FedScoop

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Passing the legislation is important “given the amount of dollars that are at stake, but also … [the] security implications and just pure efficiencies and resiliency of operations,” Triplette said. “We We depend on our cloud operations, we depend on our daily technology to function every day, and this is getting at it.”

Purchasing 94

Purchasing Efficiency Transparency Budget 94

FedScoop

JANUARY 17, 2025

Microsofts participation underscores the importance of a strategic agreement between the federal government and one of its largest technology providers, the release states. This alignment is a critical step toward greater efficiency and security.

IT 114

IT Vendor Management Risk Management Education 114

ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Identity, credential and access management provides " a consistent view of identity " in mission partner environments, making communications more efficient, enhancing command and control and increasing lethality, according to Charles White , chief technology officer of Fornetix.

Import 105

Import Collaboration Efficiency Management 105

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Public safety for these events isn’t just about preventing incidents—it’s also about ensuring that events operate efficiently while keeping attendees comfortable and secure. It’s important to have a robust system in place to control access while ensuring that staff and attendees can move freely and efficiently.

Procurement 58

Procurement Procurement Team Supplier Quality 58

AWS Public Sector

JULY 30, 2024

Efficient code review processes are vital across all customer segments, both commercial and public sector, where strict regulations, data security, and service excellence are paramount. Streamlined code reviews maintain software quality, mitigate security risks, and enhance operational efficiency.

Efficiency 75

Efficiency Quality Engineering Integration 75

The Procurement School

JULY 16, 2024

The following article discusses the various steps of contract management and its role in procurement efficiency. But first a definition of efficiency. Efficiency involves achieving intended results while minimizing time, resources and effort. It is about doing things optimally or maximizing time and resource use.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Procurement Contract Supplier 52

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

In his article “ The Future of Public Infrastructure is Digital “, Bill Gates envisions a world where infrastructure is smarter, more efficient, and digitally integrated. Foster sustainability by prioritizing green and energy-efficient technologies.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Public Procurement 59

Open Contracting Partnership

JANUARY 9, 2025

For example, over the last several years, the City has transitioned to PASSPort , an end-to-end online procurement system that creates additional transparency and efficiencies in the procurement process. Its important for us to be accountable to them and understand they are the end user and beneficiary of our procurement.

Participation 104

Participation Government Contracts Government Government 104

FedScoop

OCTOBER 28, 2024

TransUnion’s Vice President of Public Sector Identity, Stuart Levy, stresses the importance of efficient identity verification. This stolen data fuels fraud schemes across multiple channels, including call centers, where social engineering attacks often target inexperienced staff.

Integration 66

Integration Integrity Import Data 66

USFCR

APRIL 23, 2024

Logistics and Transportation: Fueling America's Progress Logistics and transportation form the backbone of our national security and economic vitality, and their importance in today's world cannot be overstated. As a business owner in this dynamic industry, you have the power to make a real difference in the world.

Transportation 105

Transportation Transportation Logistics Efficiency 105

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 14, 2025

The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (the Coalition) continues to collect recommendations for the Government Procurement Efficiency List (GPEL). As a threshold matter, it is important to note that the remaining 85 percent of supplies and products are ordered manually across the VA.

Supply Chain 49

Supply Chain Purchasing Transparency Price 49

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently. Cross-departmental collaboration and scalable solutions are important to maximizing ROI and adapting to changing citizen demands within budget constraints.”

Purchasing 110

Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 110

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Smart public procurement refers to making optimal decisions to minimize waste and enhance the quality, efficiency and sustainability of public spending when purchasing and contracting goods, works and services. This reduction would not only lead to lower interest expenses but also stimulate GDP growth by fostering a more efficient economy.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

AWS Public Sector

MAY 30, 2024

The prototype employs innovative applications of optical character recognition (OCR) technology and the novel use of computer vision techniques that will alleviate bottlenecks in and enhance the efficiency of the drug labeling review process. The agency is actively exploring how the CLAT ML prototype could be used in other review processes.

Efficiency 128

Efficiency Evaluation Collaboration Innovation 128

American City & Country

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Taylor offers the following technology solution: “For instance for diesel fuel there are combustion catalyst companies out there like Fuel Ox who will get you 5 to 10% better fuel efficiency and also decrease your emissions by up to 60% while extending the life of all the internal components of the engines through lubricity agents and detergents.

Engineering 115

Engineering Efficiency Sustainability Public Procurement 115

Federal News Network

DECEMBER 26, 2024

And so I just wanted to give you a little bit of context and an example of why it’s important to have full year appropriations. Individuals associated with the proposed Commission on Government Efficiency will quickly learn what Congress already knows. And we think it’s very important for the U.S.

Budget 111

Budget Professional Services Procurement Contract 111

Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This proposed statutory authority will immediately open up a world of innovation and efficiency for the government and industry. Sometimes, quality, delivery, innovation, or other benefits are more important than price. Competition at the order level includes price competition.

Price 56

Price Innovation Quality Contract 56

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Understanding these factors and applying them appropriately ensures effective and efficient procurement that aligns with organizational policies and objectives. However, it is important to recognize that solicitation tools are distinct from procurement methods. What is Solicitation in Procurement?

Procurement 105

Procurement Competitive Bidding Bidding Supplier 105

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Leverage Group Purchasing and Cooperative Contracts for Cost Efficiency One of the most effective ways to streamline procurement is by using group/cooperative purchasing contracts. It’s also important to regularly audit procurement processes and ensure you’re following industry best practices.

