Extract Systems

AUGUST 22, 2023

To achieve this, AI systems require immense amounts of data for pattern recognition to find insights that might not be immediately apparent to human observers. While the concept of AI dates back to the 1950s, recent advancements in processing power, data availability, and machine learning techniques have propelled AI to new heights.

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FedInsider

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In those roles, she optimized NSA’s IT strategy for the CIO Inspector General and Policy, IT Accessibility, Chief Information Security Officer, and Chief Data Officer portfolios. Jones managed the oversight for IT investments and acquisition programs, ensuring the secure and keen use of IT across NSA. Throughout her career, Ms.

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FedInsider

MAY 5, 2024

Compliance is difficult enough in an air-conditioned data center, so for those out on the edge with spotty communication and potential bullets flying around, it could be near impossible. This week on Feds At the Edge, we offer some perspectives on how to manage this arduous task. Close CISO, U.S.

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FedInsider

MAY 5, 2024

Compliance is difficult enough in an air-conditioned data center, so for those out on the edge with spotty communication and potential bullets flying around, it could be near impossible. This week on Feds At the Edge, we offer some perspectives on how to manage this arduous task. Close CISO, U.S.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The top concerns related to the risks of using generative AI include a lack of controls to ensure ethical/responsible information generation, a lack of ability to verify/explain generated output and potential abuse/distortion of government-generated content in the public domain.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

KPIs are popularly related to areas such as: On time delivery Amount of rejects Cost reduction Ethical conduct Sustainable approaches Lead times KPIs can be written to measure any aspect of supplier performance but must be relevant to the contract to add value. Early indication in this situation would be key to risk management.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The panel delved into (i) the mechanisms and challenges of dispute resolution in the decentralized space, and (ii) the integration of artificial intelligence (“AI”) into judicial systems and arbitration proceedings and the underlying legal and ethical considerations. and Web 3.0.

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ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

Below, we outline the 5 steps toward modernizing supplier management, addressing both transparency and effective engagement. Gain control of your supplier data. Data remains dispersed among multiple systems, with duplicates and errors common. Leaders must plan out the long-term data approach when selecting technology.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Originally published on Risk Management Monitor. A better way of looking at those relationships is as partnerships—albeit ones that require management and alignment of objectives first and foremost, but ultimately mutually beneficial relationships.

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

These professionals excel in managing supplier relationships, understanding contract nuances, and mitigating risks. Their ability to leverage market trends and data-driven insights results in smarter purchasing decisions, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chains.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Williams, and Mickey Liebner; Mayer Brown Bipartisan, bicameral legislation in the US Congress would mandate the use of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (“NIST”) Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (“Framework”) by federal agencies. The guidance does not apply to the Federal Supply Schedule.

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Take Control of Your Supplier Data Dealing with so many objectives and changing conditions requires more information than ever before, particularly regarding suppliers. It is also a major risk. Without sufficient data, you end up making unknown and sometimes unnecessary compromises, exposing organizations to other risks.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

During the training, Jason, Liam, and Alex will cover the following topics and more: Pricing – Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)/Commercial Sales Practices (CSP); Domestic Preferences; Supply Chain; Enforcement/Mandatory Disclosure/Ethics; Sustainability Requirements/Policy; and Bid Protests Update.

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How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 31, 2023

In addition to proposals on the intellectual property (IP) regulation of generative AI, the opening up of public sector data, transport-related, or cyber security interventions, the GCSA Report focuses on ‘core’ regulatory and governance issues. The ‘pro-innovation approach’ in the GCSA Report — squaring the circle?

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AWS Public Sector

JUNE 24, 2024

In March 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memo that provides more specific directions to agencies for compliance with the guidance outlined in the executive order. These training offerings cover a broad range of topics, including AI ethics, bias mitigation, model explainability, and secure AI development practices.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 15, 2024

He has over 25 years of industry experience in IT networking, cyber security, and data center design and implementation. Mr. Perez has deep industry expertise around cyber security, Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), multi-tenant data centers, complex IT networks, and infrastructure management solutions.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 29, 2024

In identifying concerns for digital identity risk management, NIST focuses on three main concerns: identity proofing, authentication, and federation level. Each of these “can result in the wrong subject successfully accessing an online service, system, or data.” See Draft Guidelines, Section 3.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Software Acquisition Guide for Government Enterprise Consumers was created by the Information and Communications Technology Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force, a group co-led by CISA and industry representatives. To register, click here.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 16, 2024

He has over 25 years of industry experience in IT networking, cyber security, and data center design and implementation. Mr. Perez has deep industry expertise around cyber security, Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), multi-tenant data centers, complex IT networks, and infrastructure management solutions.

Government 52

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

In addition, decommissioned bots were not removed in a timely manner, placing GSA systems and data at risk of exposure. DoD has also ramped up its efforts to invest in data and AI through new guidance and organizational support. Finally, DoD has made significant investments in cloud.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In stark contrast to the EU, which through the soon to be enacted AI Act is focused primarily on regulating uses of AI that are unacceptable or high risk, the Executive Order focuses primarily on the developers, the data they use and the tools they create.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A FedScoop analysis of 29 of those documents found that data readiness and access to quality data, a dearth of knowledge about AI and talent with specific expertise, and finite funding levels were among the most common challenges that agencies reported. Making government AI-ready “comes down to data,” Howard said. “It

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FedScoop

APRIL 23, 2024

The ability of AI tools to process “huge streams of data” should free up scientists “to focus on high-level directions,” the report argued, with a network of AI assistants deployed to take on “large, interdisciplinary, and/or decentralized projects.” We’re dealing with tools that, at least right now, are ethically neutral,” Press said.

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Section 2(g) refers to AI risk management, and states that It is important to manage the risks from the Federal Government’s own use of AI and increase its internal capacity to regulate, govern, and support responsible use of AI to deliver better results for Americans. Section 10.1(b) Section 10.1(b) Section 10.1(b)

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FedScoop

JANUARY 22, 2024

This risk raises critical ethical and legal issues — and also poses a challenge as federal agencies ramp up their efforts to support AI research. If problematic data were to be identified, IARPA would take immediate steps to remediate it,” the spokesperson added.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The AISIC will develop guidelines for “red-teaming, capability evaluations, risk management, safety and security, and watermarking synthetic content,” and will be housed within the U.S. AI Safety Institute.

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

Success in this space requires more than just submitting bids; it demands strategy, consistency, risk management, and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving rules. Back your claims with data, case studies, and evidence that prove you can deliver. Cybersecurity & Data Protection Handling government projects?

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FedInsider

JANUARY 5, 2025

He has over 25 years of industry experience in IT networking, cyber security, and data center design and implementation. Mr. Perez has deep industry expertise around cyber security, Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), multi-tenant data centers, complex IT networks, and infrastructure management solutions.

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