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Derive Technologies is a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) with over 20 years of experience serving state and local government agencies and public education entities (SLED) across the country. With an average client tenure of 15+ years and a 90%+ retention rate, Derive delivers end-to-end advisory, procurement, installation, and professional services tailored to the unique needs of government and education IT professionals. As government entities amplify their commitment to M/WBE partnerships—with New York State leading the nation by awarding close to 30% of contracts to M/WBEs—Derive stands as the clear, trusted choice for technology procurement needs. Our deep bench of certified technology experts, vendor-specific certifications, and one-stop-shop approach make us uniquely positioned to serve the public sector with excellence and innovation.
Government and Public Education IT Professionals: Why Derive Technologies For Your Technology Needs?
Derive Technologies is certified as a Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) with New York State, New York City, the State of New Jersey, the NY/NJ Chapter of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, and the US Department of Commerce. This certification reflects our longstanding commitment to diversity, innovation, and excellence in serving the public sector. We were a proud recipient of the Cary Gabay Excellence in Innovation Awards in 2019, granted by New York's Empire State Development Agency to recognize outstanding contributions to New York State from women and minority-owned businesses.
For over two decades, Derive Technologies has built a distinguished track record serving state and local government agencies and public education entities (the SLED market) throughout New York State, New York Metro, the State of New Jersey, and a wide range of other SLED organizations across the country. Our depth of experience, combined with an unwavering focus on customer satisfaction, has resulted in an average client tenure of 15+ years and a remarkable 90%+ retention rate—a testament to the trust our government and education clients place in us.
As a true one-stop shop, Derive provides end-to-end advisory and support, from initial needs analysis and "best fit" solution synthesis to procurement, complete installation, solution implementation, comprehensive follow-up, and a full suite of professional services. Our highly advanced team of technology experts brings deep software engineering and implementation expertise, backed by vendor-specific certifications across today's leading hardware and software products and platforms, ensuring that every engagement delivers measurable value to your organization.
Expanding Opportunities for M/WBE Partnerships in Government Technology Procurement
Government entities across the nation—most notably New York State—have significantly amplified their commitment to Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE). The State of New York leads the country in supporting minority and women-owned business enterprises, with close to 30% of all state-wide contracts now being awarded to M/WBEs. This represents a transformative shift in public procurement, opening significant opportunities for government and education IT professionals to partner with certified, high-quality technology providers like Derive Technologies.
Starting January 1, 2020, the ceiling for M/WBE Non-Competitive Small Purchase contracts in New York State was raised from $150,000 to $500,000. This landmark policy change means that state procurement representatives now have greater leeway to award contracts for products and services to M/WBE companies of their choice without competitive bidding. For IT professionals working within SLED organizations, this streamlined procurement path translates into faster deployment timelines, reduced administrative overhead, and the ability to work directly with a trusted partner who understands the unique demands of the public sector. Derive Technologies' MBE certification, combined with our comprehensive portfolio of technology solutions, positions us perfectly to help you take full advantage of these expanded procurement opportunities.
Derive Technologies is the clear choice for all your technology procurement needs. Whether you are a state or local government agency seeking to modernize your IT infrastructure, or a public education institution looking for reliable, end-to-end technology support, our proven expertise, deep vendor partnerships, and dedicated commitment to excellence ensure that your organization receives the highest caliber of service and innovation. Contact Derive Technologies today and discover why government and education clients across the country trust us as their preferred technology partner.
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From streamlined IT operations to enhanced security, these success stories reflect the trust businesses place in Derive Technologies — and the results we deliver every day.
"When my company suffered a ransomware attack on Dec. 23, 2023, I immediately reached out to Derive for assistance. With their round-the-clock remote and on-site assistance throughout the holidays, my company was back to normal IT operations only five days later. I continue to rely upon their expert and responsive IT services to this day."
"IT Initiatives has had a highly positive experience collaborating with Derive Technologies on the Fellowship LIFE project. Your team has successfully implemented our envisioned next-generation network infrastructure, utilized to provide exceptional care and services for our clients’ residents while meeting operational needs and objectives."
“Derive worked with our IT staff, suppliers, and technology partners to optimize a unified solution in far less time and with less expense than we imagined. As trusted partners, they
went above and beyond to secure our systems and ensure our goals were met or exceeded.”
“Our IT infrastructure was on the verge of obsolescence… until Derive Technologies helped us remediate that situation. Collaborating on
an IT roadmap highlighted their insight and ability to modernize our IT environment. Now our systems are faster and ready for future enhancements — and most important, patient data is safer than ever.”
“The HPE SimpliVity solution was precisely what we needed at this point in our company’s evolution. Having the ability to tap into the advantages of cloud computing while adding even greater data security and DR/BU capabilities was something we did not think was possible. But with HPE SimpliVity and the Derive Technologies’ team, it quickly became our new reality.”
“Derive has stepped up to the plate. They understand what healthcare is about. It’s not selling me a server; it’s selling me a service that helps me take care of my patients at the end of the day.”
“The solution far exceeded our expectations in terms of both short-term and long-term business value. Our infrastructure is now the foundation for us to deliver on our commitment to our customers: Get it right the first time, every time.”
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