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GSA closes in on enterprisewide software deal with Microsoft

Federal News Network

The software license initiative for common titles builds off of experiences dating back to 2003, when the GSA launched the SmartBuy program, and 1999, when the Defense Departments enterprise software initiative signed its first agreement. The bill calls for agencies to conduct an inventory and improve the overall management of software.

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An In-Depth Examination of Inflation Relief for a Government Contractor

Procurement Notes

For contracts being developed or negotiated during this period of unusually high inflation, an EPA clause may be an appropriate tool to equitably balance the risk of inflation between the Government and contractor. Arguably, a negligent negotiations assertion does not alter the elements of a superior knowledge claim.

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How to Defend Your Expanding Attack Surface (E179)

FedInsider

Tune in on your favorite podcasting platform as we explore why organizations should maintain accurate inventories of SaaS applications, identifying and managing shadow SaaS apps, and implementing robust governance practices to secure and optimize their SaaS ecosystems. AI can play a pivotal role in systematically addressing this issue.