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

American City & Country

“Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently. Transparency and accountability are crucial to maintaining public trust and require clear policies on surveillance use and data access.” What about cooperative contracts?

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Benchmarking in Procurement: The Key to Maximising Business Value

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

Types of Benchmarking in Procurement The benchmarking approach depends on the objectives and data available. Use like-for-like comparisons Ensure fair and relevant data comparisons. Supports better decision-making Provides data-driven insights for procurement teams.

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Charging Forward: Public sector EVs pose both challenges and opportunities for state agencies and their partners

American City & Country

Across the country, state and local procurement teams are taking up the call to expand electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. Moreover, as EV tech improves and becomes more widely adopted, the costs associated with electric vehicles are expected to decrease—reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) compared to a gas-powered fleet.

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Government’s AI inflection point: Why on-prem tech modernization matters

FedScoop

However, the unique demands of AI and the changing nature of data collection and processing are forcing leaders to take a new and more nuanced approach to their infrastructure investments. Third, the need to maintain data sovereignty, confidentiality and compliance as AI workloads grow will become increasingly complex and dynamic.