Empower AI has acquired Highlight Technologies, a Fairfax, Virginia-based federal IT services firm, to expand its AI-driven mission solutions across US federal agencies. The deal strengthens Empower AI's capabilities in DevSecOps, artificial intelligence, data management, and cloud modernisation, whilst broadening support for the Departments of State and Homeland Security. Founded in 2008, Highlight Technologies brings expertise in mission modernisation and digital transformation. A key asset is its AIDE platform, recently assessed as "Awardable" by the Department of Defense Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office's Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace. The transaction became effective on 7 July 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Empower AI acquires Highlight Technologies to accelerate ai-driven mission delivery across federal agencies. Acquisition expands delivery scale, strengthens AI practice, and opens new pathways within defense and civilian markets RESTON, Va.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Empower AI today announced the acquisition of Highlight Technologies, Inc., a Fairfax, Virginia-based federal IT services firm, expanding its ability to deliver AI-driven, cloud-enabled mission solutions across the federal government. The move strengthens Empower AI's capabilities in DevSecOps, artificial intelligence, data management, and cloud modernization while broadening support for high-priority modernization initiatives across the Departments of State and Homeland Security. The combination brings together Empower AI's accelerator-based model for scalable AI delivery and Highlight's record of mission-focused execution in complex environments. Highlight CEO Aarish Gokaldas called the companies "a natural fit," noting that Empower AI's AI-first approach, paired with Highlight's deep agency expertise, creates "the platform and scale to deliver even greater impact for the missions we serve." Founded in 2008, Highlight Technologies has built a strong reputation for mission modernization, data-driven decision support, digital transformation, and rapid-response delivery across defense, civilian, and homeland security customers. A distinguishing asset is its AIDE (AI Data Integration & Orchestration Engine), recently assessed as "Awardable" in the Department of Defense Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office's Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, expanding Empower AI's access to emerging defense opportunities and reinforcing its position in the evolving federal AI landscape. The acquisition also accelerates the growth of Empower AI's proprietary AI accelerator portfolio, with the combined organization delivering faster deployment, improved interoperability, and more scalable AI adoption for federal customers. Empower AI CEO Jeff Bohling said Highlight Technologies brings "exceptional talent, proven technology, and deep agency relationships that will meaningfully expand what we can deliver to our customers." The transaction is effective July 7, 2026. Terms were not disclosed. About Empower AI For 30+ years, Empower AI has supported federal missions through innovative technologies and its specialized AI practice. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the company's services span AI, engineering and integration, software solutions, mission support, infrastructure modernization, and IT service management. Learn more at www.empower.ai. About Highlight Technologies Highlight Technologies is a mission-led, employee-owned federal IT services firm founded in 2008 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. The company delivers DevSecOps, cloud, AI/ML, and data management solutions across civilian, homeland security, and defense markets. Learn more at www.highlighttech.com. Contacts. Media Contact Darin Jones Director of Marketing Empower AI 703.943.8388 [email protected] More News From Empower AI RESTON, Va.-( BUSINESS WIRE )-Empower AI today announced it has won the DISA J6 Service Delivery recompete contract, retaining its role as an enterprise IT service delivery partner supporting the Pentagon and NCR under the Department of War's DISA J6 Service Delivery mission. The contract carries a total potential value of $255.4 million over a one-year base period and four, 1-year option periods. The award positions Empower AI to advance DISA J6's Global Support operations combining proven ent... RESTON, Va.-( BUSINESS WIRE )-Empower AI is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract valued at more than $200 million by the U.S. Army Information Systems Engineering Command (ISEC) Mission Engineering Directorate (MED) to support the Army Metering Program (AMP). The program is managed under U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC) through the TEIS IV contract vehicle. This multi-year effort will modernize critical infrastructure across more than 80 Army installations, enhancing energy r... RESTON, Va.-( BUSINESS WIRE )-Empower AI announces the appointment of Juan Toves as Chief Growth Officer (CGO). Juan succeeds Paul Harrington, who is departing the company to return to his consulting practice. We thank Paul for his leadership and contributions to our growth efforts and wish him continued success. Paul will remain a member of Empower AI's Advisory Board. In his new role, Juan will lead Empower AI's enterprise growth strategy, business development, and capture operations across t... Empower AI. Headquarters: Reston, Virginia CEO: Jeff Bohling Employees: 800 Organization: PRI Release Summary Empower AI acquires Highlight Technologies to accelerate AI-driven mission delivery across federal agencies; expands scale, strengthens AI practice. Release Versions Media Contact Darin Jones Director of Marketing Empower AI 703.943.8388 [email protected]