Aulendur Labs Selects Unanet to Build Operational Foundation for Long-Term Growth

Fast-growing defense AI company invests in Unanet GovCon ERP to scale with confidence and strengthen compliance readiness

DULLES, Va., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Unanet, the leader in AI-first ERP and growth software for the government contracting (GovCon) industry, today announced that Aulendur Labs, a fast-growing defense AI and predictive intelligence company, has selected Unanet GovCon ERP to manage its business operations, improve compliance readiness and support its next stage of growth.

Founded in 2024, Aulendur develops advanced AI and machine learning technologies for defense and commercial organizations. With recent company momentum, including acceptance into the Werner Enterprises Startup Accelerator and Techstars Founder Catalyst programs, as well as a contract with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Aulendur needed a scalable business platform that could grow with them and serve as the system of record as they expanded their team and prepared for increasingly complex compliance requirements.

"Unanet hit the sweet spot for where we are now and where we want to be," said Aaron Parker, CEO and Co-Founder of Aulendur Labs. "It was a balancing decision of waiting until we needed it versus finding an option that would get us organized and compliant early, so we're not fighting a learning curve when things become more complex."

Rather than rely on spreadsheets or basic accounting tools until growth forced a change, Aulendur intentionally implemented Unanet's purpose-built GovCon ERP early in its journey to prepare for DCAA requirements, more sophisticated contract management and future compliance initiatives. After evaluating several ERP solutions, Aulendur chose Unanet for its intuitive user experience, built-in compliance and scalability. The platform enables Aulendur to establish the operational discipline it needs today while supporting future growth without adding administrative burden.

"We were doing enough hard things already," Parker added. "Unanet gives us a solid operational backbone that we can rely on so our engineers can focus on solving difficult AI problems, not learning complicated back-office systems."

Across the industry, GovCons are investing in integrated platforms that connect business operations, financials and compliance, according to the 2026 GAUGE Report. As contractors pursue larger opportunities and navigate increasingly complex compliance requirements, these unified systems provide the operational foundation needed to scale efficiently and pursue future growth.

"The most successful GovCons modernize their business systems early," said Chris Crowder, Executive Vice President, GovCon at Unanet. "Unanet gives them the operational foundation to pursue larger contracts, meet evolving compliance requirements and scale with confidence."

For more information about Unanet GovCon ERP, visit https://unanet.com/erp-for-govcon/overview.

About Unanet

Unanet is the leader in AI-first ERP and growth software for project-based businesses. Trusted by more than 4,200 government contractor, architecture, engineering, and construction firms, Unanet unifies pursuits, projects, people, and financials with built-in automation and compliance—all supported by a dedicated customer success team. This empowers leaders to make confident, real-time decisions that drive growth from pursuit to profit. Learn more at unanet.com.

SOURCE Unanet