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		<title>How to Gain Political Approval for Procurement Modernization?</title>
		<link>http://news.periscopeholdings.com/how-to-gain-political-approval-for-procurement-modernization/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:03:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bdevine@periscopeholdings.com</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Procurement Modernization – you need it, now make it happen.
The need for procurement reform is on the rise as out-dated, paper-heavy procurement processes continue to leave money on the table.  Old school systems are being replaced with integrated, efficient and automated functionality.  While procurement modernization drives significant bottom line savings, some public entities struggle to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Reverse Auction Success &#8211; A Growing Trend</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 19:51:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bdevine@periscopeholdings.com</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BuySpeed]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.periscopeholdings.com/?p=317</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As we endure tight economic times, public sector leaders across the board face tough budget decisions.  Government agencies are becoming more creative as they build solutions that help avoid cutting jobs, evade raising taxes, sustain citizen services and save money.  One solution gaining popularity is reverse auction solicitation.
Reverse auctions are a form of strategic sourcing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BuySpeed Customers Ranked Among Top 10 for 2010 Digital Cities</title>
		<link>http://news.periscopeholdings.com/buyspeed-customers-ranked-among-top-10-for-2010-digital-cities/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:10:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bdevine@periscopeholdings.com</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BuySpeed]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.periscopeholdings.com/?p=310</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Each year, the Center for Digital Government and Government Technology surveys cities to measure the use of information technology.  The 2010 results have been published, and it is no surprise Periscope customers have been awarded.  Alexandria, VA; Fort Worth, TX; and Tucson, AZ, all BuySpeed clients, achieved top ten rankings.  The survey recognized municipalities that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Master data management using the NIGP Code</title>
		<link>http://news.periscopeholdings.com/master-data-management-using-the-nigp-code/</link>
		<comments>http://news.periscopeholdings.com/master-data-management-using-the-nigp-code/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:03:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Walters</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why is it that some governmental entities have data files that are in disarray and resolving issues is neither quick nor easy, while other entities have no such problems? The answer lies in the management of master data.]]></description>
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		<title>Visit Periscope at the 2010 NASPO Marketing to States Meeting</title>
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		<comments>http://news.periscopeholdings.com/visit-periscope-at-the-2010-naspo-marketing-to-states-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:35:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Kennedy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Periscope is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the 2010 How to Market to State Governments Meeting of the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO). The April 18-20 conference in San Francisco is a great opportunity to learn more about how Periscope is helping states like Alaska, Arizona, Louisiana and New Jersey save [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Periscope Congratulates Super Bowl Champs New Orleans! Who Dat!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:33:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Kennedy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[City of New Orleans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Finance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The entire Periscope family congratulates the City of New Orleans and Saints fans everywhere for the great victory in Super Bowl XLIV.  It was a well-earned victory for a team and a community that has fought hard for years.  We are proud of our hometown Austin&#8217;s MVP Drew Brees, and the City&#8217;s MVPs in the Purchasing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hernando County, Florida Implements Fully Integrated BuySpeed</title>
		<link>http://news.periscopeholdings.com/hernando-county-florida-implements-fully-integrated-buyspeed/</link>
		<comments>http://news.periscopeholdings.com/hernando-county-florida-implements-fully-integrated-buyspeed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:37:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Kennedy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BuySpeed]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Periscope congratulates Hernando County Florida on their implementation of BuySpeed Online October 1st. Working in partnership with the County’s Clerk of Court and Periscope, the county Purchasing and Contract team implemented BuySpeed Online with an integration to the County’s financial accounting system, FinancePlus by SunGard.
For the first time ever, the County is not paying postage, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NASPO Issues Research Brief on Using Administrative Fees to Fund Procurement</title>
		<link>http://news.periscopeholdings.com/naspo-issues-research-brief-on-using-administrative-fees-to-fund-procurement/</link>
		<comments>http://news.periscopeholdings.com/naspo-issues-research-brief-on-using-administrative-fees-to-fund-procurement/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:41:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Kennedy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://news.periscopeholdings.com/?p=187</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In these tough economic times, the procurement function within government has an opportunity to reposition itself as strategic, not just an administrative cost center. ]]></description>
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		<title>Welcome</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:28:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Utley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Periscope Procurement Blog.]]></description>
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