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Press Release · Jul 08, 2025

Four Inc. and Grafana Labs Partner to Deliver Secure, Scalable Observability Solutions to the Public Sector

Herndon, VA, 07/08/2025 – Four Inc. has been named a public sector distributor for Grafana Labs, the company behind the world’s most ubiquitous, open, and composable operational dashboards. Through this agreement, Grafana Labs’ solutions, including Grafana Cloud and Grafana Federal Cloud, will be accessible to the public sector via Four Inc.'s NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWPV), Information Technology Enterprise Solutions - Software 2 (ITES-SW2), and its network of channel partners as part of Four Inc.'s distribution program. This partnership combines Four Inc.’s deep understanding of the public sector’s unique technology needs and procurement processes with Grafana Labs' industry-leading open and extensible technology, enabling government organizations to achieve their observability goals.

Press Release · Jun 11, 2025

Four Inc. Ranks #72 on Washington Technology’s Top 100 Largest Government Contractors Report

We are thrilled to announce that Four Inc was ranked #72 in the 2025 Washington Technology Top 100 Report. This marks our 10th consecutive year of being recognized among the largest U.S government contractors!

Blog · Jun 09, 2025

Jenny from the Public Sector Acquisition Block

GSA is in the early stages of negotiations with government agencies to move several IT Government Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) under its management. This move aligns with a broader push to centralize federal procurement supported under Executive Order (EO) 14240 “Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement”. The EO calls for the consolidation of federal procurement of goods and services within GSA with the goal of “eliminating waste and duplication” within the federal government.

Press Release · May 23, 2025

Four Inc. Welcomes Nick Intintolo as Client Solutions Executive/SLED Market Leader

Herndon, VA, 05/23/2025 – Four Inc., a Public Sector IT Distributor and IBM Platinum Partner, is proud to announce the addition of Nick Intintolo as the Client Solutions Executive/State, Local, and Education (SLED) Market Leader focusing on the IBM portfolio. Nick will lead Four Inc.'s State and Local Government market development and growth efforts, leveraging the company’s public sector expertise and flexible financing solutions to build lasting, collaborative partnerships. His work will focus on integrating IBM foundational technologies to help governments improve service delivery and achieve long-term success.

Press Release · May 05, 2025

Four Inc. and Kinetic Data Partner to Deliver Enterprise Service Management Solutions to the Public Sector

Herndon, VA, 05/05/2025 – Four Inc. has been named a Public Sector IT Distributor for Kinetic Data, Inc., a top provider of enterprise service management (ESM) software. Through this agreement, Kinetic Data will be accessible to the public sector via Four Inc.'s NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWPV), Information Technology Enterprise Solutions - Software 2 (ITES-SW2), OMNIA Partners, and its network of channel partners as part of Four Inc.'s distribution program. This partnership leverages Four Inc.'s expertise in delivering innovative public sector solutions with Kinetic Data's proven track record in delivering flexible and scalable ESM solutions.

Blog · May 01, 2025

Adapting to Mandates, Enhancing Cloud Transparency: Insights from the Apptio Summit

Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Apptio, an IBM Company Summit, where public and private sector leaders came together to explore how Technology Business Management (TBM) and FinOps can help organizations align IT strategy with mission outcomes. A major theme of the event was the increasing urgency for agencies to adapt to mandates like the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). DOGE aims to drive greater accountability and efficiency in government spending, requiring agencies to demonstrate clear value from their technology investments. Apptio’s TBM and FinOps-based approach stood out as a key enabler for gaining visibility into cloud spending, identifying automation opportunities, and proactively preparing for audits.

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