Whistleblower Network News

MAY 10, 2024

“Third-party recruiters who demand illegal financial incentives for recruiting students to institutions of higher learning, no matter where those institutions are located, undermine the integrity of our system of higher education,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian M.

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Education Demand Influencing Participation 106

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.

Procurement 95

Procurement Change Management Supply Chain Data 95

GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Good data governance — how you manage the security, accessibility, usability and integrity of your data — is the essential underpinning for effective use of AI. AI also helped the department determine what programs could influence people to stay. “In government, we just got used to DevSecOps, and now we’ve got this new thing to learn.

Data 98

Data Influencing Quality Engineering 98

Inter-American Development Bank

JANUARY 21, 2025

In our recent publication, Asymmetric Sovereign Risk: Implications for Climate Change Preparation , we explore how perceptions of climate risk influence sovereign spreads across countries with varying economic conditions. This includes mechanisms for reallocating budgets and evaluating expenditures to create fiscal space for contingencies.

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Finance Sustainability Education Budget 52

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This post aims to provide recommendations that prioritize data integrity, security, compliance, and resilience while aligning with the Well-Architected Framework pillars. It supports AWS to AWS integrations and AWS to other integrations, such as other cloud providers or customer on-premises data centers.

Data 75

Data Government Government Demand 75

FedScoop

APRIL 16, 2024

Enhancing collaboration Public sector agencies operating worldwide are adopting cloud-based collaboration tools to create a more integrated work environment where documents and projects are easily accessible anytime and on any device. Doing so facilitates more seamless project communication, budgeting and reporting.

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Collaboration Innovation Efficiency Integrity 67

AWS Public Sector

APRIL 3, 2024

We utilize AWS serverless technology, including Amazon Bedrock for invoking LLMs for content generation, Knowledge Bases for Amazon Bedrock to integrate teaching content, and Amazon Aurora Serverless as an updated data store for student grades. Read more: Develop generative AI applications to improve teaching and learning experiences.

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Education Data Utilities Integration 128

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 26, 2023

They incorporate specific Islamic elements and principles to ensure consistency in interpretation, integrity of the arbitral proceedings, and enhanced party autonomy. In practice, our i-Arbitration model clause is integrated into many domestic and international contracts. are modelled after AIAC’s Arbitration Rules.

Influencing 98

Influencing Efficiency Leadership Innovation 98

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 4, 2024

Over three days, the participants will explore the ways in which arbitration reflects and influences human behavior, and affects individual lives and wider societal dynamics alike. Garth , titled “Unveiling the Human Dimensions of International Arbitration: Dealing in Virtue Then and Now”.

Ethics 52

Ethics Influencing Participation Quality 52

FedInsider

APRIL 2, 2024

State and local governments are preparing for the election year by leveraging federal and private sector partners along with security tools to uphold election integrity. Since joining Fortinet, Jim has been named a “Fed 100” and a “Pinnacle” awardee for his influence on technology in the U.S. and Stanford.

Media 83

Media Networking Project Management Integrity 83

SmallGovCon

JANUARY 31, 2024

The VSB protest process plays a crucial role in detecting such schemes, helping to maintain integrity and fairness in the VSB Program. They restrict the financial support a Non-Qualifying Veteran may provide to a VSB and prohibit any financial dependence or influence. Such is often referred to as a “Rent-a-Vet” scheme.

Influencing 105

Influencing Participation Management Demand 105

LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The law is intended to ensure the integrity of the procurement process by prohibiting contributions to officials who have influence over contract awards.

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Influencing Bidding Consulting Contract 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. Maintaining strong relationships with current and former subcontractors is also crucial for long-term success.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Contract Bidding Participation 52

Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The ultimate determination depends on a variety of non-exclusive factors relating to that source or article, including the functionality and features of the covered articles; the security, authenticity, and integrity of covered articles; ownership of, control of, or influence over the source or covered article(s) by a foreign government or parties (..)

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Supply Chain Contract Government Government 147

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Visibility into ‘unit costs’ (for example, the cost-per-student of a solution) helps budget and product owners demonstrate a connection between the demand for an application and how this demand influences cost. This will result in more accurate cost forecasting, and drive viable business models and pricing strategies.

Price 75

Price Demand Education Efficiency 75

ivalua

MAY 30, 2022

Supply chains are particularly affected by these changes, as well as other external influences that threaten to disrupt their daily operations, such as: extreme weather conditions, supply shortages, global health issues, and economic crises. Leveraging Technology to Transform The Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain End to End Transparency Logistics 52

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 14, 2024

He noted that the challenge of ESG reporting is the complexity of the data and insights, with siloed data sources, inconsistent data quality and integrity, a lack of unified standards, and the time and resource intensity of data collection. Leveraging AI however, can accelerate the collection of ESG reporting and facilitate insights.

Sustainability 81

Sustainability Data Quality Efficiency 81

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.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Logistics Budget Procurement 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 1, 2024

Attendees can expect engaging sessions on topics such as ‘Integrity in International Arbitration’ and discussions on the Silk Road, BRICS initiatives, and the evolving legal landscape, reflecting JAW’s commitment to addressing foundational and contemporary arbitration issues.

