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The Baltimore Sun Names The Canton Group A Winner Of The Baltimore Metro Area Top Workplaces 2025 Award

TCG-Default-Author — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

The Baltimore Sun Names The Canton Group A Winner Of The Baltimore Metro Area Top Workplaces 2025 Award TCG-Default-Author Mon, 12/08/2025 - 09:00

The Canton Group has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by Baltimore Sun Top Workplaces 2025. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few.

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

For over 25 years, The Canton Group has been committed to building a culture rooted in collaboration, curiosity, and a genuine desire to improve the communities we serve. While our work spans complex modernization efforts, mission-critical state systems, and innovative digital solutions, our success has always come down to the same foundation: talented people who care deeply about their craft and each other. Being recognized as a Top Workplace is meaningful because it reflects the environment our team actively helps create every day.

We are especially grateful to our employees for taking the time to share their honest feedback. Their voices shape who we are as an organization—what we celebrate, what we improve, and how we grow. This award belongs to every developer, project manager, designer, analyst, tester, and support team member who brings passion, expertise, and heart to their work. We’re proud of our team and excited for what we will continue to build together.

ABOUT ENERGAGE

Making the world a better place to work together.™

Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 18 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.

The Canton Group Named One of Baltimore Business Journal’s 2025 Best Places to Work

TCG-Default-Author — Wed, 07 May 2025 17:05:10 +0000

The Canton Group Named One of Baltimore Business Journal’s 2025 Best Places to Work TCG-Default-Author Wed, 05/07/2025 - 13:05

We’re thrilled to share that The Canton Group has been recognized as one of the Baltimore Business Journal’s Best Places to Work for 2025!

This award honors companies across the Greater Baltimore area that are going above and beyond to foster an exceptional workplace culture. Winners are selected based on feedback from employees—making this recognition especially meaningful to us.

“Our team is the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to create an environment where people feel supported, challenged, and inspired every day.”

Ethan Kazi, CEO - The Canton Group

The awards ceremony is to be held at at The B&O Warehouse at Camden Yards celebrating the Greater Baltimore companies that are hitting it out of the park! Set against the backdrop of one of baseball’s most iconic stadiums, this event will feature food and drinks, special event activations, and the unveiling of the rankings for our 2025 Best Places to Work companies.

We’re incredibly grateful to our team for making The Canton Group not just a great place to work—but one of the best.

About The Canton Group

Since 1998, The Canton Group has helped government agencies and enterprise organizations modernize, automate, and secure mission-critical systems. Headquartered in Maryland, the company partners with federal, state, local, and private-sector clients across the country to replace aging infrastructure, streamline manual workflows, and build user-focused digital solutions.

The Canton Group Achieves Coveted SOC 2 Type 2 Certification

Ethan Kazi - Author — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:13:51 +0000

The Canton Group Achieves Coveted SOC 2 Type 2 Certification Ethan Kazi - Author Tue, 04/02/2024 - 09:13

The Canton Group, a leading technology solutions provider, is proud to announce we have received our SOC 2 Type 2 certification. Achieving this esteemed accreditation underscores The Canton Group's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security, availability, confidentially, processing integrity, and privacy in delivering innovative IT services and solutions.

The SOC 2 Type 2 certification is awarded to organizations that demonstrate rigorous controls and procedures to safeguard customer data. This is particularly important in today's digital landscape, where data breaches and cyber threats pose significant risks to businesses and their customers. By completing and maintaining SOC 2 Type 2 certification, The Canton Group reassures clients and partners that all sensitive information is handled with the utmost care and security.

"We are thrilled to have achieved the SOC 2 Type 2 certification, which reflects our unwavering dedication to protecting our clients' data," said Ethan Kazi, CEO of The Canton Group. "This certification validates our commitment to maintaining robust security protocols and upholding the highest standards of trust and reliability in all aspects of our operations."

The SOC 2 Type 2 certification is granted following a thorough audit conducted by independent third-party auditors. Throughout this audit, The Canton Group demonstrated adherence to strict criteria related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of customer data. Data and information security has always been at the forefront of our policies and successfully completing this audit confirms The Canton Group’s commitment to mitigating risks as well as ensuring confidentiality and integrity.

