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A. INTRODUCTION AND INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORSA.1 introduction
We invite vendors to submit proposals and prepare a presentation to design and implement and support a corporate informations system in accordance with the requirements, terms, and conditions of this Request for Proposal (RFP).
This RFP sets forth the requirements for all services and solicits a detailed response from vendors to include pricing, design, drawing, and service descriptions in the specified format.
Our objectives are to implement a new startup business and have a newly developed business information system that will allow us to be competitive within our industry. We believe this can be accomplished with an effective Manaement Information System that comprises of a reliable computer network, data communications services and various information technology components. A.2 Background Information
Our new startup company is called Eagle Ridge Aviation and we are an airplane reseller with our headquarters in Denver, CO approximately 15 employees in Denver, Irvine CA, and Orlando FL. Our projected corporation’s annual revenues for the 2017 fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, is estimated 4 million. Our goal is to sell 2 airplanes per quarter at an average selling price of $500,000 per airplane.
We currently have not purchased any technology including computers or accounting software. This is especially proving to be difficult for the accounting department which performs all accounting services with the “old fashion” GAAP standards of double entry accounting (book-keeping) by hand. The sales and marketing departments have equally struggled without the availability of computers.
Our company also does not have a phone system in place either and currenty just using our cell phones.
A.3 General Conditions
This RFP is not an offer to contract. Acceptance of a proposal neither commitsour company to award a contract to any vendor, even if all requirements stated in this RFP are met, nor limitsour right to negotiate in our best interest. We reserve the right to contract with a vendor for reasons other than lowest price.
Failure to answer any question in this RFP may subject the proposal to disqualification. Failure to meet a qualification or requirement will not necessarily subject a proposal to disqualification.
A.3.1 Valid Period of Offer
The pricing, terms, and conditions stated in your response must remain valid for 90 days from the date of delivery of the proposal to our company.
A.3.2 Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure
The information contained in this RFP (or accumulated through other written or verbal communication) is confidential. It is for proposal purposes only and is not to be disclosed or used for any other purpose.
Information received in response to this RFP will be held in strict confidence and not disclosed to any party, other than our company,without the express written consent of said vendor. We ...
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1
CITY OF DuPONT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SUPPORT SERVICES
Issue Date: January 5, 2006
Due Date: 3:00 P.M., January 31, 2006
2
CITY OF DuPONT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SERVICES
I. Introduction
The City of DuPont is soliciting proposals from qualified professional vendors for Information
Technology support services. The qualified vendor will enable the City to significantly improve
information technology (IT) effectiveness, enhance its quality of services, minimize its support
cost, and maximize return on investment in IT.
II. Background Information
The City of DuPont currently runs a Windows 2000 server with workstations running Windows
2000 or Windows XP Professional. These workstations connect via basic network shares to the
server which serves as a basic file server and a Springbrook financial software server. City Hall
is connected to the Internet via a T-1 line provided by Eschelon Telecommunications. The Police
Department computers are managed by LESA (Law Enforcement Support Agency) and they
connect to the Internet via LESA’s connection. The Fire Department currently connect to the
Internet via Comcast cable, and the Public Works shop is in the process of installing an additional
T-1 line to connect via Eschelon. City E-Mail and the City website are hosted by Eschelon
Telecommunications.
The City deploys Norton Corporate Security for computers located within City Hall. Outside
City Hall (Fire and Public Works) users have stand-alone versions of Norton Antivirus which
updates via LiveUpdate. The Windows 2000 Server was originally designed for use for
Springbrook only, but has been adapted for file server use. This is an issue which needs to be
addressed so as to keep the systems separate in the future.
III. Services Required
The following details the services to be provided to the City of DuPont in the area of information
services:
1. Initial Assessment – Compile/update inventory of all information technology related
assets, assess system architecture and current processes, and make recommendations for
improved city-wide IT system performance.
2. Desktop Applications Support - Performs basic support functions including installing
PCs, laptops, PDAs, printers, peripherals, and office automation software; diagnosing and
correcting desktop application problems, configuring laptops and desktops for standard
applications and identifying and correcting end user hardware problems, and performing
advanced troubleshooting. Maintain an up-to-date inventory of ALL City computer
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City personnel with software and hardware purchases. Assist in development of
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3. Server Administration Services - Managing computer systems and networks to include
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A. INTRODUCTION AND INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORSA.1 introduction
We invite vendors to submit proposals and prepare a presentation to design and implement and support a corporate informations system in accordance with the requirements, terms, and conditions of this Request for Proposal (RFP).
