. Like other VA systems MHV will eventually be integrated into VA.gov that will be accessible to Veterans from MHV, or other web portals as identified by the government.

"Our team has been supporting the development and expansion of MHV since 2012 and is dedicated to furthering the evolution of one of the U.S. Government's largest and most important technical programs benefiting those who have served," states Matt Bain, MHV Program Director at By Light. "We are very proud of our ten years of supporting MHV eHealth delivery capabilities and look forward to further deliver new and innovative solutions that support VA's Office of Connected Care ecosystem and improve the experience for Veterans and their care givers."

"We are happy to have By Light back and to continue the great work we have done together over the past decade," notes Greg Kirk, MHV Program Manager. "The MHV solution will continue to evolve with the DevSecOps contract, and the results will ultimately deliver better products and services faster to the Veterans."

About By Light:

By Light Professional IT Services LLC (https://www.bylight.com) headquartered in McLean, Virginia, is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides innovative IT, infrastructure solutions, and full spectrum cyberspace operations for U.S. Federal and State Government Agencies. By Light has extensive success with VA and across the DoD, successfully implementing technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of government.

News from By Light Professional IT Services

By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) has been awarded the My HealtheVet (MHV) Development, Security and Operations (DevSecOps) contract by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Valued at $82M over five (5) years, this contract provides for the continued support and development of VA's Veteran-facing Electronic Health portal.

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By Light Awarded $2M Army National Guard Contract

MCLEAN, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Army National Guard awarded a $2M follow-on contract to By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) and its teaming partner Warhorse Training Solutions. Under this contract, By Light will provide 44 additional Recruiting Experiences to attract and educate young men and women about critical Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) while providing recruiters with valuable personnel leads. This contract also provides one year of maintenance and support for the existing 85 Recruiting Experiences fielded across the United States.

The new Recruiting Experiences consist of 44 interactive kiosks offering vocational and vehicle operator experiences. The first group of 22 kiosks features 4-in-1 Virtual Recruiter Touch Screens that allow players to engage in simulated vocational experiences, such as Air Traffic Controller, IT Specialist, Allied Trade Welder, or Combat Medic via intuitive touchscreen displays.

The second group of 4-in-1 Virtual Recruiter Vehicle Operator kiosks consists of 22 hands-on interactive Vehicle Operator Stations that invite players to sit and operate various vehicle controls to engage in four simulated experiences: Firefighter, Motor Transport Operator, Horizontal Construction Engineer, or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator.

The Recruiting Experiences include scoring and leaderboard features that promote a fun and competitive environment, helping to attract and retain groups of potential recruits while allowing the recruiter ample time to engage in one-on-one conversations with individuals. Additionally, the kiosks all have the capability to capture player contact information data that can easily be retrieved by recruiters using an improved and simple lead-generation data retrieval system.

"With U.S. Army and National Guard's average cost of $110 per lead, the ROI for these experiences is realized very quickly," says Cory McAndrew, General Manager for By Light's Port Orange, FL, facility. Port Orange houses By Light's modeling and simulation integration center, where technology experts develop training solutions and provide support to industry in the areas of engineering and manufacturing services.

About By Light:

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, VA, is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure, turnkey systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in the DoD, DISA, and other U.S. Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of government. For more information, visit https://bylight.com/.

News from By Light Professional IT Services

The Army National Guard awarded a $2M follow-on contract to By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) and its teaming partner Warhorse Training Solutions. Under this contract, By Light will provide 44 additional Recruiting Experiences to attract and educate young men and women about critical Military Occupational Specialties (MOS).

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By Light joins FSC Edge in 10-year contract supporting full lifecycle patent processing for the United States Patent and Trademark Office

MCLEAN, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), as a primary subcontractor to Flatirons Solutions Corporation, a U.S. company, was awarded a contract by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the Patent Data and Document Management (PDDM) program with a potential value of $1.4 billion.

The period of performance for the contract is ten (10) years if all options are exercised. Under this program, FSC Edge will support USPTO's management of the entire patent application life cycle from the initial filing of the application to the final disposition of the application.

