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Governments need to plan for the entire product lifecycle when they purchase technology today

American City & Country

Cunningham adds that proper training for system operators “must cover not only system operation but also legal and ethical considerations.” Keeping pace with rapid technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics, while navigating associated legal and ethical challenges can be tricky to navigate.

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Evolution of the Status Quo

The Procurement School

Decision-making using Choosing by Advantages (CBA) and that incorporates Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principals provides customer-centric solutions that pay dividends far beyond initial construction. This collaborative effort ensures that the procurement landscape remains fair, competitive, and cost-effective.

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How AWS can enable the Government of Canada’s 2023-2026 Data Strategy

AWS Public Sector

This means seeking contractual guarantees on ongoing Canadian data control and ownership, including extraterritorial rights, along with stringent security assurances on encryption, access controls and exposure prevention from partners.

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