What Avid Systems does

Avid Systems, LLC is a privately-held Washington, DC-based IT services and solutions company founded in 2004, serving primarily federal, state, and local government agencies along with a small set of commercial clients. The firm provides custom software development, IT managed services, cybersecurity, cloud enablement, digital transformation, business intelligence, IT staff augmentation, and contingent workforce management, with 150+ delivered projects over more than 20 years of operation.

The company's core technology stack is anchored in the Microsoft ecosystem — Dynamics 365, Power Platform (including Dataverse and Power Apps), Azure, Microsoft 365, Teams, Intune, SharePoint, Power BI, and Microsoft Copilot. On this foundation, Avid has built a proprietary product suite organized around two sub-brands: Syncora (Human Capital Management, Vendor Management Solution, Youth Employment Program Management System) and AvidFlow (FOIA, Public Utilities Complaint, Human Rights, and Contract Management case management). Adjacent offerings include Modern Workspace (an Integrated Workplace Management System for office hoteling and asset management built on Azure and Power Apps), the AI Teams Meeting Assistant (generative AI meeting summarization within M365), and security products for DoD/DHS — the Avid Zero Trust Policy Engine (ZTPE) and MDM Web Integration Service (MWIS) for Derived PIV credential delivery into Microsoft Intune.

Avid generates revenue through a mix of professional services (custom development, cybersecurity), managed services (IT operations, contingent workforce), hardware/software resale as a Value-Added Reseller across Microsoft, Cisco, Dell, AWS, Adobe, HPE, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, ServiceNow, Nvidia, Red Hat, and Okta, and IT staff augmentation. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contract cadence typical of government procurement. The company holds compliance-ready design aligned to FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, Section 508, GDPR, and HIPAA/HITECH, and serves clients that include the US Air Force, FEMA, CISA, DHS, and multiple District of Columbia government agencies.

Name

Avid Systems

Legal name

Avid Systems, LLC

Website

https://avidsys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Avid Systems is a Washington, DC-based IT services and Microsoft-centric solutions provider serving federal, state, and local government agencies with custom software, managed services, cybersecurity, and a proprietary product suite for case management, workforce, and security workflows.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government IT Services and Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Architecture & IT Operating Model (BPAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Application License Advisory, Vendor Management & Optimization (BPAEAGAO), IT Program/Project Management (PMO) & Delivery Assurance (BPAEAAAO), ITSM Platform Implementation & Administration (ServiceNow/JSM/BMC/etc.) (BPAEAJAC)

Keywords

• Government IT services
• Microsoft Power Platform solutions
• IT staff augmentation
• Cybersecurity consulting
• Value-added reseller

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development: Developing custom business applications using Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform tailored to client needs. Revenue generated through project-based engagements with defined scope and deliverables.
2. IT Managed Services: Ongoing managed services including project execution, vendor oversight, and contingent workforce management for government agencies. Recurring revenue through service agreements.
3. VAR Hardware and Software Sales: Reselling hardware, software, and cloud offerings from technology partners including Microsoft, Cisco, Dell, AWS with value-added consulting, integration, and support services.
4. Cybersecurity and Compliance Services: Security services including vCISO, vulnerability management, incident response, and regulatory compliance assessments for government agencies.
5. IT Staff Augmentation: Providing skilled IT professionals for short or long-term projects. Revenue generated through personnel placement with mark-up on contractor rates.
6. Contingent Workforce Solutions: Managing temporary staff and contractors including payroll services, employer of record functions, and compliance management for public sector clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Avid Systems provides IT services and purpose-built software products primarily for U.S. federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as commercial enterprises. The company delivers custom application development on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, IT managed services, cybersecurity and compliance services, cloud enablement, IT staff augmentation, contingent workforce management, and acts as a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) for major technology vendors. Its proprietary product suite includes Modern Workspace, the Syncora workforce management suite (HCM, VMS, YEPMS), and the AvidFlow case management platform (FOIA, public utilities complaint, human rights, contract management).

Product overview

Avid Systems offers a portfolio of purpose-built IT solutions for government agencies and commercial enterprises, all built on Microsoft technologies (Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Microsoft 365). The core offerings include Modern Workspace (an Integrated Workplace Management System for office hoteling and asset management), the Syncora suite (comprising Human Capital Management for HR operations, Vendor Management Solution for contingent workforce oversight, and Youth Employment Program Management System for youth program administration), and AvidFlow case management solutions (including FOIA Case Management, Public Utilities Complaint Management, and Human Rights Case Management). Additional products include Contract Management Solution, AI Teams Meeting Assistant, Avid Zero Trust Policy Engine, and MDM Web Integration Service. The products are designed to work together within the Microsoft ecosystem while addressing specific government operational needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AvidFlow: A suite of case management solutions built on Microsoft Power Platform for government agencies, including FOIA Case Management, Contract Management, Public Utilities Complaint Management, and Human Rights Case Management.
• Syncora
• Modern Workspace
• Syncora HCM
• Syncora YEPMS
• Syncora VMS
• AvidFlow FOIA Case Management System
• AvidFlow Complaint Management Solution
• AvidFlow Human Rights Case Management Solution
• AvidFlow Contract Management Solution
• Avid Zero Trust Policy Engine (ZTPE)
• MDM Web Integration Service (MWIS)

