Unissant

06/10/2026

Thank you to ExecutiveBiz for highlighting Ian Graham’s perspective on responsible AI adoption across the federal government.

At Unissant, we believe AI succeeds when it is tied to clear mission needs, supported by strong governance and controls, and designed to keep people in the loop. As agencies continue to explore where AI can create meaningful impact, our focus remains on helping them operationalize secure, trusted and mission-ready solutions.

Read Ian’s full Executive Interview below: https://zurl.co/mrQpq

06/10/2026

Great conversations last week at the WashingtonExec Chief Officer Awards as we joined leaders from across the industry to celebrate excellence in mission delivery and innovation.

Congratulations to all of the winners and finalists, including Unissant's Vishal Deshpande and Bob Deegan, as well as Nael Samha of CBP. We were proud to be part of the event and the outstanding community it brought together.

06/04/2026

Washington Business Journal recently profiled Unissant Founder and Executive Chairman Manish Malhotra sharing the journey behind building Unissant, his continued role in shaping what’s next for the company, and his broader focus on emerging technologies through Opulentia Ventures.

The story is rooted in Manish’s continued focus on innovation, creativity, and investing in what comes next. It highlights how his entrepreneurial mindset and long-term vision helped grow Unissant into a trusted technology partner supporting critical National Security and Federal Health missions, and shares how Opulentia Ventures will continue his commitment in supporting the broader technology and business community.

We're proud to see Manish’s leadership journey recognized, and we’re excited about the ways his vision continues to influence Unissant’s future. His perspective is shaping our next chapter, including the development of new capabilities and approaches that connect advanced technology with mission-focused outcomes.

Read the full Washington Business Journal profile here:
https://zurl.co/4aURR

Manish Malhotra took early bets on Palantir, Meta and Yahoo. Now, he's turning his focus to a Northern Virginia startup investment firm.

06/02/2026

In a new WashingtonExec Q&A published ahead of today’s Chief Officer Awards, Unissant CFO Bob Deegan reflects on the work behind modernizing the company’s financial infrastructure, improving business visibility, and strengthening the operational foundation that has helped Unissant navigate a challenging GovCon environment.

Bob also shares his priorities for the future and the people-first leadership philosophy that continues to guide his approach.

Congratulations, Bob, on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for your leadership and contributions to Unissant over the past year.

We’re looking forward to joining WashingtonExec today to celebrate Bob and all of this year’s finalists.

Read the full interview:
https://zurl.co/xNnZZ

Bob Deegan, Unissant In 2025, Bob Deegan led a modernization of Unissant's financial and contract management systems through the implementation of Unan ...

06/01/2026

The leaders in government AI adoption move agencies beyond pilots by delivering trusted operational capability. Unissant's Vishal Deshpande is one such leader.

WashingtonExec has named Vishal a finalist for AI Executive of the Year, and has published a Q&A where he discusses the shift from isolated AI pilots to enterprise-scale AI operations, including the importance of governance, scalable AI infrastructure, and mission-aligned deployment models that allow agencies to operationalize AI securely and responsibly.

Congratulations to Vishal! Read the full interview:

https://zurl.co/pHMIB

Vishal Deshpande, Unissant In early 2026, Unissant deployed multiple AI capabilities into production at a federal agency, supporting targeting, vetting, ana ...

05/25/2026

Memorial Day reminds us that freedom and security are protected through sacrifice and commitment to a greater good. At Unissant, we are mindful that behind the missions we support are brave individuals and families who have given so much in service to our nation.

05/20/2026

We had a great time sponsoring and attending the NVTC Impact AI Summit & AI50 Awards alongside leaders from across government and industry focused on the future of AI in mission environments.

We were especially proud to celebrate Vishal Deshpande, our VP of AI and Data Solutions, as an honoree of the inaugural AI50 Awards. This recognition reflects Vishal’s leadership in helping agencies operationalize AI through secure and governed architectures that support real mission outcomes.

Congratulations to all this year’s honorees and thank you to Northern Virginia Technology Council for hosting such a great event.

05/11/2026

We’re pleased to welcome three new leaders to Unissant.

Ariel (Ari) Hicks joins as Artificial Intelligence & Data Innovation Architect. Brad Barker joins as Senior Client Executive. Kieran Holloway joins as Mission Executive, Defense.

They add strength to our organization across advanced technology, client engagement, and growth, supporting how we deliver in complex mission environments. Their experience strengthens our ability to deliver with consistency and stay focused on the mission.

Welcome to Unissant, Ari, Brad, and Kieran!

Learn more: https://zurl.co/91uSU

05/06/2026

We had a wonderful time sponsoring the WashingtonExec Chief Officer Awards Finalist Reception – an event that brought together leaders who are shaping the success of federal missions.

It was a great opportunity to celebrate Unissant award executive finalists Bob Deegan (CFO of the Year) and Vishal Deshpande (AI Executive of the Year) and spend time with peers across the community.

We are glad to be part of a community driving real impact across federal missions. Thank you Washington Executive for hosting a great evening.

The award winners will be announced June 2.

04/30/2026

We are proud to share that Unissant has achieved CMMC Level 2 certification with a perfect score and zero findings. CMMC Level 2 is an important benchmark for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information and supporting secure delivery in mission environments. This certification affirms Unissant’s dedication to doing that with excellence.

Security is built into how we support our customers every day. We are grateful of the team that made this possible and the standard they continue to uphold.

Learn more at: https://zurl.co/7sz4m