Enhancing Procurement Strategies
How are procurement and IT leaders addressing the growing challenges of cybersecurity in 2024?
In this episode, Scott W. Luton is joined by Richard McVay, Senior Director and IT Telecom Subject Matter Expert at Omnia Partners, to dive into the increasingly complex world of procurement technology and cybersecurity. With cyber threats like ransomware and third-party breaches on the rise, Richard shares how businesses can protect their operations while optimizing procurement strategies.
The discussion covers real-world examples of how companies are leveraging advanced procurement tools to streamline processes, safeguard sensitive data, and improve decision-making. Richard also emphasizes the importance of bridging the gap between IT and procurement, the cost of running RFPs, and why aligning these functions is essential to staying competitive.
This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Amanda Luton and Katherine Hintz.
Additional Links & Resources
Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show:
- Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VjmborzKgJE
- Connect with Richard: https://www.omniapartners.com/solutions/industry-experts/it-telecom
- Become a member: https://www.omniapartners.com/get-started/membership/industry
- Maximizing Solutions with Group Purchasing Video: https://www.omniapartners.com/resources/videos/maximizing-it-solutions-with-group-purchasing
- How purchasers can protect businesses from impending cyber threats blog post: https://info.omniapartners.com/resources/insights/how-purchasers-can-protect-business-from-impending-cyber-threat
- Connect with Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcvayrichard/
- Learn more about OMNIA Partners: https://www.omniapartners.com/
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