AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 3, 2023

We previously reviewed AWS serverless and container services to build modern applications in the previous blog post, “ Modernizing public sector applications using serverless and containers.” In the public sector, where security, compliance, and efficiency are paramount, GitOps can be a transformative approach when combined with Amazon EKS.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Building a serverless OCR solution, powered by ML Acentra Health’s IDP solution for its BFCC-QIO work helps clients extract important data from documents and forms in seconds, supporting efficient resolutions to appeal and quality of care cases for Medicare beneficiaries. And the benefits don’t stop there.

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The SBA is replacing it with a new portal called MySBA Certifications which as of the writing of this blog post is now live. We here at SmallGovCon think it is important for Federal Contractors to be aware of these changes before utilizing this new portal. This all appears to be efficient and helpful for contractors.

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 15, 2024

But it’s important not to confuse ease of use with effortless deployment. The value of generative AI is inextricably linked to the technology’s reliability and traceability, as described in our earlier blog post, Generative AI: Understand the challenges to realize the opportunities.

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Extract Systems

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In an era dominated by technology, it's important that government offices keep up with the times to better serve their constituents. In this blog post we will cover the importance of these initiatives and how automated redaction software plays a pivotal role in ensuring the security and efficiency of these projects.

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The CGP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Keeping with the title and theme of the Coalition’s Fall Training Conference, “ What is Fair and Reasonable,” this week’s blog addresses what is fair and reasonable transparency. The better industry understands requirements, policies, and procedures, the more efficiently and effectively it can respond to the government’s needs.

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Import and Trade Remedies

APRIL 24, 2024

See our earlier blog about the introduction of the BVI decisions here. The adoption of this Regulation also introduces a new electronic system for BOI and BVI decisions where such decisions will be stored, enhancing the efficiency and consistency of customs procedures across the EU.

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Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 1, 2024

In this case (C-782/23), an importer used provisional prices for imported diesel and jet fuel, then later adjusted these prices based on market conditions and exchange rates. The Lithuanian court is now asking the CJEU whether the transaction value method can be used where the final price is unknown at the moment of import.

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Import and Trade Remedies

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

These changes make the judicial process more efficient and strengthen the GC’s expertise in these areas. The post Customs cases no longer ruled upon by the European Court of Justice – Changes to the jurisdiction of the General Court appeared first on Import and Trade Remedies Blog.

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Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 15, 2024

On 13 March 2024, the European Parliament adopted its first reading position on the proposal from the European Commission to repeal and significantly reform the EU Customs Code (which we originally reported on in our blog available here ). To register for this event, please use the link here.

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GovSpend

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

UNSPSC Filter: Powered by AI, this filter assigns standard product and service codes to line items in purchase orders, offering another method to more efficiently search and refine results. Customizable Alerts To address feedback about the overwhelming number of alert emails, we’ve revamped the GovSpend alert system. Want to learn more?

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Federal News Network

JUNE 24, 2024

Data management tools, like pricing algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI), are playing an ever-larger role in Federal procurement as agencies look to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and improve contract outcomes. Such access is in the public interest because it promotes efficiency and realism.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 21, 2024

Data management tools, like pricing algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI), are playing an ever-larger role in Federal procurement as agencies look to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and improve contract outcomes. Such access is in the public interest because it promotes efficiency and realism.

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Transparency Data Procurement Management 64

Import and Trade Remedies

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Sales tax and customs duty exemptions: Another common benefit for operating in a free economic zone is the availability of sales tax and customs duty exemptions on importation of goods and equipment, as well as other tax facilitation such as the exemption from sales tax registration for manufacturers operating within the zones.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore key best practices and show how leveraging group/cooperative purchasing can help you master the art of strategic sourcing. Leverage Group Purchasing and Cooperative Contracts for Cost Efficiency One of the most effective ways to streamline procurement is by using group/cooperative purchasing contracts.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

Bridging the digital divide: Implementing open procurement for effective digital transformation Digital transformation is arguably the most important administrative undertaking of governments around the world. Before G-Cloud, the average IT tender elicited three to four bids; after G-Cloud, it elicits eight or nine.