By Light's contribution will focus on providing the US-based instance of the FSC Edge data capture and conversion solutions and migrating the solutions into a highly robust, economical, and secure cloud-based environment. Once in production, By Light will manage these environments and ensure ongoing superior performance and a continuously managed security posture.

"By Light's experience with complex software development utilizing Agile practices, DevSecOps, and a refined security assessment capability that leads to a granted Authority to Operate (ATO) capability aligns well with the objectives of the USPTO PDDM mission and blends well with the extremely talented FSC Edge team," says By Light CTO, Tom Ryan.

"FSC Edge is very pleased at being selected to serve the USPTO under the PDDM program with our partner By Light" noted FSC Edge CEO and President, David Goodman. "By Light is an essential element of FSC Edge's approach as they will establish our U.S.-based systems and the expansion of the data capture and conversion solution to handle the full requirements of the USPTO PDDM program."

About By Light

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure, turn-key systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of government. For more information, visit https://bylight.com/.

About FSC Edge

For over 20 years, the team at FSC Edge (http://www.fscedge.com) has been taking revolutionary steps to provide highly accurate and innovative services at a low cost. We strive to continue improving quality and lowering costs further to ensure our clients can receive the best services at the lowest cost to them. Our efficient data capture and conversion services handle high volumes of information for intellectual property offices at the international level.

News from By Light Professional IT Services

By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), as a primary subcontractor to Flatirons Solutions Corporation, a U.S. company, was awarded a contract by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the Patent Data and Document Management (PDDM) program with a potential value of $1.4 billion.

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Cole Engineering awarded $957M Cyber Training Contract

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, has been awarded the Cyber Training, Readiness, Integration, Delivery and Enterprise Technology (Cyber TRIDENT) $957M Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The Cyber TRIDENT contract is utilized by Department of Defense (DoD) organizations and other non-DoD agencies that have related cyber training needs.

The Cyber TRIDENT IDIQ provides the management, integration, maintenance, and evolution for the Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) platform and provides total system/subsystem acquisition lifecycle support for the PCTE system baseline. The PCTE provides a holistic, on-demand, standardized training platform that enables the end-to-end planning, preparation, execution, and assessment of training events for the Cyber Mission Force and the entire DoD Cyber Workforce.

"Team CESI is honored to be entrusted with providing an Integration Factory and Agile DevSecOps for the PCTE program and with leading the program's transition from its prototype phase into a true enterprise capability that provides training for the entire Joint Cyber Community," said Thomas Fransson, CESI Senior Vice President, Simulation Products and Services. "We have taken great pride in supporting PCTE prototyping activities since 2018 and are excited to further deploy game-changing enterprise capabilities that support the DoD's Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture ecosystem."

Team CESI's Coalesce Framework provides a holistic Agile DevSecOps capability that enables developing, integrating, testing, deploying, and sustaining the PCTE platform. Team CESI designed the Coalesce Framework to support PCTE's unique multivendor acquisition strategy by providing a holistic development, integration, and operational environment that allows third-party developers to retain their own internal development processes while seamlessly integrating with the overall Integration Factory.

"Cyber is the most dynamic of the warfighting domains, and the DoD's cyber operators demand a training system that will rapidly respond to a changing landscape of threats, tools, and TTPs. Our Coalesce Framework is one core piece of the puzzle to rapidly deliver that capability by pulling from the best that industry has to offer without impeding the pace of development," said Stephen Lopez, Senior Program Manager. "We are immediately postured to expand PCTE's current capability set into a highly scalable enterprise platform that supports the throughput required for cyber training across all of the DoD, our allies, and other government agencies, while being adaptable to the emerging needs of the force. Through Cyber TRIDENT, PCTE will mature and expand to provide force readiness and mission rehearsal that enables the DoD to deliver cyberspace dominance."

About CESI

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, is a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training, and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds, and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications, and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider. Learn more at https://coleengineering.com/

About By Light

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, VA, is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure, turnkey systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in the DoD, DISA, and other U.S. Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of government. For more information, visit https://bylight.com/.

