GovCon Analysis
How much revenue growth can CLIWANT drive? We’ve struggled to answer this question clearly—for one simple reason: we didn’t actually know. Measuring CLIWANT’s true impact is hard. Results vary widely, and gathering the right data takes time, discipline, and patience. So we turned to someone who
GovCon Analysis
In collaboration with researchers from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, CLIWANT analyzed federal procurement data from SAM.gov to uncover patterns before and after the 2024 election. While federal project postings have largely recovered after the inauguration, awards have not — suggesting a deeper pause in procurement activity.
GovCon Analysis
Although the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is widely recognized, few people actively track the detailed data it publishes in real time at doge.gov. DOGE maintains an expanding set of dashboards offering real-time visibility into federal savings, payments, spending, regulations, and workforce size. This article provides a high-level snapshot
Playbook
The Universal RFP Challenge After speaking with numerous industry players, one thing is crystal clear: anyone dealing with RFPs (Requests for Proposals) is experiencing pain. SMEs and large enterprises may approach the RFP process differently, but the struggle remains universal. For SMEs, the challenge lies in handling a smaller number
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Deciding whether to pursue or pass on a bid—known as the go/no-go decision—is one of the most pivotal aspects of procurement. Yet, many organizations still rely on instinct, internal discussions, or sales-driven urgency rather than structured evaluation frameworks. Industry data shows that companies with a formalized go/
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The procurement landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, shaped by technological advancements, competitive pressures, and evolving government regulations. In 2023 alone, U.S. federal agencies spent over $759 billion on contracts. The competition for these contracts is fierce, and understanding how enterprises and SMEs navigate bidding is essential to building a
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CLIWANT is excited to announce our official sponsorship of APMP—the world's largest and most prestigious community of bid and proposal professionals—for 2025. APMP brings together over 14,000 experts across the U.S., U.K., Germany, Australia, Japan, Korea, and beyond. We're also thrilled
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CLIWANT had the privilege of meeting Wilson L. White, Vice President of Government Affairs at Google in Singapore. With Singapore leading the charge in digital transformation, the public sector is making bold moves to modernize government services. It’s inspiring to see a tech powerhouse like Google and an AI-driven
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On February 4th, OpenAI hosted the OpenAI Builder Lab: Seoul at The Plaza Hotel in Seoul, led by CEO Sam Altman and Chief Product Officer Kevin Weil. This exclusive, invitation-only event brought together approximately 100 CTOs and developers, including leading Korean AI startups that collaborated with OpenAI through its Global
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CLIWANT is thrilled to announce a partnership with Minerva University, a San Francisco-based institution renowned as one of the most selective and innovative educational institutions in the world. Together, we are collaborating on a civic project that leverages Gen-AI to detect and analyze risk factors in large-scale project documents while
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Google for Startups: Empowering the future with AI-driven Startups CLIWANT has been recognized as a leading innovator in AI by being featured in Google for Startups' 2024 Yearbook. We are proud to share this exciting news as we close out another remarkable year. *Media Source (EN): https://drive.google.
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Cliwant was honored to present at the 2024 Study Tour organized by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Google, and the Swiss Marketing Society (gfm), speaking to senior executives from 31 leading Swiss companies. Participating companies spanned various sectors, including banking, health insurance, retail, food, telecommunications, publishing, and advertising. We were particularly