TAKE NOTE (Insights and Emerging Technology) The CODY bot, a tool used to streamline procurement processes at the General Services Administration, is now ready for use across the federal landscape after three years of build-out. CODY aggregates prerequisite data into a checklist, according to GSA officials familiar with the tool, enabling staffers to see if a vendor has met all…
TAKE NOTE (Insights and Emerging Technology) Shares of Accenture slid Thursday after the consulting firm said efforts to tighten federal spending have begun to weigh on its revenues. Shares tumbled 7.3% after Accenture’s chief executive officer said in a fiscal second-quarter earnings call that the company’s Federal Services business has lost contracts with the U.S. government after recent reviews. “Federal…
TAKE NOTE (Insights and Emerging Technology) In November 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced the formation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an advisory commission led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. This initiative aims to streamline federal operations, reduce wasteful spending, and restructure government agencies. For small businesses engaged in government contracting, DOGE’s objectives could herald significant changes, potentially…
TAKE NOTE (Insights and Emerging Technology) Legacy applications, often the backbone of an organization’s operations, can become a double-edged sword over time. While they deliver critical functionality, their aging infrastructure and outdated architectures can stifle innovation, increase operational costs, and introduce security vulnerabilities. Modernizing these systems is essential to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven market. However, embarking on this…
TAKE NOTE (Insights and Emerging Technology) Groundswell’s lawsuit alleges the evaluation process was changed midstream to favor Accenture’s U.S. federal arm for the contract to consolidate several Army business and logistics systems. Groundswell has leveled a series of allegations against Accenture Federal Services and the Army in a lawsuit filed over how the service branch awarded a contract to consolidate several…