GovLoop

JANUARY 17, 2024

In September 2021, the Office of Management and Budget unveiled a draft federal strategy , emphasizing the need for a zero-trust architecture to meet evolving cybersecurity demands. This layer optimizes resource efficiency and fosters consistency in multi-cloud environments, accelerating cloud adoption.

Utilities 116

Utilities Demand Budget Government 116

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. But as demand for AI talent across all industries grows, training for employees will be the best option to bridge the AI knowledge gap.

Education 126

Education Demand Innovation Capacity 126

FedScoop

DECEMBER 19, 2023

From automating mundane tasks and increasing productivity to quickly and efficiently processing large amounts of data that was once locked in data silos, the possibilities are becoming realities. Take for instance the U.S.

Government 101

Government Government Data Efficiency 101

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 75

Price Demand Education Efficiency 75

FedScoop

OCTOBER 14, 2024

A lot of internet users are on older hardware, or maybe it’s newer but it’s a budget device,” Langle said. Those budget devices or older hardware, they do not handle those types of applications the same as newer hardware does. … It really does throttle or bottleneck their experience.”

Government 113

Government Government Sustainability Budget 113

ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Demand planning capabilities. Demand planning is the ability to create forecasts that predict the future need for your products. Efficient warehouse management. Warehouse management in the healthcare industry requires transactional efficiency across order, labor and inventory management every day.

Supply Chain 88

Supply Chain Management Total Cost of Ownership Warehouse 88

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

An army of data analysts wouldn’t be able to keep up with the volume of logs being generated (and no agency has sufficient budget to hire them). AI for IT operations – AIOps, as it is called – is well suited to managing complex IT systems and supporting constantly changing and growing data and security demands.

Participation 116

Participation Data Media Networking 116

Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

But the missing ingredient for us really, and for any agency, is aggregating the demand signal. Budget cycles seem to be truncated these days, for example, have been for a while,” Derrios told the Federal Drive with Tom Temin. That’s really where we get the best bang for the buck, so to speak.”

Category Management 111

Category Management Management Procurement End to End 111

AWS Public Sector

JULY 31, 2024

Student performance gaps stubbornly refuse to close while the demands placed on teaching professionals by time-consuming administrative tasks and the challenges associated with lesson preparations continue to increase. The current education ecosystem is, by majority, characterized by stretched school budgets and outdated legacy technology.

Education 130

Education Collaboration Utilities Quality 130

GovLoop

APRIL 21, 2023

Here is a real-life example on how one civilian agency reduced its environmental footprint and budget demands: An agency was looking to reduce the power needed to heat and cool its primary data center by one-third.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Capacity Demand Budget 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

It also has an impact on procurement teams as they are responsible for managing supplier relationships, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and ensuring that goods and services are delivered on time and within budget.

Price 105

Price Supply Chain Supplier Procurement Team 105

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Since taking on the role in June 2023, Rogers has been committed to overseeing the efficient operation of the town’s government. However, he quickly identified a major hurdle: the town’s procurement process was hampering his team’s productivity and efficiency. This is a widespread issue across government procurement teams.

Purchasing 58

Purchasing IT Supplier Negotiation Efficiency 58

Select GCR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is actively introducing strategies to encourage federal agencies to work with these businesses, ensuring that they have a fair shot at securing valuable contracts. Securing even a fraction of these federal contracting dollars can catalyze substantial growth and expansion for many small businesses.

Government 52

Government Government Government Contracts Procurement 52

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. While many agencies have achieved some early wins, managing the entire lifecycle of cloud and enterprise assets also demands taking a broader view.

Innovation 58

Innovation Demand Budget Price 58

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The on-premises SQL server used by Kellogg faculty and students had reached the end of its life, and his team needed to identify a cost-effective way forward while ensuring that the datasets would remain highly available for researchers to use on demand. The new data collection needed to be budget-friendly—both to install and maintain.

Innovation 81

Innovation Management Data Demand 81

American City & Country

OCTOBER 29, 2024

By: Lawson Products In today’s fast-paced world, efficient procurement is crucial for any entity. As procurement professionals, you are constantly balancing tight budgets, increasing demands, and the need to streamline operations.

Vendor Management 58

Vendor Management Inventory Management Inventory Management 58

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 14, 2024

With government-mandated climate action targets, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting requirements, and demands from end consumers on the environmental and social impact of goods and services, sustainability needs to be intrinsically linked with each organisation’s unique value proposition.

Sustainability 81

Sustainability Data Quality Efficiency 81

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.

Government 52

Government Government Transparency Efficiency 52

AWS Public Sector

MAY 8, 2024

Chief financial officers (CFOs) stress the importance of measuring the value and return on investment of research conducted, but often lament that the true costs of on-premises resources are distributed across various budgets, or masked. Conclusion Researchers seek to push the envelope and see cloud as an instrument to further their research.

Total Cost of Ownership 84

Total Cost of Ownership TCO Education Cost of Ownership 84

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. However, it also introduces complexities that demand forward-thinking fiscal strategies. AI can introduce data-driven insights for more evidence-based and transparent budgeting.

