Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 4, 2025

While usage of STEP has increased over the past decade, it is still not fully integrated with other World Bank systems, as well as lacking robust benchmarks, and is difficult for stakeholders to use. This limits its utility and efficiency for both the Bank and its clients.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

These safeguards are designed to protect the integrity of the procurement process and ensure fairness and accountability. Understanding these factors and applying them appropriately ensures effective and efficient procurement that aligns with organizational policies and objectives. What is Solicitation in Procurement?

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ivalua

JANUARY 12, 2023

As public procurement teams face increasing pressure to improve efficiency while upholding compliance and transparency, it’s essential that they have the right strategies in place. To maintain efficiency during times of high demand, teams must have a system in place that allows them to easily scale up their processes as needed.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 8, 2024

AI is about to be embedded into almost every new product and service and it is critically important for VA to lead by example in establishing and adhering to rigorous standards,” the RFI states. “By Additionally, the contractor would be responsible for supporting the VA’s current AI use case intake, inventory and review processes. “AI

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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. For a streamlined and effective approach, consider running container workloads on Amazon ECS.

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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.

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Armed with a Public Procurement Certificate , these individuals bring a new level of efficiency and strategic insight to the field. We will uncover how their expertise contributes to supply chain management’s efficiency and success. Certified procurement professionals play a pivotal role in enhancing supply chain efficiency.

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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. Solution: Open standards and interoperability requirements are integrated into procurement specifications.

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FedScoop

AUGUST 12, 2024

According to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 — which established and expanded the program — its goals are to promote “data fluency and data collaboration;” “increased data analytics use in critical decisionmaking areas;” “data integration integration and standardization;” and increase efficiencies in the department.

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AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 4, 2024

A multi-account strategy is important for Amazon Web Services (AWS) public sector customers because it is the foundation of cloud governance and compliance. Public sector customers using a shared account model can improve security and operational efficiency by adopting a multi-account strategy.

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Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 2, 2025

Since then, the IRS Whistleblower Program has become an integral part of the IRSs enforcement efforts by incentivizing insiders to come forward and disclose hard-to-detect misconduct. Whistleblower disclosures have led to the collection of over $6 billion from tax fraudsters.

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Import and Trade Remedies

JANUARY 2, 2024

As of 1 January 2024, Switzerland will abolish its industrial tariffs on the import of industrial goods. Given that the Swiss economy is highly integrated in global value chains, this will also improve its international competitiveness. Trade ties will become more efficient overall and competition will improve.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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FedScoop

AUGUST 22, 2024

Practices such as inflexible licensing agreements and limited integration capabilities prevent federal agencies from accessing or utilizing the most cost-effective options available,” the letter continues. This dynamic undermines digital transformation.

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FedScoop

APRIL 16, 2024

These tools enhance efficiency and change how governmental bodies collaborate, access information and serve the public. They also stressed the importance of transparency and continuous feedback and focused on the tangible benefits of eased workloads and enhanced efficiencies. We noticed many potentials,” said Bhandutia.

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ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

Up front efforts to define roles and responsibilities, document requirements, integrate with other enterprise systems, and maximize the value of data will be rewarded in multiple forms well beyond the conclusion of the implementation. With reliable and actionable data, this workstream can help identify trends and motivate informed decisions.

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Select GCR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Using SAM.gov SAM.gov is the official website for federal contract opportunities and integrates information from various federal procurement systems. These contracts offer streamlined ordering procedures, saving time and money, and making procurement planning more efficient for federal agencies. Why is DCAA compliance important?

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2020

In order to establish a unified and consistent source-to-pay process throughout the entire Group, Körber was looking for a fully integrated e-procurement solution. The goal was to increase efficiency across the Group’s Business Areas.

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FedScoop

JUNE 28, 2024

Leveraging artificial intelligence for efficiency to create more time for face-to-face diplomacy was a common message throughout Friday’s State AI event, which featured Blinken in a discussion with Chief AI Officer Matthew Graviss and a panel talk with four agency officials. “I It’s a complement to our work. Nerd out,” Blinken said. “Go

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Jeff Pollack, the human resources line of business program manager at the Office of Personnel Management, said these standards will bring more efficiency and better results to agency HR functions. “It This is really important to create more confidence in the governmentwide dashboards.”

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AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

And this range can have important multiplier effects in expanding the use of existing and proven digital solutions. “A A core focus of the Future of Government Awards is the importance of open source,” said Joe Hooper, director of the UNDP Global Centre for Technology, Innovation, and Sustainable Development.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

These powerful tools enable organizations to efficiently monitor applications, detect issues in real-time, ensure smooth workflows, simulate complex user interactions, and promptly respond to potential disruptions, ultimately minimizing downtime and enhancing overall performance.

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GovLoop

MAY 6, 2024

Such systems rely on multi-part approaches, such as blockchain (an immutable record of digital events) and Merkle trees, data structures that enhance the efficiency in blockchain. Integration With Cloud Infrastructure In extending ZTA to the edge, planners need to consider the role of cloud in supporting those widely deployed endpoints.

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FedScoop

APRIL 29, 2024

The platform not only offered the scalability and customization the SBA needed but also allowed the SBA to implement a wide range of integrated features, including email automation, auto-routing, metrics recognition, storage optimization, spam prevention, app integration, and auditing capabilities. Secondly, customization matters.

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2021

– Process efficiency with reduced cycle times and considerably decreased errors or fraud opportunities. – Cost optimization which comes from two sources: first, the savings that are captured from purchasing through preferred suppliers and compliant channels, and second the lower cost of a more efficient purchasing process.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

One solution enabled by the cloud integrates population-level socioeconomic data with hospital admission and health outcomes data to help healthcare providers and decision-makers map where disparities lie and develop targeted public health interventions or health service improvements for those who need them most.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The event opened with a keynote speech on handling complex disputes, followed by panels addressing key topics including diversity in arbitrator appointments, efficiency, the integration of AI, and the evolving challenges of disclosure and confidentiality. Streicher added that mediation could also enhance efficiency.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

They enable rapid document classification and information extraction, which means easier application filing for the applicant and more efficient application reviewing for the immigration officer. import json import os import boto3 from boto3.dynamodb.conditions For naturalization applications, LLMs offer key advantages.

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 11, 2024

This post provides a walkthrough of how UNSW achieved this milestone, through enhancing the Automated Forensics Orchestrator for Amazon EC2 to meet their requirements and ensuring an efficient and effective incident response and investigation plan in the event of a cyberattack.

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GovLoop

JUNE 9, 2023

Discussions about the value of an enterprise approach to data governance often miss an important point: The difference it actually makes to anyone outside the IT department or the chief data officer’s (CDO) team. The need for solutions is clear. And it’s hard to create such an infrastructure using a mishmash of legacy solutions.

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ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Automating strategic sourcing not only simplifies the process but also offers significant savings, increased efficiencies, and better governance. Organizations with an integrated strategic sourcing platform powered by automation can yield considerable benefits in terms of cost savings, efficiencies, and intelligent decision-making.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 24, 2023

To [be] able to do that in a fast and efficient manner, you have to have some form of a data culture established,” said Gilmore. Beyond that, good data culture includes data integration — breaking down data silos and bringing data together so the agency can better fulfill its mission, as well as communicate better, internally and externally.

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ivalua

MAY 31, 2022

How can you create a more efficient supply chain and gain a better understanding of overall performance? Learn to manage and control your suppliers to improve your purchasing efficiency and expand your supplier base. . Why is Supplier Information so important? How to Achieve Supply Chain Resilience and Agility post Covid-19.

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