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July 24, 2019 by Jennifer Woods

Does Arizona Need IT Centers of Excellence to Speed Up Modernization?

You may have heard some chatter about Centers of Excellence (COE) in the IT space, and wondered what exactly they are and whether they’re a viable option for the government.

Today’s world revolves around digital customer experiences – ordering pizza, controlling your thermostat, depositing checks, making appointments and more all can be handled from the convenience of...

June 20, 2019 by Jenn Woods

The Hidden Procurement Evaluation Factor - Politics

If you’ve been left baffled by a recent procurement issue or wondering why a bid you were sure you’d win never went through, politics could be the culprit.

What if I told you that politics are at play in the government? Don’t laugh - I know that’s obvious. But did you also realize that politics can impact procurement opportunities, too? If you’ve...

June 13, 2019 by Jenn Woods

FY20 Budget: Key Takeaways, and What They Mean to You

It’s the time of year in which the state budget takes center stage. The FY20 budget, which has now been approved by the legislature and Governor Doug Ducey, was mostly to be expected. But, there were...

As you probably know, it’s the time of year in which the state budget takes center stage. The FY20 budget, which has now been approved by the legislature and Governor Doug Ducey, was mostly to be...

April 18, 2019 by Jennifer Woods

How Do We Bring Startup-Driven Innovation to Arizona?

In a perfect world, startups and government agencies could create innovative new ways to connect to constituents. The government could more rapidly adopt emerging technologies and business practices...

The issue today that we’re digging into is all about how government can convince startups that the public sector is worth their time. Last week’s blog talked about all of the reasons that startups...

February 12, 2019 by Jenn Woods

New Arizona IT Regulations that Could Impact You

Governments establish many rules and regulations to guide business. Some regulations, like tax rules, are mandatory, while other regulations may influence your business indirectly. Regardless,...

Over 15 years ago, Arizona adopted a series of laws and regulations to guide oversight of state technology projects. In particular, Arizona state agencies wishing to pursue a technology project...

February 11, 2019 by Jenn Woods

Can You Score a Victory Royale in Government Sales?

I figured this title might get your attention. This year, we will be tackling quite a few weighty topics in our blogs like budget priorities, FinTech and conflicts of interest. In the spirit of...

If you don’t have kids or have been living under a rock on a secluded island in the Pacific, I’ll offer a brief glimpse into the game itself. In “Fortnite” Battle Royale, your character drops from...

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