Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 28, 2024

Data-driven monitoring enables citizens to submit high-quality complaints to authorities. Formal guidelines have been introduced in several regions to ensure data-driven audits are conducted to a high standard. Results: The reform has led to significant improvements, particularly in audits triggered by public complaints.

Corruption 87

Corruption Data E-procurement Procurement 87

GovLoop

MAY 3, 2023

It can be a drag on the performance of your overall IT environment, and on the efficiency and sustainability of that environment. Flash also is much denser, storing the same volume of data in a smaller system. That’s why Pure Storage offers an integrated data platform with an operating system called Purity that manages that complexity.

Data 93

Data IT Capacity Integration 93

AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 11, 2024

Louis University ‘s (SLU) Sinquefield Center for Applied Economic Research (SCAER) required vast quantities of anonymized cell phone data in order to study the impacts of large-scale social problems like homelessness and access to healthcare. Finding a reliable data supplier was relatively simple. Cleaning the data.

Data 74

Data Education Quantity Warehouse 74

GovLoop

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Agencies might have a wide variety of technological innovations to choose from, but for Nick Psaki at Pure Storage, those reforms all come down to one thing: data. Digital transformation fundamentally starts with your data,” Psaki said. Speed: People need faster access to data, so agencies need systems that deliver that.

Innovation 64

Innovation Data Capacity Budget 64

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The challenge of becoming a data-driven organization Organizations deal with ever-growing data volumes. This means that growth-minded businesses must put data at the heart of every application, process, and decision. percent of companies describe themselves as data-driven , and a mere 20.6

Data 67

Data Warehouse Networking Education 67

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

of respondents characterized their payment collection systems as very efficient, with a concerning 51% describing their systems as either inefficient or “neutral.” Governments with outdated systems may find it challenging to implement such changes efficiently, exacerbating financial strains.

Government 98

Government Government Efficiency Finance 98

GovLoop

JUNE 22, 2023

That’s why Pure Storage offers an integrated data platform with an operating system called Purity that manages that complexity, said Matthew Alexander, Field Solutions Architect at Pure Storage, which provides flash-based storage solutions. Flash also is much denser, storing the same volume of data in a smaller system.

Data 52

Data IT Budget Sustainability 52

American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

Louis struggle with resource constraints and grapple with the significant challenges cities face in balancing budgets, maintaining public services and managing infrastructure needs. It results from past budget deficits and requires ongoing management through interest and principal repayments.

Government 52

Government Government Budget Quality 52

FedScoop

APRIL 5, 2024

An artificial intelligence service deployed within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is being put to the test for things like modernizing its websites and capturing information on school closures, the agency’s top data official said. That process tends to be “tedious” and “manual,” Sim said.

Efficiency 111

Efficiency Data Innovation Media 111

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 4, 2024

Public procurement needs to be more transparent, efficient, and accountable to tackle the major social and economic challenges faced by governments across the world. Most of the time, international development partners make resources available under a project, or the government allocates a project implementation budget.

E-procurement 75

E-procurement Procurement Public Procurement Transparency 75

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

To modernize their healthcare infrastructure and improve data security, Bavarian hospital Fachklinikum Mainschleife , in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Kite Consult and consulting firm Oberender AG , undertook a massive initiative: the migration of their entire IT infrastructure to AWS.

Consulting 69

Consulting Balance Data Management 69

FedScoop

JUNE 28, 2024

Five years into its existence, the federal organization charged with helping agencies establish best practices for the use, protection and dissemination of data is a year away from sunsetting and still waiting on the release of White House guidance critical to its advisory mission. 28, 2023, but the senator never received a response. “At

IT 83

IT Data Transparency Inventory 83

GovSpend

AUGUST 30, 2024

Other market dynamics like competitor influence, budget constraints, and contractual obligations can all affect your pipeline. GovSpend’s data allows you to track spending trends and procurement patterns, helping you position your offerings at the right time.

Bidding 59

Bidding Purchasing Data Influencing 59

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 12, 2024

As a result, sensitive information—including personal family issues, behavioral data, and financial information—was stolen by hackers and disclosed. Cyber-resilience doesn’t have to be expensive K12 schools have a tall task: addressing rigorous security and compliance requirements while also managing tight budgets.

Education 72

Education Budget Purchasing Data 72

GovSpend

JULY 30, 2024

Keep reading to learn how these changes improve the user experience and aim to help you efficiently win more government business. These summaries are tailored for government contractors, focusing on relevant discussions such as budget, vendor evaluations, and upcoming RFP opportunities. Click here to learn more!

Efficiency 59

Efficiency Export Purchasing Product Management 59

GovLoop

APRIL 21, 2023

With federal agencies looking to better respond to environmental concerns, data storage is an area ripe with potential in sustainability and cost-savings. The answer? Enterprise storage. The agency chose to implement an all-flash storage solution for high performance and hyper-consolidation.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Capacity Demand Budget 52

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The AWS framework helps EdTechs improve cost efficiency, assess functionality expansion, and grow market share, by aligning pricing with solution value to students and institutions. At AWS, we believe that optimizing IT costs (including cloud) helps unlock budget to invest in more innovation.

Price 67

Price Demand Education Efficiency 67

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Lire cet article en Français Provincial and municipal governments are increasingly adopting cloud technology to transform the security and efficiency of their technology solutions. Addressing vulnerabilities to cyber threats, particularly ransomware, empowers governments with limited budgets to build advanced protection and recovery systems.

