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Fuse Celebrated as a Military Friendly® Spouse Employer

Fuse today announced it has been named a 2024 Military Friendly® Spouse Employer, a complement to the company’s 2024 Military Friendly® Employer, Silver designation award announced last year. Military Friendly Spouse Employers are organizations with a comprehensive commitment to attracting, hiring, and developing spouse employees. Fuse was recognized in the Less Than $500 Million revenue category.

“At Fuse, we recognize that uncertainty is part of life for our nation’s warfighters, as well as for their spouses and families. Too many military spouses are under-employed as they move from one duty station to the next,” said Sumner Lee, CEO of Fuse. “We also recognize that military life builds invaluable skills such as perseverance, integrity, and problem-solving. We’re proud to support military spouses in building and advancing fulfilling careers.”

Fuse is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business creating products that advance warfighter capabilities in the battlespace. Veteran and spouse employees make up more than 30 percent of the company’s workforce and are a vital part of the culture.

More than 1,500 organizations compete annually for Military Friendly designation. The full list of 2024 Military Friendly Spouse Employers is available online.

About Fuse Integration

Fuse is a warfighter-focused engineering and design firm providing innovative communications, networking, and computing solutions for defense customers. The company’s virtualized network systems, tactical edge network and airborne networking gateway products improve the sharing of information, video, text, and voice among warfighters throughout airborne, maritime, and ground environments. Founded in 2010, Fuse is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business with headquarters in San Diego and a corporate office in Washington, D.C. www.fuseintegration.com

About Military Friendly®

Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Over 2,100 organizations compete annually for Military Friendly designation. Military Friendly ratings are owned by VIQTORY, Inc., a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. VIQTORY is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government. Results are produced via a rules-based algorithm. The data-driven Military Friendly lists and methodology can be found at https://www.militaryfriendly.com/mfcguide/.

About VIQTORY:

Founded in 2001, VIQTORY is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities through its owned assets such as Military Spouse Magazine®, Vetrepreneur®, G.I. Jobs® and Military Friendly® brands. VIQTORY and its brands are not a part of or endorsed by the U.S. Dept. of Defense or any federal government entity. Learn more about VIQTORY at www.Viqtory.com.

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Pet-Friendly Workplaces Are On The Rise. Here’s Why Fuse Said Yes To Pets

“When it came time to decide whether pets belonged at work, it’s possible that the company was influenced by its military ties. CEO Sumner Lee started his career as a naval aviator and more than 40% of the company’s 90-plus team members have a military background. The U.S. Department of Defense has long supported active service military pet owners, recognizing the value that pets bring to military personnel and their families. To provide a sense of scope, a recent DOD press release announcing reimbursable pet expenses due to permanent change of station estimated that the new allowance could be used by 227,000 service members!

Regardless of military background, company leaders decided early in the company’s journey that pets would be welcome at Fuse facilities. They understood the many benefits to team members from a work-life balance perspective — and to the company itself.”

So, reports Karen Janowitz in a recent California Business Journal article featuring Fuse and the company’s pet-friendly workplace.  

Describing the benefits of having pets at work and tips for making it work, the article includes two photos of Fuse team members’ dogs at the company’s unique workspace.

Read the article via California Business Journal for the full write-up.

About Fuse Integration

Fuse is a warfighter-focused engineering and design firm providing innovative communications, networking and computing solutions for defense customers. The company’s virtualized network systems, tactical edge network and airborne networking gateway products improve the sharing of information, video, text and voice among warfighters throughout airborne, maritime and ground environments. Fuse is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business with headquarters in San Diego and a corporate office in Washington, D.C. www.fuseintegration.com

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Fuse Fuels Creativity and Innovation

“Where you work matters. For Fuse Integration, a warfighter-focused engineering and design firm, location was the first consideration when moving its headquarters from downtown San Diego to nearby Kearny Mesa, California four years ago. The new locale is a defense contractor hub, rich with veteran and engineering talent — and a great place to bike to work.

Next, and equally important, Fuse needed to build out the interior space to fit their needs. With a mix of practical and aesthetic requirements, the team set out to create something special for their growing team. Now, leaders and employees agree: Fuse’s headquarters fuels creativity and innovation.”

