Secure, Compliant Communications Capture for Federal Agencies
Built on decades of innovation and trust, our platform allows federal agencies to meet evolving recordkeeping and compliance needs with confidence.
Close the gap in federal communications capture
Official business increasingly happens over text messaging and encrypted apps, creating records that can fall outside traditional governance processes. As records volumes and requests grow, these gaps can increase compliance risk, slow FOIA response, and limit visibility during audits and investigations. Explore practical guidance for securely capturing these communications, strengthening records governance, preserving existing archive investments, and preparing for what comes next.
Capture that delivers on your agency’s mission
Purpose-built capture that simplifies compliance, reduces risk, and creates transparency in recordkeeping across every communication channel.
Comprehensive mobile capture
Securely capture text messages and popular consumer messaging apps across BYOD and agency-issued devices, preserving communications for compliant archiving and records governance.
Operational efficiency
Automate capture to reduce manual effort, streamline response workflows, and free agency staff to focus on mission-critical priorities.
Integrate with any archive
Once communications are captured, Smarsh securely sends the data to a FedRAMP-authorized archive of your choice.
Secure by design
Your protection is our top priority. Security isn’t an add-on — it’s built into every layer of what we do. As part of our public sector commitment, Smarsh is pursuing FedRAMP authorization to further strengthen our support for government environments.
Maintain public trust
Equip your agency to respond swiftly to FOIA and investigation requests with reliable, channel-agnostic data capture that simplifies federal recordkeeping mandates.
Confidence in every conversation
Backed by decades of public sector experience, Smarsh helps federal agencies meet compliance needs with confidence — across all the communication channels agencies use.Mission-ready capture for mission-critical roles
Simplify compliance, strengthen oversight, and support mission-critical operations with a communications capture platform designed for the unique needs of federal agencies.
CIOs and IT leaders
Modernize your agency's communications infrastructure with secure, flexible capture that integrates with existing systems and meets federal standards. Gain visibility across all agency communications while maintaining centralized control.
Records officers and program managers
Eliminate manual collection and ensure that you retain content in accordance with federal and agency-specific retention schedules.
Public affairs and communications officers
Use the tools and platforms your constituents expect — such as social media and collaboration apps — while ensuring all communications are captured and compliant. Maintain transparency and accountability without sacrificing reach.
HR and investigations teams
Investigate potential misconduct and resolve personnel issues with complete visibility into employee communications and interactions.
Key laws and regulations
Smarsh helps federal government organizations meet compliance obligations.
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requires federal agencies to preserve and produce official communications upon request — across every channel they use. Smarsh enables your agency to adhere to recordkeeping requirements.
The capture solution federal agencies trust
Smarsh has been named a Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Leader for Digital Communications Governance and Archiving Solutions, recognized for our completeness of vision. We’ve been a market leader for digital communications and governance for more than two decades, and we’ve helped 1,000+ government agencies stay compliant and gain efficiencies.
Modernize how your agency captures communications
Smarsh helps federal agencies stay compliant, mission-ready, and audit-confident across all communication channels. Trust Smarsh to support your recordkeeping, FOIA response, and data protection needs.