Public contracting for social impact bonds

Governments are increasingly adopting new technologies designed to improve processes and limit friction. Open-source software – software with easily edited source code – is one way agencies are leveraging modern tools to boost efficiency and cut costs. Unlike proprietary software, open-source software is developed and modified by a community rather than a single author or company. This decentralized, collaborative approach to source code provides an added level of flexibility that prevents lock-in and keeps organizations agile. Open-source software is also a strategic asset – owning source code keeps governments up to date with market-leading trends and is an economic advantage that can lower costs.

Learn the ins and outs of how the government handles post-award orientations, quality requirements, delays, modifications, payments, disputes, terminations, acceptance, and close-outs.

State and local transportation departments are where the rubber hits the road for Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding. Planners, designers and engineers, and others will be tasked with creating a new generation of transportation infrastructure that’s smarter and more sustainable and that supports a wider range of mobility options than ever before.

Government agencies have become prime targets for cyberattacks. To combat this issue, the federal government has announced a $1 billion investment that will help fund a cyber grant program specifically for state, local and territorial governments across the U.S. But with so many solutions available for enhancing cybersecurity systems, it can still be difficult to know the best place to start. One area ripe for innovation is data security. The Zero Trust data security framework has gained prominence as a viable defense against ransomware. With state and local governments increasingly becoming ransomware targets, it makes sense for agencies to begin enhancing their cybersecurity defense with Zero Trust data security solutions.