In the Headlines

Newsroom

rss

Press releases from Geographic Solutions and news about our clients' sites

VOS Sapphire AI named a finalist for the Tampa Bay Inno Awards.png

Our award-winning VOS Sapphire AI continues to receive praise from the tech community! The 2024 Tampa Bay Inno Awards recently named the software solution as a finalist in the Artificial Intelligence category. The award recognizes VOS Sapphire AI for its innovative use of artificial intelligence to aid employers in recruiting talent and helping job seekers stand out as the best-suited candidates.

Our AI solution furthers innovation with regards to Personally Identifiable Information by using comprehensive security protocols and safeguarding to protect our users’ sensitive data and information. In addition to celebrating our technological innovation, the award also spotlights our commitment to innovate through integrity and community involvement. This includes hosting regular tech meetups and supporting students through a scholarship program.

Presented by the Tampa Bay Business Journal, the 2024 Tampa Bay Inno awards celebrate outstanding individuals, innovative companies, and groundbreaking projects within the vibrant Tampa Bay tech community.

The winners of each category will be announced during the award ceremony which will be held on November 14.

Click here to view the complete list of finalists. 
 

Geographic Solutions Named a Top 25 Work Tech Vendor by the 2024 Inspiring Work Tech Awards.png

Geographic Solutions is thrilled to announce that it has been named a Top 25 Work Tech Vendor by the 2024 Inspiring Work Tech awards. 

The award celebrates the best-in-class tech vendors across the world, celebrating the success and diverse range of technologies that can drive positive change for an organization and the people within it. Geographic Solutions was recognized for its commitment to developing innovative software solutions that positively impact job seekers, and career and workforce development agencies.

“Being recognized as a Top 25 Work Tech Vendor from the Inspiring Workplaces organization reinforces our commitment to drive positive change within the workforce industry”, said Paul Toomey, President and Founder at Geographic Solutions. “At Geographic Solutions we strive to develop best-in-class workforce solutions that empower our clients to achieve their goals and help job seekers find quality employment".

This award represents the culmination of a year’s worth of inspiring events and growth. This includes supporting our clients through their reemployment efforts and assisting them in rebuilding their communities following a natural disaster. It also signifies the promise of reimagining our software in new and exciting ways, such as the integration of artificial intelligence across our software suite and the implementation of a secure version of our solutions in prisons for individuals facing parole. This achievement reflects our company culture, which is built on innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to our employees and local community.

Inspiring Workplaces recognizes and celebrates companies that have created exceptional people-first workplaces. The award acknowledges leaders that have created a positive and inspiring work culture for their people – where they feel like they belong, resulting in increased engagement, productivity, and overall success.

To view the Top 25 Work Tech Vendors, click here.

Geographic Solutions Named as Finalist for Digiday Media’s 2024 Greater Good Awards .gif

We are thrilled to share that Geographic Solutions has been named a finalist in the Employment category for Digiday’s 2024 Greater Good Awards!

This year’s award recognized the company’s rapid deployment of a Disaster Recovery Jobs Portal to help Hawaiians find employment and aid local businesses following the devastating Maui wildfires in 2023. The Disaster Recovery Jobs Portal played a significant role in the state’s reemployment effort after many businesses were temporarily, and in some cases, permanently closed.

The Greater Good Awards showcases the work being done around social causes, its impact, and ultimately those working toward the greater good. From racial equality to the environment to solving employment issues, the award recognizes the companies and their work that’s helping to create a positive impact on the world.

Click here to learn more.
 

Geograhic Solutions In The News - Puerto Rico Labor Dept. To Launch Unemployment Platform.

We are thrilled to share that the online publication, News is my Business, recently published a story profiling the upcoming launch of Puerto Rico’s new unemployment system, which is in development by Geographic Solutions. The article highlights how the Unemployment Online and Automated Procedures Portal will streamline unemployment claims, employer services, and fraud prevention.

Click here to read the full article.
 