That’s the opening of a new California Business Journal article by reporter Claire Cattone, “Fuse Fuels Creativity and Innovation.”

Outlining five driving forces that helped the company shape the space, the article touches on Fuse’s distinctive culture, warfighter workshops, space for prototyping and testing, and company events.

Read the article via California Business Journal for the full write-up.

About Fuse Integration Fuse is a warfighter-focused engineering and design firm providing innovative communications, networking and computing solutions for defense customers. The company’s virtualized network systems, tactical edge network and airborne networking gateway products improve the sharing of information, video, text and voice among warfighters throughout airborne, maritime and ground environments. Fuse is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business with headquarters in San Diego and a corporate office in Washington, D.C. www.fuseintegration.com

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At Fuse, It’s Common to Bike, Scooter, or Skateboard to Work

“The choice of where to locate a business has always been important. At a time when many are returning to hybrid or in-person work, location is a bigger factor than ever in attracting and maintaining a talented workforce. Four years ago, Fuse moved its headquarters to Kearny Mesa, a location just north of downtown San Diego. This was a strategic move, based on culture and their employees’ experience. Considerations for work-life balance, proximity to partners, access to airfield assets for its Flight Test Squadron, and commutability all played a part.

Today, the fast-growing company has a slew of team members who drive, bike, and, yes — even skateboard to work!”

So opens a new California Business Journal article, “How’s Your Commute? At Fuse, It’s Common to Bike, Scooter, or Skateboard to Work,” that describes how the company’s culture and priorities drove the decision about where to relocate four years ago.

Requirements around a desire for work-life balance and a healthy lifestyle, access to a military talent pool and defense tech community, and proximity to an airfield all helped to pinpoint the right location. Then, special touches such as room for indoor bike storage and a feature skateboard rack all help to reinforce the unique culture Fuse has created.

Read the article via California Business Journal to get the full story.

Or download a PDF of the article from the Resources page of our website.

About Fuse Integration Fuse is a warfighter-focused engineering and design firm providing innovative communications, networking and computing solutions for defense customers. The company’s virtualized network systems, tactical edge network and airborne networking gateway products improve the sharing of information, video, text and voice among warfighters throughout airborne, maritime and ground environments. Fuse is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business with headquarters in San Diego and a corporate office in Washington, D.C. www.fuseintegration.com

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Fuse Hires Aerospace and Defense Industry Veteran Mike Bohanan as its First Director of Business Development

Fuse today announced that aerospace and defense industry veteran Mike Bohanan has joined the company as its first Director of Business Development. A career aviation professional, he brings over 30 years of military and civilian experience in operational, management, and business development roles. He will oversee new business pursuits for the company.

“The defense community is actively exploring and adopting advanced warfighter-focused communications and networking capabilities for our joint and allied forces,” said Sumner Lee, CEO of Fuse. “Mike’s experience and leadership will be instrumental in expanding our partnerships and delivering our innovative products to defense customers for battlefield advantage.”

Before joining Fuse, Bohanan served in leadership roles at TT Electronics Power Solutions, Marotta Controls, DRS Technologies and Honeywell International, among others. He previously served in the U.S. Air Force as a senior fighter pilot and instructor.

Bohanan is a certified Honeywell Six Sigma Black Belt. He holds an MBA from the University of Kansas, an M.S. in mechanical engineering from New Mexico State University, and a B.S. in aeronautical engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy.

About Fuse Integration

Fuse is a warfighter-focused engineering and design firm providing innovative communications, networking and computing solutions for defense customers. The company’s virtualized network systems, tactical edge network and airborne networking gateway products improve the sharing of information, video, text and voice among warfighters throughout airborne, maritime and ground environments. Founded in 2010, Fuse is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business with headquarters in San Diego and a corporate office in Washington, D.C. www.fuseintegration.com

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Happy Birthday, Marines!

On behalf of all the patriots at Fuse, we wish you a very festive and memorable birthday celebration. For 245 years you have distinguished yourselves in peace and war, fighting our nation’s battles and ensuring the security of our great country. As a warfighter-focused engineering and software design company, Fuse is dedicated to advancing the operational readiness and capabilities of our nation’s warriors at the tactical edge. We are exceptionally proud of our support to the Marine Corps in meeting the demands of today’s operational environment. Thank you, Marines, for your tradition of excellence and uncompromising sense of honor, courage, and commitment which continue to inspire all of us at Fuse and our innovation efforts. Happy 245th Birthday!

