Cutting out the Middleman: Why GSA’s “One Gov” Strategy Matters for Government Tech

Chris Foreman, Marketplace.city

This week, I came across a blog post that genuinely caught my attention—a rare find in the world of government procurement. The post, authored by Lawrence Hale on the GSA (General Services Administration) website, outlines a "One Gov" strategy aimed at unifying how the federal government purchases software. While I’ve never met Lawrence, I admire the vision he’s promoting—and here’s why it matters to everyone selling into the public sector, from federal agencies to city governments.

April on the Road: What Local Governments Really Need from Their Software

Chris Foreman, Marketplace.city

Over the past few weeks, our team at Marketplace.city has been on the road, engaging with city leaders, IT professionals, and public sector innovators across the country. From Smart City Expo USA in New York City to the Transforming Local Government conference in Scottsdale, and finally, Smart Cities Connect in San Antonio, we’ve had some eye-opening conversations.

The Power of Data is at Your Fingertips with Self-Service Market Landscapes

Marketplace.city

Governments of today are challenged with an ever increasing mandate to service citizens efficiently but are under resourced, under funded, and risk averse. Organizations need innovative technology to close the gap between the level of service and the availability of resources. They require critical relevant data at their fingertips to make informed purchasing decisions and achieve resilience.. To meet this need, Marketplace.city is thrilled to introduce Self-Service Market Landscapes—a powerful new feature included with Clearbox Source subscriptions.