Blog · May 04, 2026

Federal Funds, Local Impact: Cracking the Code of H.R. 1

If you’ve spent any time in state and local government or the industries that support it, you know federal funding can feel a bit like a covert operation. The dollars are there… somewhere. The challenge is tracking how they move, where they land, and how to secure them before the clock runs out. Enter H.R. 1, the “Big Beautiful Bill” packed with funding opportunities that can drive real impact across SLED organizations. But like most federal legislation, the value is not just in what is funded. It is in how you navigate it. Let’s crack the code.

Blog · Apr 23, 2026

Chit Chat with Chittick: Episode 10 - Doing More with Less on Campus

Higher education IT teams are juggling a lot. More digital services. More secure environments. More personalized student experiences. And somehow… not more resources. It’s like being handed a group project where you’re the only one doing the work. Sound familiar? At Four Inc., we believe doing more with less isn’t about pulling all-nighters in the IT “library.” It’s about smarter automation, better analytics, and technology that actually lightens the workload.

Blog · Mar 26, 2026

Rethinking Federal IT Procurement: Leasing in an Era of 30-50% Price Increases

IT Hardware Prices Are Rising FAST Across the public sector IT market, Hardware OEMs are issuing refreshed quotes for servers, laptops, storage, and networking infrastructure with substantial price increases. In many cases, we’re seeing 30–50% increases, with the possibility of additional double-digit increases in the second half of 2026. This is NOT a "create urgency" sales tactic; this is a very real financial challenge as it relates to government IT budget alignment and mission success.

Blog · Mar 23, 2026

Skip to the good stuff: Channel Edition - Why the Federal Channel is Primed for a Comeback

The headlines would have you believe the federal IT channel is under siege. Between the OneGov initiative pushing for direct-from-OEM buying and the massive budget ripples caused by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), it’s easy to feel like the sky is falling. But if you look past the disruption, a different story is emerging. The GSA often talks about “cost savings” as if the federal IT ecosystem is a commodity you can just pull off a shelf. Our ecosystem is a national capability. It is the engine that secures our supply chain integrity and ensures an agency’s mission doesn’t just stall out due to a one-size-fits-all procurement model.

Blog · Mar 12, 2026

Chit Chat with Chittick: Episode 9 – Don’t Leave Your Cybersecurity to Luck.

🍀 This St. Patrick’s Day, don’t leave your cybersecurity to luck. 🍀 Finding a four-leaf clover is great. Finding a vulnerability during an audit? Not so much. At Four Inc., we believe your cybersecurity posture should be built on strategy — not shamrocks. That’s why we align SLED agencies with industry-best OEMs that keep your networks protected long after the luck runs out.

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.

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