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Sweetspot achieves FedRAMP Class C Certification through partnership with Knox Systems. Oct 07, 2026, 09:01 ET Certification brings AI-powered capture and proposal work inside a government-grade security boundary for contractors and federal agencies NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Sweetspot, the AI capture and proposal platform for government contractors, today announced it has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Class C Certification in partnership with Knox Systems (Knox), the largest, longest-running federal managed cloud. With this certification, federal agencies now have access to Sweetspot's AI capture and proposal platform that enables government contractors to identify new, relevant opportunities, track awards and recompetes, and write proposals. Most government contracting teams are juggling SAM.gov, GovWin, Microsoft Word and SharePoint, and a handful of AI tools. Intelligence lives in one system, the pipeline in another, and the proposal in a third, with people moving data between them by hand. Proposals take weeks, institutional knowledge sits locked in past submissions, and teams miss opportunities they should have seen coming. Additionally, contractors handle their government customers' most sensitive work and the tools they use are part of that risk. AI has become a normal part of government contractor operations, however those tools commonly ask for contractors and agencies to take security on trust, which can result in those tools being blocked by security teams and primes or used in ways nobody has reviewed. Sweetspot allows contractors to address both challenges. Its platform replaces that patchwork approach to proposal development with one continuous workflow from discovery through award, in a familiar Word-like editor teams adopt without retraining. With FedRAMP Class C Certification, the full platform now runs inside the authorized Knox boundary. Agencies can adopt Sweetspot by reusing the existing authorization rather than running their own review, and contractors can bring the pursuits they were holding back, including work involving agency data, into the same platform they use for everything else. "Government contractors lose bids because the work is scattered across a dozen tools and nobody has a full picture of a pursuit until it's too late," said Sachin Subramanian, CEO of Sweetspot. "Sweetspot is where the whole pursuit lives, from finding the opportunity to submitting the proposal, and it handles some of the most sensitive data a contractor has. That's why we built it to the government's own security standard. FedRAMP Class C Certification, alongside our CMMC Level 2 certification and SOC 2 Type II, means a contractor's security team and their agency customers can trust the AI platform their capture and proposal work runs on." Knox eliminated the FedRAMP authorization bottleneck for Sweetspot, significantly reducing compliance timelines and costs. As a result, Sweetspot now has FedRAMP Class C Certification and a C3PAO-issued CMMC Level 2 certification, making it independently assessed across both frameworks federal buyers ask about. The platform is backed by zero data retention for AI, FIPS 140-validated cryptography, U.S.-only infrastructure, and U.S.-based personnel and support. "Until now, Sweetspot was a commercial product. Agencies couldn't use it and contractors had to keep their most sensitive pursuit work - especially work involving agency data - out of it," said Irina Denisenko, CEO of Knox Systems. "With its FedRAMP Certification, Sweetspot can help contractors securely utilize AI, consolidate their capture and proposal work onto a single platform, and, ultimately, win more government work." About Sweetspot Sweetspot is a cloud-based, multi-tenant AI platform that enables federal agencies, government contractors, and enterprises to configure, run, and manage complex workflows using their data, institutional knowledge, people, and connected systems. For government contractors, Sweetspot automates work across the business development and bid lifecycle, including opportunity discovery, federal market research, teaming, pipeline and capture management, compliance and capability matrix development, and proposal drafting, with configurable human review and approval steps. Native Microsoft 365 integrations support workflow execution and collaboration across Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. About Knox Systems Knox Systems operates the largest managed federal cloud, trusted by top agencies and partners across defense and civilian sectors. Built for speed, resilience, and compliance, Knox delivers FedRAMP authorization in 90 days - turning the biggest bottleneck in government IT into the fastest path to modernization. Knox proudly serves Adobe, Celonis, OutSystems, Armis, BigID, and more AI and SaaS providers, accelerating secure innovation across the federal landscape. Learn more at knoxsystems.com. Media Contact: SOURCE Knox Systems, Inc

Aikido Security achieves FedRAMP Moderate Authorization through partnership with Knox Systems. Oct 05, 2026, 09:01 ET Authorization accelerates U.S. federal agencies' ability to maintain, verify, and secure resilient software systems BOSTON and WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Aikido Security, the company behind self-securing software for modern development teams, today announced it has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Moderate Authorization in partnership with Knox Systems (Knox), the largest, longest-running federal managed cloud. A rigorous and exclusive U.S. government program, FedRAMP is designed to standardize security assessment and authorization for cloud service offerings to accelerate the adoption of government-grade cloud solutions by federal agencies. Aikido secures code, cloud, and runtime environments, and pentests systems to uncover exploitable risk before attackers do. This includes protection against software supply chain attacks, securing developer devices, and addressing risks introduced by AI-generated code and threats increasingly targeting federal and enterprise systems alike. Aikido for Government is purpose-built for high-trust environments, and this authorization aligns with the company's