PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Widescope Consulting and Contracting Services (Widescope) Announces Enhanced Cybersecurity using the Global Broadband Solutions (GBS) NIST Compliant SCDMS® Cloud-Based Service Powder Springs, Georgia and Leesburg, Virginia, USA (November 12, 2020)- Widescope Consulting and Contracting Services (Widescope) is the newest subscriber to the Submarine Cable Document Management System, the patented “SCDMS®” cloud based service which significantly increases cybersecurity infrastructure in compliance with the United States (US) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.204-7012 for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). SCDMS® equips Widescope to be ready for the upcoming deadline requiring NIST 800-171 compliance as an enforceable component of US Government award opportunities starting December 1, 2020. “After a lengthy search for a highly-secure, cloud-based, and easy to use document management system, we selected SCDMS® and engaged GBS to provide its SCDMS® dedicated Administrator services,” said Hayes Fountain, III, Widescope, CEO. “We will now be compliant with the DFARS 252.204-7012 which enables us to respond to many more US Department of Defense (DoD) Requests For Information (RFIs) and Requests For Proposals (RFPs). This will give Widescope a clear strategic advantage in the DoD contracting space,” according to Donald Williams, Widescope, COO. “GBS is proud to add Widescope to our growing list of SCDMS® subscribers. They are a valued client and through their use of SCDMS® subscription services we look forward to facilitating their growth in a marketplace where cybersecurity is paramount,” said Nick Koopalethes, Global Broadband Solutions (GBS), CEO. SCDMS® is a patented service provided by GBS. About Widescope Consulting and Contracting Services, LLC (Widescope): Widescope is a CVE verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), delivering comprehensive solutions and highly qualified resources with teaming agreements with long-standing subcontractor partners to provide a range of specialized services in key government sectors. Headquarters: 5523 Cathers Creek Drive, Powder Springs, Cobb County, GA, USA 30127; www.widescopeccs.com About Global Broadband Solutions, LLC (GBS): GBS is a HUBZone Certified advanced information technology communications services company, serving customers with a comprehensive set of consulting, project management, subject matter expert and acquisition support services; managing large scale complex projects for customers worldwide. Headquarters: 608 South King Street, Suite 101; Leesburg, VA, USA 20175; www.gbs1.com. SCDMS®: www.scdms1.com and www.linkedin.com/showcase/scdms For inquiries, please contact Kathryn Costa, Manager Corporate Communications, Global Broadband Solutions, LLC. Phone: 703-771-6911; Email: corporate@gbs1.com ###