In this course, you will learn why market research is conducted, when and how to conduct market research; the regulatory nature of FAR Part 10 and how it ties into other decisions such as acquisition planning (Part 7) small business set-asides, commercial items, contract type selection and more, and how to get better results by making your data collection methods easier. The course will use real life scenarios, examples from GSA’s market...

Spreadsheets have been deeply presented in our lives for many years; many cannot imagine a day without them. Between formulas, pivot tables, broken macros, VBA codes, debugging, circular references, auto-recovery files, and endless versions on a shared folder... Spreadsheets have their limits. Join Alteryx to learn how states are using Alteryx to: Reduce their dependence on spreadsheetsIncrease their productivity Deliver actionable insights fr...

With the supply chain crisis remaining at the forefront of public concern, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently commented on Twitter that the data sharing bedrock within the White House' Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative will help streamline a clogged supply chain. "Sharing data is key to making the most of the physical infrastructure we have," he said. By Harmonizing processes, applications, and data being sha...

Spreadsheets have been deeply presented in our lives for many years; many cannot imagine a day without them. Between formulas, pivot tables, broken macros, VBA codes, debugging, circular references, auto-recovery files, and endless versions on a shared folder... Spreadsheets have their limits. Join Alteryx to learn how states are using Alteryx to: Reduce their dependence on spreadsheetsIncrease their productivity Deliver actionable insights fr...

The Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) or Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information Systems (SACWIS) contain a wealth of data, but it doesn't tell the whole story. Valuable data may also reside in other systems such as SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, or Child Support. The ability to quickly have a holistic view of a Person, Case & Service history, or other external factors, leads to better decisions and better outcomes. A dat...

Are you wondering what capabilities your agency can unlock with your Zoom for Government account? Don't miss out on Carahsoft's weekly trainings and discover all the tips and tricks to successfully implement your Zoom for Government account. Dive in and learn about: Account and profile settings Scheduling and starting a meeting Exciting features including virtual backgrounds and filters Zoom for Government is a FedRAMP authorized Software as a...

Join us for this fireside chat where Nic Chaillan, former Chief Software Officer for the US Air Force, and Gary Barlet, Federal Field CTO for Illumio, discuss the EO's implementation, how the private sector responded to the request for support, and ongoing implementation needs and challenges. May 2022 marks the 1st anniversary of Executive Order 14028: Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity" which tasked Government agencies with adopting best pr...

When DOD rolled out its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program in 2020, it was designed to secure the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in systems used by contractors in Defense Industrial Base that support business and warfighting efforts. Initially, an independent accreditation body was to certify a group of third-party assessment organizations. The plan ran into a number of obstacles as industry organizations questioned...

You’ve built out your online engagement platform, added in projects with supplemental information, and implemented multiple feedback tools — now what? At the end of the day, your community needs to know where to find your organization online to provide their feedback. Whether it’s leveraging social media or advertising your platform at in-person meetings, you’ll need to do everything you can to get your online presence...

Provide Personalized Omni-Channel Communications Constituents expect personal and relevant communications across email, mobile, social media, and direct mail. Different segments of your audience have different preferences for engagement. As a result, agencies are challenged on how to best deliver vital information in a way that is most effective for each recipient. Join this session to learn how to personalize outreach and engagement to delive...