Mark your calendar right now to attend the monthly training series hosted by the Greater Southwest Region. This free training provides information on sustainable GSA acquisition solutions, programs, and resources. Topics include: A deeper look at the Professional Services category and OASIS (featuring a comparison of the two for determining the best fit for your requirement); market research tools; ordering guides; how to navigate scope review...

A recent report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies says the Department of Defense needs to strengthen its software design in order to maintain a competitive edge against foreign adversaries. Harnessing the power of data and analytics remains a critical part of achieving mission goals across all federal agencies. Government organizations need to constantly innovate and strengthen software design in order to stay ahead of th...

One of the fundamental tasks of natural language processing (NLP) is to determine whether two words have a similar meaning to one another, and how closely they are related. Why would you need this? If you're analyzing threat reports, you'd want to be altered to the word "bomb," but wouldn't you also want your text analytics solution to notify you about words like "explosive" and "incendiary device?"As humans, we can recognize and compare words...

Government efforts to modernize saw substantial advancements in 2022: An overwhelming 91% of federal IT workers report their agencies have gained ground on digital modernization efforts in the past year, according to a recent survey of federal employees conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of ICF. But while optimistic, these employees say their work is far from done. Just 30% have achieved continuous improvement in their modernization jou...

Organizations worldwide are in the midest of a massive wave of cybersecurity threats. According to the IDC, approximately 37% of global organizations said they were the victim of some form of ransomware attack in 2021 and the number of attacks continue to rise in 2022. As these attacks mature, it's natural to feel overwhelmed! It's time to fight back with a well-defined defense-in-depth strategy where automation is key for adoption of a DevSec...

The average enterprise is using 50+ security tools and this complexity is hindering their ability to respond effectively to a cybersecurity incident. In response, SecurityScorecard has built a large ecosystem of integration partners allowing customers to leverage their leading data set of ratings and threat intelligence to enhance the existing set of cybersecurity products. Come join SecurityScorecard and Carahsoft to discuss the following: Ho...

Federal agencies now have a fast, effective way to buy maintenance, repair and facility (MRFS) supplies and save! GSA’s dynamic MRFS purchasing channel solution can help you save an average of 8 percent more on MRFS products than previously offered in the federal marketplace. Log on for live webinar training to discover the benefits of GSA’s MRFS solution. Seize your opportunity to attend this short, in-depth webinar, for which you...

Join this virtual meeting for an introduction of the GSA's Facilities Maintenance and Management Schedule. In this virtual 1 hour training session you can expect: An introduction of the Facilities Maintenance and Management Schedule To have a better understanding of the facilities related solutions that are available on the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Ordering options and flexible features Helpful tips on how to use the schedule and gain acc...

Training on GSA Global Supply™ Requisition Purchasing Sign Up to Learn How to Equip Your Mission with Hand and Power Tools from GSA. Join us for this convenient and concise overview of how to purchase from GSA Global Supply’s offering of power tools, generators, tool kits, and other tools used daily by machine shops; retrofitting facilities; and mechanics. You’ll also learn how to complete a government-to-government (G2G) tra...

GSA's FSSI Office Supply Fourth Generation (OS4) solution is now available.Presented by the Region 2 Business Development team, this webinar provides detailed information and training on how to order supplies through the FSSI OS4 Purchase Channel. Attendees will receive 1 CLP.The OS4 solution provides customers with the ability to cut costs and increase efficiencies by buying everyday supplies like pens, paper, and printing items from a list o...