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AI in Procurement Is a Game Changer for Government

State Tech Magazine

Artificial intelligence has permeated dozens of government functions over the past few years, and government procurement is no exception. Jim Weaver, former North Carolina CIO, told StateTech that procurement was one of the first AI use cases in the state, and that it vastly improved procurement timelines. Recently, the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) polled all 54 U.S. chief procurement officers, and respondents indicated that AI was a key priority in 2025.

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What Happens When a Government Contract is Terminated?

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Federal agencies spend hundreds of billions of dollars on contracts each year to buy a range of goods and services needed to meet missions. This includes everything from office supplies to weapon systems. But agencies have flexibility to terminate a.

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Microsoft Supports Solutions to Help Feds Police Their AI Work

FedTech Magazine

Many government organizations are grappling with how to use artificial intelligence securely. There are major concerns regarding sensitive information being fed inadvertently into AI environments, unauthorized access to AI environments enabling data breaches, and tampering with AI environments to alter outputs, among other risks. AI security is even more challenging for organizations, including agencies, that are subject to additional cybersecurity and privacy laws or regulations.

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Beyond automation: How gen AI is reshaping supply chains

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Gen AI is set to boost efficiency, decision-making, and performance in supply chainsbut its not a magic bullet. Companies will have to double down on tech and talent to unlock its full potential.

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How Gilbert, AZ Prepares for the Future While Protecting What Makes It Great

A top-rated place to live, Gilbert, AZ struggled with outdated short-term rental management—low compliance, lost revenue, and growing administrative strain. By adopting the GovOS Tax & Compliance suite, the Town: Increased compliance from 40% to 90% Generated over $85K in new revenue Has a single digital system to manage tasks more efficiently With a centralized hub for short-term rental registration and enforcement, Gilbert balances tourism and community needs.

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How the University of Johannesburg uses AI chatbots to increase student engagement and reduce costs

AWS Public Sector Blog

This is a guest post from the University of Johannesburg, an AWS customer. The transition from high school to university is a stressful journey for every student and one that is made even harder for applicants in South Africa, with nearly 695,000 applications for less than 11,000 seats. At the University of Johannesburg (UJ), were proud to be a leading tertiary education institution on the African continent and a player on the global stage.

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Zeynep Inanoglu Ozdemir on marketing in product-led growth

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Zeynep Inanoglu Ozdemir, chief marketing officer at Atlassian, discusses the role marketing plays in engaging, nurturing, and expanding product growth.

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Alok Sama on corporate finance in the fast lane

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The former SoftBank CFO describes the culture shock of moving from traditional corporate finance to dealmaking at the cutting edge of technology, and what led him to write a book.

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Make Your Org More CX-Savvy

GovLoop

While customer experience (CX) is critical to the success of your mission, agencies often encounter issues when CX is not integrated throughout the entire organization. Without a high-level, holistic approach, your agency may struggle to deliver a consistent level of service to its constituents. Here are a few key takeaways on why its mission-critical to take a wide-reaching internal approach to CX, from our recent CX Community of Practice session, How to Help Make Your Org More CX-Savvy with St

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The App Security Imperative: Closing the Cyber Gap

GovLoop

Application security is imperative in all phases of your agency’s software lifecycle, from design to deployment. That means you must continue to find new and better ways to embed security testing to reduce the risk of cyberattacks and protect your organization’s data. Recently, a rash of high-profile cyberattacks has exploited weaknesses in the elements used to build software the software supply chain.