AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Additionally, these organizations contribute to environmental sustainability through research and innovation, providing data and developing new solutions. Transparency and scalability were crucial in providing donor insights and supported increasing involvement, such as attracting celebrities and brands.

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Sustainability Data Transparency Innovation 75

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Around the world, AWS teams help customers like Doping Hafiza , Alef Education , and BriBooks use cloud as an enabler for continuous innovation, product differentiation, and business growth. At AWS, we believe that optimizing IT costs (including cloud) helps unlock budget to invest in more innovation.

Price 75

Price Demand Education Efficiency 75

FedInsider

OCTOBER 3, 2023

GAO SMSgt William Rouse × SMSgt William Rouse Section Chief, Cyber Operations/Digital infrastructure Sergeant Rouse is the Section Chief, Cyber Operations/Digital infrastructure, for the Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at United States Space Force Headquarters, Pentagon VA. Sergeant Rouse entered the Air Force in 2003.

Leadership 111

Leadership Engineering Management Networking 111

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Enabling rapid, cost-effective and transparent supplier payments anywhere in the world. Today’s supplier payments remain complex and crucially lack transparency and efficiency that strain supplier relationships, increase transactional costs and cause frustration for all those involved.

Supplier 52

Supplier Supply Chain Transparency Finance 52

Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 9, 2024

They noted that VR and AR can be costly, complex, and raise questions of confidentiality, reliability, and influence. Conclusion The future of arbitration can be shaped by integrating ESG factors and AI, and by prioritising diversity, accessibility, and transparency.

Finance 98

Finance Transparency Demand Sustainability 98

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 14, 2024

For the public sector, a transparent and stakeholder-focused sustainability strategy leads to an increased likelihood of citizen behavioural change, with resulting societal benefits. Meath County Council in Ireland is utilising AWS technology for the purposes of gathering public health data to influence behavioural change.

Sustainability 81

Sustainability Data Quality Efficiency 81

Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 11, 2024

Just days later, on March 5, 2024, House Chairman Comer and Ranking Member Raskin introduced the Federal AI Governance and Transparency Act. This bipartisan bill would focus government resources on increasing transparency, oversight, and responsible use of federal AI systems and centrally codifying federal governance of agency AI systems.

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Government Government Supply Chain Transparency 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

Catherine Amirfar drew attention to the use of innovative mechanisms, such as conciliation commissions, to tackle climate issues under public international law. Martin Doe elaborated on how such innovative mechanisms can address technical and procedural challenges that cannot be resolved through conventional procedures.

Influencing 52

Influencing Participation Efficiency Transparency 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The rest of the agenda will focus on showcasing procurement leaders that have succeeded in one or more ways, and how current and new technological innovations can help. To both confirm the right opportunities and then execute against them, procurement must expand that engagement and its influence to other parts of the business.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Price Leadership 52

How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 10, 2023

Procurement is thus seen as a mechanism of ‘regulation by contract’ whereby the public buyer can impose requirements seeking to achieve broad goals of digital regulation, such as transparency, trustworthiness, or explainability, or to operationalise more general ‘AI ethics’ frameworks.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement Ethics Transparency 52

University of Bristol

DECEMBER 5, 2022

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. There is always room for improvement, though.

Procurement 52

Procurement Government Government Buyers 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 5, 2023

On TenderNed’s website, they regularly publish insights into key issues, such as the top 10 innovation-friendly public buyers , most common purchases (using CPV codes) , and the substantial increase in hiring of consultancy firms. Transparency is key. They used the data to address specific agencies, and posted about it on LinkedIn.

Data 52

Data Tender Procurement E-procurement 52

Public Contracting Institute

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-24-10, “ Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence ” , provides that, “ The term “artificial intelligence” has the meaning provided in Section 238(g) of the John S. Algorithm – a precise list of steps to take, such as a computer program.

Contract 52

Contract Networking Efficiency Innovation 52

Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 31, 2022

New features of the proposal It is important to acknowledge that is a very innovative proposal. The most important innovation, acknowledging the weakness of the existing mechanisms, such as transfer pricing and thin capitalization rules, is the transfer of income from low tax countries to other countries with taxation rates over 15%.

Thresholds 52

Thresholds Distribution Electronics Accountability 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 31, 2024

While the Memo is directed at agencies and does not impose new requirements on contractors directly, those providing AI products and services could soon see it influence contract requirements, source selection evaluation criteria, and contract terms. Requests for transparent pricing across the AI lifecycle.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Logistics Budget Professional Services 52

How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

I continue exploring the use of public procurement as a tool of digital regulation (or ‘AI regulation by contract’ as shorthand)—ie as a mechanism to promote transparency, explainability, cyber security, ethical and legal compliance leading to trustworthiness, etc in the adoption of digital technologies by the public sector.

Procurement 52

Procurement Tender Buyers Contract 52

Inter-American Development Bank

JULY 18, 2024

Influenced by legacy foreign direct investment policy practices, governments often prioritize lower taxes to stimulate economic growth and attract investment. Fostering political stability, transparency, security, and a stable legal and regulatory environment. Strengthening institutions, rule of Law, and protecting property rights.

Import 52

Import Capacity Evaluation Government 52

How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 26, 2024

While the UK government remains committed to its ‘pro-innovation’ approach and no general regulation of AI use is put in place, in particular in relation to public sector AI use, procurement will continue to struggle and fail to act as a regulator of the technology. 57(8)(i)(ii) PCR2015 and sch.7 7 13(2)(b) PA2023). And then enforcing them!

