Dataminr expands delivery of First Alert through Carahsoft’s NASPO ValuePoint contract, bringing critical real-time alerts to more public sector organizations
Dataminr, one of the world’s leading AI companies, announced an expansion of its partnership with Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider. Under the agreement, Dataminr First Alert, Dataminr’s product for the public sector, is now available to states, local governments and educational institutions via Carahsoft’s National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) contract, enabling easy and secure access to First Alert for participating organizations.
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Through this partnership, Dataminr First Alert which serves the defense, federal, state, local and NGO markets in both the U.S. and across the globe is now easily accessible to federal, state and local government organizations, as well as academic institutions. The new contract will enable public sector customers to easily purchase and integrate First Alert into their operational workflows to bolster first response, transportation and infrastructure protection and emergency management.
“Getting the fastest and most reliable real-time information is imperative for public sector organizations to operate efficiently and effectively,” said Ted Bailey, founder and CEO of Dataminr. “Dataminr’s AI Platform provides the earliest and most accurate real-time alerts and enables organizations to make informed decisions quickly. We are delighted that our expanded collaboration with Carahsoft makes First Alert more accessible to our nation’s government agencies and educational institutions than ever before.”
“The addition of Dataminr First Alert to this contract significantly helps NASPO members stay current on breaking news to make critical decisions with more accuracy and confidence,” said Brian O’Donnell, Vice President at Carahsoft. “In our rapidly changing world, the importance of delivering best-in-class AI capabilities to agencies is essential. Working with Dataminr and our reseller partners to provide First Alert to agencies allows us to meet the evolving needs of our government customers.”
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NASPO ValuePoint is a cooperative purchasing program facilitating public procurement solicitations and agreements using a lead-state model. The program provides the highest standard of excellence in public cooperative contracting. By leveraging the leadership and expertise of all states and the purchasing power of their public entities, NASPO ValuePoint delivers the highest valued, reliable and competitively sourced solutions at outstanding pricing.
This announcement further enhances Dataminr’s existing partnership with Carahsoft, creating increased synergies between the two organizations to more effectively serve the public sector market. Dataminr’s continued alignment with Carahsoft demonstrates its commitment to improving the ability of state and local agencies to protect their citizens, assets and infrastructure.
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