Government IT and Procurement Solutions by Craig Abod
Craig Abod is the founder and president of Carahsoft, a major IT solutions provider for the U.S. federal government. Since launching the company in 2004, Abod has overseen its growth into a key procurement partner for public-sector IT, with more than $11 billion in revenue reported for 2024 and over 2,000 employees.
Under his leadership, Carahsoft has built strong vendor partnerships with companies such as Adobe, VMware, and Salesforce, making it a central player in U.S. digital infrastructure. Abod is frequently ranked among the top executives in government technology services and was named Executive of the Year by CRN.
While Carahsoft distributes cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure tools, it has no involvement in blockchain or crypto-related initiatives. The company does not offer products or vendor solutions focused on crypto assets, DeFi, or tokenization. As of July 2025, neither Abod nor Carahsoft have made public statements or entered into partnerships in the Web3 space.
Craig Abod: 5G solutions expand U.S. government operations with private and edge technology
Applications of 5G technology are taking a broader role in U.S. government operations.
According to Craig Abod, real-world 5G solutions from leading technology providers are now accessible to ...
Craig Abod notes global network supports government and military event collaboration
A new online platform aims to facilitate collaboration among government and military professionals worldwide.
Craig Abod has promoted @GovEventsGroup as a central resource for discovering and ...
Craig Abod: MongoDB and Carahsoft to hold workshop for U.S. public sector developers
MongoDB is partnering with Carahsoft to host a workshop aimed at developers and architects in the U.S. public sector.
According to a recent tweet by Craig Abod, the session will provide insights ...
Craig Abod says Federal AI Accelerator summit will address physical AI adoption in the U.S.
The upcoming Federal AI Accelerator’s Physical AI Summit, scheduled for June 24, is set to provide a venue for direct engagement with key decision-makers as U.S. government agencies push forward ...
Craig Abod: Agencies shift to integrated security amid public cloud and AI adoption
Agencies in the U.S. are adapting their cybersecurity strategies as they balance the challenges of public cloud reliance with the growing adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. ...
Craig Abod notes Carahsoft welcomes record number of summer interns
Carahsoft has welcomed its largest cohort of summer interns, according to Craig Abod.
The announcement underscores the company’s commitment to developing young talent within the organization. ...
Craig Abod confirms Cohere achieves U.S. FedRAMP High authorization
Cohere has achieved U.S. FedRAMP High authorization through Second Front, according to Craig Abod.
This certification allows Cohere to provide advanced artificial intelligence solutions to U.S. ...
Craig Abod: Modern DLP and AI-driven defenses shape U.S. federal cybersecurity
A recent podcast features Jason Miller of Mission First Cyber and Justin Valdez of Menlo Security exploring key topics within U.S. federal cybersecurity. Their discussion addresses modern data ...
Craig Abod notes NightDragon and KnoxSystems partnership for secure cloud adoption in U.S.
NightDragon and KnoxSystems Inc. have formed a new strategic partnership aimed at promoting secure cloud adoption and responsible FedRAMP authorization efforts across U.S. public and commercial ...
Craig Abod: Carahsoft launches FedRAMP guide for U.S. cloud providers
Carahsoft has released a FedRAMP Buyer’s Guide aimed at supporting cloud service providers at every stage of the U.S. government authorization process. The guide addresses recent policy updates ...
Craig Abod notes Carahsoft and Dell Technologies examine U.S. government digital transformation progress
Carahsoft, in collaboration with Dell Technologies, has released its latest #InnovateGovt report assessing how modernization initiatives are creating measurable outcomes within the U.S. ...
Craig Abod: Session to address policy and execution gap in U.S. technology sector
A forthcoming session featuring Marion Square and SafeLogic will focus on solutions for bridging the gap between policy formulation and actual execution in the U.S. technology sector. Craig Abod, ...
Craig Abod: Federal AI Accelerator figures earn DC Live 2026 AI Stars recognition
Paul Battaglia and Sal D’Itri from the Federal AI Accelerator have been recognized as among the '2026 AI Stars' by DC Live, according to Craig Abod. This recognition comes as the Federal AI ...
Craig Abod notes channel partners can get started with Google Cloud Marketplace
Industry professionals are invited to participate in the Google Cloud Next event this week, where the integration of independent software vendors (ISVs) and channel partners with Google Cloud ...
Craig Abod: Five major IT security priorities set to shape U.S. federal procurement by 2026
Five major information technology security priorities are poised to influence the direction of U.S. federal procurement by 2026. According to a tweet referencing Gina Scinta, Deputy CTO of ...
Craig Abod notes Federal AI Accelerator summit provides actionable insights for U.S. warfighter AI adoption
The Federal AI Accelerator's Warfighter AI Innovation Summit is set to convene tomorrow, aiming to deliver actionable strategies for accelerating artificial intelligence adoption at the tactical ...
Craig Abod: GovEvents Group launches new platform to support U.S. government professionals
GovEvents Group has rolled out a new website aimed at providing additional resources for U.S. government professionals. The enhanced platform is designed to help users discover conferences, ...
Craig Abod: Dell event brings government and industry leaders to U.S. capital
The annual Dell Technologies Federal Symposium is taking place in Washington D.C. this week. According to Craig Abod, the agenda features keynote speeches from prominent figures across government ...
Craig Abod: Francis Rose interviews Dr. Stephen Ondra and Michael Tutem on FedGovToday
Francis Rose recently interviewed Dr. Stephen Ondra and Michael Tutem on the FedGovToday program. The episode was mentioned by Craig Abod in a tweet, inviting viewers to watch the full discussion ...
Craig Abod announces DataSnipper Public Sector 26 event for U.S. government audit professionals
Craig Abod, a leader in government technology solutions, announced that DataSnipper will host its Public Sector 26 event on March 16. The half-day, in-person conference is specifically created for ...
Craig Abod announces Zscaler Public Sector Summit on secure operations
Craig Abod has announced the upcoming Zscaler Public Sector Summit, set to take place from March 2 to March 3. The event aims to bring together experts from government, education, and industry ...
