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		<title>Updates to the UNSPSC to NIGP Crosswalk are now available (Version 14.0801) Call today to see how you can obtain this crosswalk.</title>
		<link>http://news.nigp.com/updates-to-the-unspsc-to-nigp-crosswalk-are-now-available-version-14-0801-call-today-to-see-how-you-can-obtain-this-crosswalk/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:52:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dhail@periscopeholdings.com</dc:creator>
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		<title>March is National Purchasing Month. Periscope Holdings, Inc. would like to acknowledge and thank this elite group of professionals that have made a difference in governmental efficiency and effectiveness.</title>
		<link>http://news.nigp.com/march-is-national-purchasing-month-periscope-holdings-inc-would-like-to-acknowledge-and-thank-this-elite-group-of-professionals-that-have-made-a-difference-in-governmental-efficiency-and-effectiven/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:47:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dhail@periscopeholdings.com</dc:creator>
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		<title>Evolve Procurement Conference &#8211; Continuing Education Hours</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:45:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bdevine@periscopeholdings.com</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us for Evolve&#8217;12 the procurement thought leadership conference of the year.  Attendance certificates will be given and can be submitted for continuing education purposes.  Come learn how with a purpose driven approach you can take your ordinary procurement processes and transition into strategic practices that eradicate waste and bring value to every dollar spent. 
The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>22nd Edition NIGP Code Books Available</title>
		<link>http://news.nigp.com/22nd-edition-nigp-code-books-available/</link>
		<comments>http://news.nigp.com/22nd-edition-nigp-code-books-available/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:53:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>john@periscopeholdings.com</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[22nd NIGP Commodity Book]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Periscope Holdings has released the 22nd Edition of the NIGP Commodity/Services Code Books.
The two books available for licensed code users are:

5 Digit Class Item Book Set
5 Digit Alphabetical Index

To facilitate bulk pricing with our printer, we are offering these books to you at a discount if you order within the next 90 days.
Order Five or more [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NIGP Update: NAICS Crosswalk</title>
		<link>http://news.nigp.com/nigp-update-naics-crosswalk/</link>
		<comments>http://news.nigp.com/nigp-update-naics-crosswalk/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:39:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>john@periscopeholdings.com</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Periscope now has the 2012 updates available for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) crosswalk. License it today. Contact dhail@nigp.com for more information.
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		<title>State of Washington NIGP Code Case Study</title>
		<link>http://news.nigp.com/state-of-washington-nigp-code-case-study/</link>
		<comments>http://news.nigp.com/state-of-washington-nigp-code-case-study/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:39:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>john@periscopeholdings.com</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coming into 2008, the State of Washington faced a common dilemma related to public procurement: what does the State purchase and how can we make the process more effective?  ]]></description>
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		<title>Looking forward to 2011</title>
		<link>http://news.nigp.com/more-users-more-codes-in-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://news.nigp.com/more-users-more-codes-in-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:31:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>john@periscopeholdings.com</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We at Periscope Holdings feel privileged to be able to serve the public procurement community as custodians of the NIGP Code. As part of our efforts to provide the best product possible, we continue to invest in the NIGP Code.]]></description>
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		<title>Master data management using the NIGP Code</title>
		<link>http://news.nigp.com/master-data-management-using-the-nigp-code/</link>
		<comments>http://news.nigp.com/master-data-management-using-the-nigp-code/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>john@periscopeholdings.com</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>2009 NIGP Code Year in Review</title>
		<link>http://news.nigp.com/2009-nigp-code-year-in-review/</link>
		<comments>http://news.nigp.com/2009-nigp-code-year-in-review/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:33:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>john@periscopeholdings.com</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We at Periscope Holdings feel privileged to serve the public procurement community as custodians of the NIGP Code. As part of our efforts to provide the best product possible, we continue to invest in the NIGP Code. This 2009 Annual Report article provides a snapshot of our activities last year, including ongoing efforts and successes. ]]></description>
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		<title>2010 NASPO How to Market to State Governments Meeting</title>
		<link>http://news.nigp.com/2010-naspo-how-to-market-to-state-governments-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://news.nigp.com/2010-naspo-how-to-market-to-state-governments-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:38:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>john@periscopeholdings.com</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[


Periscope is a proud to be a Silver sponsor of this year&#8217;s NASPO meeting which will be held April 18-20, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco.  Visit with the Periscope team and see how our solutions are benefitting organizations across the United States.



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