All posts tagged "procurement"

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  UK developing data tool to track cloud spend across government

  The UK’s Government Digital Service (GDS) is developing a ‘cloud cost data solution’ to give a central picture of the total usage and spend on cloud services across the public

  • Posted June 26, 2025
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  US secures large government-wide software discount with Google

  Google will offer its Workspace software suite to all federal agencies at a temporary discount of 71% on current pricing until September 30, under an agreement reached with the General

  • Posted April 16, 2025
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  US federal government departments reopen deferred resignation programmes

  A number of US federal government departments have reopened their deferred resignation programmes for federal employees as part of overarching plans to restructure the workforce and consolidate operations. When president

  • Posted April 2, 2025
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  ‘Be bold and take calculated risks’: Five minutes with Ian Brotherston of Innovate UK

  In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders who will speak at our Innovation conference. Taking place in London

  • Posted March 24, 2025
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  ‘Rigorous perseverance will yield rewards’: Five minutes with Martin Ledolter of Austria’s Federal Procurement Agency

  In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders who will speak at our Innovation conference. Taking place in London

  • Posted March 17, 2025
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  Looking skyward: how governments are moving from cloud-first to cloud-smart

  Cloud computing offers numerous benefits – but governments must ensure that its use is effective in providing rapid, secure, and stable access to digital services. At the Global Government Digital

  • Posted February 21, 2025
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  What are we really talking about when we talk about AI?

  The phrase ‘artificial intelligence’ encompasses a plethora of different technologies and uses. The public sector should work to develop a shared language that describes the various possibilities to cut through

  • Posted February 4, 2025
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  Harnessing the power of public procurement through digital transformation

  While procurement typically happens behind the scenes, experts on a recent Global Government Forum webinar highlighted its front and central role in helping governments meet their goals, from reducing carbon

  • Posted October 31, 2024
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  White House issues guidance for agencies on AI procurement

  The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has released new procurement guidelines for agencies to improve risk management around buying AI systems and machine learning software. An administration

  • Posted October 10, 2024
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  Connected islands: Shared lessons for digital leaders in the Caribbean

  The Caribbean contains huge diversity – but at a regional gathering of digital leaders, there was plenty of agreement on how to address the challenges they share. In this second

  • Posted July 7, 2024
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