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  <title><![CDATA[Lenovo Statewide Contracts Suspended]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<div><p>The Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) has issued an important update regarding the current statewide contracts for Lenovo, covering end user computing and infrastructure.  &nbsp;</p></div><div><p>In response to the implementation of House Bill 113, which grants the Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) the authority to maintain a list of prohibited technology suppliers, DOAS has been advised that Lenovo has been deemed a prohibited supplier. For additional information, refer to the <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgta-psg.georgia.gov%2Fpsg%2Fprohibited-software-services-ss-22-002&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cwhitney.tate%40business.gatech.edu%7C4f8e6090d9fb4d0f882208ddc3c4359d%7C482198bbae7b4b258b7a6d7f32faa083%7C1%7C0%7C638881969672035819%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=x6dscPkgXj1SOi5kwjQL8rnN84k785%2FqQlA%2F29OAcR0%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Prohibited Software &amp; Services (SS-22-002) | Enterprise Policies, Standards, and Guidelines</a>.&nbsp;</p></div><div><p><strong>Effective July 1, no new purchases of Lenovo products may be processed, regardless of the purchasing method or vendor. </strong>This includes purchases made directly through Lenovo as well as through third-party resellers or other procurement channels. Any existing purchases that have already been made may move forward as planned. &nbsp;</p></div>]]></body>
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      <value><![CDATA[As of July 1, Lenovo has been deemed a prohibited supplier for Georgia Tech.]]></value>
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      <value><![CDATA[<p>India Maul</p><p>Communications Program Manager<br>Institute Communications&nbsp;<br>Georgia Institute of Technology&nbsp;</p>]]></value>
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