News Type: Pulse Blog

IT Procurement: Envisioning the Next Decade in Technology

2021 is the year of IT procurement. Here on the Research and Innovation Team, we have worked hard… Continue reading IT Procurement: Envisioning the Next Decade in Technology

Improving Cybersecurity in State Procurement

Technology is increasingly connected through cloud infrastructure making it more efficient and accessible, however more risk is taken… Continue reading Improving Cybersecurity in State Procurement

Customer Service to Agency Stakeholders

A successful procurement relies on quality customer service from the procurement specialist.  An important component of customer service… Continue reading Customer Service to Agency Stakeholders

Reflecting on the Pandemic: Networking

You, like many people, may feel dread in hearing the word “networking.” You are not alone, according to… Continue reading Reflecting on the Pandemic: Networking

Get the Full Picture with SRM!

Public procurement knows cost is just what you pay, value is what you receive and SRM (Supplier Relationship… Continue reading Get the Full Picture with SRM!

A More Sustainable IT Model

The Covid pandemic has underscored issues with U.S. reliance on supply chains abroad in many areas, including semiconductor… Continue reading A More Sustainable IT Model

Cybersecurity is YOUR Responsibility

Just like you used to lock the file cabinets and the office door, procurement officials need to take… Continue reading Cybersecurity is YOUR Responsibility

A Cooperative Future: Emerging Market Initiative and Supplier Relations

NASPOValuePoint is shaking up the cooperative world by introducing its new Emerging Market Initiative. What does this mean… Continue reading A Cooperative Future: Emerging Market Initiative and Supplier Relations

Fix Your Meeting!

We have all been there. The moment you left the meeting, and you feel that nothing got done.… Continue reading Fix Your Meeting!