Sponsored The Positive Impact of Cooperative Purchasing on Schools 19th January 2023 Developing and posting a Request for Proposals (RFP) and then poring over multiple bids before choosing a service provider and signing a contract can help schools find value in purchasing, but it’s an onerous and time-consuming process. When buyers need essential supplies right away, they don’t have the luxury of waiting. This is why a […]
Sponsored Simplifying ESG Strategies for a Sustainable Transformation 19th January 2023 Human beings are social creatures by nature. We work in teams. We collaborate with peers. We rely on others to help us when working together towards a common goal. So, it should be no surprise that organizations are now focusing on the social aspects of their internal environment as new ESG policies and programs are being […]
Sponsored Cooperative Purchasing Brings Easy Access to Public Health Supplies for Georgia County 19th January 2023 Providing for a large county is a lot of work and requires a diverse set of goods and services. Ensuring your staff and residents have access to the supplies they need, when they need them, is KEY. Keep reading to hear how a major county in Georgia leveraged cooperative purchasing through OMNIA Partners to nail […]
Sponsored The State of Social Media in the Public Sector 2022 5th January 2023 We surveyed over 700 government communicators about their social media use in 2022 for our third-annual State of Social Media report. Read the full report to learn more about their platform and posting strategies, how they measure success, and what you can do to build community engagement online.
Sponsored The True Cost Of Free Weather Data 4th January 2023 When it comes to weather forecasts, “you get what you pay for”. Paying for specialized forecasts will help you get the most bang for your buck. With the abundance of smartphones in today’s society and technology advancing on a seemingly daily basis, gone are the days of having to read the newspaper or watch the […]
Sponsored 4 Tips to Adapt Your Technology and Improve Public Safety 21st November 2022 How can law enforcement agencies heighten public safety to fight cybersecurity threats and crime? Carahsoft, a government and educational IT solutions provider of OMNIA Partners shares insight on the four key areas that agencies should focus on: Manage data Secure investment Ensure mobile accessibility Remain transparent With these four trends in mind, law enforcement agencies can be […]
Sponsored Email Security: More Complicated Than You Think 24th October 2022 Protecting your public agency from malicious threats can be a daunting task, especially as cyberattacks grow more sophisticated. With most vital communication during the pandemic conducted via email, the need for more advanced email security solutions has become more urgent. The pandemic led to an influx of opportunistic cybercriminals as well as new vulnerabilities caused […]
Sponsored Cooperative contracts can streamline food-buying processes & simplify billing, payments & deliveries 24th October 2022 State and local governments trimmed payrolls during the COVID-19 pandemic as they faced budget shortfalls, according to research from the Pew Charitable Trusts. And COVID-19 has also affected public procurement teams and foodservice departments. One useful tool that has helped government and education foodservice departments cope during the pandemic is a cooperative contract from OMNIA […]
Sponsored Managing Risk in the Procurement Process 30th September 2022 What is risk, what causes it, and how do I manage it in the procurement process? In its simplest form, risk in the procurement process is the possibility of an event occurring that would adversely impact a procurement’s timing, cause liability, result in harm or cause some other negative outcome. A risk assessment should include […]
Sponsored Data Security and Third-Party IT Asset Disposition – a Paradox 30th September 2022 Exponential risk is associated with trusting an outside company to handle sensitive information. Data security is a hot topic these days, and for good reason. Data breaches affect the privacy and security of individuals, businesses, and governments while costing the breached organization extensively. Costs include everything from covering credit monitoring for affected individuals to settling […]
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