News from By Light Professional IT Services

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, has been awarded the Cyber Training, Readiness, Integration, Delivery and Enterprise Technology (Cyber TRIDENT) $957M Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The Cyber TRIDENT contract is utilized by Department of Defense (DoD) organizations and other non-DoD agencies that have related cyber training needs.

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By Light Appraised at CMMI-Dev v2.0 Level 3

MCLEAN, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) is pleased to announce it has been appraised at Level 3 of the CMMI Institute's Capability Maturity Model Integration for Development (CMMI-Dev v2.0). CMMI is a capability improvement framework that provides organizations with the essential elements of effective processes that ultimately improve their performance.

The appraisal rating recognizes By Light's proven approach for customer satisfaction, delivery of quality solutions, and continuous improvement.

By Light successfully completed the appraisal March 9, 2021, led by Certified Lead Appraiser and Instructor Julie Stein with CGI, Inc.

"By Light's commitment to achieving high performance and quality in meeting customer needs is demonstrated by the workforce's process rigor dedication in delivering high quality solutions to earn and achieve customer satisfaction," said Bob Donahue, By Light's CEO.

About By Light Professional IT Services LLC

Founded in 2002 as a small family business, By Light has expanded to a large, diverse organization with more than 2,000 employees working with 500 Government and Commercial clients at locations around the world. Our rapid growth focuses on key mission areas to stay ahead of the curve while meeting our customers' needs for innovative and efficient IT and Cyberspace Operations solutions.

Driven by a management team steeped in practical experience from Defense, Intelligence, Federal Healthcare, and Commercial sectors, we are trusted to provide reliable, cost-effective IT and Cyberspace Operations solutions to each customer on every project.

For more information, visit https://www.bylight.com/.

News from By Light Professional IT Services

By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) is pleased to announce it has been appraised at Level 3 of the CMMI Institute's Capability Maturity Model Integration for Development (CMMI-Dev v2.0). CMMI is a capability improvement framework that provides organizations with the essential elements of effective processes that ultimately improve their performance.

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Cole Engineering awarded $179M OTA by U.S. Army

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, has been awarded a $179M Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreement to serve as the core software enabler for the Synthetic Training Environment (STE) Training Simulation Software / Training Management Tool (TSS/TMT). The TSS/TMT is the "core" simulation software and hardware that provides a common synthetic environment, the exercise design and control tool, and data manager for STE collective training.

As the Army's future training capability, the STE will be a single, interconnected training system that provides a training environment, in which units from Soldier/Squad through Army Service Component Command conduct collective training. The STE will converge the live, virtual, constructive, and gaming environments as one complete training capability.

"Team CESI is honored to be entrusted to enable the future of the Army's Synthetic Training Environment to empower a revolution in Army training capability and effectiveness," said Devin Lyders, CESI Senior Vice President, Advanced Training Systems, "We have taken great pride in supporting STE since the initial onset of prototyping activities in 2018 and are proud to offer a comprehensive solution that is modular, scalable, and prepared to rapidly deliver capability into the hands of the Soldier. As a participant in and benefactor of Soldier Centric Design, CESI understands at its core that the TSS/TMT capabilities are about delivering the best possible training to our Warfighters no matter the place, time, or domain."

Team CESI consists of a robust group of contributors with deep understanding of the STE vision including 4C North America, Inc.; Bohemia Interactive Simulations, Inc.; Cesium GS, Inc.; Dignitas Technologies; Leidos, Inc.; Perspecta; Raydon Corporation; Systematic, Inc.; and Maxar Technologies.

The Team CESI solution is a modular open systems architecture built on a CESI-developed backbone called MSSV ("massive"). The TSS/TMT solution will realize a modern, modular system that converges live, virtual, constructive, and gaming environments into a single, holistic synthetic environment. MSSV is a proven, hardened architecture solution that will allow an integrated, tested, and training-ready capability to be delivered in under a year.

