Whistleblower Network News

JUNE 7, 2024

When medical devices are used in surgical procedures, patients deserve to know that their device was selected based on quality of care considerations and not on improper payments from manufacturers.” Join NWC in Taking Action: Demand that Congress strengthen the False Claims Act Further Reading: Medical Device Manufacturer Innovasis Inc.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

When they buy technology, cities and counties will often face multiple issues, says Dean Cunningham , segment development manager, Public Safety at Axis Communications , a company that produces network cameras, access control systems, network audio devices and other IP networking solutions for physical security and video surveillance applications.

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Procureware

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Their performance is crucial to achieving your financial, performance and quality objectives, and a poor supplier creates risks for everything from budget overruns to missed schedules and liability lawsuits. Two leading models are private and cooperative vendor networks. Aggregators Vendor networks come in several forms.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

The fiscal crisis facing cities is a result of a perfect storm: the reduction of federal grant dollars, reduced tax revenues, increased demands, especially in urban areas, and rising inflation. Optimize resource allocation: Prioritize spending on essential services while exploring innovative ways to cut costs without compromising quality.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 11, 2024

And increased AI implementation demand that organizations rethink how they staff, develop, and run their day-to-day operations. Harnessing AI is a useful way to advance modernization goals, but AI governance—including ethical considerations, data security, and compliance with federal regulations—must remain a top priority.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 27, 2024

“I call on our Congressional leaders to give this high-stakes experiment the careful scrutiny it demands, and insist on a strategic pause of GHC implementation so a comprehensive evaluation of its feasibility can be conducted by GAO.” The post DoD set to start ramping up new military moving contract first appeared on Federal News Network.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 31, 2023

Four key factors frame the neurodiversity conversation : managing the talent shortage, utilizing the unique abilities of neurodivergent talent, sharing leading practices for recruiting and retaining that talent, and cultivating a network of leaders interested in neurodiversity as a workforce strategy.

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AWS Public Sector

MAY 14, 2024

The AWS Machine Learning University Educator Enablement Program (MLU EEP) and the Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance connect early career talent to in-demand technical jobs globally, including in Illinois. The two participating CCC programs are AAS Networking Systems and Technology and AAS Software Development.

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GovLoop

MARCH 25, 2024

It’s been pretty fast, and great quality. AI capability built into PowerPoint has improved the quality of training slide decks, too. Hayden stressed that responsible use of AI demands that a human review the AI’s output. Looking to bring things in house and lower costs, CGO used AI to write the training scripts.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The downtime negatively affects the quality of the service provided by the operator. Cloud architectures, composed of components like ground stations, network resources, or virtual machines, can be defined and deployed using infrastructure as code (IaC) and following DevOps principles. Gb/s, extensibility, and cost-effectiveness.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2022

As the demands on supply chains continue to increase, so do the expectations of consumers. Consumers also expect transparency – in product origin, quality standards, and how organizations are improving their environmental and sustainability efforts. . Leveraging Technology to Transform The Supply Chain.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In 2017, AWS India became the first global CSP in India to receive full empanelment for its cloud service offerings after the AWS Asia-Pacific (Mumbai) Region completed MeitY’s STQC (Standardization Testing and Quality Certification) audit.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 13, 2023

However, a key concern is to maximize the utilization of capacity to meet demand while avoiding overprovisioning. Satcom networks typically connect a large antenna at a teleport to one or more smaller antennas in remote locations, in this case, a mobile terminal.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Available on Demand | October 5, 2023 | 1 Hour | Training Certificate Digital transformation has been a central premise of government at all levels tackling the job of ending reliance on legacy technology, upgrading systems and expanding services. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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How to Crack a Nut

JANUARY 13, 2025

An example of tendering to enable scale is the NHSs AI Diagnostic Fund allocating 21 million to twelve imaging networks, covering 66 NHS trusts across England, significantly speeding up the roll out of AI diagnostic tools nationwide. quality), requirements, and best practice (e.g. Procurement contract terms should set standards (e.g.

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Extract Systems

JULY 23, 2024

Legal Constraints and Consequences Under Florida law, government entities are prohibited from making ransom payments, which meant the Florida DOH could not comply with the ransom demand. The cyberattack has therefore impacted a vast network of health-related operations and services.

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AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 3, 2024

Plus, they needed a system that could scale up during peak demands without worrying about infrastructure resiliency. “A The solution also uses Amazon Connect Contact Lens and Amazon Connect Customer Profiles for analytics and quality management of MVD’s Mobile ID support center and its business service desk.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 16, 2024

I’ve got a lot of work to do to convince them,” he said in an interview with Federal News Network. “I It’s not that we’re going to make less money, it’s that we’re going to lose money,” Tim Helenthal, the chairman and CEO of National Van Lines told Federal News Network. TRANSCOM is committed, and we’re committed. I’m a military mover.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Given the current market challenges and geopolitical uncertainties only 7% see ESG outcomes as a priority, which is in stark contrast with strengthening regulatory frameworks and demanding consumer preferences requiring more transparency to combat greenwashing. Learn more at www.ivalua.com. Follow us at @Ivalua. About Procurious.