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Fuse Overcoming Challenges from COVID-19

The Fuse team continues to diligently work through the pandemic with a mix of remote work and on-site support. From local, state, and federal guidelines to dealing with COVID change, Fuse has applied these measures and remained steadfast in its mission. We are, therefore, incredibly thankful for the support of our customers as we continue to design, build, test, and demonstrate advanced network and software solutions to enhance warfighter capabilities. COVID-19 presents challenges to us all, but our Fuse team has been and remains resilient. Our products are coming off the production line, lab testing continues, and ongoing operational flight evaluations are scheduled around the corner.

We are dedicated to supporting our nation’s warfighters, who stand ever vigilant despite this pandemic and other threats to our country. We are proud to continue delivering enhanced capabilities to them.

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Fuse, a Top Tech Company

San Diego Bootcamps, a San Diego–specific tech industry resource that helps start and advance San Diegans’ careers in technology, has identified Fuse as a “Best Company to Watch.”

The recognition celebrates our dedication to the warfighter’s user experience in our defense technology solutions and highlights some of the benefits of our professional work environment for our team members. We’re thrilled to be recognized for what we do everyday and are especially proud to know that our company is supporting the advancement of San Diego’s tech industry.

Fuse is always looking for sharp minds to add to our team, especially software and network engineers. For more information about our open positions, check out our Careers page.

Read the San Diego Bootcamps article here.

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Presidential Candidate Bloomberg Visits Fuse

Fuse was visited today by Presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg. We were honored to have him visit Fuse along with Congressman Scott Peters, two local City Councilmen, and other prominent veteran business leaders from San Diego. Mr. Bloomberg spent time at Fuse to discuss our challenges as a veteran-founded small businesses and then to present the primary concepts of his approach to veterans programs under his campaign.

It is a positive sign that Presidential candidates are coming to small businesses and talking about the positive impact veterans can have in the workplace and in our economy. Fuse is proud to continue a streak of growth as we move into 2020, and our warfighter-focused approach to engineering and design is setting our work apart from traditional defense firms.

“Who better to build systems for warfighters, than warfighters,” said Mr. Bloomberg in his remarks. At Fuse we are proud to have a staff that is over 40% military veterans, working closely with currently deployed sailors, soldiers, and airmen to deliver solutions that can make a significant difference when they are deployed downrange.

Fuse is a warfighter-focused engineering and design firm based out of San Diego. We provide advanced, secure network and software solutions to aircraft and other mobile platforms deployed to harsh environments. We pay close attention to the user to ensure the timely delivery of elegant, intuitive user experiences.

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Fuse Donates to Semper Fi Fund

(December 17, 2019) – This afternoon, Fuse CEO Sumner Lee and Ashley Kozak presented a donation of $1,750 to Semper Fi Fund, represented by Vanessa Keane. The first half of the funds raised were generously donated by individual Fuse team members, which were then matched by Fuse. Excitingly, the value of Fuse’s total donation will be doubled again—bringing the total value of the donation to $3,500—thanks to the Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation, which is matching all donations to Semper Fi Fund made until December 31st up to $10 million.

The Semper Fi Fund is a nonprofit organization that provides immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to combat-wounded, critically ill, and catastrophically injured members of all branches of the US Armed Forces and their families. Their programs focus on service member and family support, the transition from injury to successful recovery and reintegration into communities, and integrative wellness.

Fuse’s team fundraiser was organized by Ashley Kozak and took place over a two week long period starting the day after Fuse’s 9th anniversary and ending on the Friday before Veteran’s Day. This was Fuse’s second annual fundraiser to support our country’s warfighters and veterans. Fuse is proud of the team’s charitable contributions, which represent the true, cumulative extension of the Fuse mantra, “Warfighter Focused Engineering and Design.”

We thank Vanessa Keane for coming down for the presentation to visit our new office in Kearny Mesa, and we highly encourage readers to consider helping Semper Fi Fund reach its $10 million goal!