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Organization and Nature of Operations
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
1. Organization and Nature of Operations

 

Organization

 

WidePoint Corporation (“WidePoint” or the “Company”) was incorporated in Delaware on May 30, 1997. WidePoint Corporation is a provider of advanced, federally certified and other customized technology-based products and service solutions to both the government sector and commercial markets. The Company’s advanced technology-based solutions enable organizations to deploy fully compliant IT services in accordance with government requirements and the demands of the commercial marketplace. The Company has grown through the merger with and acquisition of highly specialized regional IT consulting companies.

  

Nature of Operations

 

The Company provides advanced technology-based products and solutions through three business segments, which include: Communications Management, Cybersecurity Solutions, and Consulting Services and Products. These segments offer unique solutions and proprietary IP wireline and wireless full life cycle management solutions; cybersecurity solutions with an expertise in identity management services utilizing certificate-based security solutions; and other associated IT consulting services and products in which the Company provides specific subject matter expertise in IT Architecture and Planning, Software Implementation Services, IT Outsourcing, and Forensic Informatics. See Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information and financial results for the Company’s operating segments.