DefenseWeb Technologies' mission is to provide beneficiary-centric care and support through the use of innovative technology solutions that are delivered on time, within budget and beyond expectations.
The company designs, develops, deploys and supports secure online information systems that help its customers leverage technology to become more flexible, agile, and responsive to change. DefenseWeb’s solutions encourage collaboration and cooperation between the various branches of government and make information technology programs more efficient, less expensive, and more relevant. The company has developed and continues to support applications for every branch of the Armed Services both in the Active and Reserve components.
In March 2007, DefenseWeb was acquired by, and is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of, Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS). HMHS is a leader in delivering TRICARE services to more than 3 million military beneficiaries and is a subsidiary of Humana, Inc.
Douglas Burke had to start out as the bad guy, laying off more than half his staff and restructuring the company. But with a clear vision and drive to meet his goals, he kept true to his promise of growing DefenseWeb Technologies into the thriving business it is today with a unique corporate culture. The Tech Herald Which is more important to IT - certification or experience? Douglas W. Burke
“In our business it is generally not, however more and more of our work for the DoD requires labor categories that specify college degrees, certification and experience.”
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Government Health IT DOD force health office awards Web support contract The Department of Defense Force Health Protection & Readiness Program Office (FHP&R) has awarded a $23 million contract to Vangent, Inc., a systems integrator based in Arlington, Va.
“There are over a dozen internal Web sites that deliver content and information to deployed forces, military leadership, health providers, and the public,” said Denise Ciotti, vice president for sales of DefenseWeb Technologies, Inc., a San Diego-based subsidiary of Humana, Inc. and one of Vangent’s subcontractors.
DefenseWeb’s role in the project includes development of FHP&R’s Web architecture, content development and delivery, and help desk support.
The Departments of State, Justice, Homeland Security and federal intelligence agencies have families dealing with extended overseas postings and separations as well. These organizations could use technology solutions similar to those used by the military to strengthen and support these families who often do not have the camaraderie of others experiencing the challenges of deployment around them for support. Using the lessons learned by the DoD, the implementation time and budget can be very reasonable.
Too often, many small businesses vying to secure opportunities in the U.S. defense market run scared when going head-to-head with larger, more prevalent firms. Even though many agencies allocate a certain number of contracts exclusively for small businesses, some executives of these types of firms still complain that their chances to successfully compete in the industry are stacked against them.