Peraton Executives Named Among 2025 FORUM IT100 Awardees

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 6, 2025--

Peraton is proud to announce five senior leaders from its Defense Mission & Health Solutions (DM&HS) Sector have been named to the prestigious 2025 FORUM IT100 Awards, recognizing them among the most influential leaders in government contracting.

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The honorees include:

Hosted by FORUM, the IT100 Awards represent the pinnacle of achievement in the government technology and contracting community. Each year, only 100 leaders across the industry are selected through a rigorous vetting process for their vision, innovation, and transformative impact on public sector missions. The honorees will be formally recognized at an exclusive event Dec. 16, 2025. Register here.

“This is a tremendous honor for our team and reflects the extraordinary talent and leadership within our Defense Mission & Health Solutions sector,” said Ravi Dankanikote, chief growth officer, Peraton. “Each of these individuals has demonstrated unwavering dedication to delivering mission-critical outcomes for our customers. Their inclusion in the FORUM IT100 reinforces Peraton’s position as a trusted and innovative force in the government contracting community.”

Peraton’s DM&HS Sector provides essential services that support both national security and public health – ensuring the safety, care, and resilience of communities around the globe. The company continues to pioneer forward-thinking solutions in areas ranging from defense health modernization and digital transformation to AI-driven decision support and secure mission operations.

About FORUM

FORUM is the leading platform for recognizing and connecting the most influential leaders in the government contracting ecosystem. Through its flagship FORUM IT100 Awards, Power 100 Magazine, and exclusive podcast series, FORUM creates an unparalleled space for innovation, insight, and industry recognition. With a mission to elevate voices that drive public sector transformation, FORUM serves as the gold standard for achievement in government IT and consulting.

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation technology and national security company that drives missions of consequence. As one of the world’s leading mission capability integrators and transformative enterprise IT providers, we serve as a valued partner to the government, delivering trusted, highly differentiated solutions to protect our nation and allies from threats across digital and physical domains. Learn how we help sustain your way of life at peraton.com.

Andrew Collins, senior business development executive, DM&HS Sector, Peraton

Omer Khan, vice president, DM&HS Sector, Peraton

Steven Irish, vice president and general manager, DM&HS Sector, Peraton

Tarik Reyes, president, Defense Mission & Health Solutions Sector, Peraton

Indiana is the No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll for the first time after going through the regular season and Big Ten championship game 13-0, ending Ohio State’s 14-week run atop the rankings.

The Hoosiers’ 13-10 win over the Buckeyes in Indianapolis on Saturday night made them the unanimous pick for No. 1 and they locked up the top seed for their second straight appearance in the 12-team College Football Playoff.

Georgia, which beat Alabama by three touchdowns in the Southeastern Conference title game, moved up one spot to No. 2 for its highest ranking of the season. Ohio State, the defending national champion, slipped two spots to No. 3.

Texas Tech, a 27-point winner over BYU in the Big 12 championship game, also has its highest ranking of the season after rising one rung to No. 4.

Oregon was No. 5 and followed by Mississippi, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Notre Dame and Miami. Miami moved up two spots and returned to the top 10 for the first time since mid-October. Alabama and BYU each dropped one spot, to Nos. 11 and 12.

Among Group of Five teams, American Conference champion Tulane jumped four spots to No. 17 for its highest ranking in two years. Sun Belt Conference champion James Madison remained No. 19.

The final AP Top 25 will be released Jan. 20, the day after the national championship game.

— Indiana, which had the most losses in major college football history prior to Curt Cignetti’s arrival two years ago, had never been ranked higher than No. 2 before Sunday. That was the position the Hoosiers held for seven straight weeks before they rose to the top. They were 100 ballot points ahead of Georgia. The Bulldogs were just 12 points ahead of Ohio State.

— With the limited schedule of games, all teams that were in the Top 25 remained in the poll.

— Virginia took the biggest fall after losing in overtime to Duke in the ACC championship game, going from No. 16 to No. 20.

SEC (8 ranked teams): Nos. 2 Georgia, 6 Mississippi, 7 Texas A&M, 8 Oklahoma, 11 Alabama, 13 Vanderbilt, 14 Texas, 25 Missouri.

Big Ten (5): Nos. 1 Indiana, 3 Ohio State, 5 Oregon, 16 Southern California, 18 Michigan.

Big 12 (4): Nos. 4 Texas Tech, 12 BYU, 15 Utah, 20 Arizona.

ACC (3): Nos. 10 Miami, 21 Virginia, 24 Georgia Tech.

American (3): Nos. 17 Tulane, 22 Navy, 23 North Texas.

Independent (1): No. 9 Notre Dame.

Sun Belt (1): No. 19 James Madison.

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Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) celebrates his touchdown against Alabama during the second half of a Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)