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Technology procurement – more than meets the eye – Thomas Trappler’s 40-year career at UC

By Laurel Skurko. Thomas Trappler, who recently retired from his position as associate director of Information Technology Strategic Sourcing, provides 40 years of insight into the field of procurement. He and his small team of three manages some of the…
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IT Sourcing Committee & IT Strategic Sourcing Center of Excellence wins UC Tech Yvonne Tevis UC-wide Collaboration golden award

Tom Trappler and David Wilson accepting the UC Tech Yvonne Tevis UC-wide Collaboration golden award presesnted by Van Williams, Gabriel Gonzales, and Joe Bengfort

This year, the IT Sourcing Committee & IT Strategic Sourcing Center of Excellence won UC Tech Yvonne Tevis UC-wide Collaboration golden award, presented at the UC Tech Awards ceremony at the UC Tech 2023 Conference. Learn more about their project…
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IT Sourcing Achieves $70 M in Benefit for UC

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By Yvonne Tevis. Efforts led by UC Systemwide Procurement’s IT strategic sourcing team achieved almost $70 M in “benefit” for UC in fiscal year 2021 by negotiating contracts with suppliers. That is $25 M more than in the previous year!…
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Zoom Site Licenses Help UC Meet Online Demand

Illustration of a desktop computer with pop-up windows outside of the computer.

By Yvonne Tevis. To slow the spread of COVID-19, UC staff are working from home and classes are going online. Demand for remote work tools has skyrocketed. “I should have bought stock in Zoom” is a common refrain. Fortunately, the…
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Don’t Miss the Next UC IT Town Hall – Nov. 5

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Save the date for the UC IT Town Hall – Monday, Nov. 5, 10 – 11 a.m. The Vine. Chief Innovation Officer Gabe Youtsey, Agriculture and Natural Resources, will describe the VINE, an initiative that is connecting innovation clusters…
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