procurement

Microsoft will end support for Windows 11 SE in October 2026, leaving school fleets that adopted the education-focused SKU without security patches, feature updates, or technical assistance after that date. Background and overview Windows 11 SE was launched in late 2021 as Microsoft’s...

Microsoft has quietly set an expiration date for Windows 11 SE — the slimmed-down, education-focused edition of Windows — announcing that the OS will receive no further feature updates or security patches after October 2026. Background / Overview Windows 11 SE was launched in 2021 as Microsoft’s...

Microsoft has made a clear, consequential distinction in the lifecycles of its platform and browser: Windows 10’s operating system support ends on October 14, 2025, but Microsoft Edge and the WebView2 runtime will continue to receive updates on Windows 10 (22H2) through at least October 2028 — a...

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has quietly but deliberately escalated a long-running policy debate: can India build its own global-calibre advisory giants to challenge the entrenched dominance of the international Big Four — Deloitte, PwC, EY and KPMG — and, if so, what structural reforms are...

Gauteng’s dynamic economic landscape is once again in the spotlight, as the province announces significant tender opportunities that are poised to shape the region’s public and private sectors alike. As South Africa’s economic powerhouse, Gauteng’s calls for tenders, particularly in professional...

Beyond Key, a global IT consulting and software development firm, has rebranded its Bid Management Software to ProcureKey, marking a significant evolution in its procurement solutions. This strategic move underscores the platform's transformation into an AI-powered procurement solution built on...

The recent executive order issued by President Donald Trump targeting “woke” artificial intelligence has set off a seismic debate within the technology sector, and particularly among the companies vying for lucrative federal contracts. With economic and geopolitical stakes rising in the global...

The UK public sector is navigating an era of digital transformation at an unprecedented scale, and its relationship with major technology vendors has never been more significant. At the heart of this evolving landscape lies the latest five-year agreement between the government and Microsoft—a...

North America is rapidly cementing its position as the epicenter of global innovation in cloud-based retail sourcing and procurement—a transformation powered by leading tech infrastructure, unmatched ecosystem integration, and an aggressive embrace of AI and blockchain. The stakes for both...

North America is rapidly solidifying its reputation as the epicenter of cloud-based retail sourcing—a shift being powered not only by the region's digital prowess and regulatory adaptability but also its early and ambitious embrace of next-generation technologies. As retail supply chains become...

Cascading through the corridors of digital transformation, the global procurement landscape is undergoing a profound evolution, driven by the twin forces of AI and cloud native ecosystems. Among the most notable developments is the rebranding of Beyond Key’s Intranet-Bid Software to...

Denmark’s decision to replace Microsoft software with open-source alternatives signals a critical turning point in the ongoing debate over national digital sovereignty, government procurement, and the future of public sector IT infrastructure. As the Danish Agency for Digitization begins its...

In a significant move to revolutionize supply chain management, Microsoft and Orderfox have embarked on a strategic partnership aimed at integrating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into procurement and supply chain operations. This collaboration centers on embedding Orderfox's...

Microsoft’s announcement strikingly expands the boundaries of what’s possible with software-as-a-service (SaaS) billing and licensing, marking a shift from the industry’s rigid, “one-size-fits-all” subscription rates toward a new paradigm: partners can now craft private offers that give buyers...

Corruption Allegations at Bharathiar University: A Closer Look at the DVAC Case and Procurement Irregularities Unveiling the Case: How a Desktop Computer Deal Became a Scandal The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption’s (DVAC) recent move against high-ranking officials at Bharathiar...

Dynamics 365 is proving to be more than just enterprise software—it’s a catalyst for transformation. The Microsoft Cloud Sourcing team recently made headlines after automating its once-manual Request for Quotes (RFQ) process. By replacing clunky Excel templates and endless email chains with a...

The average IT professional has enough on their plate dealing with Monday-morning password reset requests, but imagine being responsible for the cyber-defense readiness of an alliance protecting over a billion people. Welcome to NATO’s current reality, where the stakes couldn’t be much higher...

Windows 11 is coming for your PC, whether you’re ready or not, and if you happen to be helming an IT fleet running on a vintage collection of laptops, the migration train won’t wait. With the October 2025 end of support deadline for Windows 10 looming like a fiscal year-end, hundreds of New...

No country ever got rich, interesting, or globally relevant by perfecting red tape—yet in South Korea’s exuberant start-up scene, the emotional weather report is still “regulation with a chance of exasperation.” Beneath Seoul’s neon skyline, in chic glass-walled spaces like Maru 360, founders...

MaxLinear’s journey with Dynamics 365 isn’t just another corporate upgrade—it’s a masterclass in leveraging cloud technology to drive efficiency, streamline trusted business processes, and future-proof operations. The company’s shift to Microsoft’s cloud-based Dynamics 365 has reimagined...