Credo AI and Carahsoft Partner for AI Adoption Through Purpose-Built AI Governance
Credo AI and Carahsoft Technology Corp. have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing AI governance within the public sector. This collaboration will facilitate the availability of Credo AI’s governance, risk management, and compliance platform to U.S. government agencies through Carahsoft’s extensive reseller network.
Partnership Overview
Under the agreement, Carahsoft will act as Credo AI’s Master Government Aggregator®. This role enables Carahsoft to distribute Credo AI’s platform via several significant government procurement vehicles, including:
- NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) V
- Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – Software 2 (ITES-SW2)
- National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint
- The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS)
- OMNIA Partners
This partnership significantly expands access for federal, state, and local agencies looking to adopt AI technologies.
Key Features of Credo AI’s Platform
Credo AI’s platform is specifically designed to assist government agencies in auditing and managing their AI systems in alignment with established frameworks such as the NIST AI RMF (Risk Management Framework) and OSTP (Office of Science and Technology Policy) guidance. Key functionalities include:
- Policy Enforcement: Ensuring compliance with regulations and standards related to AI.
- Lifecycle Oversight: Managing the entire lifecycle of AI systems from development to deployment.
- Transparency: Providing clear insights into AI operations and decision-making processes.
Significance of the Partnership
As government agencies increasingly integrate AI technologies, they face escalating demands to demonstrate trust, risk management, and accountability across their AI systems. The partnership with Carahsoft represents a critical advancement in Credo AI’s mission to deliver measurable, trustworthy AI solutions to the public sector.
According to Alok Panigrahy, Head of Channel Sales and Partnerships at Credo AI, “Partnering with Carahsoft is a significant step forward in our mission to bring measurable, trustworthy AI to the public sector.” This collaboration provides essential AI governance and risk management capabilities, critical for agencies navigating the complexities of AI adoption.
Conclusion
The partnership between Credo AI and Carahsoft not only enhances the accessibility of AI governance tools to public agencies but also addresses the pressing need for effective risk management and compliance in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.
