XIO is proud of six dynamic years supporting leaders in the defense, federal, and commercial sectors.
Our clients include:
Alien Technology Corp.
XIO provided Alien Technology, a foremost global manufacturer of RFID products and technologies, with change management, outreach and communications, and education/training support services. Alien, a supplier of RFID technology support to DoD, is faced with the challenge of ensuring that all Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) personnel and their Suppliers receive training relevant to DoD RFID policy and initiatives. DoD and DLA need to communicate RFID requirements to approximately 60,000 suppliers. XIO's change management, outreach and communications, and training support for Alien helped ensure that DLA's Distribution personnel and Suppliers received the requisite information and training needed to understand and meet DoD's RFID requirements.
Department of the Navy (Navy AIT Office)
XIO is currently providing strategic planning services for the Navy Automatic Identification Technology (AIT) Office, with an integral role in the development and implementation of the Navy’s AIT Concept of Operations (CONOPS). XIO is assisting the Navy with applying the Department of Defense policy statement endorsing the rapid implementation of RFID. By serving as the Navy’s “trusted advisor,” XIO is providing RFID subject matter expertise focused on effective implementation of RFID systems. In these efforts, XIO has been leading the passive RFID (pRFID) Implementation at Oahu and Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, by collaborating to build the right pRFID hardware and software package for implementation.
Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) and
Systems Research Associates International, Inc. (SRA)
XIO is a participant in the winning "Families First" contract awarded to SRA International, Inc., for the development of an Internet-based personal-property system to manage the moving of military families and potentially worth $56.4 million over 10 years. XIO is providing technical writing and training in support of this effort. Read more...
Under Secretary of Defense for Supply Chain Integration - RFID Policy Office
The RFID Policy issued by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (USD[AT&L]) in October 2003 states that DoD must take advantage of the inherent capabilities of RFID technology to improve business functions and facilitate all aspects of the DoD supply chain. XIO provides strategy design and implementation in the areas of change management, communications and education to support the rollout of RFID technology throughout the DoD logistics arena. As part of this effort, XIO developed and conducted training sessions for all internal DoD stakeholders and external suppliers to DoD on this policy and the respective requirements.
Throughout the evolution of the RFID initiative, XIO has assisted in the development of the communications strategy and plan, and in reaching major milestones in the overall program plan. By implementing a communications plan, delivering targeted messages to key stakeholders, and monitoring the clarity and impact of these messages upon the target audience, XIO continues to enhance a timely communications strategy that will determine the best messages for the identified critical audiences.
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics - UID Policy Office
The UID Policy issued by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (USD[AT&L]) in July 2003, made UID a mandatory DoD requirement for all solicitations issued on or after 1 January 2004. Due to the complexity of this requirement, many suppliers found it difficult to understand and navigate through policy requirements.
To counter this difficulty, XIO is pioneering change management efforts to encourage large scale adoption and facilitate integration of UID technology by providing targeted training and support for all DoD suppliers. By applying its expertise in the areas of Asset Visibility Technology and Automated Identification Technology, XIO has developed outreach materials to communicate UID policy and implementation requirements to DoD and its vendors. The resulting solutions include the creation and delivery of a UID training strategy; development of multiple online UID tools (including tutorials, toolkit websites, and videos); outreach to media to create UID awareness; and the design of a Change Management Communication Plan to define the specific requirements needed to optimize UID implementation.
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Together with its partner, Occoquan Crew Technologies, XIO Strategies is developing a change management initiative that includes promoting the Medical Center’s emerging health care hospitality program, assisting with public communications, as well as developing internal communications and recognition programs, all in support of the institution’s goal of improving customer service and the patient care experience.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Northrop Grumman Corporation
"XIO is uniquely qualified to work with sales teams across Integic's practice areas. XIO brings its own management and coaching skills to our sales teams and is defining our strategy for penetrating new areas."
— Mark Scheffel, Vice President
Northrop Grumman is a leading provider of software applications and business process management solutions. The Office of Personnel Management's (OPM's) Enterprise Human Resources Integration (EHRI) e-Gov initiative selected Northrop Grumman's software and electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF) application as a core component of its effort to enhance and update Human Capital Management capabilities. XIO Strategies is supporting this effort by providing change management consulting, communications strategies, and strategy design and marketing development services.
Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) Program Management Office
In January 2007, XIO Strategies began supporting the Program Manager for the Department of Navy’s Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI). NMCI is one of the largest IT outsourcing initiatives in the world. In order to provide greater visibility into services being provided, the NMCI Program Manager (PM) is looking to XIO Strategies to assist in defining the necessary requirements for inventory management tools, back office processes, and industry and DoD Item Unique Identification technologies and standards.
The Clarion Group, Inc.
"We've worked with the XIO team over the past 4 years on a number of projects. One of the most significant has been supporting the rollout, education, and implementation of RFID and UID technology in the Department of Defense. I've been impressed with the level of professionalism they bring to every task, no matter how small. The client's needs are their first priority and the driving force on each contract. As part of this dedication, they have an extreme respect for implementation timelines and details. They coordinate all efforts to streamline activities and deliver the highest end result to the client quickly and efficiently."
— Jane Yallum, Principal, The Clarion Group
The Clarion Group is an events management firm specializing in producing Auto ID and RFID technology oriented conferences and events. XIO Strategies and The Clarion Group have a strategic partnership to facilitate education and outreach relevant to the adoption of Automatic Information Technologies.
In addition to our clients, XIO supports a number of non-profit groups in the Washington, DC, Area.
National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA)
"XIO's president, Mary Ann Wagner, has made important contributions to NDTA at both Chapter and National levels. The leadership and innovative thinking that have made her a significant influence on logistics operations, planners, and policy makers throughout our global organization are enviable resources for the XIO logistics practice and its clients."
— LTG Kenneth R. Wykle, President NDTA
The National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) works to foster a strong and efficient global transportation and distribution system to support the economy and national security of the United States. In addition to her leadership role in the Washington, DC, chapter of NDTA, XIO's Mary Ann Wagner was selected to edit a special edition of their national publication, The Defense Transportation Journal. Entitled RFIDefense, the issue encompasses a wide range of issues dealing with Radio Frequency Identification, from commercial implementation progress to the Department of Defense data flow for RFID information. A copy of this edition may be requested by visiting here.
Women in Technology (WIT)
XIO Strategies is a Silver Sponsor of Women in Technology (WIT), a Washington, DC-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to offering women in the technology sector opportunities for professional development and networking. In July, Mary Ann Wagner was selected to serve on its Board of Directors for a second consecutive term. Read more... Mary Ann Wagner also contributes articles and participates in speaking engagements for the organization.
Alien Technology Corp.
XIO provided Alien Technology, a foremost global manufacturer of RFID products and technologies, with change management, outreach and communications, and education/training support services. Alien, a supplier of RFID technology support to DoD, is faced with the challenge of ensuring that all Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) personnel and their Suppliers receive training relevant to DoD RFID policy and initiatives. DoD and DLA need to communicate RFID requirements to approximately 60,000 suppliers. XIO's change management, outreach and communications, and training support for Alien helped ensure that DLA's Distribution personnel and Suppliers received the requisite information and training needed to understand and meet DoD's RFID requirements.
Department of the Navy (Navy AIT Office)
XIO is currently providing strategic planning services for the Navy Automatic Identification Technology (AIT) Office, with an integral role in the development and implementation of the Navy’s AIT Concept of Operations (CONOPS). XIO is assisting the Navy with applying the Department of Defense policy statement endorsing the rapid implementation of RFID. By serving as the Navy’s “trusted advisor,” XIO is providing RFID subject matter expertise focused on effective implementation of RFID systems. In these efforts, XIO has been leading the passive RFID (pRFID) Implementation at Oahu and Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, by collaborating to build the right pRFID hardware and software package for implementation.
Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) and
Systems Research Associates International, Inc. (SRA)
XIO is a participant in the winning "Families First" contract awarded to SRA International, Inc., for the development of an Internet-based personal-property system to manage the moving of military families and potentially worth $56.4 million over 10 years. XIO is providing technical writing and training in support of this effort. Read more...
Under Secretary of Defense for Supply Chain Integration - RFID Policy Office
The RFID Policy issued by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (USD[AT&L]) in October 2003 states that DoD must take advantage of the inherent capabilities of RFID technology to improve business functions and facilitate all aspects of the DoD supply chain. XIO provides strategy design and implementation in the areas of change management, communications and education to support the rollout of RFID technology throughout the DoD logistics arena. As part of this effort, XIO developed and conducted training sessions for all internal DoD stakeholders and external suppliers to DoD on this policy and the respective requirements.
