Innovative Solutions

What Innovative Solutions does

Innovative Solutions, Inc. is a privately held, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2008 and headquartered in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in Allentown (PA), White Plains (NY), Arlington (TX), and Colorado Springs (CO). The company delivers enterprise IT solutions to federal, state, and local government agencies, higher education institutions, and select commercial clients, with a customer roster that includes the US Department of Homeland Security, the Transportation Security Administration, the US Navy, the US Army's Picatinny Arsenal, the US Department of Education, the New York State Office of General Services, CACI, Accenture, and Starbucks. Its primary segment focus is government and public-sector buyers requiring cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and ERP modernization support, with the firm operating through pre-negotiated GWAC procurement vehicles (VETS 2 GWAC: 47QTCH18D0066; GSA MAS: 47QTCA19D008B).

The company's product and technology stack combines three proprietary assets with third-party platform resale and implementation services. The proprietary assets are ADIE (Advanced Data Ingestion Engine), positioned as a unified enterprise data storage solution; APEX Express, an Oracle license compliance tool that inventories licensed versus deployed Oracle products and supports audit preparation; and SplashBI, a business intelligence and analytics platform that ships with pre-built report content for Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle Cloud Applications. These are complemented by implementation and resale of Fortinet security products (firewalls, SD-WAN, XDR, SIEM, ZTNA), PeopleSoft and NetSuite ERP platforms, Google Cloud and AWS services, Paramify for FedRAMP automation, and CMMC 2.0 / NIST SP 800-171 compliance programs. Notable certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2022, SDVOSB status, and an 8(a)-eligible joint venture (Visvero – Innovative.Solutions) that the firm operates alongside an 8(a) partner.

Innovative Solutions generates revenue primarily through professional services engagements (strategic consulting, technology implementation) and managed services (HR through Insperity, protective/physical security), augmented by software resale margins on partner platforms. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales supported by direct discovery calls, a capabilities statement download, and content marketing through solution pages; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company has stated a workforce of 200+ specialized experts including cleared personnel, a customer base of 500+ organizations, and operational metrics such as 175+ live firewalls deployed, 120+ NIST 800-171 audits, and 5,000+ event audits covering 4.7B events. Financial details including revenue, funding history, and ownership structure are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Innovative Solutions

Legal name

Innovative Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://inn-sols.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Innovative Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that delivers enterprise IT solutions — cybersecurity, ERP, cloud, data analytics, and regulatory compliance — to federal, state, and commercial clients across multiple US states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise IT Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP Managed Services & AMS (Application Management) (BPAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Application Maintenance & Support (AMS) (BPAEAFAC), Enterprise Application Training, Change Management & Adoption Services (BPAEAGAN)

Keywords

• Enterprise IT solutions
• Cybersecurity services
• Compliance consulting
• ERP implementation
• Cloud infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Strategic Consulting Services: Provides strategic consulting services for technology implementations and compliance solutions
2. Technology Services: Delivers technology services including cybersecurity, cloud solutions, ERP implementations
3. Managed Services: Fully managed HR solutions and protective services
4. Compliance Consulting: NIST SP 800-171, CMMC 2.0, DFARS, and ITAR compliance consulting with GAP analysis and done-for-you programs

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Innovative Solutions is an enterprise IT solutions company that delivers strategic consulting, technology services, and managed services across AI/ML and data analytics (ADIE, SplashBI), cybersecurity (Fortinet-based enterprise security), ERP implementations (PeopleSoft, NetSuite, Infor), cloud solutions (Google Cloud Platform), and regulatory compliance programs (CMMC 2.0, NIST SP 800-171, FedRAMP, ISO certifications). The company also operates a Special Operations Division for protective services and offers fully managed HR solutions through Insperity, primarily serving federal/state government, defense contractors, higher education, and selected commercial clients.

