“The Digital Services Coalition (DSC) announces the admission of six new companies into its membership today, expanding its membership base to 28 firms. The Board of Directors has voted to invite the following member-sponsored firms to be part of the DSC, to include: eSimplicity, Raft LLC, Skyward IT Solutions, AWL Strategies, Wheelhouse Group, and Simple Technology Solutions. Highlights around this new group of companies are that of the six added there are four women owned small businesses, four 8(a) businesses, two certified disadvantaged businesses, and two HUBZone businesses; all of which contributes to the socio-economic diversity within the DSC and the digital service workforce. The DSC strives to improve the development and delivery of digital services to government through agile methodologies and human centered design practices. With membership growth, the DSC increases its impact and ability to dramatically improve the way the government builds and deploys digital services to the public. Each new member firm has been sponsored by an existing DSC member company, provided service references, and vetted for alignment with the coalition’s strategic and long-term goals…” “’The ability to welcome six new companies into the Digital Services Coalition as one of my first activities is beyond rewarding. As this organization continues to build its capacity to improve methods of delivering value to the public through transformation, it is exciting to expand our capability with companies such as these who, through their proven digital experiences and practices, align to our mission and values.’ says Traci Walker, DSC Executive Director. With the new Administration highlighting the need for increased modernization and digital services across agencies and public facing services as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical — now more than ever — to bring in companies who have a firm understanding of best practices and how to implement them in a government environment. Entry into the DSC grants members access to the DSC network, internal teaming opportunities, continued education, inclusion as a premier digital services vendor for government and large business, marketing and press around wins, issue advocacy opportunities, and GovCon education…” Read the full press release here. Source: Digital Services Coalition Admits Six New Firms – July 9, 2021. Medium.