Why Standard Industry Codes Fail at Organizing Government Technology
NAICS and NIGP weren't built to classify modern government technology — they file nearly all software under a single code. Here's why that fails IT buyers.
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01-03 September 2026 / Salt Lake City, UT
WRITA Fall SummitLast year’s Summit brought together technology leaders from across the Western region for meaningful conversations, practical learning, and valuable peer connections. Attendees left with new ideas, new relationships, and actionable strategies they could immediately bring back to their organizations.
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Labor and construction are bigger, but they barely move year to year. Technology — software, cloud, and automation — is compounding at double digits.
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Chris Foreman, Marketplace.city
NAICS and NIGP weren't built to classify modern government technology — they file nearly all software under a single code. Here's why that fails IT buyers.
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Chris Foreman, Marketplace.city
When government teams research vendors online, their interest gets captured and the sales calls start early. Here are the hidden risks of online market research — and a better, private way to do it.
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