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GSA closes in on enterprisewide software deal with Microsoft

Federal News Network

GSA says its IT Vendor Management Office is close to finalizing a governmentwide deal with Microsoft. The post GSA closes in on enterprisewide software deal with Microsoft first appeared on Federal News Network. The General Services Administration is about to deliver on that promise.

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What is Strategic Procurement, and How Can Cooperative Purchasing Help?

American City & Country

” – Vendor Manager | ONE AMERICAN BANK Use Data and Analytics to Make Informed Decisions Modern procurement relies heavily on data. Group purchasing also gives you access to a network of vetted suppliers, simplifying the selection process. “I I always ask myself, ‘How do we get more savings?’

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Attend the 2024 Annual ITVMO Summit on June 11, 2024

Great Government Through Technology

Last year, the governmentwide IT Vendor Management Office (ITVMO) worked with the American Council for Technology (ACT) and Industry Advisory Council (IAC) to host the first annual government-industry ITVMO Summit.

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Friday Flash 06/07/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Assemble your team of friends and colleagues and save the date to compete for prizes, network with colleague, and contribute to some worthy causes. The plan outlines how DHS will use research and development to “keep pace with technology by leveraging research and development to address homeland security challenges.”

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Generative AI and Specialized Computing Infrastructure Acquisition Resource Guide now available

Great Government Through Technology

Specialized computing infrastructure can be thought of as the high-performance computers, powerful chips, software, networks and resources made specifically for building, training, fine-tuning, testing, using and maintaining artificial intelligence applications. Computing infrastructure can be on-premise, cloud based or a combination of both.

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Two new AI tools help illuminate GSA’s future state

Federal News Network

GSA is the tip of the spear we’re setting the example for other agencies and serving as a collaborative partner to help them cut wasteful contract spending, right size the federal real estate portfolio and deploy software to drive efficiency and productivity,” Ehikian wrote in a blog, obtained by Federal News Network.

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Friday Flash 01/31/2025

The Coalition for Government Procurement

GAO has designated IT Management as a high-risk area, given a history of cost overruns, failed investments, and the scale of government IT systems. The DOGE, established last week through an executive order , is directed to improve the quality and efficiency of government-wide software, network infrastructure, and IT systems.