Top 5 Tech Gaps in Government Operations—and How We’re Solving Them

From outdated systems to limited data visibility, federal agencies face persistent tech gaps that hinder mission success. At Certus Innovations, we’ve identified five major pain points—and built solutions to address them head-on.

1. Legacy Infrastructure: Our secure cloud architecture replaces brittle legacy stacks with scalable, compliant alternatives.
2. Siloed Data: Certus integrates systems across departments to enable actionable, real-time insights.
3. Manual Processes: Through automation and IoT (like our ATLAS platform), we reduce human error and increase efficiency.
4. Cyber Vulnerabilities: Our DevSecOps approach embeds security into every line of code from the start.
5. Rigid Development Cycles: We use agile, modular development to adapt quickly to changing mission needs.

We don’t just build software—we build capability. And we do it by working hand-in-hand with agencies to understand their missions and design solutions that work in the field.

Explore our case studies or reach out today to see how we’re helping government teams close the tech gap—securely and strategically.

What Makes a Successful Phase III SBIR Transition?

Transitioning from an SBIR Phase II project to a full-scale Phase III contract is a major milestone—and one that few companies achieve. At Certus Innovations, we’ve successfully made that leap with a $25M Phase III IDIQ contract, and we want to share what makes it work.

First, mission alignment is critical. From day one, our solutions are designed with end users in mind, solving real operational problems—not just research objectives.

Second, relationships matter. We maintain continuous communication with agency stakeholders throughout the process, ensuring trust, transparency, and shared goals.

Third, readiness is key. Our team is staffed with cleared engineers, compliance specialists, and veteran operators who understand federal acquisition, making us fully deployment-ready.

A successful Phase III transition isn’t about luck—it’s about preparation, performance, and partnership. If you’re an agency looking to leverage SBIR for innovation—or a small business aiming to scale—we’d be happy to share lessons learned.

Contact us to learn how Certus can help bridge R&D and mission success.