Products and services

• Modern Workspace An Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) that streamlines office hoteling, asset management, visitor management, and employee directory functions for organizations operating hybrid workplaces. Built on Azure web application and Power Apps model-driven application with data stored in Power Platform Dataverse, integrating with Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, and third-party PAC, BMS, and BAS systems. Designed for government agencies and enterprises managing distributed office space.
• Syncora Human Capital Management (HCM) Centralized Human Capital Management solution for HR teams and employees that supports day-to-day tasks and long-term workforce planning. Includes an employee self-service portal and a back-end application for HR specialists covering hiring, onboarding, time tracking, payroll, and contract administration, with AI-powered employee insights and project accounting capabilities. Built for government agencies and commercial enterprises.
• Syncora Vendor Management Solution (VMS) Centralized platform for government agencies to manage contingent workforce processes end-to-end. Enables tracking of timesheets, position statuses, interview steps, candidate documents, background checks, and onboarding. Purpose-built for the operational requirements of public sector contingent labor programs.
• Syncora Youth Employment Program Management System (YEPMS) Flexible and secure solution that streamlines the entire lifecycle of youth employment programs, from application submission and eligibility verification through job matching, worksite supervision, time tracking, and payroll. Section 508 accessible. Designed for government agencies running summer youth and similar employment initiatives.
• Public Utilities Complaint Management System Adaptable platform powered by Microsoft Power Platform for efficiently handling public utilities complaints, with a citizen-facing portal and a model-driven application for case managers. Includes an AI-Powered Complaint Assistant chatbot that delivers real-time guidance across email, chat, phone, and fax channels.
• Human Rights Case Management System Specialized solution for managing human rights cases, designed to promote transparency, streamline processes, and enhance collaborative workflows using Microsoft technologies. Built for regional agencies such as Offices of Human Rights handling rights violation cases.
• AvidFlow FOIA Case Management System Cloud-based SaaS solution for processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests end-to-end: intake, tracking, processing, redaction, and reporting. Built to meet M-19-10 and DOJ reporting standards, complies with FISMA, FedRAMP, and NIST SP 800-53, and integrates with the National FOIA Portal (FOIA.gov) for federal data exchange.
• Contract Management Solution Secure platform for managing contracts throughout their lifecycle, optimizing document handling, fostering collaboration, and ensuring compliance with AI-driven insights. Designed for organizations seeking to streamline contract workflows across multiple roles.
• AI Teams Meeting Assistant Generative AI assistant that automatically generates meeting summaries, action items, and reminders within the Microsoft 365 / Teams environment, delivered without requiring Microsoft Copilot or additional third-party tools.
• Avid Zero Trust Policy Engine (ZTPE) Specialized security solution that safeguards Department of Defense data and resources using a Zero Trust Architecture framework. Integrated with Microsoft Intune, it provides multi-layered security, continuous access verification, and least privilege access for mobile devices.
• MDM Web Integration Service (MWIS) Delivery platform for Derived Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials between DHS Identity Management Systems (IDMS) and Microsoft Intune (Microsoft Endpoint Manager), enabling secure mobile access to federal systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Migrated 25,000 devices from legacy platform to Microsoft Intune in FEMA project, setting a DHS record for daily device activations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability13 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationAs a Microsoft partner, Avid Systems leverages Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure, Microsoft 365, Teams, Intune, and SharePoint to build and deliver government solutions. Microsoft is the core technology platform for all proprietary products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Avanade: Avanade is the Microsoft-focused joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft serving enterprise and public-sector clients worldwide. Closely aligned with Avid's Microsoft-first delivery model and Power Platform/Dynamics 365 emphasis.
• ManTech International: ManTech is a large federal IT and cyber services provider serving DoD, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Comparable in customer overlap (DoD, DHS) and systems integration focus, but operates at substantially larger scale.
• Slalom Consulting: Slalom is a major Microsoft-focused consulting firm with significant government and commercial practices. Comparable on Microsoft ecosystem depth and digital transformation delivery, though substantially larger and more diversified.

Direct peers

• Paragon Technology Group: Paragon is a government IT services firm providing systems integration, application development, and managed services to federal agencies. Comparable as a smaller-scale federal SI with similar solution breadth.
• Attunix: Attunix is a Microsoft-focused IT consulting and managed services firm specializing in Dynamics 365, Azure, and Power Platform implementations. Closely aligned with Avid's Microsoft-centric delivery model and mid-market systems integration profile.
• ECS Group (an ASGN brand): ECS is an IT solutions provider focused on federal civilian, defense, and intelligence agencies with deep Microsoft, Cisco, and security vendor partnerships. Closest match to Avid in scale, Microsoft-led delivery model, and government systems integration footprint.
• DLH Holdings Corp: DLH provides IT services, systems integration, and cyber solutions to federal agencies including DoD, FEMA, and HHS. Comparable as a smaller-cap government IT services firm with similar customer mix and managed services orientation.
• DMI (Digital Management, Inc.): DMI is a Microsoft-focused digital transformation and managed services firm serving federal and commercial clients. Highly comparable on Microsoft ecosystem depth, managed services model, and government customer base.

Regional players

• Kforce Inc. Kforce is a staffing and solutions firm providing IT staff augmentation and managed services across the U.S. Comparable on staff aug and managed services revenue streams that Avid also pursues, though Kforce operates across all sectors.
• Maxim Information Technology: Maxim IT is a federal IT services and staffing provider focused on Washington DC-area agencies and DoD. Comparable to Avid in DC-centric government IT services and staff augmentation delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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