Critigen is a global technology consultancy solely focused on the convergence of technology application and mission-critical data. Known as a leader in information management, we leverage our deep domain expertise to develop technology-based approaches for those who deliver essential services that affect human life.
Our core competencies integrate and activate technology resources to help clients visualize, collaborate, secure, and manage their information. Clients value these services for their power to radically and positively impact societal, economic, and financial decisions.
Our name says it all:
Criti = Critical Infrastructure
Gen = Genesis
Critigen = Uniting critical infrastructure with the genesis of new ideas.
An Elite Engineering Legacy
Formerly known as Enterprise Management Solutions (EMS), Critigen was created as the information management division of CH2M HILL’s 62-year, $6.4B global engineering, consulting, and construction business to support their large-scale engineering projects.
After 10+ years as the renowned company’s sole information solutions provider, EMS grew to more than 700 associates worldwide and amassed deep domain expertise in supporting both CH2M HILL and their global critical infrastructure clients. After CH2M HILL divested itself of EMS’ specialized services, EMS became Critigen. CH2M HILL retained the right of using Critigen as its preferred IT solutions provider.
Now, as an independent entity with a new name, Critigen draws upon its strong expertise and heritage to serve a broader purpose: to deliver our unparalleled information management services to an expanded client base, exponentially increasing the beneficial impact we deliver to clients on a global level.
Our Unique Position
Why the + in our logo? We think of it as our connective tissue that makes what we do unique:
It's the intersection of skill + imagination.
It's the axis of information + technology.
It's the balance of known + unknown.
The + represents an inflection point or a fulcrum. It illustrates the value of how we marry advanced technology with our clients’ mission critical data. The outcome? We help our clients modernize their critical infrastructure and enable positive change in civilization.
A lofty undertaking, we admit, but we like making getting out of bed in the morning worthwhile—both for our clients and for us.
Client Snapshot
Virginia Megaprojects
Critigen designed, implemented, and deployed a program-wide information management system to help effectively and efficiently manage multi-billion dollar transportation projects.
News + Events
Aging Infrastructure and Decreased Budgets
Posted: 2/11/2010How local governments can use technology to maximize ROI on infrastructure assets in 2010 and beyond.
In today’s age of decreasing budgets, the demand for public funding and the competition among local, state, and federal officials for scarce resources generally results in officials making decisions that provide only for the most immediate needs. Decisions about long-term capital expenditures usually get deferred. Often officials do not have the ability to evaluate the risks associated with their decisions and the consequences of deferring maintenance or capital improvements that extend into the future well beyond their time in office.
Interview with Jeff Akers, CEO, Critigen
Posted: 1/26/2010Our vision is to develop on our strong heritage and domain expertise, while continuing to serve as the quintessential technology resource for the critical infrastructure industry, says Jeff Akers, CEO, Critigen.