In today's interconnected digital world, businesses must prioritize data security and compliance to safeguard against evolving cyber threats. The SOC 2 Type 2 certification reinforces The Canton Group as a trusted partner for organizations seeking reliable and secure technology solutions.

For more information about The Canton Group and its SOC 2 Type 2 certification, please contact us today.

About The Canton Group

On The Fast Track - The Canton Group is Again Honored With The Future 50 Award

TCG-Default-Author — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 20:58:26 +0000

On The Fast Track - The Canton Group is Again Honored With The Future 50 Award TCG-Default-Author Thu, 01/21/2016 - 15:58

The Canton Group has again been recognized as one of Baltimore's Future 50, which recognizes 50 of the region’s fastest growing, mid-sized companies. The 2016 award honors companies that represent the future of the region’s economy and embody the entrepreneurial spirit critical for leadership and success. As a leading provider of custom engineered software solutions for a variety of commercial and government applications, The Canton Group has been privileged to work with a diverse array of clients needing the latest technologies and innovations. Our clients range from local nonprofits and startups to nationally recognized corporations and government agencies. We're proud to be part of Baltimore's future!

It's All About the People

TCG-Default-Author — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 21:02:35 +0000

It's All About the People TCG-Default-Author Tue, 12/15/2015 - 16:02

The Canton Group was delighted to receive the 2015 SmartCEO Corporate Culture Award, a testament to the tireless work of the entire team to create an inclusive, diverse and responsive organization that exceeds clients' expectations at every level. We provide technical services in the areas of software engineering, system integration, and web development. Our clients are typically technologically savvy, and respect solid skills, direct communication, and flawless execution. Our ability to excel in these areas provides the basis of long-term company-client relationships and high team member and client satisfaction.

The Canton Group’s greatest assets are our team members, and they are the core of our competitive advantage. Their appreciation of the culture we’ve built shows – creativity and high energy are hallmarks of our culture and our organization. We stand out because we’ve found the perfect mix of professionalism and flexibility.

One works separates us from the competition – commitment. Commitment to each other, commitment to our clients, commitment to an enjoyable, invigorating workplace, and commitment to the community. We take our commitments seriously, and it shows.

The Baltimore Business Journal Ranks Canton Group as a Top Web Design Firm

TCG-Default-Author — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 20:06:47 +0000

The Baltimore Business Journal Ranks Canton Group as a Top Web Design Firm TCG-Default-Author Thu, 08/20/2015 - 16:06

For nearly 20 years, The Canton Group has been helping companies - from coast to coast - apply cutting edge technology to solve the most complex business challenges. Once again, our innovative designs, technical skills and project management expertise have earned us a spot at the top end of the BBJ's 2015 Web Design Firms List.

With a customer list that includes Audi America, Kaiser Permanente, The University of Southern California, Johns Hopkins Medicine and New York State, we've helped companies across multiple industries get the results they need to thrive.

We're proud be recognized for our hard work, innovation and accomplishments. See how we can help you leverage digital technology to improve your company's performance.

About The Canton Group

The Canton Group Achieves a Microsoft Silver Application Development Competency

TCG-Default-Author — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 20:08:44 +0000

The Canton Group Achieves a Microsoft Silver Application Development Competency TCG-Default-Author Wed, 07/29/2015 - 16:08

The Canton Group announced today it has achieved a Microsoft Silver Application Development competency, demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft Corporation customers’ evolving needs in today’s dynamic business environment. To earn a Microsoft Silver competency, partners must successfully demonstrate expertise through rigorous exams, culminating in Microsoft certifications. To ensure the highest quality of services, Microsoft requires customer references for successful implementation and customer satisfaction.

“This Microsoft Silver Application Development competency showcases our expertise in today’s technology market and demonstrates our knowledge of Microsoft and its products,” said Ethan Kazi, Chief Executive Officer of The Canton Group. “Our plan is to accelerate our customers’ success by serving as technology advisors for their business demands. We’re proud to be part of the Microsoft Partner Network as it demonstrates our commitment to continued excellence.”