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AWS Public Sector

JUNE 19, 2024

In this guide, we walk you through the process of adapting LLMs to specific domains with parameter efficient fine-tuning techniques made accessible through Amazon SageMaker integrations with Hugging Face. Depending on the use case, it’s important to use high-quality data that is representative of the model’s intended use. peft==0.11.1

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Yet it underlines the importance of engaging the public, patient organisations, and healthcare professionals in open discussions about the cloud and its applications in health. It’s important to explain the advantages, the value to the patient, the solutions and the risks. Transparency in the adoption of cloud is just so crucial.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 26, 2024

September is National Food Safety Month, a time to be reminded of the critical importance of maintaining high standards in the foodservice industry. The Importance of Proper Cleaning Practices One of the cornerstones of food safety is maintaining impeccable cleanliness in food establishments.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 17, 2024

The logic behind LEAN is to reduce waste and make processes more efficient. Waste, in relation to LEAN, has seven clear elements: If a business can reduce these seven elements in its business processes, money will be saved and efficiencies will be found. The JIT approach explained in last month’s blog relates to this form of waste.

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Extract Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, government agencies face the formidable challenge of staying current with technological advancements while fulfilling their primary mission: serving the public effectively and efficiently. This is especially important during peak demand periods, such as tax season or during emergency responses.

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Extract Systems

MARCH 5, 2024

This growth is particularly crucial in areas where digitization can significantly impact efficiency and service, such as documentation. In a previous blog post, we explored the advantages and challenges of AI in legal documents.

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AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This blog post highlights project management tools, references, and AWS Management Console tips that give public sector customers better project visibility, automate task management, and help accelerate project outcomes. What is the solution and most important customer benefit? What is the prevailing customer problem or opportunity?

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Great Government Through Technology

MARCH 28, 2024

Team acquisition Acquisition is a team sport, and as we continue to build IT acquisition vehicles, we recognize how important it is to be engaged and transparent with our agency and industry partners and to embrace innovative acquisition solutions, while learning from stakeholder feedback and expert procurement professionals in the IT field.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 14, 2024

To truly grasp the importance of CAS 407, it’s essential to have a solid foundation in government contracting principles. It helps identify discrepancies between standard and actual costs, allowing for targeted improvements in efficiency and cost control.

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SmallGovCon

JULY 12, 2024

” This of course is likely a good thing, as any efficiency in federal contracting is generally welcome by the federal government and contractors alike. The post SBA Certify Portal Applications to be Paused first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog.

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Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This post was first published on Water Integrity Network’s blog. Results from open contracting in other contexts have delivered far-rippling effects, carrying important lessons for the water and sanitation sectors. Now, an estimated 6.5 million people benefit from improved flood-related spending.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. Why is visibility so important?

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 10, 2024

Among those that do use it, they often resort to generative AI to make internal processes such as marketing more efficient. On the issue of limitations of AI, Moloo contributed by noting the importance of human input. While AI may improve efficiency and consistency in cases, it cannot grasp subjective issues that permeate arbitration.

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Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 8, 2024

The Regulation is an integral part of the European Green Deal and the EU Circular Economy Action Plan and is seen as key to helping the EU transition to a more sustainable and resource-efficient economy. This Regulation will be relevant to any business selling packaged goods and imposes a number of strict requirements.

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Import and Trade Remedies

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The goal is to reduce the burden on traders and increase border efficiency by moving physical processes away from border entry points. Authorised Economic Operator ) to provide a more frictionless import/export process. The UK’s border efficiency ambitions are in good company.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 11, 2024

She is passionate about championing alternative dispute resolution across Africa and beyond and fostering a culture of cooperation, efficiency, and excellence among the diverse stakeholders involved in dispute resolution. Welcome to the Kluwer Arbitration Blog, Ms. The use of AFSA services is cost-efficient for our clients.

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 14, 2024

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Sustainability Breakfast Briefing on February 20, 2024, in Dublin, Ireland, featured a panel of sustainability experts from AWS customers and partners, as well as educational talks on important sustainability themes. This blog post provides a recap of the highlights from the sustainability briefing.

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AWS Public Sector

JULY 31, 2024

In this blog post, I describe some ways AWS helps companies reimagine the delivery of health and care. The report presents cloud technology as a key enabler for more efficient and person-centered care, a population-based approach to health, research that drives innovation, and building resilient and sustainable healthcare systems.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In this blog post, explore several considerations associated with your decision and the total value that you can realize over a medium and long-term horizon when you migrate ERP and SIS applications to AWS. It’s important to consider the long-term value implicit value that may be harder to quantify.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Smart public procurement refers to making optimal decisions to minimize waste and enhance the quality, efficiency and sustainability of public spending when purchasing and contracting goods, works and services. This reduction would not only lead to lower interest expenses but also stimulate GDP growth by fostering a more efficient economy.

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ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change.

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