# Venntel Expands National Security Data Business

Venntel appointed Brian Kesecker as vice president of national security to build the company’s direct-to-government business and develop commercial data partnerships. The company is targeting data collaboration for maritime awareness, sanctions enforcement, counter-proliferation, counter-narcotics, economic warfare, and supply-chain security. The announcement identifies no solicitation, contract value, or procurement timeline, so it signals business development activity rather than a current contract opportunity.

- Contractors with relevant commercial data, integration, or cleared-environment capabilities may be potential collaborators as Venntel develops its government-facing business.
- WhiteSpark Labs is identified as a data-integration collaborator, with plans to integrate Venntel intelligence with other commercial data sources.
- Procurement teams and industry stakeholders can distinguish this market signal from a formal acquisition: no specific agency requirement, solicitation, or award is identified.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** November 11, 2026

### Government Entities
- Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
- Department of War (DoW)

### Vendors
- Venntel (Prospective direct-to-government provider of commercial data intelligence)
- WhiteSpark Labs (Data integration collaborator)

### Sources
- [Brian Kesecker to Lead Venntel’s National Security Business](https://www.executivebiz.com/articles/brian-kesecker-named-venntel-vp-national-security) - ExecutiveBiz