Telles.eu

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The written evidence submitted to the House of Commons Public Bill Committee on the Procurement Bill is now available here. So far 17 submissions have been received, so let’s hope they are taken into account. Yours truly is available directly here and elaborates upon the points I made in this and this blogposts.

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FedTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

A recent report released by software company Splunk found that public sector organizations often lack the cybersecurity intelligence needed to respond effectively, and they struggle more than the private sector in leveraging data to detect and prevent threats. Based on a survey of more than 200 IT and data security managers conducted by Foundry Research, the December report compares the state of federal cybersecurity defense with that of the private sector.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 30, 2023

If you’re looking for an edge to help you get a new job, consider this: What’s the most significant problem you’ve solved in the workplace? And this: How do you explain new topics to coworkers unfamiliar with them? Or this: Describe a situation where results went against expectations. How did you adapt to this challenge? Those are examples of questions that employers might use to deeper an understanding of a job candidate’s fit for a job, according to a blog pos t at Inde

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2023

Ivalua’s new Environmental Impact Center empowers Procurement and Supply Chain teams with reliable and actionable insight to reduce Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. EIC’s Unique Capabilities: Ensure transparent carbon emissions baseline based on reliable emissions data Identify and prioritize emissions reduction opportunities Monitor and manage emissions at the product level Redwood City, CA – 31 January, 2023 – Ivalua , a global leader in Cloud Spend Management Solutions , announced the

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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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Telles.eu

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

According to news reports, Netflix is preparing to impose a crackdown on the practice of what it calls 'password sharing', that is the use of the service by multiple people outside the same household. Looking at the reports it seems Netflix is going a lot further than simply password sharing and instead is taking the opportunity to reduce the ability for content to be consumed outside of the home.

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FedTech Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently released a cybersecurity modernization action plan, expressing an urgency to enhance defenses to mitigate growing threats that agencies have faced in the past few years. The FDA alone has reported a 457 percent increase in reconnaissance activities, denial of service, attempted exploitation and other cyber incidents against IT infrastructure during the pandemic.

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Art of Procurement

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

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 – February 3rd, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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ivalua

JANUARY 30, 2023

Why should Procurement own Scope 3 Emissions? The answer is simple- suppliers and spend. For most procurement (and supply chain) professionals, the topic of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions should be coming at you from every direction. Most organizations are familiar with Scope 1 and 2, as they are direct and indirect emissions from your own operations.

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FedTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

For the most part, federal agencies remain unprepared to adopt disruptive and emerging technologies to support digital transformations, according to Deloitte’s “GovTech Trends 2023” report. The professional services network’s annual report spotlights technology trends most likely to cause disruption over the next 18-24 months and evaluates the government’s readiness to adopt them.

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

By its definition, “data” are individual facts, statistics or items of information. They’re cold and faceless and, on their own, do little to explain what they represent. For instance, the census says what percentage of people in a given area fall within low-income brackets, but the numbers don’t explain why or describe that population’s daily realities.

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Art of Procurement

JANUARY 31, 2023

Most procurement professionals have experience building cost models to support their negotiation prep. They can estimate the cost and amount. The post Boosting SaaS Software Negotiating Leverage appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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ivalua

JANUARY 30, 2023

Why should Procurement own Scope 3 Emissions? The answer is simple- suppliers and spend. For most procurement (and supply chain) professionals, the topic of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions should be coming at you from every direction. Most organizations are familiar with Scope 1 and 2, as they are direct and indirect emissions from your own operations.

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The Contractor's Perspective

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has made several announcements, including Directives, Notices, and Proposals in their quest to embark on initiatives that significantly impact federal contractors’ affirmative action obligations. These changes contemplate substantive changes to regulations and existing interpretations of the regulations but are cloaked in terminology such as “guidance” and a proposal to OMB to renew data collection.

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Agencies generate and analyze a lot of data these days. In terms of communicating, internally and externally, that can be both a blessing and a curse. We talked to three employees at the Cambridge, Massachusetts, Community Development Department(CDD) about how they use visualization to help data fulfill its purpose. An example of data visualization from the City of Cambridge “Moving Forward” Report 2020 “There’s nothing more transparent than raw data.

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Art of Procurement

JANUARY 30, 2023

“Although rebranding procurement may not include a logo or a color or story, there is a shift in voice, tone, The post [Pod] How to Know When Procurement Needs a Rebrand w/ Katherine McCleery appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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WIFCON: Government Contracts

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

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NIH NITAAC

JANUARY 31, 2023

On January 20, 2021, President Joe Biden signed his first Executive Order (EO), EO 13985, which called for “a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all, including people of color and others who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality.” At NITAAC, we are committed to advancing equity across the Federal Government and strongly believe that by leveling the playing field for all socioeconomic groups, we create a federal c

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GovLoop

JANUARY 31, 2023

It can be difficult to find the sweet spot between being accommodating and bending your boundaries too much in the workplace. During the New Supervisors in Gov Virtual Networking Event, “How to Set Boundaries for Yourself and Your Team,” on Jan. 30, U.S. Federal Government employee Sarah Moffat shared insight on how to respectfully, but firmly, draw lines between your personal and professional lives.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 31, 2023

Agencies have come a long way from the scramble and panic that occurred three years ago, when remote work and digital outreach became the “new normal.” Now that your organization has gotten into the groove of hybrid work, it’s time to take a moment to pause and reflect on how the overall switch to digital services has impacted the biggest part of your mission – meeting the needs of your constituents.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 31, 2023

Offering your citizens top-notch service while staying secure from cyberthreats is already a full-time job, but if your agency is trying to meet those goals with outdated equipment, you’re playing a game of catch-up that’s hard to overcome. Did you know that a report from the Government Accountability Office revealed that some government agencies aren’t just using slightly outdated technology, but decades-old equipment?

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

February is quite the amorous month and we’re sharing the love the best way we know how – by hosting free online trainings all month long! Here’s a look at the learning and professional development opportunities we have lined up. And as always, these trainings are completely free and all registrants will receive a link to the presentation recording the day after the live training.

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