Vispero Partners with ThunderCat to Empower the VA’s Blind and Low Vision Workforce with Fusion, and JAWS Inspect, Including Training and Support
- December 17, 2024
Vispero Partners with ThunderCat to Empower the VA’s Blind and Low Vision Workforce with Fusion, and JAWS Inspect, Including Training and Support
Clearwater, Florida, December 17, 2024—Vispero is pleased to announce that ThunderCat Technology has been awarded a $2.3M contract from the Veterans Administration to deliver innovative software solutions, training programs, and ongoing support services—including JAWS, ZoomText, Fusion, and JAWS Inspect. This partnership reflects ThunderCat’s continued commitment to excellence in providing customized technology solutions that meet the unique needs of public agencies.
Under the terms of the contract, ThunderCat will deploy Fusion and JAWS Inspect software that enhances operational efficiency and facilitates streamlined communication and data management for the VA. In addition to software deployment, the contract includes comprehensive training sessions designed to empower agency personnel with the skills necessary to maximize the software’s potential. ThunderCat’s support team will also provide ongoing support, ensuring seamless functionality and addressing any technical challenges.
“We are honored to partner with Vispero and the VA and contribute to their mission by providing innovative technology” said David Schlosser, Chief Operating Officer of ThunderCat Technology. “This contract not only underscores our expertise but is an opportunity to improve the lives of veterans through technology and hands-on training.”
This award is a testament to ThunderCat’s proven track record and reputation in delivering high-quality, reliable software solutions tailored to public sector requirements. With this project, ThunderCat will continue to build on its legacy of supporting government initiatives through technology-driven results.
“Vispero is proud to provide the software tools necessary for ThunderCat to fulfill this contract. We are dedicated to developing the best possible software solutions for the blind and low vision community,” said Matt Ater, Senior Vice President, Software & Enterprise Accessibility, Sales and Marketing.
Fusion is developed by Freedom Scientific, a brand of Vispero, that combines JAWS screen reading software and ZoomText screen magnification software, enabling a user to run JAWS and ZoomText independently or together as a combined solution. JAWS Inspect is a screen reader testing tool that vastly simplifies accessibility and JAWS compatibility testing by providing a text output of JAWS speech.
About Vispero
Vispero is the global leader in assistive technology products for those with vision impairments. Freedom Scientific, TPGi, Enhanced Vision, and Optelec, all Vispero brands, have a long history of innovation for customers with accessibility needs. Our product portfolio is considered one of the most diverse and reliable on the market and includes JAWS for Windows, the global leader in screen reading software. For more information, visit www.vispero.com.
About ThunderCat Technology
Currently ranked #48 on the Solution Provider 500, the award winning ThunderCat Technology is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that delivers technology products and services to government organizations, educational institutions, and commercial companies. Led by a combat-wounded CEO, ThunderCat is a systems integrator that brings an innovative approach to solving customer problems in and around the datacenter by providing strategies for Data Storage, Networking, Cyber Security, and Cloud Transformations. A proven leader, ThunderCat Technology provides and optimizes technologies from best of breed manufacturers. Clients include DOD, DHS, VA, Treasury, FBI, State of Virginia, State of NY, Sony, VISA, and CareFirst. www.thundercattech.com.