"By Light and its companies continue to provide innovative systems and solutions to help stay ahead of our country's adversaries," said Bob Donahue Jr., Chief Executive Officer of By Light, "Team CESI is immediately postured to deliver a solution that keeps our soldiers in front and is adaptable to the ever-changing operational environment."

About CESI

Formed in 2004, Cole Engineering Services, Inc., is an award-winning company that maintains a distinct record of strong performance in developing dynamic engineering programs. CESI implements operational, modeling, simulation, and gaming-based technologies that enable Warfighters and First Responders in their services to the nation. CESI develops unique simulation-based systems for simple and complex military missions and has extensive experience developing interoperable distributed simulation architectures for engineering and training environments. Led by a highly talented and experienced team with deep institutional knowledge and an extensive infrastructure in the form of laboratories and tools/methodologies, CESI tackles some of the military's most complex modeling and simulation projects. Learn more at https://coleengineering.com/

About By Light

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, VA, is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure, turnkey systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in the DoD, DISA, and other US Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of government. For more information, visit https://www.bylight.com/.

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Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, has been awarded a $179M Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreement to serve as the core software enabler for the Synthetic Training Environment (STE) Training Simulation Software / Training Management Tool (TSS/TMT).

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NSC Awards Cole Engineering Team $31M OTA

MCLEAN, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI) a By Light Company, has been awarded a $31.3M contract by the National Spectrum Consortium (NSC) for the Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) 5G Network Enhancements Prototype Other Transaction Agreement (OTA). CESI as the prime contractor for this OTA, with key teammates Eridan Communications, Inc., Prizm XR, Inc., and Athena Technologies, LLC, are together delivering this next-generation technology development for augmented and virtual reality testbeds, 5G networks, and applications at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBML) in Washington State.

This project supports the Department of Defense (DoD) 5G Strategy Implementation Plan to accelerate implementation of advanced wireless communications with applications in both the Continental United States (CONUS) and outside CONUS regions. For this 5G experimentation at JBLM, DoD, and the Department of the Army expect to develop effective methodologies to allow combat training enhanced by 5G communications technologies.

The project is divided into three sequential phases in which advanced 5G technologies will be tested in laboratory environments, then fielded and evaluated in the 5G enhanced training environment deployed at JBLM. The goal of this prototype project is to develop and demonstrate 5G-based AR/VR enhancement that enables Army mission planning and training. The prototype will demonstrate the ability to design, build, and sustain an advanced enhancement that allows for 5G cellular connectivity to accommodate military training activity.

According to Thomas Fransson, CESI, SVP Operations, Simulation Products & Services, "This award reinforces the success of our long heritage in advanced wireless communications, and now extends into the new and exciting area of providing these capabilities for training and operations, where we can leverage our extensive experience of supporting DoD with simulations and training products. Our 5G network solution addresses the breadth of challenges presented by foliage and weather, vastly improves the performance of the network in terms of number of participants and reduces latency - thereby improving soldier perception of combat engagement."

About By Light

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, VA is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure, turn-key systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in the DoD, DISA, and other US Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of government. For more information, visit http://www.bylight.com/.

About CESI

Formed in 2004, Cole Engineering Services, Inc., is an award-winning company that maintains a distinct record of strong performance in developing dynamic engineering programs. CESI implements operational, modeling, simulation, and gaming-based technologies that enable Warfighters and First Responders in their services to the nation. CESI develops unique simulation-based systems for simple and complex military missions and has extensive experience developing interoperable distributed simulation architectures for engineering and training environments. Led by a highly talented and experienced team with deep institutional knowledge and an extensive infrastructure in the form of laboratories and tools and methodologies, CESI tackles some of the military's most complex modeling and simulation projects. Learn more at http://www.cesicorp.com/.

News from By Light Professional IT Services

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI) a By Light Company, has been awarded a $31.3M contract by the National Spectrum Consortium (NSC) for the Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) 5G Network Enhancements Prototype Other Transaction Agreement (OTA).

