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At Geographic Solutions, we believe that technology should be more than functional -- it should be inspiring. That’s why we’re honored to announce that Geographic Solutions has been named one of the Top 25 Work Tech Vendors in the 2025 Inspiring Work Tech Awards. This global recognition celebrates companies that are driving meaningful change in the world of work through technology

The Inspiring Work Tech Awards spotlights vendors whose solutions demonstrate real purpose and impact, whether in human resources, employment, wellbeing, inclusion, communication, or beyond. Winners are selected by an independent panel based on how their technology supports people-first organizations, fosters innovation, and helps shape the future of work. 

Read more about the 2025 Top 25 Inspiring Work Tech Awards Winners
 

We’re continually thinking about how to innovate within the development our products -- and through the strength of our partnerships. That’s why we’re happy to announce that Geographic Solutions is among 23 local innovators being recognized as honorees for the 2025 Tampa Bay Inno Awards. These awards celebrate the talent, creativity, and strategies shaping the Tampa Bay tech ecosystem. 

This is the second year in a row that Geographic Solutions has been included on the Tampa Bay Inno Awards list. And this is the first year that we’ve been named in the Partnership of the Year category for our work on VOS REO. Justice-impacted individuals face significant hurdles in securing employment post release from prisons and jails, and this solution helps break the cycle of recidivism.

Read more about our 2025 Tampa Bay Inno Awards honoree nomination.

Geographic Solutions’ VOS Sapphire software suite has been named a finalist in THREE categories for the prestigious 2025 AI Awards!

The company’s flagship solution was nominated in the following categories:

• AI for Good Award
• AI Deployment of the Year
• Best Use of AI in Human Resources

Now in its second year, The AI Awards recognizes organizations leading the charge in artificial intelligence and machine learning innovation. The program showcases AI solutions that stand out for their exceptional effectiveness, scalability, and value in tackling complex problems and delivering real benefits to businesses, organizations, and society.

AI Awards winners will be announced on Tuesday, October 13.

Follow the link here to read more! 

Article first appeared at ABC 15 Arizona

PHOENIX — Arizonans who rely on unemployment benefits now have a new way to manage their claims: the Comprehensive Arizona Claims Tracking Unemployment Insurance System (CACTUS). The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) launched the CACTUS portal on Sunday, September 7.

The online system is designed to make it easier to file for unemployment insurance, track payments, and upload required documents online. DES data shows that, on average, nearly 19,600 people in the state of Arizona receive unemployment benefits weekly.

Read more by visiting ABC 15 Phoenix.
 

Geographic Solutions’ VOS Sapphire software suite was shortlisted in FOUR categories for the prestigious 2025 AI Awards! 

The company’s flagship solution was nominated in the following categories:

• AI for Good Award
• AI Deployment of the Year
• Best AI Integration
• Best Use of AI in Human Resources

Now in its second year, The AI Awards honors organizations at the forefront of artificial intelligence and machine learning innovation. The program highlights AI solutions that demonstrate exceptional effectiveness, scalability, and value in solving complex problems and generating tangible benefits for businesses, organizations, and society.

AI Awards finalists will be announced on Tuesday, September 16, with the final winners revealed in October.

Follow the link here to read more! 
 

We're already making significant strides with system deployments this year. So far, in the second quarter of 2025, our teams have successfully launched eight new client systems, portals, and modules across various states, territories, cities, and educational institutions. 

These systems include:

👩‍💻 Texas’s Integration of AI Assist into WorkInTexas – April 2025
👩‍🔧 Indiana Registered Apprenticeship Module – April 2025
👩‍👧 Texas Non-Custodial Parent Module – May 2025 
🚪 Virginia Workforce Connection’s VOSGreeter Module – May 2025
🏫 Virginia Workforce Connection’s Registered Apprenticeship Module – May 2025
💵 Iowa’s IOWAWORKS Unemployment Insurance Module – June 2025
⚖ Louisiana’s RETURN Portal – June 2025
💳 Indiana’s Work Opportunity Tax Credit Module – July 2025

These innovative solutions are designed to modernize dated systems, enhance user experience, improve operational efficiency, meet the evolving needs of our clients, and provide new opportunities to individuals in need. 

Stay tuned for more updates on these and other systems as we continue to innovate and grow.
 

Geographic Solutions’ President and Founder, Paul Toomey, has been named a 2025 Tampa Bay Titan 100 honoree! This honor recognizes his exceptional leadership style, vision, and clear sense of purpose. It also reflects his significant contributions to building long-term value for his company, the workforce industry, and the Tampa Bay community. 

The Titan 100 program recognizes Tampa Bay’s Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry, using criteria that include demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and passion. Collectively, the 2025 Tampa Bay Titan 100 and their companies employ upwards of 235,000 individuals and generate over $56 billion in annual revenue, an impressive set of statistics. 

The Titan 100 Honorees will be celebrated at the annual awards ceremony on Thursday, October 30, at The Motor Enclave.

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Geographic Solutions’ VOS Sapphire AI software suite has been named a finalist in THREE categories for the prestigious 2025 SaaS Awards! 
The company’s flagship solution was named a finalist in the following categories:

• Best SaaS Product for Cybersecurity 
• Best SaaS Solution for HR & Workforce Management
• Best SaaS Product for Nonprofits or Education 

Operated by The Cloud Awards, the SaaS Awards recognize organizations that are pushing the boundaries within the software-as-a-service industry. The SaaS Awards judges will now begin their third and final round of judging to select a winner in each category. 

Winners will be announced on Tuesday, August 12. 

Follow the link here to read more! 
 

A recent news segment from the local broadcast station, FOX8 WGHP-TV, spotlights the North Carolina Jobs Exploration in Transition (NC JET) system, which Geographic Solutions developed in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction.

The NC JET system aims to bridge the employment gap for justice-impacted individuals by connecting them with essential workforce resources before their release. This forward-thinking system creates opportunities, lowers recidivism rates, and promotes meaningful employment.

Follow the link here to read more. You can also view the complete news segment here.
 

Our esteemed President and Founder, Paul Toomey, was recently featured in an article from The Tampa Bay Business Journal! The article highlights Paul as one of two Tampa Bay business leaders who were named Florida winners of EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year award.

The Entrepreneur of the Year award is the leading competitive program for entrepreneurs and executives of high-growth companies. Paul was selected by an independent panel of past winners, top CEOs, and business leaders for his entrepreneurial spirit, strong sense of purpose, and substantial contributions to building long-term value for his company and the workforce industry.

Follow the link here to read more!