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DESCRIPTION:Technology is not only changing our lives at home but at work t
 oo.  As government entities\, the focus has shifted to cost reduction\, dr
 iven by strategic decisions\, the adoption of appropriate technology and i
 ts implications for efficiencies.  Finance officers need be cognizant of t
 he recent uptick in technology spend and how it will impact budgets and fi
 nancial plans now and in the future.  This session will provide an overvie
 w of technology and trends for IT procurement\, key steps in the formation
  of a technology procurement from market analysis to contract negotiations
 \, and lessons learned to ensure the successful implementation and integra
 tion with your entity’s IT roadmap. Learning Objectives: Participants comp
 leting this session will be able to:• Identify IT spending for your organi
 zation and select the right procurement method• Understand the trends in I
 T procurement and how it impacts budgeting• Validate the need for establis
 hing a thorough procurement plan to develop a vetting process for implemen
 ting new technology• Learn key contract elements that will define delivera
 bles\, compliance and assess the risk for both parties.Speaker: RuthAnne K
 . Hall\, CPPO\, Purchasing Manager\, Lake County  Intended Audience: Finan
 ce ProfessionalsDelivery method: Group Internet BasedProgram Level: Overvi
 ewPrerequisites: No prerequisites required Advanced Preparation: No advanc
 ed preparation requiredField of Study: Finance - TechnicalEarn about 1.50 
 CPE creditIGFOA reserves the right to modify the agendas and/or speakers\,
  cancel the trainings due to low enrollment\, or to close registration if 
 full.  
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SUMMARY:Purchasing Webinar: Technology – What’s in IT for Finance  
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