“By achieving a Silver competency, organizations have proven their expertise in specific technology areas, placing them among the top 5 percent of Microsoft Partners worldwide,” said Phil Sorgen, Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. “When customers look for an IT partner to meet their business challenges, choosing a company that has attained Microsoft competencies is a smart move. These are highly qualified professionals with access to Microsoft technical support and product teams.”

The Microsoft Partner Network helps partners strengthen their capabilities to showcase leadership in the marketplace on the latest technology, to better serve customers and, with 640,000 Microsoft partners in their ecosystem, to easily connect with one of the most active, diverse networks in the world.

The Canton Group Wins 2015 Future 50 Award from SmartCEO

TCG-Default-Author — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 21:17:28 +0000

The Canton Group Wins 2015 Future 50 Award from SmartCEO TCG-Default-Author Fri, 12/12/2014 - 16:17

The Canton Group is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a Baltimore SmartCEO 2015 Future 50 Award Winner. The Canton Group has experienced exceptional growth in both revenue and new hires. The Canton Group has added over 20 employees to their team within the past calendar year, further expanding the wealth of knowledge and expertise in the company.

Ethan Kazi, CEO, will accept the award on behalf of The Canton Group at a reception held in January. Ethan expressed his excitement, saying, “The Canton Group is pleased to be included as one of this year’s Future 50, which represent the area’s fast-growth companies with a collective annual revenue of $2.1B. This recognition is a direct result of our team's hard work and commitment to success. It is our drive and commitment to excellence that keeps our clients very happy and fuels our growth.”

About the Future 50 Awards:

The Future 50 Awards program is the largest and most highly anticipated SmartCEO awards program of the year. This program recognizes 50 fast-growth, mid-sized companies in the region, five large Blue Chip companies and five small Emerging Growth companies. These companies represent the future of the region’s economy and embody the entrepreneurial spirit critical for leadership and success. The winners, chosen based on a three-year average of employee and revenue growth, are listed alphabetically, not ranked. The winners are profiled in the January/February issue of SmartCEO magazine and celebrated at an awards reception in January.

The Canton Group is ranked the Largest Web Design Firm in Baltimore by The Baltimore Business Journal

TCG-Default-Author — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:20:41 +0000

The Canton Group is ranked the Largest Web Design Firm in Baltimore by The Baltimore Business Journal TCG-Default-Author Thu, 08/28/2014 - 16:20

The Baltimore Business Journal released rankings of the top web design firms in Baltimore and awarded The Canton Group with the number one spot. Based on 2013 revenue from Web design, The Canton Group is the largest firm in Baltimore, generating $11.75 million. The Canton Group’s clients include Fortune 1000, higher education, health care, nonprofits, associations, and state and federal government organizations. The Canton Group specializes in web design and web development projects that a lot of companies pass on based on their complexity. Many projects go far beyond the public facing web and require system integration, mobile applications, data visualization and data management solutions.

This recognition validates The Canton Group’s continued success as the leading web and software development firm in Baltimore.

About the Baltimore Business Journal

The Baltimore Business Journal is the leading source for business news, data and networking for the Greater Baltimore region. The Baltimore Business Journal offers dozens of popular topics from around the nation and provides the latest breaking business news across 17 different industries, updated throughout the day

Canton Group CEO, Ethan Kazi wins Voltage Award for "Leaders in Technology, Innovation" from SmartCEO

TCG-Default-Author — Fri, 09 May 2014 20:32:17 +0000

Canton Group CEO, Ethan Kazi wins Voltage Award for "Leaders in Technology, Innovation" from SmartCEO TCG-Default-Author Fri, 05/09/2014 - 16:32

The Canton Group's CEO, Ethan Kazi, was awarded the Voltage "Innovator" award by SmartCEO, who presents these award to distinctive "Leaders in Technology".

About the Voltage Awards:

The Voltage Awards celebrate the ever-increasing role that technology plays in the business community and the impact the technology sector will have on economic growth. The program recognizes leading technology innovators and implementers. These are organizations that are developing new technologies that improve operational efficiencies (technology innovators) and organizations that are using technology to enhance their competitive advantage (technology implementers). Each year, and independent committee of local business leaders selects finalists based on the quality of nominations submitted. The Voltage Awards finalists are profiled in the May/June issue of SmartCEO magazine and celebrated at an awards reception in May, where the winners are announced live.