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By Light Professional IT Services LLC Achieves NSA Trusted Integrator Listing

MCLEAN, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) announced today that it has achieved Trusted Integrator status within the National Security Agency's (NSA) Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) program. In addition to our ISO9001, 20000-1 and 27001 registrations and CMMI Level 3 Dev and Services ratings, we demonstrated the staff and processes necessary to architect, design, integrate, test, document, field, and support systems that meet the requirements of the CSfC program.

Trusted Integrator status enables NSA, Authorizing Officials (AOs)/Designated Approving Authorities (DAAs) to utilize By Light's System Integration Development and Support Services for lifecycle CSfC solution support.

"CSfC's use of conforming commercial products in layered solutions to protect National Security Systems (NSS) data improves design, integration, and deployment timelines," says Jeff Adelman, By Light Vice President of Integration Services. "But the solution does not end with deployment; sustainment actions including continuous testing and security incident response are critical to the lifecycle success of any CSfC Capability Package implementation."

Trusted Integrator status complements By Light's capabilities in tactical and strategic networking, cloud architecture, cyber security, and synthetic training environments.

About By Light

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure, turn-key systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in the DoD, DISA, and other US Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of government. For more information, visit http://www.bylight.com/.

News from By Light Professional IT Services

By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) announced today that it has achieved Trusted Integrator status within the National Security Agency's (NSA) Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) program.

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By Light Awarded $38.2M Contract by DISA

MCLEAN, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Phacil, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of By Light Professional IT Services LLC, has been awarded a bridge contract for a six-month base period with two, three-month option periods with a total value of $38.2M by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) for the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) Secure Systems Engineering and Evolution Support project via the Encore III Full and Open (F&O) contract.

By Light has supported the Secure Systems Engineering and Evolution Support project since 2019. By Light will continue to provide a suite of Information Technology (IT) engineering and technical services, expertise, and support in the planning, research, development, integration, and implementation activities for future, proposed, current and legacy DoD and DISA IT capabilities, services, and systems.

By Light provides engineering support for all elements, layers, and gateways of the DISN infrastructure, to include an Internet Protocol (IP)-based and switched infrastructure leveraging encryption over terrestrial and undersea fiber optic networks as well as military and commercial satellite communications.

According to Jason Cole, By Light Senior Vice President, "We are delighted to continue to serve DISA in assuring critical IT capabilities to the warfighter as we have done for more than 17 years. Our dynamic team provides support services while facilitating the agile adoption and integration of future technology to achieve DISA's strategic objectives. This is a contract to address the growing and dynamic engineering and technical needs of today's and tomorrow's warfighter in a more streamlined and cost-effective approach."

About By Light

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure, turn-key systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of government.

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News from By Light Professional IT Services

Phacil, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of By Light Professional IT Services LLC, has been awarded a bridge contract for a six-month base period with two, three-month option periods with a total value of $38.2M by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) for the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) Secure Systems Engineering and Evolution Support project via the Encore III Full and Open (F&O) contract.

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By Light Unit Awarded $83.7M Bridge Contract by DISA

MCLEAN, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Phacil, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of By Light Professional IT Services, has been awarded a bridge contract for a one-year base period with one, six-month option period with a total lifecycle value of $83.7M by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) for the Defense Information System Network (DISN) Technical Refresh Turnkey Support project via the ENCORE III Full and Open (F&O) suite contract. By Light will continue to provide engineering and implementation support for several technologies within the DISN to deliver mission-critical voice, video, and data services worldwide.

By Light will continue working closely with the DISA Technology Refresh Program Management Office (PMO) to provide turnkey solutions to efficiently deliver complete, active and operational services to include: project management, engineering, site surveys, logistics support, implementation, test/turn-up, de-installation, configuration management, and transition. The successful execution of this effort will directly enhance military and civilian personnel's ability to defend the DoD Information Network (DoDIN).

