Blog · Feb 27, 2026

The AI Supply Chain Crisis: Why Your 2026 Programs Are Already at Risk

Government leaders, we need to have a serious conversation about a reality that isn’t showing up in your acquisition plans yet: AI is now the gatekeeper of hardware. It is starting to dictate who actually gets equipment and who gets stuck at the back of the line. For the last year, everyone’s been obsessed with GPUs. But after talking to the people actually building the hardware and the infrastructure, it’s clear the problem has mutated. The bottleneck isn't just one chip anymore. It’s the entire stack.

Blog · Feb 24, 2026

Chit Chat with Chittick: Episode 8 – The Most Magical Procurement Event on Earth

Hello from the most magical place on earth… aka the NASPO Exchange. Yes, yes, I know what you are thinking. Isn’t that supposed to be a castle with fireworks and a giant mouse? Normally yes. But when you put hundreds of procurement leaders, public sector problem solvers, and technology partners together at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, it starts to feel pretty magical in its own way.

Blog · Feb 10, 2026

Skip to the good stuff: Channel Edition - Why the Public Sector Channel Is Essential to Meeting Government Missions in 2026

OneGov, DOGE, and the New Operating Model for Government Outcomes By 2026, the U.S. government will no longer be asking whether it should modernize; it is asking how fast it can deliver results with fewer resources, tighter oversight, and higher expectations from the public.

Blog · Jan 13, 2026

Jenny from the Acquisition Block - New Year, New Budgets: Is Your Public Sector Strategy Ready for 2026?

The start of a new year is always a busy time in the public sector. As agencies reset their budgets and shuffle their priorities, now is the time to take a step back and ensure your products are getting into the hands of government buyers. Right now, we’re seeing a massive push toward Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) solutions. Policy mandates are encouraging federal agencies to cut costs by moving away from "custom everything" and toward proven, commercial software and cloud offerings. If you’re selling commercial tech, the window of opportunity is wide open.

Blog · Dec 19, 2025

Chit Chat with Chittick: Episode 7 – The Holiday Wrap-Up Edition

Greetings from snowy Syracuse, NY! Yes, it’s cold. Yes, the snow is sticking. And yes, somewhere between the last meeting on the calendar and the last gift on the to-do list, we all collectively realized that 2025 is wrapping up. As we are busy tying bows, setting out cookies, and convincing ourselves we are “almost done” for the year, the SLED team here at Four Inc. wanted to take a moment to pause and say thank you. The holidays are a natural time for reflection, and looking back on 2025, one thing stands out clearly. We are incredibly grateful.

Blog · Nov 25, 2025

Chit Chat with Chittick: Episode 6 - The Thanksgiving Edition

Let’s settle a major national debate. What’s the best part of Thanksgiving? Some swear it’s the turkey. Some say pie. Some say “family time,” which… okay, sure. But we all know the real MVP is the side dishes. The stuffing. The mac and cheese. The mashed potatoes. That sweet potato casserole that’s basically dessert disguised as a vegetable. The magic is in the variety—you build the plate you want, however questionable your combination choices may be. (Yes, gravy on everything is acceptable. No, gravy on salad is not.) Here at Four Inc., the SLED team lives by this philosophy. Your technology options should look like a Thanksgiving buffet—plentiful, flexible, and capable of making everyone a little too confident about going back for seconds. As an industry-leading Public Sector Technology Provider, we offer a spread of solutions wide enough to impress even the pickiest relatives.

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