The firm’s trajectory shifted as it deepened its focus on the intersection of policy and data, leading to the development of its flagship platform, Ascend. This software suite serves as the backbone for various state functions, including child care licensing, workforce registries, and Quality Rating and Improvement Systems. By integrating data across fragmented programs, the platform attempts to streamline the administrative burden for agencies handling complex funding and regulatory requirements.
Breht Feigh, President and CEO, notes that the company’s longevity stems from recognizing that software alone rarely solves systemic challenges. Instead, the firm pairs its technical stack with consulting services designed to align digital architecture with the human realities of policy and program administration. Looking toward its fourth decade, leadership plans to emphasize interoperability and data accountability to meet shifting federal and state funding demands. According to Vice President Melanie Brizzi, the goal remains to evolve alongside the agencies it serves, ensuring that technology remains a tool for stability rather than a source of administrative friction for providers and families.




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