2025 IT Lessons Learned: Trends Shaping State, Local, and Education Technology in 2026
2025 IT Lessons Learned: Trends Shaping State, Local, and Education Technology in 2026 If you missed our recent webinar, here is a recap of the biggest trends we saw in 2025 and what they signal for technology planning across state, local government, and education in 2026. 2025 in Review: What IT Equipment & Software was Bought and Why? […]
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 […]
The IT Solutions You Didn’t Know SCW Offers
The IT Solutions You Didn’t Know SCW Offers Most public-sector IT teams know SCW for fast quotes, great pricing, and a huge catalog of hardware and software. But behind every purchase is something even more valuable: solutions that save you time, protect your budget, and support your organization long after the initial order. Across recent […]
A Practical Guide to Using Cooperative Contracts: What Every Local Government IT Leader Should Know
A Practical Guide to Using Cooperative Contracts: What Every Local Government IT Leader Should Know If you work in state or local government or education IT, you’ve likely heard someone suggest, “Let’s use a co-op contract.” Depending on your experience, that either feels like a lifesaver… or a mystery. Cooperative contracts are powerful tools, but […]
The AI-Ready Workforce: Preparing Public Sector Teams for the Next Era of Productivity
The AI-Ready Workforce: Preparing Public Sector Teams for the Next Era of Productivity Across state and local government and K-12 education organizations, people are preparing for a major shift: the growing role of artificial intelligence in everyday work. While many conversations focus on new applications or cloud-based tools, the real starting point is equipment: the […]
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 […]
Why State and Local Governments Need a Hybrid AI and Data Infrastructure Strategy
Why State and Local Governments Need a Hybrid AI and Data Infrastructure Strategy When state and local governments weigh possible IT strategies, the conversation is no longer “cloud vs. on-prem.” Instead, a hybrid approach that blends the security of on-prem systems with the scalability of the cloud is being seen as the most beneficial path […]