Merlin International Case Studies
Merlin Intensifies Federal Government IT Solutions Approach and Launches New Brand Identity
New identity reflects innovative approach to showcase industry-leading IT solutions ensuring federal agencies fulfill their mission objectives
Merlin International, the leading IT solutions provider to the U.S. Federal Government today announced the unveiling of a new corporate identity in conjunction with the launch of its redesigned website.
The new brand and website catapult the company’s sales and marketing efforts to new heights, aligning Merlin’s brand with its position as the leading federal IT solutions provider. The company’s new website features enhanced functionality, stronger content and important solution messaging around areas that are top of mind with federal government CIO’s today.
“Merlin’s hundreds of federal clients rely on us to deliver mission critical IT solutions every day, on time and on budget. We focused on developing a user friendly website that will enable our customers and partners to easily obtain the information they need all within two clicks allowing Merlin to more effectively communicate messaging around our identified federal IT solution areas,” says John Trauth, President, Merlin International. “Our revamped corporate look distances us from the pack while also maintaining our heritage and reputation as the leading federal IT solutions provider.”
Crucial federal IT solutions that Merlin offers include cyber security, dynamic data center, full motion video, business process management, disaster recovery and continuity of operations plans, mobility solutions, service oriented architecture, virtualization, infrastructure optimization and application performance management.
Merlin, which is based in Englewood, Colo., and houses its federal operations in Vienna, Va., also has a wide portfolio of contract vehicles to offer its government clients a quick response to their acquisition needs.
Merlin hired federal marketing veteran Lou Anne Brossman, of Virtual Marketing, LLC (www.virtualmarketingteam.net) to serve as their Virtual Vice President of Marketing and to drive this new brand identity as well as manage all advertising, public relations, lead generation, partner marketing and event/tradeshow efforts for the company.
“I am very excited to serve as Merlin’s VP of Marketing and to drive their forward thinking marketing initiatives. With this new brand identity and renewed marketing focus, I look forward to working with Merlin and their partners in delivering expert marketing programs showcasing Merlin’s federal IT solutions that enable the federal government to better serve both their missions and their constituents,” said Lou Anne Brossman, President, Virtual Marketing.
Contact:
Lou Anne Brossman
Merlin International
703.752.8360
louanne@virtualmarketingteam.net
Merlin Appoints Recognized USSOCOM Leader to Head Special Programs
Merlin Appoints Recognized and Respected Leader in United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Community to Lead Special Programs
Merlin to provide advances in IT Solutions to empower the War Fighter in defending the United States
Merlin International, the leading IT Solutions Provider to the U.S. Federal Government today announced the appointment of David M. Glogowski to the position of Vice President of Special Programs.
Based in Tampa, Florida, David will draw upon his extensive strategic and operational experience gained while serving as Director of Communications and Chief Information Officer, Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) to act as a trusted advisor in delivering Merlin IT Solutions to the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community. This additional focus will continue to build upon the USSOCOM community trust that Merlin has built over the years.
“With our appointment of David Glogowski we have strengthened both our relationship and ability to help the USSOCOM be combat ready with the latest IT solutions, enabling them to be better prepared to carry out their assigned missions,” said David Phelps, CEO, Merlin International. “David’s experience, skills and personality are a perfect fit for the organization we are building.”
“Bringing together my experience at SOCEUR and my knowledge of their ever changing and demanding IT requirements, Merlin is now uniquely positioned to provide agile, effective and efficient IT solutions to the USSOCOM,” said David Glogowski. “I look forward to the challenge and opportunity to serve the SOF community.”
David holds a MS, Systems Management, 1990, University of Southern California and a BS, Mathematics and Computer Science, 1983, University of Illinois.
Contact:
Lou Anne Brossman
Merlin International
703.752.8360
louanne@virtualmarketingteam.net
Merlin Tops 2008 Government IT Contractors List
Washington Technology magazine today announced that Merlin International, one of the fastest growing public sector IT systems integrators, has been selected as #94 in its 2008 Top 100 Government IT Contractors list. Merlin has consistently received accolades for its growth and the quality of its management.
“As high-profile customers, such as the Veteran Affairs Department, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Army focus on critical IT initiatives, they are demanding accelerated access to state-of-the art technology solutions,” said John Trauth, President, Technology Systems Division, Merlin International, Inc. “Further, our strategic partnership with Federal Government agencies empowers us to better understand the dynamic IT solutions requirements of the Federal marketplace.”
While IT contractors are struggling to stay on top of the Top 100 Government Contractors list, Merlin has had steady growth year after year. Washington Technology obtains its information for the Top 100 list from the Federal Procurement Data System-Next Generation system. The list is also based on the Federal Government’s Fiscal 2007. The six items needed for government contractors to make the Top 100 list are as follows: 1) Commitment, 2) Focus, 3) Time, 4) Relationships, 5) Education, and 6) Commitment again.