ICF to Build Data Exchange Platform to
Improve Disaster Response Efficiency
RESTON,
Va., July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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
the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of their disaster response
and recovery efforts. The contract, which was awarded by the Office
of Policy and Program Analysis, has a term of three years,
including a one-year base and two one-year option periods.
ICF will leverage their industry-leading disaster management
expertise along with cloud computing, generative AI/AI, DevSecOps,
Agile and advanced analytics capabilities to fully operationalize
FEMA's new Data Exchange (FEMADex) platform. The new platform will
improve FEMA data sharing and data analytics and allow leaders to
access, analyze and rapidly visualize data from multiple sources
and stakeholders. This will better facilitate data-driven
decision-making and collaboration across the emergency management
community.
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 they 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.
For over 20 years, ICF has been on the ground for some of the
most significant natural disasters in U.S. history—serving over 150
state and local communities across over 86 disasters and managing
over $88 billion in federal disaster
recovery and mitigation funds. The company supports communities
across the disaster management lifecycle—from assessment to public
engagement and planning through implementation.
Read more about ICF's digital modernization and disaster
management services and cloud solutions.
About ICF
ICF is a global consulting and technology
services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not
your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy
specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists
and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with
cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve
their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private
sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape
the future. Learn more at icf.com.
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Contact: Lauren
Dyke, lauren.dyke@ICF.com,
+1.571.373.5577
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