U.S. government contractors get first look at Huawei ban

Reuters | August 07, 2019

The U.S. agency responsible for government contracts on Wednesday released an interim rule for a ban on federal purchases of telecommunications equipment from five Chinese companies, including Huawei. The ban is part of a broad U.S. push against Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, the world’s largest telecommunications network gear maker, which Washington accuses of espionage and stealing intellectual property.

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Accela | January 06, 2023

Accela, a provider of cloud solutions for government operations, has made it to the Government Technology magazine's annual ‘GovTech 100’ list for the 8th consecutive year. The list recognizes top government technology companies that enable state and local governments in the US enrich the lives of its residents. This recognition shows Accela’s commitment to being a leader in the public sector and help government agencies improve their operations to better serve their citizens. Accela recently launched Managed Application Services solution to support agencies with staffing challenges, and a Rapid Damage Assessment Cloud Service to help communities impacted by natural disasters to respond and recover more quickly. Accela's innovative solutions, like Managed Application Services and Rapid Damage Assessment Cloud Service, help state and local governments provide better services to their citizens. Accela’s accolades include Inc. 2022 Best in Business award for its software-as-a-solution expertise, 3rd consecutive Microsoft 2022 US Government Partner of the Year award showcase its leadership in supporting state and local government agencies. About Accela Accela's cloud solutions help governments accelerate digital transformation, deliver vital services, and build stronger communities. Accela's government software solutions benefit 275 million people. The company offers agile, purpose-built solutions and a platform that shares data across departments and ensures world-class security. Accela accelerates government digital transformation. Accela's government software helps agencies modernize and prepare for the future. The company has won three Microsoft US Partner Awards for its innovative SaaS solutions to combat COVID-19. Accela won Inc.'s "Best in Business" for SaaS and Fast Company's "World Changing Ideas Award" in 2022. Accela has global offices in San Ramon, California.

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SmartSimple Software Launches Cloud +AI Solution for Government Grants

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On March 09, 2023, SmartSimple Software, one of the leading providers of cloud-based solutions for government grants management, announced the launch of SmartSimple Cloud +AI. The innovative product incorporates a comprehensive AI support system that spans the entire lifecycle of government grants management, simplifying the process and lessening the administrative burden. The first fully integrated artificial intelligence product, SmartSimple Cloud +AI is for government grants management. It combines AI-powered text completion, a feature popularized by OpenAI's ChatGPT-3, deeply into government grants management workflows. Using the robust architecture of SmartSimple Cloud, the product enables government grantmakers to use AI in accordance with their specific needs throughout the entire grant process. SmartSimple Cloud +AI responds to queries to both workflow-initiated and human that support grantmakers across all stages of the granting lifecycle. It integrates seamlessly into the SmartSimple Cloud experience, enabling users to interact with AI through the SmartSimple Cloud user interface. As a new technology, its potential applications have yet to be fully explored. A few strengths are the ability to supplement and enrich data in real time, perform precise and automatic text summarization, and enable large-scale personalized communication. SmartSimple Software Co-Founder and COO, Mike Reid said, "We believe that the advent of the AIs will release a torrent of innovation such as the world has rarely seen." He also said, "By integrating the AIs into our platform, SmartSimple Cloud, and integrating early, we will unleash this power to our clients in support of their missions." (Source – Cision PR Newswire) About SmartSimple Software SmartSimple Software is a cloud-based automation collaboration software that provides unique process solutions. The company is based in Toronto, Ontario, and over 500 clients in 192 countries use its software. In addition, some of the largest grantmaking foundations, Fortune 500 companies, research and higher education institutions, and government agencies rely on SmartSimple CLOUD's business process optimization solutions. SmartSimple Software is 100 % owner-funded and managed by over one hundred people in Canada, Europe, the US and the UK.

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Menlo Security Achieves FedRAMP Authorization for RBI and CBII Technologies

Menlo Security | February 06, 2023

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