Considered by businesses as a highly lucrative market, the purchase of supplies and equipment by public institutions has always been subject to bribes, skulduggery and side deals. To counter this ...

In recent years, buying habits have shifted in favor of self-service purchasing options across both B2B and B2C groups. The ability to conduct one's own self-discovery and make purchases online with ...

Artificial intelligence is a hot commodity, but government agencies need to be cautious about buying it, experts say. The biggest consideration is security. “It’s a challenge. There’s no other way to ...

New guidance from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) is aimed at helping states build accessibility into every stage of their technology procurement process. The ...

The past year’s economic volatility forced business leaders to shift strategies and reduce spending while simultaneously seeking new paths to profitability. In particular, according to a Gartner ...

For about four years a volunteer group made up of school purchasing and procurement specialists has quietly worked behind the scenes to help districts across California save time and money buying ...

James Tanzosch, North Carolina chief IT procurement officer, came into his job a little over a year ago. At the time, he contemplated ways to streamline the N.C. Department of Information Technology’s ...

Federated Enterprise Technology Buying is a method for procuring technology that involves decision-making by individual departments within an organization. This approach acknowledges the requirements ...

Liz Morrell is a freelance business journalist and content creator with more than 20 years writing experience, including 15 in retail and associated sectors. She is a regular contributor to ...