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Shared Services and the Cloud: Seize the Opportunity

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John Marshall

The federal government has been gradually adopting shared service business models for administrative services for nearly 30 years. Today, the buzz is all about the cloud and its potential to transform shared services as we know ... More »

The New Administration's Shared Services Opportunity

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John Marshall

The shared services revolution began in the late 1980s with the adoption of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) software packages by leading commercial enterprises. These highly standardized and sc... More »

Building Sustainable Ordinances in Taos

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Alix Henry

Cities and towns across the United States are grappling with ways to reduce energy costs, conserve water, and limit their carbon footprint. Taos, New Mexico, is on the forefront of this collective challenge. On February 24, 2009... More »