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: OODAcon convenes U.S. leaders to examine cross-sector technology issues
Industry figures and government leaders are convening at this year's OODAcon event to address foundational challenges in technology across multiple sectors.
Craig Abod announced that the ...
Craig Abod notes identity and validation are key for U.S. agency cybersecurity
Federal agencies are prioritizing identity, visibility and validation as central operational requirements in their cybersecurity approaches. This trend is discussed in a new InnovateGovt report ...
Craig Abod: Cybersecurity experts focus on U.S. Zero Trust and AI strategies
Industry experts gathered with Francis Rose on Innovation in Government® for wide-ranging talks about current priorities in U.S. federal cybersecurity. Eight leading voices addressed the evolving ...
Craig Abod notes GovWhitePapers provides U.S. public sector organizations with digital materials
A growing number of digital resources for the U.S. public sector are now accessible through GovWhitePapers.
The platform, as mentioned by Craig Abod, hosts a wide variety of eBooks, whitepapers, ...
Craig Abod: Federal AI Forum to address agentic AI and cybersecurity in U.S. public sector
Industry and government leaders will convene at the Federal AI Forum on August 13 for practical discussions focused on agentic AI, cybersecurity, procurement, and the real-world implementation of ...
Craig Abod notes annual U.S. government IT event spotlights keynote from Lt. Gen. Mary O'Brien
The annual Women in U.S. Government IT event will begin tomorrow, with attendees scheduled to hear from retired Lieutenant General Mary O'Brien as the opening keynote speaker. The address, titled ...
Craig Abod: Delinea Secret Server now holds FedRAMP High authorization for U.S. government use
Delinea's Secret Server, a privileged access management solution, has received FedRAMP High authorization for use across U.S. government agencies.
Craig Abod announced the news, noting that the ...
Craig Abod notes Marion Square practical guide aids AI growth in U.S. federal sector
Artificial intelligence companies seeking to expand their presence in the U.S. federal market have a new resource available.
Craig Abod shared that Marion Square has released a practical guide ...
Craig Abod: Carahsoft partners with GovEventsGroup for U.S. public sector event listings
Carahsoft has partnered with GovEventsGroup to enhance resources for identifying top public sector events in the northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. area. According to Craig Abod, this ...
Craig Abod confirms annual DevSecOps Conference date and venue
The annual DevSecOps Conference is set to take place on July 28 at the Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center. Registration is now open, according to a statement from Craig Abod. The event ...
Craig Abod: Federal AI Accelerator summit advances physical AI for U.S. defense missions
The Federal AI Accelerator's recent Physical AI Summit convened government officials, military personnel and industry experts to assess the progress of physical artificial intelligence. Attendees ...
Craig Abod notes Carahsoft's Women of Government IT event features top women in U.S. tech
Carahsoft is set to host its fourth annual Women of Government IT event on July 15, offering a platform for accomplished women in the U.S. technology sector to share their expertise.
According to ...
Craig Abod: GBEF EDGE Security Summit brings U.S. security leaders to San Diego
Leading figures across government, defense, critical infrastructure, law enforcement, intelligence, and industry are set to gather next week in San Diego at the GBEF annual EDGE Security Summit. ...
Craig Abod notes Splunk enhances federal data processing with Edge and Ingest Processor
Splunk is enhancing its data management offerings for U.S. government customers.
Bill Rowan of Splunk announced the company is making its Edge Processor and Ingest Processor capabilities ...
Craig Abod: Corelight listed on FedRAMP Marketplace for U.S. federal cloud NDR use
Corelight has been added to the FedRAMP Marketplace, according to a post from Craig Abod.
The listing enables U.S. federal agencies to utilize Corelight's cloud-based network detection and ...
Craig Abod notes HP leadership to discuss software strategy directions in Reston
HP is positioning its software strategy as a central topic at an upcoming event in Reston on August 4. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from HP leaders about upcoming plans and ...
Craig Abod: Carahsoft to host fourth Women of Government IT event for public sector channel
Carahsoft is preparing for its fourth annual Women of Government IT event, according to a post from Craig Abod. The event is targeted at women working in the public sector channel, with ...
Craig Abod states Carahsoft receives Qlik award for North America partner customer success
Carahsoft has been awarded the 2025 North America Partner Customer Success Champion of the Year by Qlik at the recent Qlik Connect 2026 event. The recognition underscores Carahsoft's continued ...
Craig Abod: Service to the Citizen Award winners recognized for effective U.S. government service
Service to the Citizen Award recipients have been honored for their leadership and dedication to delivering effective public services in the U.S.
Craig Abod commended all winners for their ...
Craig Abod notes seven main SLG contract vehicles aiding U.S. procurement modernization
Efficient procurement and modernization are at the forefront of recent discussions in the U.S. public sector.
Craig Abod shared insights from Robert Moore on seven key state, local, and ...
Craig Abod: Government whitepapers and eBooks now available on GovWhitePapers
Access to government-related electronic books, whitepapers, and content is now more comprehensive with a large selection available through the GovWhitePapers platform. The portal offers resources ...
