Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC® Earns NaVOBA Service-Disabled Veteran's Business Enterprise® Certification

NaVOBA certification strengthens supplier diversity credentials and expands corporate procurement, prime contractor, and strategic teaming opportunities.

UPPER MARLBORO, MD, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- New certification strengthens the company's supplier diversity credentials and expands opportunities to connect with corporate procurement teams, prime contractors, and organizations seeking qualified veteran-owned professional services partners.

Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC^®, a Maryland-based professional services and consulting firm specializing in Knowledge Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Readiness, Enterprise Intelligence™, Information Governance, Digital Modernization, and Process Excellence, today announced that it has earned certification as a Service-Disabled Veteran's Business Enterprise^® (SDVBE) from the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA).

The certification was officially granted on October 29, 2026, and is valid through October 29, 2029.

NaVOBA certification provides independent verification of veteran ownership, management, and control, helping corporations and other organizations identify verified veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned suppliers while supporting the integrity of corporate supplier diversity programs.

For Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC^®, this achievement represents another milestone in its strategy to expand corporate contracting relationships, develop strategic teaming partnerships, and deliver specialized professional services to government agencies, prime contractors, commercial enterprises, and other organizations.

Advancing Enterprise Intelligence and Organizational Performance

Founded in 2022, Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC^® helps organizations transform fragmented knowledge, information, and business processes into strategic organizational assets.

The company's professional services portfolio includes:

- Knowledge Management and Enterprise Intelligence™: Knowledge strategy, governance, knowledge transfer, organizational learning, and enterprise knowledge architecture.
- AI Readiness and Digital Modernization: Organizational AI readiness assessments, information governance, digital collaboration, and workflow modernization.
- Information and Records Management: Information lifecycle management, records governance, taxonomy, metadata, and knowledge preservation.
- Business Process Improvement: Process analysis, workflow optimization, automation, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
- Workforce and Organizational Development: Knowledge transfer, professional training, organizational effectiveness, and workforce transformation.

Through these services, the company supports organizations seeking to reduce operational inefficiencies, improve access to institutional knowledge, strengthen decision-making, and prepare for increasingly AI-enabled business environments.

A Milestone in Veteran Entrepreneurship and Supplier Diversity

"Receiving our NaVOBA Service-Disabled Veteran's Business Enterprise certification is a meaningful milestone for Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC^® and reflects our commitment to building a sustainable, mission-focused enterprise," said Asha Aziza Peterson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC^®.

"As a retired United States Air Force veteran, I understand the importance of accountability, service, leadership, and operational excellence. This certification provides an additional opportunity to demonstrate our qualifications to corporations and prime contractors seeking verified service-disabled veteran-owned business partners."

Peterson continued:

"Our goal is not simply to participate in supplier diversity programs. We want to build lasting business relationships, contribute specialized expertise, and help organizations transform knowledge into enterprise intelligence. We believe that veteran-owned businesses bring valuable leadership, discipline, innovation, and mission-focused perspectives to the organizations they serve."

Strengthening a Growing Certification Portfolio

NaVOBA certification strengthens the company's growing portfolio of small business and supplier diversity credentials, which includes certifications through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC), the State of Maryland, and Prince George's County.

The company's certification portfolio includes SBA Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certifications; NMSDC Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification; NVBDC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) certification; Maryland Veteran Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) certification; and Prince George's County County-Based Small Business (CBSB) certification.

These credentials support the company's broader strategy to build relationships with corporations, government agencies, prime contractors, and other organizations seeking qualified small and diverse suppliers.

The addition of NaVOBA SDVBE certification further strengthens the company's visibility within corporate supplier diversity networks and supports its pursuit of subcontracting, teaming, and professional services opportunities.

Expanding Corporate Contracting and Strategic Partnerships

As organizations increasingly seek qualified suppliers with specialized expertise, Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC^® is positioning its capabilities to support mission-critical business functions and organizational modernization initiatives.

The company seeks to collaborate with corporations, government agencies, and established prime contractors that require specialized support in Knowledge Management, AI Readiness, Information Governance, Process Excellence, and Digital Modernization.

Through strategic teaming and subcontracting relationships, Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC^® aims to contribute technical expertise, operational insight, and scalable professional services that support organizational performance and long-term mission success.

NaVOBA's certification network and corporate engagement initiatives provide additional avenues for the company to connect with supplier diversity professionals, procurement decision-makers, and potential teaming partners.

About Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC^®

Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC^® is a Maryland-based, service-disabled veteran-owned, woman-owned, and minority-owned professional services and consulting firm headquartered in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Founded in 2022, the company specializes in Knowledge Management, Enterprise Intelligence™, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Readiness, Information Governance, Digital Modernization, Business Process Improvement, and Organizational Transformation.

The company supports government, corporate, commercial, and other organizational markets through professional consulting, advisory services, implementation support, and strategic teaming partnerships.

Websites: https://collaborativesharedtech.net (Government Contracting) https://collaborativesharedtechnologies.com (Corporate Contracting, Private Sector & International)

About the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA)

The National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating corporate contracting opportunities for veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.

NaVOBA supports corporate supplier diversity programs through independent business certification, advocacy, outreach, recognition, and education.

NaVOBA serves as the official veteran-owned business partner of the National Business Inclusion Consortium (NBIC).

For more information, visit https://www.navoba.org.

Media Contact

Asha Aziza Peterson
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC^®
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Email: media.press@collaborativesharedtechnologies.com
Website: https://collaborativesharedtechnologies.com

Asha Aziza Peterson
Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC®
+1 202-336-2048
media.press@collaborativesharedtechnologies.com
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