Tungsten Automation Secures FedRAMP High, Unlocking Faster AI Adoption for Federal Agencies

IRVINE, CA – March 19, 2026 – Tungsten Automation, a prominent player in AI-powered workflow automation, has achieved a critical security milestone for its TotalAgility® Cloud Platform, securing a FedRAMP® High Authority to Operate (ATO). This authorization represents the U.S. government's most stringent security standard for cloud services, a move that promises to significantly accelerate the adoption of secure, modern automation technologies across federal agencies.

For government bodies wrestling with legacy systems and the urgent need for digital transformation, this development provides a pre-vetted, high-security pathway. It allows agencies to bypass months of redundant security assessments and move directly to implementing mission-critical projects, from benefits processing to complex case management, on a trusted cloud foundation. The company, which built a 40-year legacy under the Kofax brand, now positions its flagship platform to become a cornerstone of federal modernization efforts.

The Gold Standard of Federal Cloud Security

The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, or FedRAMP, is the gatekeeper for cloud services used by the U.S. government. While many cloud providers seek its approval, achieving the "High" impact level is a distinction reserved for platforms capable of handling the nation's most sensitive, unclassified data. This includes information related to law enforcement, emergency services, healthcare, and financial systems, where a breach could cause severe damage to national security or public welfare.

To earn this designation, Tungsten Automation had to demonstrate that its TotalAgility Cloud Platform meets approximately 421 of the most rigorous security controls outlined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). These controls cover everything from advanced encryption and access control to continuous monitoring and incident response protocols. This isn't a one-time check; maintaining the authorization requires ongoing vulnerability scans and annual assessments, ensuring the security posture remains robust against evolving threats.

The most significant benefit for federal agencies is the principle of inheritance. The FedRAMP framework operates on a "do once, use many times" model. By building on Tungsten's FedRAMP High-authorized platform, agencies inherit a massive baseline of security and compliance work that has already been completed and certified. Government estimates suggest this model can save individual agencies 30-40 percent in costs, time, and resources that would otherwise be spent on their own security authorization processes. This frees up Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and program leaders to focus less on the underlying platform's security and more on the design, governance, and effectiveness of the automated workflows themselves.

A Catalyst for Government Modernization

This security achievement arrives at a pivotal moment for the U.S. government, which spends over $100 billion annually on IT, with a large portion dedicated to maintaining aging, often vulnerable, legacy systems. The White House and Congress have made IT modernization a top priority, pushing agencies to embrace cloud technologies, improve citizen services, and leverage artificial intelligence. However, progress is often stymied by security concerns, bureaucratic hurdles, and a risk-averse culture.

Tungsten's FedRAMP High ATO directly addresses these challenges by providing a trusted foundation for digital transformation. "As a Leader in intelligent document processing (IDP), we empower government agencies to address the fundamental question behind every modernization and AI initiative: Can we truly trust the data our programs rely on, whether it’s stored in systems or locked away in forms, PDFs, and case files?” said Adam Field, Chief AI and Product Officer at Tungsten Automation. “Achieving FedRAMP High ATO for TotalAgility Cloud provides agencies with a trusted, secure foundation. With our IDP, they can transform both structured and unstructured content into clean, governed data—accelerating workflows and establishing a reliable base for any AI or modernization effort.”

By offering a pre-authorized, high-security environment, the company effectively lowers the barrier to entry for agencies looking to automate document-heavy and audit-sensitive workloads. It provides a clear path for moving away from insecure, inefficient paper-based processes and toward streamlined, digital-first operations without the lengthy delays typically associated with new system rollouts.

Automating the Machinery of Government

At its core, the TotalAgility platform is designed to tackle the vast amounts of unstructured data that overwhelm government agencies. It combines several key technologies: intelligent document processing (IDP) to read and understand information from forms, emails, and case files; workflow orchestration to automate routing and approvals; and AI-driven tools for knowledge discovery.

This technology has direct applications in a wide range of government functions. Agencies can use the platform for end-to-end automation of processes like:
* Records Management: Digitizing and managing millions of government records in a compliant, secure, and searchable format.
* Benefits and Eligibility: Speeding up the processing of applications for programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and social assistance by automatically extracting and verifying applicant data.
* Case Management: Creating unified digital case files that pull information from multiple sources, allowing for faster and more informed decision-making in law enforcement and social services.
* Procurement and Invoicing: Automating the entire procure-to-pay lifecycle, reducing manual errors and ensuring timely payments.

Tungsten Automation is no stranger to the public sector. The company's solutions are already in use across more than 350 U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Air Force, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the National Archives. For instance, Serco, a government contractor, leveraged the company's automation tools to manage high-volume processes for CMS, reducing manual document verification time by 80% and saving thousands of hours of labor. The new FedRAMP High ATO now allows this extensive existing customer base to confidently migrate these critical on-premises operations to a secure cloud or hybrid environment.

A Strategic Move in a Competitive Market

Achieving FedRAMP High is more than a technical accomplishment; it is a significant strategic maneuver in the competitive government technology market. While many companies offer automation and cloud services, the number of providers with the High impact level authorization remains relatively small. This certification serves as a powerful differentiator, signaling a deep investment in and commitment to the security requirements of the federal government.

For Tungsten Automation, this move solidifies its long-standing position as a key partner to the public sector. It builds upon a 40-year legacy of helping government organizations modernize, providing a clear path for its hundreds of existing agency clients to evolve from on-premises deployments to more flexible and scalable cloud solutions. This ability to support hybrid models is crucial, as it allows agencies to modernize at their own pace while preserving investments in existing systems.

As federal agencies accelerate their push toward AI and data-driven decision-making, the integrity and security of the underlying data platforms become paramount. By securing the government's highest stamp of approval for cloud security, Tungsten Automation has positioned its TotalAgility platform not just as a tool for efficiency, but as a trusted enabler of the next generation of government services. Federal agencies can now access the platform directly or through established public-sector contract vehicles, further smoothing the path to adoption.