How much revenue growth can CLIWANT drive? We’ve struggled to answer this question clearly—for one simple reason: we didn’t actually know. Measuring CLIWANT’s true impact is hard. Results vary widely, and gathering the right data takes time, discipline, and patience. So we turned to someone who

In collaboration with researchers from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, CLIWANT analyzed federal procurement data from SAM.gov to uncover patterns before and after the 2024 election. While federal project postings have largely recovered after the inauguration, awards have not — suggesting a deeper pause in procurement activity.

Although the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is widely recognized, few people actively track the detailed data it publishes in real time at doge.gov. DOGE maintains an expanding set of dashboards offering real-time visibility into federal savings, payments, spending, regulations, and workforce size. This article provides a high-level snapshot