Awards & Certifications
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Awards
SmartCEO Smart100: 2011, 2010, 2009
A Smart100 CEO is one that is recognized for his or her leadership, strategic vision and character in running a business. The Smart100 represent an elite group of CEOs—the thought leaders of today's Businesses.
Jay Sunny Bajaj, DMI’s CEO, was a recipient of the 2009, 2010 and 2011 awards for his success, leadership philosophy, and character.
SmartCEO Future 50: 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2006
The Washington SmartCEO magazine Future 50 award recognizes the 50 fastest growing companies in the Greater Washington area based on employee and revenue growth over a three year period.
DMI has been honored multiple times for its tremendous growth over the last nine years.
Inc. 5000: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
Awarded by Inc.com, the online arm of Inc. magazine, the Inc. 5000 award honors the top 5000 fastest growing private companies in the country. The list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America's independent-minded entrepreneurs.
2011 marks the fifth consecutive year DMI has been named to the prestigious list, joining an exclusive number of emerging enterprises to be recognized multiple times.
Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Government Contractor of the Year:
2010 Winner (less than $25 million revenue)
2011 Finalist ($25 - $75 million revenue)
The Government Contractor Awards honor the leadership, innovation, and commitment to excellence of the people and businesses in the region's government contracting community.
DMI was named Government Contractor of the Year in 2010 in the less than $25 million revenue category and was a finalist in 2011 in the $25 - $75 million revenue category. Factors that contributed to this recognition include some great testimonials from our customers and our business partners, terrific revenue growth, and most importantly, our employees—the fabric of our company.
Deloitte Technology Fast 50: 2008
Deloitte Technology Fast 500: 2008, 2005
The Deloitte Technology Fast 500 is a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, and life sciences companies in North America. The list is compiled from Deloitte's regional North American Fast 50 programs, nominations submitted directly to the Fast 500, and public company database research.
2008 rankings were based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth over five years, from 2003-2007. DMI grew 366 percent during this period.
GovStar Star Workplace Finalist: 2011, 2010
GovStar honors local government contracting firms for their technology innovation, workplace environment, growth, veteran support and ability to overcome significant challenges.
DMI was named a finalist for the 2011 and 2010 GovStar Star Workplace awards, which are given to the Government contractor that has created a dynamic, fun workplace environment for its employees.
Tech Council of Maryland (TCM) Government Contracting Firm of the Year Award Finalist
The TCM Award recognizes the outstanding work and achievements of companies and individuals in the region that are helping Maryland to be one of the nation's premier technology states.
DMI was one of three finalists for the 2011 TCM Government Contracting Firm of the Year Award, which is given to a Government contractor that has proven its ability to provide exemplary service either as a prime or subcontractor.
Certifications
ISO 9001:2008 Certification
ISO 9000 is a family of standards for quality management systems that is maintained by ISO, the International Organization for Standardization. ISO 9001:2008 is the newest and most comprehensive program in the ISO family of standards, covering research, design, building, shipping and installing products and solutions.
DMI received its ISO 9001:2008 certification for project management of IT and account services for Federal and other government agencies, including the development of software.
ISO 20000-1:2005 Certification

ISO 20000-1:2005 is a Management System certificate for the Provision of Information Technology Services. It promotes the adoption of an integrated process approach to effectively deliver managed services to meet business and customer requirements. For an organization to function effectively it has to identify and manage numerous linked activities. Co-ordinated integration and implementation of the service management processes provides the ongoing control, greater efficiency and opportunities for continual improvement.
DMI received its ISO 20000:1-2005 certification for demonstrating effective implementation of management systems for government agencies.
ISO 27001:2005 Certification

ISO 27001:2005 is an Information Security Management System certification that formally specifies a management system that brings information security under explicit management control.
DMI received its ISO 27001:2005 certification for implementing proven processes for mitigating risk in information security.
CMMI Level 3
Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) maturity is increasingly recognized within the Federal Government as a measure of a company's capability to reliably deliver mission-critical software solutions. DMI's appraisal at CMMI Level 3 provides that third-party affirmation of the company's record of software development successes and opens the door to a new class of demanding software development opportunities for which CMMI Level 3 appraisal is a requirement.
DMI earned CMMI Level 3 from Carnegie Mellon's Software Engineering Institute (SEI) by demonstrating its implementation of a rigorous set of industry-standard processes for software development across the company. These processes help ensure DMI‘s ability to ensure consistency, quality, on-time, and within-budget delivery of software solutions.
Microsoft Gold Partner
As a Gold Certified Partner, DMI has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and a proven ability to meet customers' needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the channel.
DMI holds Gold Certified Partner Microsoft Competencies in four areas: Information Worker Solutions, Custom Development Solutions, Data Management Solutions, and SOA and Business Process.
Core Security Technologies Certified Cybersecurity Partner
DMI leverages Core Security’s Penetration Testing solutions, IMPACT Pro and INSIGHT™ Enterprise, for security assessment engagements. By adding these solutions to DMI’s already wide range of cybersecurity and IT consulting services, we offer our clients enhanced penetration testing and measurement solutions by replicating actual threats across the enterprise.
NeuralIQ®, Inc. Certified Event Horizon Partner
DMI leads the industry as the world’s first Certified NeuralIQ Event Horizon Partner, with trained and experienced NeuralIQ Certified System Administrators (NCSAs) and NeuralIQ Certified Professionals (NCPROs) on staff. With unparalleled expertise and current clients using Event Horizon, DMI is uniquely qualified to provide government agencies and businesses with actionable foresight and insight into immediately relevant enterprise vulnerabilities.
Wave Certified Solutions Partner
As a Wave Certified Solutions Provider, DMI leverages and optimizes Wave software solutions to simplify IT management and solve critical cybersecurity problems for its clients. DMI’s Trusted Enterprise service and solution offerings incorporate Wave’s enterprise solution suite.