FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Many government agencies lag in adoption of cloud computing and cite various obstacles as a deterrent. Let’s examine some common beliefs about cloud migration to determine which might be true and which might be misconceptions. Fact: Government Agencies Struggle with Siloed Data Siloed data is a major obstacle for government agencies. Information collected over decades includes isolated and duplicate data that limits visibility across agencies, many of which operate under their own policies.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Cloud-based technology can make agencies more efficient and reduce stress on government workforces. But not all public-sector entities embrace the cloud; in fact, some strongly resist it. During a recent online training entitled “Top Reasons Agencies Are Moving to Cloud in 2023,” GovLoop heard from three government and industry experts, who discussed why agencies sometimes balk at adopting cloud solutions.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Ivalua platform selected to improve efficiency, transparency, and the employee purchasing experience. Redwood City, CA, December 15, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and Capgemini, a global IT services and consulting firm, today announced that after a comprehensive evaluation of available technology solutions, the Volkswagen Group has chosen Ivalua’s platform to digitize its global indirect procurement processes for the Group’s entire brand portfolio.

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Art of Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2022

“I’ve seen a lot of companies who try to jump the gun in terms of driving a very adventurous digital. The post [Pod] How to SUPERCHARGE Your Digital Procurement Strategy w/ Alpar Kamber, Julie Brignac and Chris Eyerman appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Fox Rothschild: Government Contracts

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This is the eighth (and last) of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies, and other government-caused issues – a particularly important point for contractors seeking to maintain positive cashflow while facing the prospect of an economic slowdown or recession.

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The Procurement School

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Author: Liz Busch Public sector entities rely on the expertise and hard work of their contractors to successfully deliver on their mandates. Therefore, the relationships between the public sector and vendors are vital to the smooth operation of any government organization. But how can government employees ensure these positive vendor relationships while still maintaining control of the deliverables provided by contractors and the associated costs?

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In recent years, several factors have come together to drive the need for a more robust cyber strategy in government: the changing nature of work, the expansion of IT infrastructures beyond the traditional firewall and bad actors’ focus on exploiting human elements. And the employee is at the heart of it all. With government workers signing on from remote locations, legacy solutions based on perimeter defense are no longer adequate.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Ivalua scoops hat-trick of awards at Comparably’s latest Best Companies ranking. Redwood City, CA, December 16, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that following anonymous votes from employees across all its departments and international office locations, the company has been ranked by Comparably among the top 100 companies with the best culture, as well as a best company for women and for diversity.

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Art of Procurement

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Procurement 6 is a new short podcast from Art of Procurement that will be published in the Art of Procurement. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – December 16th, 2022 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Key Solutions

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Although often overlooked, Graphic Design is incredibly integral to government work. Federal government design specifically relies on past and modern-day successes of good design practices in America.

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Fox Rothschild: Government Contracts

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This is the seventh of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies, and other government-caused issues – a particularly important point for contractors seeking to maintain positive cashflow while facing the prospect of an economic slowdown or recession.

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FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Agencies have made significant strides toward improving the availability and affordability of broadband service in recent years. The Federal Communications Commission has specifically made efforts to bring underserved and remote areas up to speed technologically to bridge the connectivity divide. A key step in many of those efforts has been the development of formal, statewide broadband expansion plans that use data and stakeholder input to identify and refine goals, recommend activities and det

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Identity is key to securing government systems. Yet many federal agencies still struggle to implement effective and comprehensive identity management. During a recent GovLoop online training titled “ Building an Identity-centric Security Foundation ,” three government and industry experts discussed challenges around identity and described important first steps for agencies looking to elevate their approach to identity.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Redwood City, CA, December 20, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE: HI), a global industrial company, has selected Ivalua to centralize its supplier communication, contract data, and help consolidate best-in-class procurement processes. Hillenbrand required a platform to centralize supplier communication, contract data, and support its growth while providing the basis for future scalability into Procure-to-Pay (P2P).

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Art of Procurement

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In challenging economic times, each company has to eke the most value out of every contract. But are there limitations. The post [Pod] Who is responsible for making sure suppliers break even? w/ Philip Ideson and Kelly Barner appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Federal Construction Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) recently issued a decision regarding a contractor’s claim for increased performance costs due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Notable about this case is the contractor’s invocation of a July 2, 2020 Department of Defense (DoD) memorandum concerning the financial consequences on contractors with firm-fixed-price contracts lacking an economic price adjustment clause during “historic and unprecedented challenges” in the wake of t

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This month it becomes easier to qualify for and remain in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) programs as a direct result of high inflation over the last year. Notably, the SBA increased the maximum income, net worth, and asset qualification requirements and also raised business size standards across the board. This should make more business owners eligible to qualify for the valuable small business set-aside work for the federal government.