priority to provide its customers with capabilities that meet the most stringent of compliance requirements. With Aikido, U.S. federal agencies are now able to maintain, verify, and secure resilient software systems. Through its partnership with Knox, Aikido achieved this critical authorization in months rather than years. Knox's federal managed cloud provided Aikido with an expedited path that bypassed the traditional three-year, multi-million-dollar authorization cycle, and positioned the company to deliver its platform to federal customers at unmatched speed and scale. This is a significant milestone for Aikido, as the company recently accelerated its U.S. expansion to further scale its footprint and deliver its security platform to new customers across the country. "Federal agencies need modern software security without compromising on the rigor their environments demand," said Johan de Keulenaer, Global Head of Partnerships at Aikido Security. "We partnered with Knox because it gave Aikido a pragmatic, accelerated path to FedRAMP while keeping our U.S. government environment purpose-built and isolated. Rather than spending years building the compliance foundation from scratch, we can focus on bringing developer-friendly security to agencies sooner." "Aikido has made a substantial impact in Europe, and as it continues to break through the U.S. market, it is critical for federal agencies to have access to this level of continuous vulnerability management across the development lifecycle," said Irina Denisenko, CEO of Knox Systems. "By partnering with Knox, Aikido is able to support federal agencies in maintaining robust, cost-effective compliance and software resilience." About Aikido Security Founded in Ghent, Belgium, Aikido Security is building self-securing software for modern development teams. Aikido's unified security platform secures code, cloud and runtime, helping teams to reduce risk without slowing down development. Aikido is the fastest-ever European cybersecurity company to reach unicorn status and is trusted by over 100,000 teams, with a global customer base including Revolut, Kong, Specter Aerospace, Rollkall, Accela and SoundCloud. About Knox Systems Knox Systems operates the largest managed federal cloud, trusted by top agencies and partners across defense and civilian sectors. Built for speed, resilience, and compliance, Knox delivers FedRAMP authorization in 90 days - turning the biggest bottleneck in government IT into the fastest path to modernization. Knox proudly serves Adobe, Celonis, OutSystems, Armis, BigID, and more AI and SaaS providers, accelerating secure innovation across the federal landscape. Learn more at knoxsystems.com. SOURCE Knox Systems, Inc

Knox Systems expands commitment to veteran hiring through new recruiting partnerships. Sep 24, 2026, 12:00 ET Partnerships with VetJobs, Military Spouse Jobs, and Hire Heroes USA will expand career opportunities for veterans and military spouses across departments at Knox WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Knox Systems ("Knox"), the largest FedRAMP and DISA-managed cloud provider, today announced new recruiting partnerships with VetJobs, Military Spouse Jobs, and Hire Heroes USA, expanding the company's commitment to hiring veterans and members of the military community. Today, veterans represent 25% of Knox's security workforce, bringing their critical experience to the company's security, technology, and operations lines of effort. Through these partnerships, Knox will expand its recruiting pipeline and connect veterans and military families with opportunities across the organization. "Every day at Knox, we see the powerful expertise and leadership veterans bring to our team," said Irina Denisenko, CEO of Knox Systems. "Their experience makes our company stronger and makes us better equipped to serve the federal government. We're proud to have a strong number of veterans on our team, and our latest partnerships reflect our commitment to creating more pathways for those who have served to build their next chapter at Knox." Knox's commitment extends across the company and its departments. All open roles welcome veteran applicants, and the company is working with hiring managers to identify opportunities where military experience and highly specialized technical or security expertise can make a direct impact. The initiative is being led in partnership by Hemant Baidwan, former CISO of the Department of Homeland Security and current Executive CISO at Knox, and Kristen Tsamoudakis, VP, Head of People. Their partnership underscores the company's focus on connecting veteran recruiting directly with business and mission needs. Knox has engaged with experienced partners that connect military-community candidates to successful career paths. "Quality employment is such a key factor in the success of the military family," said Angie Fair, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at VetJobs and Military Spouse Jobs. "We appreciate our relationship with Knox Systems and their commitment to connecting with and creating pathways of employment for our military community." As part of the initiative, Knox will also participate in a virtual career fair with Hire Heroes USA on September 24, connecting directly with transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses seeking their next career opportunity. "Meaningful employer engagement can make a real difference for veterans and military spouses navigating their careers," said Charlotte Creech, Chief Program Officer at Hire Heroes USA. "We're pleased to work with Knox to create direct connections with military-connected job seekers, helping them explore opportunities that align with their skills, experience, and career goals." About Knox Systems Knox Systems operates the largest managed government cloud, trusted by leading agencies and partners across the defense and civilian sectors. Built for speed, resilience, and compliance, Knox helps software and AI companies navigate FedRAMP authorization and deliver modern technology to the federal ecosystem. With the support of sponsors from 18 agencies including DHS, DoW, FEMA, NIH, and more, Knox serves over 100 leading AI and SaaS providers, accelerating the delivery of mission-ready technology. Media Contact SOURCE Knox Systems, Inc