Throughout the evolution of the RFID initiative, XIO has assisted in the development of the communications strategy and plan, and in reaching major milestones in the overall program plan. By implementing a communications plan, delivering targeted messages to key stakeholders, and monitoring the clarity and impact of these messages upon the target audience, XIO continues to enhance a timely communications strategy that will determine the best messages for the identified critical audiences.
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics - UID Policy Office
The UID Policy issued by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (USD[AT&L]) in July 2003, made UID a mandatory DoD requirement for all solicitations issued on or after 1 January 2004. Due to the complexity of this requirement, many suppliers found it difficult to understand and navigate through policy requirements.
To counter this difficulty, XIO is pioneering change management efforts to encourage large scale adoption and facilitate integration of UID technology by providing targeted training and support for all DoD suppliers. By applying its expertise in the areas of Asset Visibility Technology and Automated Identification Technology, XIO has developed outreach materials to communicate UID policy and implementation requirements to DoD and its vendors. The resulting solutions include the creation and delivery of a UID training strategy; development of multiple online UID tools (including tutorials, toolkit websites, and videos); outreach to media to create UID awareness; and the design of a Change Management Communication Plan to define the specific requirements needed to optimize UID implementation.
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Together with its partner, Occoquan Crew Technologies, XIO Strategies is developing a change management initiative that includes promoting the Medical Center’s emerging health care hospitality program, assisting with public communications, as well as developing internal communications and recognition programs, all in support of the institution’s goal of improving customer service and the patient care experience.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Northrop Grumman Corporation
"XIO is uniquely qualified to work with sales teams across Integic's practice areas. XIO brings its own management and coaching skills to our sales teams and is defining our strategy for penetrating new areas."
— Mark Scheffel, Vice President
Northrop Grumman is a leading provider of software applications and business process management solutions. The Office of Personnel Management's (OPM's) Enterprise Human Resources Integration (EHRI) e-Gov initiative selected Northrop Grumman's software and electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF) application as a core component of its effort to enhance and update Human Capital Management capabilities. XIO Strategies is supporting this effort by providing change management consulting, communications strategies, and strategy design and marketing development services.
Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) Program Management Office
In January 2007, XIO Strategies began supporting the Program Manager for the Department of Navy’s Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI). NMCI is one of the largest IT outsourcing initiatives in the world. In order to provide greater visibility into services being provided, the NMCI Program Manager (PM) is looking to XIO Strategies to assist in defining the necessary requirements for inventory management tools, back office processes, and industry and DoD Item Unique Identification technologies and standards.
The Clarion Group, Inc.
"We've worked with the XIO team over the past 4 years on a number of projects. One of the most significant has been supporting the rollout, education, and implementation of RFID and UID technology in the Department of Defense. I've been impressed with the level of professionalism they bring to every task, no matter how small. The client's needs are their first priority and the driving force on each contract. As part of this dedication, they have an extreme respect for implementation timelines and details. They coordinate all efforts to streamline activities and deliver the highest end result to the client quickly and efficiently."
— Jane Yallum, Principal, The Clarion Group
The Clarion Group is an events management firm specializing in producing Auto ID and RFID technology oriented conferences and events. XIO Strategies and The Clarion Group have a strategic partnership to facilitate education and outreach relevant to the adoption of Automatic Information Technologies.
In addition to our clients, XIO supports a number of non-profit groups in the Washington, DC, Area.
National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA)
"XIO's president, Mary Ann Wagner, has made important contributions to NDTA at both Chapter and National levels. The leadership and innovative thinking that have made her a significant influence on logistics operations, planners, and policy makers throughout our global organization are enviable resources for the XIO logistics practice and its clients."
— LTG Kenneth R. Wykle, President NDTA
The National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) works to foster a strong and efficient global transportation and distribution system to support the economy and national security of the United States. In addition to her leadership role in the Washington, DC, chapter of NDTA, XIO's Mary Ann Wagner was selected to edit a special edition of their national publication, The Defense Transportation Journal. Entitled RFIDefense, the issue encompasses a wide range of issues dealing with Radio Frequency Identification, from commercial implementation progress to the Department of Defense data flow for RFID information. A copy of this edition may be requested by visiting here.
Women in Technology (WIT)
XIO Strategies is a Silver Sponsor of Women in Technology (WIT), a Washington, DC-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to offering women in the technology sector opportunities for professional development and networking. In July, Mary Ann Wagner was selected to serve on its Board of Directors for a second consecutive term. Read more... Mary Ann Wagner also contributes articles and participates in speaking engagements for the organization.
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