RESTON, VA, July 7, 2026 – Empower AI announced the acquisition of Highlight Technologies, Inc., a Fairfax, Virginia-based federal IT services firm, expanding its ability to deliver AI-driven, cloud-enabled mission solutions across the federal government. The move strengthens Empower AI's capabilities in DevSecOps, artificial intelligence, data management, and cloud modernization while broadening support for high-priority modernization initiatives across the Departments of State and Homeland Security.
The combination brings together Empower AI's model for scalable AI delivery and Highlight's record of mission-focused execution in complex environments. Highlight CEO Aarish Gokaldas called the companies “a natural fit,” noting that Empower AI's AI-first approach, paired with Highlight's deep agency expertise, creates “the platform and scale to deliver even greater impact for the missions we serve.”
Founded in 2008, Highlight Technologies has built a strong reputation for mission modernization, data-driven decision support, digital transformation, and rapid-response delivery across defense, civilian, and homeland security customers. A distinguishing asset is its AIDE (AI Data Integration & Orchestration Engine), recently assessed as “Awardable” in the Department of War Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office's Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace.
Empower AI CEO Jeff Bohling said Highlight Technologies brings “exceptional talent, proven technology, and deep agency relationships that will meaningfully expand what we can deliver to our customers.”
The transaction is effective July 7, 2026. Terms were not disclosed.
About Empower AI
Empower AI is a federal technology partner blending commercial innovation with federal mission experience since 1989. The company helps Defense and Federal Civilian agencies modernize enterprise IT and adopt AI with confidence, delivering secure, scalable solutions that accelerate time to value while reducing risk.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Empower AI supports customers across AI and data, IT service management, engineering and integration, application development, infrastructure modernization, and mission support. Learn more at www.empower.ai.
Media contact: marketing@empower.ai
About Highlight Technologies
Highlight Technologies is a mission-led, employee-owned federal IT services firm founded in 2008 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. The company delivers DevSecOps, cloud, AI/ML, and data management solutions across civilian, homeland security, and defense markets. www.highlighttech.com