Purchasing 58

Purchasing Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 58

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 15, 2024

But it’s important not to confuse ease of use with effortless deployment. People: Cultivate a mindset that prioritizes machine learning You’ll also need to cultivate teams that embrace and harness generative AI effectively and efficiently. In other words, you’ll need to do important groundwork before you produce results.

Data 134

Data Import Efficiency Balance 134

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

Bridging the digital divide: Implementing open procurement for effective digital transformation Digital transformation is arguably the most important administrative undertaking of governments around the world. Before G-Cloud, the average IT tender elicited three to four bids; after G-Cloud, it elicits eight or nine.

Procurement 138

Procurement Framework Agreement IT Public Private Partnership 138

FedScoop

APRIL 5, 2024

So far, there’s been positive feedback from the pilots that generative AI has “significantly enhanced data analysis, efficiency, and productivity,” Sim said. Any efficiencies that we can gain through these types of innovations, we’re always trying to support and encourage,” Sim said.

Efficiency 137

Efficiency Data Innovation Media 137

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In international arbitration, parties or arbitrators could consider using emotion AI to enhance efficiency and due process (or to gain a strategic and tactical advantage). Although applications are varied, we will focus on two uses: (1) efficiency through facilitating settlement; and (2) due process through ensuring arbitrator attentiveness.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Ethics Negotiation Participation 52

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 19, 2024

In this guide, we walk you through the process of adapting LLMs to specific domains with parameter efficient fine-tuning techniques made accessible through Amazon SageMaker integrations with Hugging Face. Depending on the use case, it’s important to use high-quality data that is representative of the model’s intended use. peft==0.11.1

Import 122

Import Data Quality Efficiency 122

GovLoop

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Imagine listening to your emails pile in your inbox while you are working on a major project before attending an important meeting that starts in 10 minutes. Why Saying No Is Important. Before declining a request from your supervisor or co-worker, it is important to assess if this decision is absolutely necessary.

Import 105

Import Efficiency Capacity Education 105

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

of respondents characterized their payment collection systems as very efficient, with a concerning 51% describing their systems as either inefficient or “neutral.” Governments with outdated systems may find it challenging to implement such changes efficiently, exacerbating financial strains.

Government 98

Government Government Efficiency Finance 98

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JANUARY 14, 2025

Benefits Of Benchmarking Benefits of Benchmarking Ready to deepen your procurement expertise? Explore our CIPS courses today and gain insights into effective supplier management strategies.

Supplier 59

Supplier Supply Chain Price Procurement 59

American City & Country

AUGUST 16, 2024

Understanding the nature of today’s job market and the importance of effectively recruiting and retaining its employees, the HR department at Manatee County Sheriff’s Office took important steps to transform the way it evaluates employees’ and managers’ performance. At the same time, the number of applications per job decreased by 39%.

Management 94

Management Evaluation Efficiency Collaboration 94

American City & Country

OCTOBER 1, 2024

AI-powered technologies are now providing law enforcement professionals with real-time situational awareness capabilities, serving as a key force multiplier that allows police to deploy resources more efficiently. How modern police technology is making law enforcement more efficient Of course, the incident in Georgia is just one example.

Efficiency 105

Efficiency Collaboration Import Data 105

Select GCR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

GSA Schedules, also known as Multiple Award Schedules (MAS), provide pre-negotiated prices for millions of commercial products and services, making procurement more efficient for federal, state, and local government buyers. Frequently Asked Questions What are NAICS codes, and why are they important? Why is DCAA compliance important?

Government 52

Government Government Government Contracts Negotiation 52

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Offering isolation and security, containers help applications run in their own independent environment, minimizing the risk of data breaches and unauthorized access, which is important for public sector organizations as they handle sensitive data. Web portals provide efficient and user-friendly platforms for various applications.

Total Cost of Ownership 126

Total Cost of Ownership Efficiency Data TCO 126

FedScoop

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As artificial intelligence continues transforming the federal government, agencies are investing in innovative AI applications to enhance mission effectiveness, security and efficiency. Improving disaster management Federal agencies are also using AI to improve disaster relief. “We

Innovation 99

Innovation Balance Efficiency Data 99

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 26, 2024

Business leaders say they view both as important drivers of growth and innovation, and increasingly they’re using technology to achieve their sustainability goals. Cloud technology has an important role to play here, and has the potential to address, mitigate, and help solve some of the biggest sustainability challenges.

Sustainability 81

Sustainability Innovation Efficiency Supply Chain 81

GovLoop

JANUARY 30, 2024

People most valued having a flexible schedule, with 77% of respondents ranking it “very important.” Working in an inclusive environment was the next priority, at 61%, and then having access to the latest technology and tools came in fourth, with 51% of respondents ranking it “very important.”

Leadership 98

Leadership Import Accountability Efficiency 98

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Unless this has been done recently, or there’s been zero change or staff turnover since the last audit, the most important thing is to know where to focus. Koenig says that if IT leaders don’t have a comprehensive picture of the state of security, they risk neglecting something that is important.

Government 110

Government Government IT Supply Chain 110

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Amazon Web Services tech expertise will help Armenia develop ways to quickly and efficiently digitize its systems and data,” said Administrator Power in joint remarks with Minister Hayrapetyan.

Collaboration 119

Collaboration Innovation Efficiency Finance 119

FedScoop

MARCH 15, 2024

Standardization in tech upgrades will become increasingly important as agencies deal with a proliferation of agency records in electronic formats, officials added. The ability for us to do the search has enabled us to finish these in a more timely and efficient way, which we couldn’t do previously.”

Accountability 141

Accountability Transparency Participation Efficiency 141