According to Jason Cole, By Light Senior Vice President, "We are thrilled to continue our partnership with DISA on the Technology Refresh program, which allows By Light's project managers, engineers, and field services teams to provide turn-key solutions to support mission critical voice, video, and data services across the globe. By Light has supported DISA and the DoDIN for more than 17 years and our dedicated team of professionals has built a reputation for exceeding expectations on all of our engineering and implementation programs."

"We are honored to receive this award that continues our support for DISA and its mission partners across the Department of Defense Information Network," said Derek Bulluck, Vice President at By Light. "Our team will support the modernization and enhancement of the DoDIN by refreshing multiple legacy technologies and creating a survivable infrastructure. We remain committed to delivery excellence and aspire to be DISA's best and most reliable service partner."

About By Light

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure, turn-key systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in the DoD, DISA, and other US Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of government.

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News from By Light Professional IT Services

Phacil, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of By Light Professional IT Services, has been awarded a bridge contract for a one-year base period with one, six-month option period with a total lifecycle value of $83.7M by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) for the Defense Information System Network (DISN) Technical Refresh Turnkey Support project via the ENCORE III Full and Open (F&O) suite contract.

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By Light Chief Strategy Office Promotes Growth and Innovation

MCLEAN, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC is investing in its people with a series of promotions to further its strategic growth and solidify its brand as a leader in IT solutions for government and commercial clients. By Light's promoted several employees who are trailblazers in their fields to positions within the Chief Strategy Office to further its goal of maximizing innovation, research, and development across the company's broad portfolio.

Lucy Donahue leads By Light's new department as Chief Strategy Officer. She has served on By Light's senior management team and as a leader in the Federal Healthcare procurement industry for more than 20 years. As CSO, Lucy will define the innovative vision, corporate positioning, and strategic partnerships to keep By Light ahead of the curve in technology and customer relationships across a wide span of industries and around the globe.

Tom Ryan serves as Chief Technology Officer, Strategic Innovation. Tom's 33 years of high-tech experience, most recently as a Vice President overseeing By Light's Software Development Center of Excellence, was key to his new position selection. Tom's new role is to manage the next-generation of DevSecOps (development, security, and operations) software factories, integration hubs, and innovation cells. Tom plans to bring his vast practical experience to bear and lead By Light to the forefront of technology and procurement.

Bill Sackewitz was promoted to Senior Vice President, Digital Transformation. Bill's expertise in Cloud Services, DevSecOps, and Design Thinking coupled with his 25 years of Agile Product Delivery experience made him a natural fit for his new position. Bill oversees By Light's Digital Transformation to mature and expand best practices and core competencies across the enterprise with the goal to deliver custom digital solutions that are accessible, usable, and enjoyable. Bill is introducing new ways of working that set the standard for By Light's product growth and engineering capabilities.

Mike Farahbakhshian was named Associate Vice President, Corporate Strategic Initiatives. Mike's 20 years of experience in Government Information Technology and management of By Light's Federal Healthcare growth has been instrumental in propelling the company forward in multiple strategic expansion areas. Mike works across the By Light vertical markets, By Light's acquisitions, and with By Light clients to fuse their extensive experience and drive business development across all IT growth industries.

Erin DeCaprio brings more than 25 years of communications experience to her new role as Director of Corporate Communications. As a seasoned member of By Light's proposal team for seven years and a former editorial director for successful online communities, Erin brings institutional knowledge and forward-looking creativity to unify By Light's corporate identity together with its acquisitions and amplify its message around the industry.

Amy Hansen, former business development specialist, was promoted to Director of Marketing. Amy has over 30 years of experience in leading teams, business development, and marketing. Amy is helping to elevate the Chief Strategy Office/Marketing team's return on investment by evolving By Light's internal and external brand awareness. Using her creative expertise, Amy is developing and delivering fresh concepts across the By Light enterprise for print and digital marketing materials.

By Light's Chief Strategy Office is assembling transformative talent who yield new and disruptive ideas to maturation. The pool of talent along with By Light's steadfast processes is producing cutting-edge technology to solve our customers' most challenging issues. The team is also producing modern design concepts and messaging to highlight By Light's products and solutions across all industry markets.