This RFP sets forth the requirements for all services and solicits a detailed response from vendors to include pricing, design, drawing, and service descriptions in the specified format.
Our objectives are to implement a new startup business and have a newly developed business information system that will allow us to be competitive within our industry. We believe this can be accomplished with an effective Manaement Information System that comprises of a reliable computer network, data communications services and various information technology components. A.2 Background Information
Our new startup company is called Eagle Ridge Aviation and we are an airplane reseller with our headquarters in Denver, CO approximately 15 employees in Denver, Irvine CA, and Orlando FL. Our projected corporation’s annual revenues for the 2017 fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, is estimated 4 million. Our goal is to sell 2 airplanes per quarter at an average selling price of $500,000 per airplane.
We currently have not purchased any technology including computers or accounting software. This is especially proving to be difficult for the accounting department which performs all accounting services with the “old fashion” GAAP standards of double entry accounting (book-keeping) by hand. The sales and marketing departments have equally struggled without the availability of computers.
Our company also does not have a phone system in place either and currenty just using our cell phones.
A.3 General Conditions
This RFP is not an offer to contract. Acceptance of a proposal neither commitsour company to award a contract to any vendor, even if all requirements stated in this RFP are met, nor limitsour right to negotiate in our best interest. We reserve the right to contract with a vendor for reasons other than lowest price.
Failure to answer any question in this RFP may subject the proposal to disqualification. Failure to meet a qualification or requirement will not necessarily subject a proposal to disqualification.
A.3.1 Valid Period of Offer
The pricing, terms, and conditions stated in your response must remain valid for 90 days from the date of delivery of the proposal to our company.
A.3.2 Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure
The information contained in this RFP (or accumulated through other written or verbal communication) is confidential. It is for proposal purposes only and is not to be disclosed or used for any other purpose.
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1
CITY OF DuPONT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SUPPORT SERVICES
Issue Date: January 5, 2006
Due Date: 3:00 P.M., January 31, 2006
2
CITY OF DuPONT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SERVICES
I. Introduction
The City of DuPont is soliciting proposals from qualified professional vendors for Information
Technology support services. The qualified vendor will enable the City to significantly improve
information technology (IT) effectiveness, enhance its quality of services, minimize its support
cost, and maximize return on investment in IT.
II. Background Information
The City of DuPont currently runs a Windows 2000 server with workstations running Windows
2000 or Windows XP Professional. These workstations connect via basic network shares to the
server which serves as a basic file server and a Springbrook financial software server. City Hall
is connected to the Internet via a T-1 line provided by Eschelon Telecommunications. The Police
Department computers are managed by LESA (Law Enforcement Support Agency) and they
connect to the Internet via LESA’s connection. The Fire Department currently connect to the
Internet via Comcast cable, and the Public Works shop is in the process of installing an additional
T-1 line to connect via Eschelon. City E-Mail and the City website are hosted by Eschelon
Telecommunications.
The City deploys Norton Corporate Security for computers located within City Hall. Outside
City Hall (Fire and Public Works) users have stand-alone versions of Norton Antivirus which
updates via LiveUpdate. The Windows 2000 Server was originally designed for use for
Springbrook only, but has been adapted for file server use. This is an issue which needs to be
addressed so as to keep the systems separate in the future.
III. Services Required
The following details the services to be provided to the City of DuPont in the area of information
services:
1. Initial Assessment – Compile/update inventory of all information technology related
assets, assess system architecture and current processes, and make recommendations for
improved city-wide IT system performance.
2. Desktop Applications Support - Performs basic support functions including installing
PCs, laptops, PDAs, printers, peripherals, and office automation software; diagnosing and
correcting desktop application problems, configuring laptops and desktops for standard
applications and identifying and correcting end user hardware problems, and performing
advanced troubleshooting. Maintain an up-to-date inventory of ALL City computer
related hardware and make available to City personnel upon request. Assist designated
City personnel with software and hardware purchases. Assist in development of
software/hardware policies and procedures.
