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GSA is moving to cloud computing
By Michael Keating
The federal General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded a $6.7
million, five-year contract to Blue Bell, Pa.-based Unisys Corp. to
provide secure cloud-based e-mail and IT collaboration tools. Unisys
will provide transition, data migration, training and cloud-based
software as a service for the new environment. As a result of the deal,
GSA employees will be able to collaborate and work remotely from any
location at any time.
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2010 Census: Texas' population growth is
highest
California remained the most populous state, but Texas saw the
greatest increase in population over the past decade, according to
initial data from the 2010 U.S. Census. The U.S. Census Bureau delivered
the data to President Obama on Dec. 21, and it will be used as states
reapportion their voting districts.
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Problem Solver Spotlight
 Cooperative
Purchasing
Want to ensure you’re getting a good value for every dollar you spend?
When public entities come together to share services they benefit big in
time, cost savings, and shortened delivery schedules.
Cooperative purchasing collectively pools the purchasing potential of
public and private schools, colleges & universities, cities, counties,
and non-profits - yet you still deal directly with the vendor.
TCPN, a national governmental purchasing cooperative, competitively bids
and awards contracts to national vendors in accordance with purchasing
procedures mandated by state laws. From furniture and laptops to
facilities and security systems, get the biggest bang for your budget
with a contract from TCPN, your transparent tool for maximizing
performance.
Find fiscally sound procurement at www.TCPN.org
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Using energy procurement to control
costs
By Bob Wooten
Attempting to purchase energy through a bid or RFP is like playing
"Pin the Tail on the Donkey." However, in addition to your being
blindfolded,
the donkey is also running around the room! Such is how many public
procurement professionals feel when tasked with addressing their
jurisdiction's energy needs for electricity or natural gas contracts.
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Managing risk in the procurement process
By Kenneth E. Barden
One proactive measure a procurement agency can take is to perform a
risk assessment within the organization and its processes to identify
areas of concern, weakness or high risk in procurement. Conducting a
risk analysis can identify areas of concern or weakness and avoid
problems in the future.
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