By Light CEO, Bob Donahue says, "The CSO provides a critical tool to drive digital transformation and innovation across the entire enterprise. The team's positive impact has already demonstrated tremendous value with the standardization and optimization of our DevSecOps software development efforts that includes the creation of an industry-leading development cloud platform to effectively meet the new emerging 'Code Challenges' that are becoming a frequent component in large software procurements."

About By Light

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure, turn-key systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in the DoD, DISA, and other US Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of government. For more information, visit https://www.bylight.com/.

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News from By Light Professional IT Services

By Light Professional IT Services LLC is investing in its people with a series of promotions to further its strategic growth and solidify its brand as a leader in IT solutions for government and commercial clients. By Light's promoted several employees who are trailblazers in their fields to positions within the Chief Strategy Office.

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DISA Awards By Light Team $198.9M Cloud-Based Internet Isolation Production OTA

MCLEAN, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC has been awarded a $198.9M, 5-year production Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) for the Cloud-Based Internet Isolation (CBII) Program. By Light as the prime contractor for this OTA, with teammate Menlo Security, Inc., are together delivering this next-generation Isolation Platform to protect Department of Defense (DoD) networks worldwide.

Beginning in March 2019, By Light and Menlo worked closely with the DISA CBII Program Management Office (PMO) to design and implement the CBII prototype capability which eliminates most web-based threats such as drive-by-downloads. This technology removes the browsing process from the desktop and moves it to the cloud, effectively creating an "air gap" between the internet and enterprise networks. The successful implementation of this effort will directly enhance military and civilian personnel's ability to defend the DoD Information Network (DODIN).

According to Bob Donahue, By Light CEO, "This win culminates more than 18 months of working closely with Menlo, DISA, and its Mission Partners to shape the commercial application of Menlo's Global Cloud Secure Web Gateway (SWG) to improve DoD's information security posture for those entities conducting business across the Internet. Our CBII solution improves the security posture of the network, will scale to meet DoD needs, is easy to deploy and manage, and optimizes and reduces bandwidth - thereby extending the life of the network."

"This isolation technology allows enterprises to separate their network from the public web while providing users seamless access to the internet with a native browser experience," says Joe Boyd, By Light VP and CBII Program Manager. "Within the cloud native architecture, all components scale horizontally. You couple this with global availability, anytime/anywhere access, always-on cloud with failover between regions, instant on-boarding of users, 24x7x365 operations support, and what you get is an enterprise-class cybersecurity capability virtually eliminating internet browsing threats traversing the Internet Access Points (IAPs) while also optimizing and reducing bandwidth utilization."

"We're truly humbled to partner with By Light on this groundbreaking program with DISA," said Poornima DeBolle, Chief Product Officer, Menlo Security. "Our partnership with the By Light team and the CBII Program Management Office (PMO) is a true testament to the value of the Menlo Security 'Isolation Core' architecture to deliver on their security and scalability needs to help defend the users of the DoD Information Network (DODIN)."

About By Light

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure, turn-key systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in the DoD, DISA, and other US Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of government.

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About Menlo Security

Menlo Security, Inc., delivers security without compromise and helps enterprises achieve digital transformation to leverage the full benefits of the cloud. Its solutions are built on the world's first and only Isolation CoreTM, which delivers 100 percent protection against web and email threats. Headquartered in Mountain View, CA, Menlo Security is trusted by eight of the ten largest banks in the world, critical infrastructure, and large government agencies. It is backed by General Catalyst, Sutter Hill Ventures, Engineering Capital, Osage University Partners, American Express Ventures, Ericsson Ventures, HSBC, and JP Morgan Chase. For more information, ask@menlosecurity.com

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News from By Light Professional IT Services

By Light Professional IT Services LLC has been awarded a $198.9M, 5-year production Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) for the Cloud-Based Internet Isolation (CBII) Program. By Light as the prime contractor for this OTA, with teammate Menlo Security, Inc., are together delivering this next-generation Isolation Platform to protect Department of Defense (DoD) networks worldwide.

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