Ethics 52

Ethics Influencing Integration Integrity 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Integration and migration plans should be communicated months ahead of time, and may need to be repeated to make sure the core messages get through to end users. This may include posters with project progress, presentations, and the mobilization of internal influencers. Change Management. Executive Level Project Sponsors.

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Eprocurement Change Management Influencing Procurement 40

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

A separate study by Forrester Consulting, commissioned by Ivalua, found that timeliness of and visibility into payments was the top factor influencing suppliers’ willingness to collaborate with and share innovations with a specific customer. All within the same automated workflow, tightly linked to the invoice and procure-to-pay process.

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Supplier Supply Chain Transparency Finance 52

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 10, 2024

By integrating big data, such as satellite imagery and human activity indicators, the tool alerts stakeholders about risks, enabling preemptive action. Additionally, concerns about data privacy, especially when serving vulnerable communities, can influence decision-making.

Sustainability 75

Sustainability Data Transparency Innovation 75

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Nearly 2 out of every 3 consumers see sustainability as an important issue, and they are willing to use their influence with governments and organizations to ensure their concerns are addressed. What makes the TealBook partnership and integration with Ivalua so efficient? We enable access to over 4.8M

Supplier 52

Supplier Sustainability Data Integrity 52

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 22, 2024

We’re headquartered currently here in Palo Alto, California, but recently announced our new manufacturing assembly integration and test facility in Torrance, California, in the L.A. And the first satellite integration activity will be taking place end of this year for one of our commercial customers.

Supply Chain 58

Supply Chain Integrity Integration Efficiency 58

ivalua

MARCH 28, 2019

Over the years, we have moved from the first spend analysis initiatives, laboriously building Excel-based “spend cubes”, through to today’s automated, cloud-based, AI-driven, integrated, holistic (add your own buzz-word here…) procurement platform.

Procurement 66

Procurement Supply Chain Innovation Category Management 66

Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

So a network, persistent wide area, maritime surveillance, immigration data integration and the enterprise Analytic Services process. So GAOs opinion is that they need more autonomy and a little bit more authority and influence, not less. Tom Temin No, actually, I read your report. Those were the five areas. Tom Temin Right.

Influencing 77

Influencing Management Leadership Efficiency 77

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. A Morning Coffee Debate: Will Diversity Kill the Party-appointed Arbitrator?

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Innovation Efficiency Balance Quality 52

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Scope of Application Differently from traditional investment agreements, the stated purpose of the SIFA is not only to foster foreign direct investment (“FDI”) (Article 1), but also to do so in a manner that integrates environmental and labour standards, transparency, and corporate social responsibility.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Transparency Influencing Negotiation 52

How to Crack a Nut

APRIL 10, 2023

Earlier analysis has also shown that there are pervasive risks of regulatory capture and commercial determination of the process of public sector digitalisation stemming from reliance on standards and benchmarks created by technology vendors or by bodies heavily influenced by the tech industry.

Procurement 52

Procurement Buyers Influencing Import 52

FedInsider

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The threat of mis-, dis-, and mal-information (MDM) that aims to undermine the public’s confidence in election integrity is another concern. Since joining Fortinet, Jim has been named a “Fed 100” and a “Pinnacle” awardee for his influence on technology in the U.S.

Project Management 52

Project Management Networking Participation Telecommunication 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 5, 2024

Paulsson further emphasized the need to maintain ethical standards and avoid the pitfalls of professionalizing arbitration too much, which could lead to a system where decisions are influenced by factors other than merit.

Public Private Partnership 52

Public Private Partnership Efficiency Ethics Influencing 52

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.

Logistics 52

Logistics E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

FedInsider

APRIL 2, 2024

State and local governments are preparing for the election year by leveraging federal and private sector partners along with security tools to uphold election integrity. Since joining Fortinet, Jim has been named a “Fed 100” and a “Pinnacle” awardee for his influence on technology in the U.S. and Stanford.

Media 40

Media Networking Project Management Integrity 40

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

These public procurement principles allow businesses of all sizes to participate equitably, protect the integrity of taxpayer money, and encourage competition and efficiency. Government expenditure through public procurement is essential since it ensures that there are contracts available to be bid in a fair, open, and competitive manner.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Transparency Procurement Tender 52

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 23, 2024

GeoAnalytics Engine on Amazon EMR makes more than 160 spatial functions and tools available to integrate across analytic workflows at scale. Or, in this use case, are the factors influencing high rideshare demand consistent across the study area? In this example use case, we explore rideshare data from Chicago.

Demand 59

Demand Engineering Data Export 59

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 8, 2024

It’s (Not) Just Semantics – The Hidden Power of Language The second of the parallel panels, moderated by May Tai , saw the speakers Samaa Haridi , Jern-Fei Ng KC , Lei Shi , and Rainbow Willard explore the significant influence of language on arbitration processes and outcomes.

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Participation Import Sustainability Ethics 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 8, 2024

It’s (Not) Just Semantics – The Hidden Power of Language The second of the parallel panels, moderated by May Tai , saw the speakers Samaa Haridi , Jern-Fei Ng KC , Lei Shi , and Rainbow Willard explore the significant influence of language on arbitration processes and outcomes.

Ethics 52

Ethics Participation Import Sustainability 52