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Procurement methods go to the head of the class in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education

There is a small group of procurement leaders who have made the jump from running government procurement teams to running a higher education procurement shop. Invariably, they love it. They talk about the ability to feel a part of the mission when they are on campus and can see the fruits of their labor when […]

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How local governments can improve bridge projects through strategic engagement

The United States is home to more than 46,000 structurally deficient bridges, according to the latest infrastructure report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers. Two out of five bridges are at least 50 years old. These daunting numbers reveal a pressing need for governments at all levels to repair, replace or preserve their […]

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Amazon Business releases first B2B ecommerce report, highlighting e-procurement

Amazon Business has released its first 2021 B2B Ecommerce in Evolution Report, which examines the transformation B2B e-procurement has undergone in recent years. The report shares B2B trends and insights from U.S. procurement professionals across industries and fields including government, education, health care and commercial industries. Amazon Business surveyed 250 B2B buyers and 250 B2B […]

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How governments can keep employees safe as they return to work

People of all walks of life are worried about public acts of violence with the recent string of mass shootings that have been taking place since the start of the year. This, coupled with anxiety of returning to work after the pandemic, means that those in charge of government property must make safety a top […]

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The 10 Most Sustainable Large U.S. Cities

Making sustainable choices can help to save the plant. Some cities are working to promote a more eco-friendly lifestyle. LawnStarter recently ranked the Most Sustainable Cities by comparing the 200 largest U.S. cities across 24 key sustainability indicators including number of incentives and policies supporting renewables and energy efficiency; number of zero-energy buildings; share of […]

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Prioritizing rapid restore leads to stronger ransomware attack recovery

Citizens across the country are feeling the effects that a ransomware attack can have on society. Between the Colonial Pipeline attack that caused gas shortages on the East Coast, the D.C. Metro Police Department attack that released personal information of employees, and the Oldsmar Water Hack that could have devastated Florida drinking water, many now […]

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Ultrafast electric vehicle charging will propel local governments into the future

President Joe Biden has included electric vehicles (EVs) as a central pillar of his plan to rebuild America. His proposed $2.6 trillion infrastructure bill would spend $174 billion to build a clean, domestically-powered transport network built to support EVs. The president correctly sees this transformation as essential to the country’s future prosperity and security. The […]

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The Colonial Pipeline attack: What it means for critical infrastructure, and why businesses need to have a plan in place

The Colonial Pipeline attack is a clear example of how ransomware can shut down components of the critical national infrastructure. IT-driven compromises can shut down OT environments, and all organizations must be prepared for attack. Fill out the below form to gain access to the summary of what businesses should consider.

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How terminal emulation can support municipal IT in a post-COVID world

It may not be possible for years to know how thoroughly the COVID-19 pandemic changed our way of life. In the government IT sphere alone, the crisis was incredible. Not only were technology operations interrupted, but also demand for government services reached unprecedented levels. Hundreds of millions of Americans were hurting, and they needed support, […]

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The pandemic has led to big adjustments in procurement staffing in governments

The COVID-19 crisis has greatly affected government purchasing staffing levels and workloads, says Gianluca Cairo, industry principal, public sector for Ceridian, which offers human capital management software that helps organizations’ workforces adapt and evolve. “The public procurement space is unique in that it has a blend of front-line workers and back-office employees, so it posed […]

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Procurement methods go to the head of the class in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education

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How local governments can improve bridge projects through strategic engagement

News

Amazon Business releases first B2B ecommerce report, highlighting e-procurement

Commentary

How governments can keep employees safe as they return to work

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The 10 Most Sustainable Large U.S. Cities

Commentary

Prioritizing rapid restore leads to stronger ransomware attack recovery

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Ultrafast electric vehicle charging will propel local governments into the future

News

The Colonial Pipeline attack: What it means for critical infrastructure, and why businesses need to have a plan in place

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How terminal emulation can support municipal IT in a post-COVID world

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The pandemic has led to big adjustments in procurement staffing in governments

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