What We Do
Varnish Labs delivers modern, secure, and accessible technology for public-sector teams.
Our work strengthens digital services, improves citizen experience, and supports long-term operational sustainability. Each service area reflects the realities of government, compliance requirements, accessibility standards, security expectations, and the need for clear documentation and maintainable systems. Training is part of that commitment. We equip your team with the knowledge and confidence to operate, improve, and sustain what we build together.
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Modern, accessible, citizen-focused websites and portals built for speed, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
We help agencies modernize legacy sites with WCAG-compliant design, cloud-ready architecture, and structured content governance.
Key capabilities: CMS migrations and platform replacement, WCAG-compliant UX and visual redesign, structured information architecture and content governance, performance and security hardening, and analytics and monitoring.
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Comprehensive accessibility and compliance support aligned with WCAG 2.2 and Section 508 requirements.
We audit, remediate, and train teams to ensure public websites, documents, and digital services remain inclusive and compliant over time.
Key capabilities: Website and PDF remediation, WCAG 2.2 & Section 508 testing (manual and automated), developer and author training, accessibility monitoring systems, and accessibility governance.
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Streamlined online services for citizens and internal teams using secure, scalable, workflow-driven systems.
We design and implement permitting, licensing, and 311-style portals that improve service delivery and reduce operational overhead.
Key capabilities: Online forms and digital applications, workflow automation and case management, payment and notification integrations, identity and access management (SSO/MFA), service dashboards and reporting, and PRA-friendly data and records workflows.
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Secure, cloud-native platforms built to modernize legacy systems and improve reliability.
Our work aligns with state security expectations, NIST-informed practices, and automation-first infrastructure to reduce operational risk.
Key capabilities: Cloud migration and environment consolidation, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Kubernetes), CI/CD automation, observability and performance monitoring, identity and access management (SSO/MFA), and Azure- and Cloud Highway–ready architectures following NIST-aligned security practices.
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Support for public-sector technology leaders navigating modernization, organizational change, and cross-department collaboration.
We help leaders build clarity, confidence, and communication skills to guide teams through complex transformation efforts.
Key capabilities: 1:1 leadership coaching, cohort-based team development, facilitation for modernization strategy, DevOps culture and communication workshops, change leadership training, and cross-department alignment sessions for digital transformation.
Government-Ready by Design
Varnish Labs is built to work the way the government works. Our processes, security practices, documentation, and delivery rhythms fit cleanly into public-sector requirements and review cycles. Every engagement is shaped around the specific needs of your statement of work, so we focus our time, care, and rigor on the parts that matter most to you
Compliance & Accessibility First
We follow WCAG 2.2, Section 508, NIST-aligned security practices, and PRA-conscious content workflows—ensuring every project meets state and federal standards.
Security-Aligned Infrastructure
We use enterprise-grade hosting (WordPress VIP) and cloud architectures designed for auditability, access control (SSO/MFA), and logging. Our work is structured to evolve toward StateRAMP-aligned environments.
Designed for Collaboration
We integrate with agency staff early, work transparently through review cycles, and build systems your team can confidently operate long after launch.
Documentation & Transparency
Every engagement includes clear communication, documented decisions, reproducible deployments, and maintainable handoff packages built for public-sector teams. We design our work so your staff can support it confidently, and we're always available for follow-on phases to enhance the systems we've delivered or to work alongside your permanent team as they take full ownership.
Our Philosophy
Technology should serve people, not slow them down.
At Varnish Labs, we believe modernization succeeds when it makes life easier for both citizens and the teams behind the systems they use every day. We build solutions that prioritize clarity, reliability, and long-term sustainability instead of complexity and flash.
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Our work is rooted in accountability and empathy. We take the time to understand how public agencies operate, how teams collaborate, and where technology can genuinely make things better. Every line of code, every process improvement, and every design choice moves an organization closer to simplicity and confidence.
We value small, steady progress over sudden reinvention. By focusing on automation, accessibility, and shared understanding, we help teams work independently while staying aligned to a common purpose. The result is technology that feels stable, transparent, and genuinely useful for everyone it touches.