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FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has published the third in a three-part series on securing the software supply chain. The last part of the series, titled “Securing the Software Supply Chain: Recommended Practices Guide for Customers,” follows the August 2022 release of guidance for developers and the October 2022 release of guidance for suppliers.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Is quiet quitting a thing? Many GovLoop readers say it is, but they also say that the real problem is not bad workers, but poor management. In a recent survey of GovLoop community, more than 50% of respondents report having observed quiet quitting at their workplace, with a third of respondents saying there are many people quietly quitting. The term popped up last summer when a Tik Tokker posted a video saying, “Work is not your life.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Author: Hubert Verweij , Head of Procurement Transformation, Capgemini Invent Sweden and Finland. Previously published on Capgemini’s website. Nowadays, Procurement practitioners primarily talk about emerging topics like the reduction of scope 3 emissions, supplier-enabled innovation and supply risk management. These discussions are fed by researchers and thought leaders who emphasize the changing role of Procurement to unlock value potential, mitigate risks and reduce total lifecycle cos

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Art of Procurement

DECEMBER 6, 2022

A couple of weeks ago, Philip Ideson posted a LinkedIn snap poll about procurement’s negotiating leverage. He asked whether it. The post Is there such a thing as too much leverage? appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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DemandStar

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Holdings company GTY Technologies acquired DemandStar , a Seattle startup that offers a public sector bidding marketplace. “We’ve had quite a bit of inbound interest as the tech sector as a whole has been consolidating, so we had a choice of partners,” DemandStar President and CEO Ben Vaught told GeekWire. “We chose Bonfire and GTY Technologies because of how great they are with their customers and the amount of customer value I believed we could create together moving forward.

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Fox Rothschild: Government Contracts

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This month it becomes easier to qualify for and remain in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) programs as a direct result of high inflation over the last year. Notably, the SBA increased the maximum income, net worth, and asset qualification requirements and also raised business size standards across the board. This should make more business owners eligible to qualify for the valuable small business set-aside work for the federal government.

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FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As federal agencies modernized their technology solutions over the past several years, they have upgraded their networks, moved to hybrid cloud architectures and adopted shared services. However, there are always more upgrades to do. One federal IT official recently told FedTech it is “almost like a game of whack-a-mole.” These upgrades are especially challenging for mission-critical systems.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 19, 2022

When it comes to generational differences in the workplace, the Golden Rule is probably not your best guide. It sounds like common sense. Why wouldn’t we treat our co-workers or direct reports the way we would want to be treated? But what you find encouraging or helpful or motivational might not resonate with your younger or older co-workers. And the bigger the generational gap, the more likely that is to be the case.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Redwood City, CA, December 7, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that bol.com, the largest online retailer in the Netherlands and Belgium, has selected Ivalua’s solution to digitalize its indirect Source-to-Contract (S2C) processes. The project has been delivered in partnership with Accenture. Headquartered in Utrecht, bol.com is one of the most successful retail platforms for third-party suppliers in Europe with 13 million customers in the Netherlands and Belgiu

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Art of Procurement

DECEMBER 1, 2022

It is natural to look ahead this time of year. What will 2023 hold? Will we be ready? The Art. The post Register Now for Digital Outcomes 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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University of Bristol

DECEMBER 5, 2022

by Professor Albert Sanchez-Graells , University of Bristol Law School. Approximately a third of public sector spending goes to procure third-party goods, services, and works. Procurement rules and policies seek to ensure that contract awards are free from corruption, conflicts of interest or anticompetitive practices, and that these vast sums of public funds generate value for money and support social, environmental, and innovative practices.

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NIH NITAAC

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The end of the year often marks a period of gratitude, where many pause to take time to celebrate and reflect on what they are thankful for. From their family to good health, to their jobs, Americans across the country can be found proudly declaring, “I am Thankful For.” NITAAC is no different and as we prepare to close out 2022, I wanted to reflect on what I am thankful for at NITAAC.

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FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2022

While the federal government is not the primary target of ransomware attacks, it plays a large role in helping those who have been attacked recover. It also provides advice on how enterprises can protect themselves against such attacks. A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) outlines three areas where the federal government could improve this assistance: Interagency coordination Awareness, outreach and communication Coordination with schools The GAO reports that ransomware

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The end of the year is right around the corner, and goal setting for 2023 is top of mind for agencies and supervisors. During our recent virtual networking session, “New Year, New Goal: Setting Your 2023 Team Objectives,” Ray M. Crawford, Jr. Ph.D.​, Chief Executive for ​Strategic Planning and Reporting,​ U.S. Department of Education​, gave new supervisors insight on how to make their team feel included and invested in their agency’s goal-setting process.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Third-party Risk Management (TPRM) within Services organizations, especially Financial Services (FSI), has become critical over the last few years. Some of this is due to regulation but a lot is simply due to the increase in risk occurrences of varying types and the increasing complexity of third- party relationships. In Q3 2021, The Hackett Group conducted a comprehensive performance study of third-party risk management across a wide demographic of companies.

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Art of Procurement

DECEMBER 26, 2022

In addition to being the Head of Content and Brand Partnerships at Art of Procurement, Kelly Barner is also the. The post [Pod] Three Authors Featured on The Sourcing Hero Podcast w/ Simon Horton, Tim Hughes and Jonathan O’Brien appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Key Solutions

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Outline development involves extensive dissection of the RFP. Use this step-by-step guide to develop a complete and compliant proposal outline.

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Magnus Legal

DECEMBER 22, 2022

There are some peculiarities that foreign tenderers should be aware of. We are happy to give you our 5 best tips for tendering in Norway.

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FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The Department of Defense recently announced it has awarded its Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) contract to Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Oracle, a deal worth up to $9 billion through 2028. Funds will be allocated to individual orders as they are issued. The contract, formerly named JEDI, will have the four tech giants build the DOD’s cloud computing network.

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