Dual recognition honors Knowmadics’ leadership in advancing mission-critical technology and equipping national security operators with actionable intelligence
Knowmadics announced that both the company and its CEO and Co-founder, Paul Maguire, were named 2026 Tech100 honorees by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC). Knowmadics was recognized in the Tech Company category, while Maguire was selected as a Tech Executive honoree.
The annual Tech100 Awards recognize organizations and leaders advancing technological innovation, business growth and the Northern Virginia technology community.
Founded in 2013 by Maguire and President and Co-founder, Claire Ostrum, Knowmadics has grown into a national security technology company helping defense, intelligence and law enforcement organizations turn complex information into actionable intelligence. Its capabilities span real-time situational awareness, electronic warfare, cyber operations and applied artificial intelligence, with a focus on equipping operators to make informed decisions in demanding environments.
“In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing, we recognized significant gaps in the technology and information available to those responsible for protecting our communities and supporting critical missions,” said Maguire. “Drawing on our shared experience supporting the Special Operations planning community, Claire and I founded Knowmadics to bridge those gaps and give the people serving our nation’s most critical missions the information, technology, and decision advantage they need to succeed. I’m honored to receive this recognition alongside the company, and especially proud of the team whose expertise, dedication and commitment have brought our vision to life.”
At the center of Knowmadics’ technology portfolio is its 360° Aware® platform, which integrates information from thousands of sensors, systems and data sources to provide a unified operational picture. Together with the company’s expertise in electronic warfare, cyber training and rapid innovation, these capabilities help mission teams anticipate threats, maintain situational awareness and respond with greater confidence.
“From the beginning, we wanted to build something that mattered, with people who cared as deeply about the mission as we did,” stated Ostrum. “Over the years, we’ve expanded our capabilities, strengthened our partnerships and remained focused on delivering technology that makes a difference in the field. This recognition reflects the hard work of our entire team and the trust our customers place in us every day.”
The dual recognition follows another milestone for Knowmadics in 2026, when Chief Product and Technology Officer, Dr. Michael P. Jenkins, was named an NVTC AI50 Executive for his leadership in advancing the practical application of artificial intelligence.
Knowmadics and Maguire will be recognized at the NVTC 2026 Tech100 Celebration on December 15, 2026, at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner in McLean, Virginia.
About Knowmadics
Knowmadics is a mission-driven solution provider committed to delivering real-time intelligence from the command center to the edge. Its purpose-built and validated software platform fuses data from 1000s of IoT sensors, systems, and data sources at speed to achieve advantages across multiple domains.
Proven in operational environments and trusted by defense and law enforcement organizations worldwide, Knowmadics draws on decades of experience to equip teams for decision and spectrum dominance.
Knowmadics is headquartered in Wichita, KS, with additional innovation offices in Herndon, VA; Southern Pines, NC; Round Rock, TX; and Lawton, OK.
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