Product overview

Innovative Solutions is an enterprise IT solutions company offering a portfolio of technology products and services. The core offerings include ADIE (Advanced Data Ingestion Engine) for data storage, APEX Express for Oracle license compliance, and SplashBI for business analytics. These are complemented by third-party solutions the company implements and resells, including Fortinet enterprise security, ERP solutions (PeopleSoft, NetSuite, Infor), Google Cloud Platform services, and compliance solutions (CMMC 2.0, NIST SP 800-171, FedRAMP). The company also provides protective services and Insperity HR solutions. The portfolio operates as a services-led model where Innovative Solutions both develops proprietary tools and serves as a partner/reseller for technology platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ADIE – Advanced Data Ingestion Engine: Advanced Data Ingestion Engine product, described as the last Data Storage Solution needed.
• SplashBI
• APEX Express

Products and services

• ADIE – Advanced Data Ingestion Engine Proprietary data storage and ingestion solution providing advanced data ingestion capabilities for enterprise data management, analytics, and warehousing needs across government, education, and commercial clients.
• APEX Express (Oracle License Compliance) Oracle license compliance solution that identifies current, expired, over-utilized, and under-utilized Oracle software products and provides a dashboard for service-request tracking across both licensed and unlicensed products to prevent audit red flags.
• SplashBI Platform Business intelligence and analytics platform enabling visualization and report building across Excel, cloud, and on-premise deployments; features pre-built storyboards, Oracle Cloud Applications and E-Business Suite data connectors (600+ and 1,300+ pre-built reports respectively), AD/SSO integration, and analytics for HR, financials, and sales.
• Paramify FedRAMP/CMMC Compliance Solution Cloud-based compliance automation software that automates gap assessments, compliance planning, and documentation for NIST 800-53 and CMMC, with one-click SSP generation and dynamic dashboards for FedRAMP preparation.
• Fortinet Enterprise Security Solutions Enterprise network security offerings including Next-Generation Firewall, SD-WAN, SASE, XDR, SIEM, SOAR, endpoint protection, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), NAC and IoT Security, and FortiCloud management platform, delivered as implementation and managed services.
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solutions End-to-end ERP implementation, migration, and managed services across PeopleSoft, NetSuite, and Infor CloudSuite for federal, state, local, education, and commercial clients.
• Google Cloud Platform Services Modern cloud solutions utilizing Google Cloud Platform with proactive support and always-on expertise for cloud infrastructure, migrations, and Google Workspace protection.
• CMMC 2.0 v1-3 Compliance Solutions CMMC 2.0 v1-3 certification preparation and NIST SP 800-171 compliance assessments, with both DIY and fully managed Done-For-You programs covering GAP analysis, facility review, IT systems review, and personnel policy review.
• FedRAMP Compliance Solutions FedRAMP compliance preparation using Paramify, providing pre-assessment at reduced cost, ongoing gap remediation, and annual compliance maintenance.
• ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 Certification Services Consulting and certification services guiding other organizations to achieve ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems) and ISO 27001:2022 (Information Security Management Systems) certification.
• Fully Managed HR Solutions (Insperity) Fully managed HR solutions delivered in partnership with Insperity, providing comprehensive human resources services including payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR administration.
• Protective Services Security services including standard security operations and a Special Operations Division for high-risk scenarios such as terminated employee situations, union strikes, VIP protection, and government facility security.

Quantifiable outcome

• APEX solution saved customer 1,000s of hours preparing for Oracle audit and estimated $1M in fines
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VisverocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Venture Company - Visvero-Innovative.Solutions is their joint venture company with an 8a firm, serving clients with dedication and work ethic learned in service to country
• AdobeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdobe Authorized Reseller - certified to resell Adobe products
• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationORACLE Certified Expert - provides Oracle License Compliance Solutions, PeopleSoft implementations, and Oracle EBS consulting. Proprietary APEX tool for Oracle compliance
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationCore security partner - Enterprise Security with Fortinet providing single pane of glass solution covering network security, cloud security, AI-driven security operations, and zero-trust access
• SplashBIcoreTechnology or IntegrationProprietary analytics platform partner - provides business analytics with 2000+ pre-built reports, 75% less implementation time, 50% lower price
• PeopleSoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationCore ERP partner - PeopleSoft Migration Roadmap and implementation services. Helped Accenture win NY State Wide Contract for PeopleSoft
• DeloitteminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnology partner listed on website
• ParamifycoreTechnology or IntegrationFedRAMP compliance solution partner - provides $6,000 Pre-FedRAMP assessment and $60,000 annual fee vs $350K-$6.5M competitors. Achieves 40% faster authorization and $120K minimum annual savings

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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