Ten years ago today, I was fortunate enough to have an opportunity to turn an idea into a strategy, coupled with a culture, which resulted in Agio.
With an established culture, more than 275 employees and over 300 clients, Agio is focused on our vision to deliver the most secure and reliable information systems to the world's most prestigious entities. We live this vision every day through the hard work, dedication and commitment of our employees, who care deeply about the impact they have on our clients' lives.
Agio's journey has been one of "add, tweak, delete," a phrase we often use internally. It has been an evolutionary experience filled with missteps, disappointments, and growing pains. It has also been a story of progress, triumph, and inspiration. And so, it is with the deepest sense of gratitude I thank you for standing by us with constructive support as we've embraced our guiding principle of making today better than yesterday.
Since our founding, we have leveraged this #BeBetter philosophy to grow tremendously across many different benchmarks—some quantifiable and tangible, others more ethereal. In 2013, Agio changed the game with our purchase of Secure Enterprise Computing, a cybersecurity services and consulting company, effectively merging IT and cybersecurity under one roof in preparation for the next generation of managed services. In 2016, recognizing the evolution of cyber threats, we launched our Cybersecurity practice, which today helps our clients build, test, and monitor their defenses, culminating in what we call "resiliency." In 2019, Agio expanded its geographic footprint and services menu through the acquisition of Intersection, a cybersecurity consulting firm, and established a strong presence in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. market. And most recently, we continue to push boundaries with the forthcoming release of our AI-powered IT and cybersecurity platform, Agio Intelligence, which leverages our decades of data to unlock previously unavailable analytics and problem resolution for our clients' unique environments.
This progressive service portfolio and Agio's market adaptability is driven by who we are and how we've done business over the last ten years. Our identity is a workplace which prioritizes employee engagement, client loyalty, and business growth through the lens of culture. In fact, one of the most critical moments in our company's ten-year history occurred in 2017, when, with the help of partners and specialists, we paused to define our core values, beliefs, and purpose. And from this process emerged Agio's Culture Code, which includes values such as "Be Invested" and "Be Passionate." This framework, known internally as our Core Four values, has served as both a beacon and a filter—attracting individuals who align with our principles and guiding decisions in moments of uncertainty.
In addition to Agio's culture, when I look back over this past decade, I am most proud of the individuals who have grown in their careers here. The names and stories of so many who have evolved both personally and professionally at Agio are a reminder we are not just building a company, we are building livelihoods; we are building experiences; and most importantly, we are building relationships which will far outlast today.
I am excited for the future, to embrace new challenges as Agio realizes its potential to become a next-generation Managed Services Provider focused on delivering resiliency to our clients through secure and reliable services. We've accomplished a tremendous amount together over the last ten years, and I look forward to where the next ten will take us. Thank you for your partnership – we couldn't have made it here without you.
Cheers to us and the community we continue to build!