The State of Alaska Awards E-Procurement Contract to Technical Services Associates, Inc.

The State of Alaska, Department of Corrections has awarded a multi-year contract to Technical Services Associates, Inc. of Mechanicsburg, PA to implement its Puridiom procurement solution for the State of Alaska, Department of Corrections.

The solution will connect 30 offices and 250 users in Juneau and Anchorage, Alaska with a streamlined procurement process, resulting in the reduction of maverick buying and enabling self-service for small purchases.

Puridiom, TSA's premier e-procurement solution is a 100% web-enabled purchasing system with a proven success record for implementation and operation. The DOC intends to leverage Puridiom to streamline its organizational efficiency by prioritizing sourcing projects and at the same time introducing industry best practices.

TSA welcomes Curt Ashenfelter

Jesus Ramos, President of Technical Services Associates, Inc. announced the appointment of Curt Ashenfelter as Business Development Manager.

"Curt Ashenfelter's specialized knowledge in helping government and business transform information technology into innovative business solutions and his service in state government makes him an especially suitable choice to head this important position," Ramos said. "He will help us develop our four-pronged strategy for TSA. He will play a major role in:

·improving business development relations with local commercial, federal and state organizations.

·implementing more IT consulting work in the areas of IT Programming, RFID, Network Security and ecommerce.

·providing IT services for complete life cycle systems integration and application development with superior value-priced services for both private and government sectors.

·implementing both custom development and packaged software across a wide variety of technology platforms, operating systems and infrastructures."

Ashenfelter has worked at the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania and before that at Enron to develop an Internet/Web based e-commerce solution for the electricity marketplace. Before that he led a successful business development effort for Stoner Associates, a Carlisle firm internationally recognized for its software products and engineering services. During Governor Thornburgh's administration, 1979 to 1987, Ashenfelter served in a number of important positions at the Pennsylvania State Police, the Department of State, the Department of Agriculture and in the Governor's Office. He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh.

Come join us at the ISM's 91st Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit

Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN May 7 to May 10, 2006

Don't miss this chance to network with suppliers and colleagues. The Educational Exhibit Hall offers an informal forum to touch base with your peers and to meet your suppliers face-to-face. A strong supply network is essential for a healthy organization and what better way to move forward than at the first checkpoint? TSA will be on hand to answer your questions and offer solutions for your unique supply management challenges and we will be at booth 319 and 321.

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