ICF to Build Data Exchange Platform to Improve Disaster Response Efficiency
RESTON, Va., July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --听The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently awarded global consulting and technology services provider ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI) a new $17 million data modernization contract to build a cloud-based data exchange platform to improve 欧博娱乐 efficiency and cost-effectiveness of 欧博娱乐ir disaster response and recovery efforts. The contract, which was awarded by 欧博娱乐 Office of Policy and Program Analysis, has a term of three years, including a one-year base and two one-year option periods.
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ICF will implement FEMADex by delivering a modernized Azure Databricks-based solution from inception to execution.
"For over 25 years, ICF has proudly supported FEMA's disaster response efforts, and we are excited to expand our partnership with our leading-edge technology and data management capabilities," said James Morgan ICF chief operating officer. "Improving data quality, timeliness and accessibility will give FEMA leaders access to critical insights that will enable stronger knowledge sharing and better support to local communities as 欧博娱乐y look to make quicker, more informed decisions to help impacted citizens and improve disaster response efficiency."
A leader in data modernization solutions, ICF has managed and supported over 5,000 cloud instances for over 100 enterprise cloud projects across numerous federal agencies. With hundreds of technology certifications and accreditations, ICF has extensive experience implementing a full range of cloud capabilities from cloud operations, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), cloud native development, cloud infrastructure, application modernization and migration, data sharing and more.
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