Collaboration 69

Collaboration Budget Government Government 69

GovLoop

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It can include applications such as community platforms that connect constituents to services and resources, open data initiatives and participatory budgeting tools. By analyzing citizen data more efficiently, agencies can connect with constituents in a way that better engages them and meets their needs.

Budget 81

Budget Efficiency Data Government 81

FedScoop

APRIL 16, 2024

These tools enhance efficiency and change how governmental bodies collaborate, access information and serve the public. They also stressed the importance of transparency and continuous feedback and focused on the tangible benefits of eased workloads and enhanced efficiencies.

Collaboration 66

Collaboration Innovation Efficiency Integration 66

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 14, 2024

Hilary Tam, AWS principal sustainability transformation lead, noted that IDC Europe, a leading research consultancy, identified that 62 percent of large EMEA organisations will spend at least 5 percent of their IT budgets on sustainability actions in 2025.

Sustainability 74

Sustainability Data Quality Efficiency 74

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 where automated data extraction technology comes into play.

Government 52

Government Government Transparency Efficiency 52

Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 8, 2024

The technology’s potential to enhance the precision of economic forecasts, optimize budget allocations, and streamline tax administration is immense. Total Venture Capital Investment in Artificial Intelligence from 2012 to 2022 in LAC5 (USD billions) Source: Chart elaborated by the authors using data from OECD AI Policy Observatory.

Transparency 64

Transparency Data Efficiency Telecommunication 64

GovLoop

AUGUST 3, 2023

Adopting the as-a-service model has major implications for budget and procurement. Where data centers require periodic investments in hardware, moving to the cloud changes the equation. Thinking Differently About Budget There’s more to budgeting for a service-based approach than flipping the switch from CapEx to OpEx.

Budget 52

Budget Strategic Planning Data Capacity 52

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

annual chance (500-year) flood events based on historic data. Three main challenges local communities face are obtaining information based on: Current conditions: Most available flood risk information is based on historical hydrologic data and does not account for extreme rainfall events. The 1% and 0.2% annual chance events.

Insurance 64

Insurance Risk Management Data Management 64

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

With this data, project teams can generate a path and project plan to deliver project outcomes. Standardizing the tools can also help improve project efficiency. Managing costs – Select tools that help track and manage project resources to keep the budget on track. Example AWS Services: AWS Budgets and Amazon SageMaker.

Project Management 72

Project Management Management Budget Thresholds 72

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

would require the Office of Management and Budget to issue guardrails for federal entities that align with NIST’s AI Risk Management Framework , according to a release shared with FedScoop on Thursday. The legislation from Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Mark Warner, D-Va., Ted Lieu, D-Calif.,

Risk Management 82

Risk Management Evaluation Budget Procurement 82

Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 23, 2024

Benefits of firm fixed price contracts Predictability : FFP contracts provide a clear understanding of the project scope and the total cost upfront, allowing for better budgeting and planning. Understanding how to protect and manage these assets is critical for government suppliers.

Price 52

Price Supplier Government Government 52

AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 21, 2024

Going over budget is not an option. Frugal architecture at the Urban Institute The Urban Institute has been producing rigorous data and evidence to support policy solutions since President Lyndon Johnson founded the organization in 1968. This example shows how to generate Stata and R syntax to summarize K-12 student enrollment data.

Innovation 67

Innovation Data Education Quality 67

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | Training Certificate Many government agencies wrestle with their legacy systems and outdated processes every day, especially when it comes to cybersecurity and data flow. This is one area where artificial intelligence can provide assistance to address the challenges.

Participation 116

Participation Data Media Networking 116

DemandStar

MAY 9, 2023

These best-in-class solutions and services are proven to complement government ERP systems to increase productivity, efficiency, transparency, collaboration and compliance. “We These solutions enable data-driven budgeting and decision-making while increasing data accuracy, saving time and improving stakeholder trust.

Budget 52

Budget Efficiency Transparency Leadership 52

AWS Public Sector

APRIL 12, 2024

With many constraints and demands on local budgets, getting additional resources can be difficult—forcing educators to do more with less. Using data, teachers can ensure they are reaching students who need intervention before they fall behind, and monitor student progress.

Education 118

Education Demand Innovation Capacity 118

FedScoop

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office in charge of handling data around millions of patents said Tuesday that artificial intelligence adoption faces significant barriers within the federal government due to the current culture and bureaucracy. Our budgeting process is stupid. The top tech official at the U.S. Our procurement is stupid.

Government 88

Government Government Budget Quality 88

FedScoop

APRIL 1, 2024

It’s no secret that agencies grapple with aging systems, budget constraints or a risk-averse culture. This change encourages greater accountability and efficiency from IT service providers. It’s time to think big, innovate fast and create a more efficient and responsive government.

Innovation 57

Innovation Demand Budget Price 57

FedScoop

MARCH 15, 2024

When we search large volumes of data, we receive tons of records back that are potentially relevant. Unfortunately, we don’t have the budget to invest in sophisticated software that would help us to review the volume of records that we receive.

Accountability 114

Accountability Transparency Participation Efficiency 114

GovLoop

JUNE 21, 2023

Problem: Limited IT Budgets Slow Modernization Working with a limited IT budget typically forces an agency’s IT leaders to put up with outdated technology longer than they would. A small bureau in a massive agency, BIS does not have a robust IT budget. Not having the budget to overhaul the data center, Rao turned to the cloud.

Export 74

Export Budget Data Capacity 74

Public Contracting Institute

JULY 14, 2024

The Benefits of Implementing Standard Cost Systems Standard cost systems offer numerous advantages for government contractors, including improved cost control, enhanced performance measurement, and streamlined budgeting processes.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Accountability Efficiency Budget 52