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The ����ֱ�� Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, has been named by Foundry’s Computerworld to its list of for the seventh consecutive year. APL earned a No. 15 ranking on the 2025 list among large organizations, which includes companies with 5,000 or more employees.

Vital to the Laboratory’s IT success is its Information Technology Services Department (ITSD), which manages and supports the network infrastructure and operations that enable APL staff members to create defining innovations and make other significant contributions to national security and science and technology.

“As APL has continued to focus on innovation over the years, so has ITSD,” said ITSD Head Michael Misumi. “With this adoption and support of emerging technology, we’ve been able to pursue opportunities for career development and engagement among our staff members. Our extraordinary staff is the reason we’re being recognized as one of the best places to work in IT.”

Since 1994, the annual “Best Places to Work in IT” feature has ranked the top work environments for technology professionals. The list is based on a comprehensive questionnaire covering company benefits, career development, diversity and inclusion efforts, training and retention. In addition, this year’s rankings were reviewed and vetted by a panel of industry experts.

“This year’s focus on AI has created demand for new skills in AI, data analytics and cloud. The good news: Leading companies recognize that these opportunities for business innovation also create new opportunities for internal IT talent,” said Barbara Call, global director of content strategy at Foundry. “Our winning companies are committed to keeping their tech workforce happy and engaged — which means going beyond raises, perks and promotions to offer opportunities for upskilling and training on cutting-edge and emerging technologies.”