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AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 1, 2024

Containers can easily scale up or down based on demand, which optimizes resource usage. This targeted fine-tuning ensures that the model’s outputs are more aligned with the intended use case, leading to higher-quality results and better user experiences.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Savings generated from a planned cloud migration can be passed onto the district or school—or, in some cases, the student—without compromising quality. Because they’re just starting their cloud journey, Kohrman and his team have leveraged the AWS Partner Network (APN) and are working with APN Premier Consulting Partner, Slalom.

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ivalua

AUGUST 21, 2022

Demand measurement and reductions of CO2 emissions from your suppliers, and you run the risk of becoming the customer no-one wants. This means a significant risk of low commitment rates and low-quality (and therefore unreliable) data. For suppliers to reduce their own carbon footprint, they’ll first need to calculate it!

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ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

This combined with our industry expertise and our flexibility in approaching and solving all main project issues makes us a preferred implementation partner for the most demanding customers. We do what we sell and we sell what we do,” explains Francesco Bandolin, Digital Procurement Director at PwC. “Arkad S.p.A.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In sum, the key features of the FSS program reflect the time, talent and treasure that GSA has invested in developing a strategic, commercial marketplace that promotes price, value and quality competition at the order level. first appeared on Federal News Network. The FSS program’s success is the direct result of these investments.

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AWS Public Sector

MAY 9, 2024

Ensure quota increases before deployment , such that the quota “Running On-Demand G and VT instances” on the AWS service quota console for Amazon EC2 is at least 48. Converting the weights to a smaller representation affects the quality of the LLM output. Access to the Amazon EC2 G4dn.12xlarge

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Select GCR

AUGUST 6, 2024

They prioritize small businesses with a history of delivering quality work on time and within budget, as this indicates reliability and competence. This historical performance data reassures prime contractors that the small business can handle the demands of the project, reducing the risk associated with subcontracting.

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Select GCR

OCTOBER 8, 2024

This certification is not just a label; it opens doors to: Supplier diversity programs Increased business opportunities Access to government contracts Networking and mentorship opportunities Enhanced credibility and reputation For women entrepreneurs seeking to expand their reach and credibility, WBE certification can be a game-changer.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 26, 2023

By allowing parties to streamline the resolution process and manage their resources efficiently, AIAC’s framework aligns with the fast-paced demands of trade. The role of the YPG is to raise awareness about ADR among young talents as well as to encourage students to study ADR, fostering networking among like-minded peers.

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Inter-American Development Bank

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

These ministries are crucial in the fight against climate change, as both the goals of decarbonization and those of resilience and biodiversity protection demand strategic actions that require their unique management, leadership, and coordination abilities. 4- Sustainable taxonomies are essential for access to timely and quality information.

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Finance Sustainability Price Budget 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 11, 2024

Combined with Uzbekistan’s strategic location, large consumer market, and flourishing sectors like technology, these reforms have boosted demand for international arbitration both domestically and from foreign investors.

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Capacity Efficiency Collaboration Innovation 52

ivalua

JUNE 10, 2020

Carefully consider whether your existing supply network can meet your needs before bringing in a new supplier. Do this with an eye for quality and quantity, ensuring they adhere to the requirements agreed upon in your contract. After all, customer demand impacts your purchasing requirements. . Neglect this at your own risk. .

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

As FAS Commissioner Sonny Hashmi stated in a recent post, “Our regional based employees aren’t going away, but this shift in our structure will meet the growing demand from our customers that FAS respond holistically when it comes to contracting assistance.” The hearing covered a wide range of topics, including: (i) how the U.S.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This year’s tables include: November 20: GSA MAS PMO GSA Pricing Tools Medical/Surgical Supply BPAs SAM.gov PMO VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) November 21: VA FSS VA Prosthetics Community Care Network (CCN) View the agendas for more details. FCI or CUI) exists on its network and where the data traverses.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Indeed, Mr. Junestrand referred to results from a Harvard study demonstrating that lawyers using AI tools were 12% faster, and their work was assessed to be 40% better quality. One of the tips provided was to continue attending conferences to broaden one’s professional network.

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European Law: Public Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2012

On the one hand, and as commented recently here , the General Court issued his Judgment in Sviluppo Globale GEIE v Commission where it imposed a very demanding standard for the duty to give reasons in procurement cases. a) of the contract notice.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Exclusive Engagement Opportunities: With features like peer-to-peer messaging, your logo will be seen as attendees network and connect, associating your brand with valuable professional interactions. The Cyberside Chat will provide attendees with practical solutions to meet these evolving cybersecurity demands.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Congress Passes $3 Billion VA Supplemental Funding Bill Federal News Network reports that on Thursday, the Senate passed a $3 billion VA supplemental funding bill. To view the draft agenda for the healthcare day, click here. The Coalition will keep members appraised as the situation warrants.

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