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Microsoft and GSA enter agreement to address federal IT acquisition

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The GMAS initiative seeks to establish improved standardized conditions through governmentwide engagement and enhanced cybersecurity measures to address critical risks in government IT systems, according to the press release.

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Your procurement compliance and risk management checklist

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Keep reading for a checklist to help you optimize procurement compliance and internal risk management. Does leadership support procurement education for other departments? Internal client education Educating internal clients on procurement compliance is incredibly important—which all our panelists echoed.

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U.S. agencies publish plans to comply with White House AI memo

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Federal agencies across the government have posted their plans to comply with an Office of Management and Budget memo on artificial intelligence governance, providing a window into what risk management and reporting practices will look like in the executive branch. 1 deadline.

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Carahsoft’s Tim Boltz: Tech Industry Partnerships Can Fortify Cybersecurity in Academia

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Partnerships with the IT industry can help higher education institutions not only in their core operations but also in guarding intellectual property and other data and analytics, according to Tim Boltz , sales director at Carahsoft.

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Klobuchar and Thune introduce foundational AI legislation

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The bill would also require the department to establish a working group to offer recommendations for a voluntary, industry-led consumer education effort for AI systems. AI “comes with the potential for great benefits, but also serious risks, and our laws need to keep up,” Klobuchar said in a statement.

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What is Strategic Procurement, and How Can Cooperative Purchasing Help?

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Whether you’re in education, government, nonprofit or the private sector, procurement can be a powerful tool for maximizing savings, streamlining operations, and ensuring compliance. Using a cooperative purchasing program ensures compliance with state and federal laws while reducing the risks associated with supplier management.

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DoD Embracing Continuous Monitoring (E172)

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His military education includes the Signal Officer Basic Course; the Signal Captains Career Course; the Intermediate Level Education Course; the Information Systems Officer Course; the Joint Network Node Operation Course; the Joint Network Attack Course; and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College Inter-Agency Fellow program.