3
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A well-crafted, thoroughly defined RFP is the principal instrument for successful procurement of enterprise
systems and software. The RFP should focus on the business needs to be addressed by the acquisition,
and be designed to elicit vendor responses that are specific, complete, and of a consistent format to allow
cross-vendor comparisons. The winning vendor's RFP response can be automatically incorporated into
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[return to top of this report]
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procurement of enterprise systems and software. An RFP should focus on the business needs to be
addressed by the acquisition, and be designed to elicit vendor responses that are specific, complete, and
of a consistent format, to allow cross-vendor comparisons. The winning vendor's RFP response can be
automatically incorporated into an organized, detailed contract. RFP preparation tools that allow electronic
distribution and results processing greatly reduce data entry and analysis time, as well as printing and
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The first step is to determine the business needs that the technology procurement will address. Next a
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evaluating the proposals it receives in response to the RFP and choosing a supplier, the company is
ready to negotiate and write a contract with the supplier. The company must then be prepared to ensure
contract performance, and to re-negotiate the contract when circumstances change. Each step builds on
all the preceding ones. Contract management is most successful when a company approaches each step
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The procurement of enterprise systems and software is a complex process that must be carefully planned
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buyers that develop an effective RFP can reap a significant return on investment (ROI) due to having
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cross-vendor comparisons. The winning vendor's RFP response can be automatically incorporated into
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• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
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In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
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GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge Graph
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
zkStudyClub - Reef: Fast Succinct Non-Interactive Zero-Knowledge Regex Proofs
This paper presents Reef, a system for generating publicly verifiable succinct non-interactive zero-knowledge proofs that a committed document matches or does not match a regular expression. We describe applications such as proving the strength of passwords, the provenance of email despite redactions, the validity of oblivious DNS queries, and the existence of mutations in DNA. Reef supports the Perl Compatible Regular Expression syntax, including wildcards, alternation, ranges, capture groups, Kleene star, negations, and lookarounds. Reef introduces a new type of automata, Skipping Alternating Finite Automata (SAFA), that skips irrelevant parts of a document when producing proofs without undermining soundness, and instantiates SAFA with a lookup argument. Our experimental evaluation confirms that Reef can generate proofs for documents with 32M characters; the proofs are small and cheap to verify (under a second).
Paper: https://eprint.iacr.org/2023/1886
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Rapid and secure feature delivery is a goal across every application team and every branch of the DoD. The Navy’s DevSecOps platform, Party Barge, has achieved:
- Reduction in onboarding time from 5 weeks to 1 day
- Improved developer experience and productivity through actionable findings and reduction of false positives
- Maintenance of superior security standards and inherent policy enforcement with Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Development teams can ship efficiently and ensure applications are cyber ready for Navy Authorizing Officials (AOs). In this webinar, Sigma Defense and Anchore will give attendees a look behind the scenes and demo secure pipeline automation and security artifacts that speed up application ATO and time to production.
We will cover:
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- How to build efficient development pipeline roles and component templates
- How to deliver security artifacts that matter for ATO’s (SBOMs, vulnerability reports, and policy evidence)
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LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI support
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to Production
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PARTNERSHIP ONBOARDING PROCESS STRATEGY.pdf
- 1. Partnership Profile & Onboarding Process ARED Expansion process
- 2. ARED Partner Profile 1. The partner needs to have a strong background in technology and technical background to support the implementation of the solution on the ground. 2. The partner needs to be operational for at least 3 years and the company need to have a strong financial standing. 3. The partner needs to have a strong local network with telecom companies, ISPs, understand regulation around digital infrastructure. 4. The partner needs to have a strong understanding of the local market, that will help scale the solution on the ground
- 3. Roles of the different parties Description ARED Partner Implementation of a pilot project for Testing. Yes Yes Handling regulatory process needed to operate No Yes Developing a marketing strategy to acquire customers No Yes Developing and updating the software and hardware solution Yes No Deploying and Maintaining the network infrastructure on the ground No Yes Funding the hardware solution Yes Yes Adapting different agreements to local laws Yes Yes Find additional partner to help scale the infrastructure Yes Yes
- 4. Phase 1: Demo - Feasibility study of the market is necessary to know total addressable market, revenue per customer potential, number of mini-servers the market can absorb, fees to charge on different services etc… - Demo the technology to the potential partner - Answer any questions related to the technology
- 5. Phase 2: Pilot - Decide How many routers will be deployed on the ground for proof of concept (50-100)? - Create a product roadmap with the partner. - Give the client access to and training on the dashboard so that they can test and understand how the system works. - Negotiate the monthly service fee that the client will pay to use the software. - Create a service agreement for software usage/ Create a storage and computing usage agreement for a third-party developer. - Begin the marketing strategy discussion. - Ensure that all digital infrastructure regulations are followed.
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