FALLS CHURCH, Va., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Brian Stygar, a technology industry veteran and expert in border security technologies, has been named 2012 Government Contractor Chief Technology Officer Innovator of the Year.

The award competition, sponsored by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) and Washington Technology Magazine, recognizes CTOs for "critical contributions to achieving results for their customers and their leadership within their own companies."

Stygar is Kore Federal's Chief Technology Officer and also is responsible for Kore Federal's Department of Homeland Security and intelligence community division, which accounts for more than 60 percent of the company's revenues.

Stygar is managing efforts led by Kore Federal to design and implement cloud computing, enterprise mobility, advanced analytics and automated risk assessment solutions for its border security, intelligence and defense customers.  He has introduced several technology innovations for Kore Federal's customers, among whom he is a recognized as a thought leader in leveraging technology to improve border security. On behalf of DHS and the Department of State, Kore Federal has participated in delegations to assist immigration and customs agencies in ten countries across five continents to complete foreign outreach, assessment and capacity building exercises to help improve the use of technology by U.S. allies to identify criminal and terrorist activity.

"Kore Federal has been very fortunate to work with a set of Federal government customers who not only value new ideas, but also have the means to implement IT innovations," said Stygar.  "This award is a reflection of the value of Kore Federal to its customers in helping them fulfill their missions."

In 2012, Kore Federal was awarded ten new contracts to provide information technology services for agencies such as Defense Information Systems Agency, Customs and Border Protection, Transportation Security Agency and U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services.

About Kore Federal

Established in March, 2004, Kore Federal is a high-end information technology solutions and management consulting services provider that focuses primarily on critical national defense programs for Homeland Security, the intelligence community, and the Department of Defense.  The company combines strategic planning, government domain expertise, agile methodologies and leading-edge technology to address the full systems engineering lifecycle.  Kore Federal has been recognized twice by Inc. Magazine as among the nation's fastest growing companies. Call 877.475.KORE (5673) or visit www.korefederal.com.

SOURCE Kore Federal