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GSA closes in on enterprisewide software deal with Microsoft

Federal News Network

GSA says its IT Vendor Management Office is close to finalizing a governmentwide deal with Microsoft. When the Office of Federal Procurement Policy launched its Better Contracting Initiative in November 2023, leaders promised this time would be different when it came to developing enterprisewide software licenses.

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What is Strategic Procurement, and How Can Cooperative Purchasing Help?

American City & Country

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. ” – Vendor Manager | ONE AMERICAN BANK Use Data and Analytics to Make Informed Decisions Modern procurement relies heavily on data.

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Transforming Government IT Procurement: Better Contracting Initiative Priority 2

Great Government Through Technology

To get updates for this blog, please sign up on the right-hand side of the page where it says Sign up for Blog Updates. Visit our website to learn more about how ITC is addressing the BCI through the ITVMO. Please follow us on LinkedIn to join our ongoing conversations about government IT.

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Attend the 2024 Annual ITVMO Summit on June 11, 2024

Great Government Through Technology

Last year, the governmentwide IT Vendor Management Office (ITVMO) worked with the American Council for Technology (ACT) and Industry Advisory Council (IAC) to host the first annual government-industry ITVMO Summit. Follow ITVMO and ITC on LinkedIn and subscribe for blog updates.

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How Certified Procurement Professionals Drive Efficiency in Supply Chain Management

The Procurement School

The impact of such training is significant, leading to more streamlined procurement processes and better decision-making in supply chain management. In this blog, we explore how certified procurement professionals, with their specialized training and certification, are revolutionizing the field of procurement.

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The risks of vendor-paid eProcurement

Bonfire

With so many competing priorities and budgetary constraints, when does it make sense to go with a vendor-paid eProcurement model? If you’re planning a transition to eProcurement, you’ve likely come up against the question “who should pay for this?” And for good reason.

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Generative AI and Specialized Computing Infrastructure Acquisition Resource Guide now available

Great Government Through Technology

I blogged about the procurement considerations it emphasized and we explored the pivotal role of the chief AI officer. Follow ITC on LinkedIn and subscribe for blog updates. Since it was signed, there has been a lot of activity around highlighting AI use cases and increasing the AI talent and skills in the federal workforce.