Planning Ahead: Why 2026 IT Spending and Supplier Partnerships Matter More Than Ever
Planning Ahead: Why 2026 IT Spending and Supplier Partnerships Matter More Than Ever In our recent webinar on 2025 technology trends, many attendees were interested not only what happened this past year, but how they should prepare for the year ahead. Based on early quoting activity, customer conversations, and the direction of the public sector market, 2026 is shaping up to […]
Understanding Supply Chain Risk in 2026: How SCW Helps Customers Stay Ahead
Understanding Supply Chain Risk in 2026: How SCW Helps Customers Stay Ahead During our recent IT trends webinar, an attendee asked a question that comes up often, how should public sector organizations think about supply chain risk as they plan their technology purchases for 2026? It is an important question, especially given the disruptions many organizations experienced during COVID and the pricing […]
Transforming Campus Security: How a University Future-Proofed Its Safety Infrastructure
Transforming Campus Security: How a University Future-Proofed Its Safety Infrastructure Every day, our customers face real challenges that impact their communities. At SCW, we’re proud to be the partner they count on when it matters most. Recently, a public university customer was faced with a big security decision. Their existing CCTV recording servers were approaching end of life, and the team had to determine the […]
Solving Urgent Technology Gaps for Schools
Solving Urgent Technology Gaps for Schools Every day, our customers face real challenges that impact their students, teachers, administration and the community. At SCW, we’re proud to be the partner school districts count on when it matters most. For school districts throughout the country, timing is everything. The new fiscal year begins July 1, but […]
Flexible IT Procurement Options Built for Customers
Flexible IT Procurement Options Built for Customers Flexible Options Built for Customers: How SCW Meets You Where You Are At SCW, we understand that no two customers are alike, especially in the State, Local Government, Education, and Healthcare sectors. Procurement processes, payment thresholds, and approval workflows can vary widely between organizations. That’s why our approach […]
Why Cooperative Contracts Matter for Government IT Teams
Why Cooperative Contracts Matter for Government IT Teams Why Cooperative Contracts Matter for Government IT Teams Government IT leaders and their teams are under constant pressure to modernize infrastructure, strengthen cybersecurity, and deliver better digital services, all while working within tight budgets and procurement rules. Cooperative contracts can sometimes feel like another layer of red […]
AI in Public Procurement: Moving Fast, But Not Replacing Relationships
AI in Public Procurement: Moving Fast, But Not Replacing Relationships When we presented on “AI in public procurement” at a conference back in April 2025, the conversation was already moving quickly. Just a few months later, the broader market has accelerated even more, with generative AI tools embedded into major procurement platforms and some organizations […]
Why Change Management Matters in IT Projects
Why Change Management Matters in IT Projects Change is inevitable, especially within IT software and hardware updates! However, without the right strategy, even the best equipment or software rollout can fall flat. Studies show that fewer than 1% of IT projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with full functionality. The biggest reason? End […]
When Seconds Count: Keeping Communities Safe Through Rapid IT Response
When Seconds Count: Keeping Communities Safe Through Rapid IT Response Your team deals with real problems and emergencies. At SCW, we work hard to help you solve those problems with creative, urgent, and compliant solutions. This story highlights a recent, urgent need for a UPS from one of our customers to keep the 911 dispatch […]
From Procurement to Adoption: How SCW Helps IT Change Stick
From Procurement to Adoption: How SCW Helps IT Change Stick Rolling out new IT equipment or software is more than the technology; it’s about how people use it. Too often, organizations focus on procurement and deployment, but not on adoption. The result? Unused features, inconsistent workflows, and in some cases, shadow systems that put compliance […]