Curbing Unemployment with Cisco - Geographic Solutions Expanding Workforce Support and Accelerating Job Placement with the Help of Cisco Compute Solutions

Geographic Solutions recently partnered with Cisco to publish a case study that examined how our software has expanded workforce support and accelerated job placement since the COVID-19 pandemic with the help of Cisco Compute Solutions. The study features testimony from clients as well as Geographic Solutions’ President and Founder, Paul Toomey, and Director of Operations, Helvey Johnson, to spotlight how the company leveraged Cisco’s UCS X-Series, Intersight, and Nexus 9000 Series Switches to provide vital workforce infrastructure for state and local agencies to support workers and job seekers in times of need.

Read the full case study by clicking here.

Geographic Solutions Named in Top 50 of the 2024 Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces list

We’re excited to announce that Geographic Solutions has been named in the top 50 companies of the Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces list! 

Each year, Inspiring Workplaces features the highest-scoring winners across each of the award’s worldwide operating regions. Our company is one of only a few that are based in North America to be ranked. 

In June 2024, Geographic Solutions was also recognized among the Top 50 Most Inspiring Workplaces in North America and was named a winner in the award’s Culture & Purpose category. Companies who receive this accolade are recognized for their commitment to overall employee well-being and dedication to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive corporate culture.

“Receiving this global honor from the Inspiring Workplaces organization exemplifies our commitment to encouraging our employees to do their best work and feel included in our company’s culture, said Paul Toomey, President and Founder at Geographic Solutions. “Our employees remain our greatest asset, and this achievement underscores our mission of continuing to push the boundaries with employee culture and engagement.“

Inspiring Workplaces recognizes and celebrates companies that have created exceptional people-first workplaces. The award acknowledges leaders that have created a positive and inspiring work culture for their people – where they feel like they belong, resulting in increased engagement, productivity, and overall success.

To view the Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces, click here.
 

Geographic Solutions’ In The News Graphic showcasing Forbes article shared by President Paul Toomey

We’re thrilled to share that Geographic Solutions’ Paul Toomey has shared his second article on Forbes as a member of the Forbes Business Council. In his article, Paul honors the 10th anniversary of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act by exploring the history, impact, and future of this landmark piece of legislation.


Click here to read the full article on the Forbes website.

Geographic Solutions' Paul Toomey Profiled in WriteSea Executive Interview Series.gif

We are excited to share that Geographic Solutions’ Paul Toomey was profiled in WriteSea’s Executive Interview Series! The episode dives into the world of workforce development, the evolution of Geographic Solutions, and the role AI will play in the company’s flagship software solution, VOS Sapphire AI.

Click here to watch the full interview.

Geographic Solutions Named as Finalist for 2024 SaaS Awards.png

We are beyond honored to announce that Geographic Solutions’ VOS Sapphire software solution has been named a finalist in four categories for the 2024 SaaS Awards, including:

  1. Best Data Innovation in a SaaS Product 
  2. Best SaaS Product for Business Intelligence
  3. Best SaaS Product for Recruitment
  4. Best SaaS Product for Nonprofits or Education

The SaaS Awards celebrate the best software and Software-as-a-Service innovations and applications across 56 unique categories. This year’s finalists feature a broad range of exciting and innovative organizations from around the globe, including Geographic Solutions. Winners of the award will be announced on August 13, 2024.

Click here to see the full list of finalists here
 

fDi Intelligence (The Financial Times) Highlights Geographic Solutions in Op-Ed

We are thrilled to share that fDi Intelligence, a subsidiary of the Financial Times media publication, highlighted Geographic Solutions in an opinion piece on the many benefits second chance hiring can have on the United States and United Kingdom’s labor markets, economy, and society.

The author specifically showcases Geographic Solutions’ efforts in helping to improve the job search and recruitment process within the reentry and second-chance employment space throughout the State of California.

Click here to read the full article on fDi Intelligence's website.