AWS Public Sector

MARCH 26, 2024

The right cloud technology leads to more sustainable IT and business operations. As a foundation for innovation, the cloud supports the delivery of sustainable products, services, and business models, and gives organizations the opportunity to transform themselves with sustainability at the core of their operation.

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Sustainability Innovation Efficiency Supply Chain 81

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 14, 2024

There is increased recognition that sustainability cannot be a siloed business unit within an organisation. The main takeaway is that sustainability transformation takes time – but every step along the journey can be meaningful. This blog post provides a recap of the highlights from the sustainability briefing.

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Sustainability Data Quality Efficiency 81

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Sustainability, planetary health, and climate action have become priority topics within governments and organizations of all sizes, with universities playing a pivotal role to inspire and empower the future generations. Collaborating with industry can in turn accelerate innovation through to practical implementation.

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Education Sustainability Collaboration Innovation 81

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

the Accelerator supports government technology (GovTech) startups as they develop innovative solutions enabling justice and public safety agencies to better serve their communities. The company’s innovative career readiness platform features the Whole Learner Framework, which focuses on engagement and personalized learning.

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Innovation Participation Efficiency Collaboration 135

ivalua

MAY 24, 2022

The post EMEA Procurement Transformation Study: Innovation & Sustainability appeared first on Ivalua.

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Sustainability Innovation Procurement 52

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Nonprofit organizations (NPOs) and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) focusing on sustainability are dedicated to fostering a healthy environment, preserving our planet, and providing a livable future for upcoming generations. This research is essential in informing policy and guiding action towards sustainability.

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Sustainability Data Transparency Innovation 75

ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2023

By integrating the EIC’s functionalities in their procurement practices, organizations can dramatically accelerate sustainability agendas with reliable emissions data for all the direct and indirect products and services they acquire, and establish transparent reporting standards. Learn more at www.ivalua.com. Follow us at @Ivalua.

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Supply Chain Innovation Supplier Sustainability 98

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

This vision aligns with the aspirations of many governments: leveraging technology to enhance public services , reduce costs, and promote sustainability. To succeed, governments must embrace innovation, integrate cutting-edge tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, and empower procurement teams to lead the way.

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Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Public Procurement 59

ivalua

DECEMBER 5, 2019

This means companies are under more pressure than ever to innovate at pace. As a result, the role of the supplier has grown in importance – for example, much of the innovation in the aerospace market comes from suppliers rather than traditional aerospace firms. Cost-focused approaches block innovation.

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Supplier Innovation Procurement Consumer Demands 68

USFCR

APRIL 30, 2024

This commitment to sustainable development opens a dynamic avenue for tree and landscaping businesses to contribute their expertise to important federal projects, fostering community green spaces and enhancing environmental sustainability.

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Sustainability Quality Demand Innovation 105

AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 26, 2024

They need sustainable solutions to address affordability. The call for more cloud investment The report notes that the International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates that investment in cloud-based healthcare innovation is due to have grown by USD 1.6 Balance regulatory controls with support for innovation. billion by 2026.

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Sustainability Innovation Data Distribution 75

GovLoop

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Agencies might have a wide variety of technological innovations to choose from, but for Nick Psaki at Pure Storage, those reforms all come down to one thing: data. There aren’t one or two general reasons why agencies should innovate, he believes: There are six specific reasons they must move beyond the status quo. Have a Strategy.

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Innovation Data Capacity Budget 64

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 24, 2025

Indeed, an investment in digital procurement reforms is one of the best investments to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Open contracting innovations in Ukraine have since been used to drive down the cost of vital medicines , get better value from the sale of state assets , and improve defense spending.

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Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 80

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Over the past five years, the Government Accountability Office’s inaugural Innovation Lab director, Taka Ariga, treated the component as something of a startup organization. We had to crack the sort of secret sauce when it comes to ‘how do we actually innovate within an oversight community like GAO?’” Ariga said.

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Innovation Data Management Accountability 69

Inter-American Development Bank

JANUARY 21, 2025

Enhance Green Financing and Risk Transfer Mechanisms : Developing sustainable debt markets is crucial for facilitating climate adaptation. Promote Economic Diversification : Investing in education, technology, and innovation-driven industries is essential for reducing economic vulnerability to external shocks.

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Finance Sustainability Education Budget 52

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

To start the conversation about how to better address these challenges, FMM organized the first Regional Policy Dialogue aimed at developing an innovative agenda to transform public expenditure management through smarter procurement practices. For LAC countries, digital technologies can be an important ally in achieving this balance.

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Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

The Softly Spark

JANUARY 13, 2025

Sustainable products are experiencing growth in both profits and consumer demand. To successfully market your sustainability efforts, you must carefully navigate the fine line between legitimate marketing and greenwashing. Recommendation: Partner with suppliers who prioritize sustainability.

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Sustainability Transparency Retail Education 52

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

.” – Kym Kent | Co-Founder and Director | Extend Homeschool Tutorial Embrace Sustainable Procurement Practices Sustainability has become a key consideration for many organizations. Working with suppliers who share your commitment to sustainability is not only good for the planet but also enhances your organization’s reputation.

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Purchasing Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 58

AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 21, 2024

They apply that frugal approach to IT: they build and operate only what they need to pursue their mission, and constantly innovate both to meet mission objectives and optimize cost. Through their long history, Urban has adopted traditional and innovative architectures. R Is now the best programming language for innovation at Urban.”