Tender 72

Tender Contract Bidding Supplier 72

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A Special Address was then delivered by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya of the High Court of Bombay where he noted the growing focus on green arbitrations, increased use of technology, greater transparency, diversity, and procedural changes as part of various reforms in international arbitration.

Ethics 52

Ethics Efficiency Import Export 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Second, the realignment provides an opportunity to increase transparency for customer agencies and industry partners seeking to do business with FAS. The new structure also can enhance transparency with regard to guidance impacting the MAS program. Third, the alignment provides an opportunity to improve data management.

Price 52

Price E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Payment Structures The payment terms for prime contractors and subcontractors can differ greatly, influenced by various factors such as their role in the project, area of expertise, and prevailing industry standards. These regulations ensure that all federal procurement processes are transparent and standardized.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Contract Bidding Government 52

Select GCR

JULY 16, 2024

By providing targeted support and opportunities, the program helps foster innovation, job creation, and economic growth within historically underrepresented communities across the United States.

Participation 52

Participation Government Contracts Contract Procurement 52

Select GCR

JULY 16, 2024

By providing targeted support and opportunities, the program helps foster innovation, job creation, and economic growth within historically underrepresented communities across the United States.

Participation 52

Participation Government Contracts Contract Procurement 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 13, 2024

The second panel, “ TechTalk: Unraveling the Tapestry – AI’s Influence on International Arbitration”, included Luke Sobota ( Founding Partner, Three Crowns LLP), Nilufar Hossain (Investment Manager and Legal Counsel, Omni Bridgeway), Rachel Thorn (Partner, Cooley LLP), and Marco de Sousa (Senior Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP).

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Efficiency Quality Balance 52

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Factors influencing these choices include the backing of a robust and pro-arbitration judiciary, comprehensive legislative frameworks, and legal predictability. It highlighted the significance of traditional trade inputs in Latin America and how innovation in Asia has enhanced productivity.

Import 40

Import Efficiency Supply Chain Transparency 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

While the Memo is directed at agencies and does not impose new requirements on contractors directly, those providing AI products and services could soon see it influence contract requirements, source selection evaluation criteria, and contract terms. Requests for transparent pricing across the AI lifecycle.

Logistics 52

Logistics E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

This innovative therapeutic Service Dog training program teaches Veterans and Active-Duty Military Personnel with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury the skill of training Service Dogs for Veterans with combat-related injuries. Canine-Assisted Warrior Therapy ®: Our signature program is Canine-Assisted Warrior Therapy®.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Data Price Thresholds 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 10, 2023

This approach could provide a more streamlined, less costly avenue for resolving data privacy disputes, thereby enhancing transparency, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness in the realm of data privacy arbitration, and ensuring that individuals and smaller entities are not deterred from seeking justice due to prohibitive costs.

Data 97

Data Balance Transparency Efficiency 97

Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Key Takeaways Federal contractors must adhere to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which ensures fair, transparent, and efficient procurement processes. Governed by a comprehensive set of laws and regulations, this process ensures fairness, transparency, and accountability.

Government 52

Government Government Government Contracts Transparency 52

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

b) details a set of governance reforms to be implemented in view of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)’s guidance to strengthen the effective and appropriate use of AI, advance AI innovation, and manage risks from AI in the Federal Government. Section 10.1(b) Section 10.1(b) Section 10.1(b)

Risk Management 69

Risk Management E-procurement Procurement Evaluation 69

Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 11, 2024

On March 28, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released Memorandum M-24-10 , Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence (Memo), updating and implementing OMB’s November 2023 proposed memorandum of the same name.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Impact Assessment Innovation Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Through collaboration, we are able to promote the creation of innovative solutions and systems, improve the efficiency of processes, and enhance problem-solving through the sharing of expertise and lessons learned. The Coalition seeks to find ways to facilitate this collaboration through our various engagements and policy efforts.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Contract 52

The Procurement School

JUNE 25, 2023

While there are many similarities, the nuances of public legislation and free trade requirements create a procurement environment that is more regulated, demands a greater level of transparency, and requires vigilance to stay on top of the constantly changing landscape. where do public sector procurement rules come from?

Procurement 52

Procurement Thresholds Public Procurement Transparency 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Importantly, this process should be transparent, providing all stakeholders, including the public, the opportunity to provide feedback on any proposed revisions. Increasingly, the question for FSS contracting officers is which controls: PAP 2021-05 or the EPA deviations currently in effect?

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Price Contract E-procurement 52

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The government has promoted public participation in procurement monitoring, which is vital to combating corruption and improving efficiency, but few independent civil society organizations and individuals had the information, skills and influence to track contracting effectively. Increasing transparency of the quasi-governmental sector.

Procurement 120

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Corruption 120

How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Given that the UK is part of the G7 and has endorsed the G7 Hiroshima Process and its outcomes, the interaction between the G7’s documents, the UK Government’s March 2023 ‘pro-innovation’ approach to AI and its aspirations for the AI Safety Summit deserves some comment. Transparency and accountability, principle 3.

Transparency 64

Transparency Accountability Risk Management Evaluation 64

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

SIAC appears to be on the frontlines of influencing this progress, having administered cases involving 169 parties from the Philippines with a total sum in dispute in excess of SGD 5 billion in the last five years. Gloria Lim , CEO of SIAC, and Ms. Finally, Ms. In concluding the day-long conference, Ms.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Participation Efficiency Influencing 52