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Measuring sustainability down the construction supply chain – the PQQ
Jan 9, 2020
An article on LocalGov, from the University of Surrey, explores whether the PQQ can be considered a valuable tool for managing sustainability in the supply chain. It considers sustainability data captured down the supply chain, from public and private sector clients down to raw material suppliers....
EU group offers guidance on meeting MDR’s cybersecurity standards
Jan 9, 2020
The European Commission’s Medical Device Coordination Group has published guidance on preparing manufacturers to meet both premarket and postmarket cybersecurity requirements under the EU’s new medical device regulations. Among the updates in the regulatory overhaul are new safety requirements...
Most Visited Articles and Pages on Public Spend Forum – 2019
Jan 6, 2020
At Public Spend Forum, we are lucky to get a global audience of public procurement and public sector market professionals engaging with us from across the world. We are also fortunate to have some amazing leaders from across the public procurement ecosystem provide their insights as guest...
Closing the Deal: How to Win in Government Contracting – Networking Event
Dec 16, 2019
Join Public Spend Forum and Amazon Web Services for this unique opportunity to network with small and startup technology suppliers who will have just completed a one day training course, “Closing the Deal: How to Win in Government Contracting.” Help us assemble an audience of government...
International Roundtable on Innovation and Emerging Tech in Government (draft)
Dec 5, 2019
As governments around the world increasingly look to technology to help address critical missions, they are leveraging new methods and tools to discover and partner with startups, emerging and non-traditional firms. Whether it is NATO in Europe or Air Force in the US addressing national security...
International Roundtable on Innovation and Emerging Tech in Government
Dec 5, 2019
As governments around the world increasingly look to technology to help address critical missions, they are leveraging new methods and tools to discover and partner with startups, emerging and non-traditional firms. Whether it is NATO in Europe or Air Force in the US addressing national security...
Taking Evidence to The Next Level
Nov 21, 2019
Please join the University of Chicago and the Data Coalition for a reception to celebrate the launch of The Center for Impact Sciences at the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy. This Center will help policymakers use evidence to inform program and policy design by pioneering...
Recap & Recording: A Look at the Unmanned Aerial Systems Supplier Landscape
Nov 20, 2019
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) have plenty of applications for government agencies or drones in common parlance. From creating 3D models of large mountains to helping in disaster recovery and firefighting missions, UAS has been top of mind for forward-thinking programs and any customers looking to...
Recap & Recording: Working Dogs Market Segmentation and Supplier Landscape
Nov 12, 2019
According to research from the Penn Vet Working Dog Center at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, branches of the U.S. military and sectors of the federal government are having trouble acquiring sufficient numbers of dogs to meet their needs. Given that well-trained...
Increasing Small Business Participation in the Federal Sector
Nov 12, 2019
Hosted by Ivalua and Public Spend Forum
Federal programs often lack participation from small businesses and start-ups. Unfortunately, that can impact their ability to benefit from innovation that can transform and optimize how federal agencies serve their constituents.
Please join us for an...
Recap: Quantum Technologies and Use Cases for the Armed Forces
Nov 8, 2019
On Friday, November 8, 2019, Defense and Security Innovation Hub z.ú. and the Technology Transfer Center of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic organized the second event in a series of workshops focused on innovation and modern technologies entitled “Quantum Technologies and Their Use...
Recap & Recording: AR/VR Market Map – Overview of Segments and Suppliers
Oct 24, 2019
There are many ways in which augmented reality (AR)/virtual reality (VR) can assist the government and help it function more efficiently. With applications ranging from training to maintenance to JIT technical instruction and simulations, the Extended Reality sector is a hot market. So Public Spend...