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Innovation Data Education Quality 75

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 26, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and inspiration dominated today’s AWS Summit Washington, DC keynote. AWS also announced a $3 million philanthropic commitment to three nonprofit organizations who are mission-driven innovators for pediatric and children’s causes. Learn more about the Impact Initiative and get started.

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Innovation Sustainability Logistics Efficiency 124

ivalua

JULY 15, 2020

Following the global climate protests that swept the world in 2019, sustainability rose to become a business priority. In our latest study of UK-based procurement, supply chain and finance professionals, we found that 60% of UK businesses have decreased investment in sustainability initiatives as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

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Sustainability Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration 52

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] A Balancing Act: Drive Sustainability while Managing Cost and Risk April 27, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. Those are three hot topics in the enterprise today. When I say technology, I’m not talking about spreadsheets,” White said.

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Balance Sustainability Supply Chain Management 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In recent years, sustainability has increasingly become a top priority for many organisations. With this in mind, our research found far too few European suppliers are being regularly assessed on sustainability practices, with less than a quarter (24%) seeing themselves routinely measured on carbon emissions.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Collaboration 52

ivalua

JULY 13, 2022

Buyers are expected to scrutinize every aspect of the purchasing process to identify ways to reduce their carbon footprint, source sustainable materials, and promote diversity. As the sourcing function evolves, digital procurement technologies have become crucial tools for buyers to capture and report their sustainability achievements.

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Sustainability Buyers Supplier E-procurement 52

The Softly Spark

AUGUST 8, 2024

Now, a trend called “greenhushing” is emerging, where companies shy away from promoting their sustainability efforts for fear of being accused of greenwashing. As leaders in business, it’s crucial to understand why open communication about sustainability initiatives is essential for building trust and credibility.

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Sustainability Transparency Buyers Quality 98

Federal News Network

AUGUST 22, 2024

To help facilitate those relationships, companies like BMNT which is a defense tech innovation firms to make sure these partnerships actually produce what they intend to. I think maybe the question is, will that commercial traction be large enough to sustain in whatever time frame? And so let’s talk innovation.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The government of Armenia will harvest Amazon Web Services industry expertise to create and reform policies to bring the benefits of innovative new technologies to their citizens, while also again protecting privacy and your rights. The CFP aims to innovate public services through cloud technology.

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Collaboration Innovation Efficiency Finance 119

ExecutiveBiz

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Intel Corporation recently held an event where it launched a new foundry division the company described as “a more sustainable systems foundry business designed for the AI era.” 2 foundry by 2030.

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Sustainability Innovation IT 93

AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 9, 2024

Announced in October 2023, the AWS Education Accelerator supports education technology (EdTech) startups who are innovating to enhance the teaching and learning experience and improve educational outcomes. Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced 15 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator.

Education 140

Education Participation Retail Data 140

GovLoop

APRIL 21, 2023

With federal agencies looking to better respond to environmental concerns, data storage is an area ripe with potential in sustainability and cost-savings.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Capacity Demand Budget 52

ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change. See you soon!

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Procurement Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Sustainability 97

SmallGovCon

AUGUST 23, 2024

This week in federal government contracting, the recent headlines highlight a wide array of developments within federal operations, emphasizing both accountability and innovation. It always feels like such a big shift in the energy with all the excitement and the many back to school events taking place. Enjoy your weekend!

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Bid Rigging Government Contracts Bidding Sustainability 105

ivalua

MAY 23, 2022

May 23, 2022 – Ivalua, a leading provider of Spend Management Cloud solutions, announced the winners of its Carbon Footprint Innovation Cup at its marquee annual event, Ivalua NOW 2022 in Washington D.C. The Carbon Footprint Innovation Cup featured 17 teams of volunteers. About Ivalua. Learn more at www.ivalua.com.

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Innovation Supply Chain Procurement E-procurement 52

American City & Country

OCTOBER 2, 2024

One example of the firm’s sustainable products is Infinity Lube Super Spray which has been NSF-certified. Taylor urges city and county fleet managers to stay on the lookout for product innovations. His company is registered as Industrial Sustainability Group (ISG) and based in Asbury, N.J.

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Engineering Efficiency Sustainability Public Procurement 115

ivalua

JANUARY 8, 2023

The act was established to address issues of sustainability and ethical conduct in global supply chains, and has significant implications for companies and procurement organizations operating in Germany. These organizations must also conduct regular supply chain audits to ensure sustainable and responsible operating measures. .

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Supply Chain Procurement Procurement Team Ethics 97

FedScoop

JUNE 5, 2024

Four FBI technology officials who spoke at a GDIT event in Washington detailed the agency’s focus on promoting AI innovations where those tools are merited — such as in its tip line — and ensuring uses could ultimately meet the law enforcement agency’s need to have technology that could later be defended legally.

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Ethics Transparency Innovation Inventory 111

FedScoop

APRIL 15, 2024

Focus on innovation “We’ve jumped into the GenAI [AI] arena ,” Babski said. Luckily, we work in a very innovative institute, so staff were eager to play with these tools when they became accessible.” Recognizing the need to streamline clinical trial matching, NLM created a prototype called TrialGPT.

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Participation Innovation Data Efficiency 119