The Maryland State Board of Education has made a final decision. It stuck to its earlier ruling. The board said a $168 million electric bus deal was not legal. The Montgomery County Public School District (MCPS) had awarded this contract to Highland Electric Fleets. The district tried to challenge t
Zycus, a big name in Source-to-Pay tech, just got a big nod. They were named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Source-to-Pay Suites. This isn't just any award. It shows they're doing something right in the world of procurement. Zycus has been putting money and effort into Merlin Intak
The U. S. Department of Defense recently announced a significant military contract with Lockheed Martin. This deal is worth up to $328. 5 million and focuses on supplying Taiwan with advanced defense equipment. The contract specifically involves the procurement of infrared search and track systems,
Canada's top spy agency has been busy lately. They've stopped some scary plans by Iran. These plans were aimed at people living in Canada who Iran doesn't like. The agency's boss, Dan Rogers, shared this news in a rare public talk. He also mentioned that they've stopped Russia from trying to get Can
Fake companies, also known as shell companies, are often used to hide illegal activities. These companies don't do real business. Instead, they are set up to trick the system. They can be used to steal money, avoid taxes, or launder money. In some cases, they are used to win government contracts unf
Taiwan is in a hurry to beef up its defenses. The U. S. is trying to speed up the delivery of F-16V fighter jets. These jets were supposed to arrive by the end of 2026. But now, there's a delay. Why? Production line changes and other disruptions are to blame. To fix this, workers are now putting in
In a recent development, Oakland County has taken action against four of its IT staff members. They were involved in a shady contract deal. An independent probe revealed that the county awarded a contract to a company owned by one of the employees. This was not done properly. The county executive,
Sweden's leader, Ulf Kristersson, recently spoke up about drones and the EU. He thinks the EU should make it easier for countries to buy drones. But he also believes each country should handle its own drone defenses, not the EU as a whole. This comes after a big meeting in Copenhagen. Leaders from
Brex, a company known for its corporate credit cards, is tackling the challenge of keeping up with AI advancements. The issue? AI evolves too fast for traditional company processes. Brex's CTO, James Reggio, shared their solution at a recent conference. Initially, Brex tried using their usual, slow
In the realm of healthcare, a critical role is played by organ procurement coordinators. These professionals are tasked with a sensitive and crucial job: obtaining family consent for organ donation from deceased individuals. This process is far from straightforward, especially given the low rates of
