government procurement

US Government’s eProcurement Push Raises Amazon Dominance Fears

US Government’s eProcurement Push Raises Amazon Dominance Fears
US Government’s eProcurement Push Raises Amazon Dominance Fears
May 15, 2019  |  B2B Payments

The U.S. government is continuing its efforts to promote the use of online marketplaces and broaden its eProcurement activities, reports in Digital Commerce 360 said,...

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FBI Probe, Oracle Suit Eye Amazon’s Government Procurement Role
FBI Probe, Oracle Suit Eye Amazon’s Government Procurement Role
March 07, 2019  |  B2B Payments

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a preliminary investigation into Amazon‘s work with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), shining a spotlight on...

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How Government Procurement Can Foster Private Sector Cybersecurity
How Government Procurement Can Foster Private Sector Cybersecurity
January 24, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Government procurement can bolster the strength of local small businesses (SMBs), and provide an example for technology adoption in areas such as eInvoicing and electronic...

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Ukraine Defends Cost Of eProcurement Project ProZorro
Ukraine Defends Cost Of eProcurement Project ProZorro
October 22, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Ukrainian government officials are defending payments made to their digital procurement platform provider, following claims of wasted funds as detailed in the nation’s 2017 budget....

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Why Researchers Want Governments Involved In Blockchain’s Attack On Late Payments
Why Researchers Want Governments Involved In Blockchain’s Attack On Late Payments
March 13, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Addressing the global problem of late B2B payments will likely take a combination of technology, regulation and behavioral change. The issue is a complex one,...

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Government Procurement Lacks Agility, Transparency, Survey Finds
Government Procurement Lacks Agility, Transparency, Survey Finds
July 11, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Electronic procurement and the rise of a B2C-like shopping experience for corporate buyers has turned the buying process into a strategic function for many organizations....

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Microsoft Criticizes India eProcurement Tender
Microsoft Criticizes India eProcurement Tender
June 06, 2017  |  B2B Payments

The Indian government is accepting bids from technology companies to set up its eProcurement portal, but reports have surfaced that Microsoft is calling into question...

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Australia Tries Its Hand At E-Invoicing
Australia Tries Its Hand At E-Invoicing
May 02, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Electronic invoicing within government entities is a proven way to reduce fraud and wasted federal funds. Research shows countries in South America are leading the...

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