Transparency 64

Transparency Data Telecommunication Capacity 64

AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 21, 2024

Often, serverless technology plays an important role in running a cost-efficient environment with the agility to scale in response to changes in demand. Website traffic for charity platforms can vary, with sudden increases in demand. We did not want to manage infrastructure,” said James Haigh, director of We Are Sweet.

Demand 75

Demand Data Management Import 75

FedScoop

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Still, documents obtained by FedScoop through a public records request outline limited funding for SDI and a stretched budget, factors that have led some to think that the project could use more support, even as the FAA pursues other strategies to mitigate the impact of commercial launches. Rick Larsen, D-Wash.,

IT 105

IT Transportation Transportation Integration 105

AWS Public Sector

JULY 31, 2024

Key topics covered include addressing concerns around data sovereignty, security, lock-in risks and budget control while highlighting AWS capabilities and commitments in these areas. The goals are to help government address complex policy issues, adapt to changing demands, and provide insights that ultimately benefit the Canadian public.

Data 75

Data Government Government Demand 75

AWS Public Sector

MAY 9, 2024

Lire cet article en Français Education institutions are increasingly adopting cloud technology to transform the security and efficiency of technology solutions for schools worldwide. Addressing vulnerabilities to cyber threats, particularly ransomware, empowers schools with limited budgets to build advanced protection and recovery systems.

Education 78

Education Finance Collaboration Budget 78

FedInsider

OCTOBER 31, 2023

An army of data analysts wouldn’t be able to keep up with the volume of logs being generated (and no agency has sufficient budget to hire them). AI for IT operations is well suited to managing complex IT systems and supporting constantly changing and growing data and security demands.

Management 81

Management Participation Data Media 81

ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

As operating budgets tighten, restrictive spending will pressure businesses to focus on savings and creative alternatives. . Disruptions in global supply chains, labor market shortages, strong consumer demand. How can we mitigate technical, logistical, weather-related, and demand-driven supply chain disruptions?

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Consumer Demands 52

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 19, 2024

Figure 1 show a comparison of on-premises and cloud procurement models against nonlinear application demand. A comparison of the procurement models for an on-premises deployment and a cloud deployment when mapped against a nonlinear demand curve for an underlying application. Workloads typically follow fluctuating demand curves.

Procurement 80

Procurement IT Price Sustainability 80

The Procurement School

MAY 27, 2024

Author : Chris Sheel Delivering major capital projects on time and on budget has always been a challenging and elusive goal. Budgets previously developed require reactive revisitation as estimates balloon. To adapt, our relationships and project delivery models must become more effective, efficient, and strategic.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Total Cost of Ownership Budget Collaboration 52

The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

Factors which influence outsourcing: Smaller public entities, in terms of budgets, typically do not fund staffing resources for procurement. Outsourcing could potentially save the cost of two staffing positions at a minimal cost of $200,000 per year, realizing a budget reduction of $1,000,000 in that same 5-year period.

Procurement 52

Procurement Competitive Bidding Public Procurement Supplier 52

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This will require developing funding mechanisms and information systems to identify, prioritize, and evaluate countries’ climate finance efforts, which hinges on first identifying and evaluating public spending on climate change in national budgets.

Finance 52

Finance Budget Evaluation Accountability 52

NIH NITAAC

APRIL 28, 2021

As a result, agencies are still purchasing cloud services as an add-on to other contracts, something that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) worries could lead to security challenges. Many federal agencies lack an understanding of the various types of cloud services available on Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs).

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Purchasing Electronics Demand 52

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

At first glance, procurement might seem like a purely behind-the-scenes function, its quality measured by efficiency and transparency; but, in reality, procurement is about how government delivers for people. It facilitates budgeting and financial planning. How and with whom this money is spent can shape whether local economies thrive.

Public Procurement 73

Public Procurement Procurement Balance Quality 73

Tracker Intelligence

APRIL 6, 2024

Exploring Tracker Intelligence’s Tender Platform and Resources Tracker Intelligence’s tender management platform provides project management consultancies with the right tools to identify and secure tenders efficiently. Begin by tailoring your profile to focus on your consultancy’s niche expertise areas and sample projects.

Project Management 52

Project Management Tender Consulting Management 52

Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 7, 2023

The global energy transition, driven by technological change and international commitments to comply with the Paris Agreement, generates uncertainty about future fossil fuel demand, prices, and associated government revenues. Learn more about the IDB’s work on fiscal policy and climate change.

Finance 52

Finance Price Sustainability Capacity 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

And they’re not the only ones—other department heads are also increasingly budget-conscious, creating a new opportunity to partner with procurement for better budget management. However, the path to success is never easy. With inflation rising, CFOs must tighten their belts. Tracking the Metrics that Matter.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration Transparency 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Manufacturers can off-set the effects of inflation and avoid passing on price increases to their goods and services by maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement function. Consequently, staying on top of these financial trends gives manufacturers a critical edge in predicting their bottom line.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Procurement Supplier 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Follow our advice on understanding tender technical requirements, exhibiting your expertise, avoiding common mistakes, and beating out rival bidders for these complex and demanding RFPs. Consultancies get vital early insight into client needs, budget allocations, scoping requirements and bidding timelines to prepare in advance.

Tender 52

Tender Consulting Management Bidding 52