Public eProcurement

Carlsquare Advises PlanetBids on its Acquisition by Capstreet

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Government Technology Agency, Government, Acquisition, SAN, Organization, Public eProcurement, Software as a service

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carlsquare announced its role as exclusive financial advisor to PlanetBids, Inc. ("PlanetBids") in its acquisition by Houston-based private equity firm, Capstreet.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carlsquare announced its role as exclusive financial advisor to PlanetBids, Inc. ("PlanetBids") in its acquisition by Houston-based private equity firm, Capstreet.
  • PlanetBids is a leading provider of eProcurement software as a service (SaaS) solutions to government, educational, nonprofit, and private organizations.
  • Susan Blanco, Managing Partner at Carlsquare, said, "Capstreet's acquisition of PlanetBids marks a milestone in the eProcurement and GovTech SaaS landscape.
  • We are excited to deliver an exceptional outcome to the PlanetBids founding team, Alan and Arpie Zavian, after the years they spent building PlanetBids into an industry leader."

Arpavie Streamlines Payment Processes and Increases Spend Visibility with Ivalua

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
CIO, Cyria Coentro, Workforce, Public eProcurement, Risk, Caisse, P2P, Parable of those who associate partners with God, Retirement, Online shopping

In 2020, Arpavie decided to digitize and automate Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes to increase visibility and control over its spend.

Key Points: 
  • In 2020, Arpavie decided to digitize and automate Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes to increase visibility and control over its spend.
  • After a successful implementation led by Ivalua's partner Cyrias, Arpavie has started to benefit from greater visibility and enhanced control over its spend.
  • "Our collaboration with Cyrias and Ivalua has been a resounding success," said Francis Manzac, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Arpavie.
  • "This reflects our pivotal collaboration with Ivalua and further strengthens our relationship with Arpavie for continued shared successes in the future".

Resort Lifestyle Communities Elevates Procurement and Supplier Management with Zycus' AI-Driven Solutions

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Monday, November 6, 2023
Software, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Senior, Safety, Global Sales Law Project, Public eProcurement, Partnership, Tourism

Resort Lifestyle Communities, renowned for its all-inclusive retirement living, has entered a multi-year partnership with Zycus, a pioneer in cognitive procurement software solutions, to optimize its procurement processes using Zycus' AI-powered technologies.

Key Points: 
  • Resort Lifestyle Communities, renowned for its all-inclusive retirement living, has entered a multi-year partnership with Zycus, a pioneer in cognitive procurement software solutions, to optimize its procurement processes using Zycus' AI-powered technologies.
  • Resort Lifestyle Communities' commitment to providing a worry-free retirement lifestyle aligns seamlessly with Zycus' innovative solutions.
  • “We're thrilled to join forces with Zycus to optimize our procurement and supplier management processes.
  • Resort Lifestyle Communities' decision to partner with Zycus was driven by several key factors – including:
    “We're honored to partner with Resort Lifestyle Communities to elevate their procurement and supplier management.

Unimarket to Host Webinar: Understanding Your Organization's eProcurement Needs, Challenges & Opportunities

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Marshall University, Knowledge, Public eProcurement, Education, Duquesne University, Assistant, Host, Organization, Challenge, Huron Consulting Group, Zoom, Paramount, Culture, Payment, ERP, Risk management, Sales, Management, Consultant

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unimarket, a leading provider of eProcurement solutions, is pleased to announce it will host a live webinar - Understanding Your Organization's eProcurement Needs, Challenges & Opportunities – on October 23, 2023, at 2:00 PM ET.

Key Points: 
  • Unimarket to Host Webinar: Understanding Your Organization's eProcurement Needs, Challenges & Opportunities Webinar Features eProcurement Experts from Marshall University and Huron Consulting Group
    AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unimarket, a leading provider of eProcurement solutions , is pleased to announce it will host a live webinar - Understanding Your Organization's eProcurement Needs, Challenges & Opportunities – on October 23, 2023, at 2:00 PM ET.
  • Unimarket's live webinar event will explore crucial questions and provide valuable insights into the world of eProcurement.
  • Unimarket has assembled a panel of industry experts to share their insights and knowledge and to assist organizations in making informed decisions about their eProcurement journey.
  • "In today's dynamic procurement landscape, understanding your organization's unique eProcurement needs is paramount, said Julie Wetzel, Solution Consultant, Unimarket.

Cobblestone Software Releases Complimentary eBook for Contracting & Procurement Professionals

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Saturday, October 14, 2023
Cobblestone, IDC, Organization, Public eProcurement, Marketing, Machine learning, Ebook, Software, CLM, Publishing, Risk management

PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CobbleStone Software – a recognized Leader in contract lifecycle management (CLM) according to the IDC MarketScape Report* – has published an informative guide that provides an overview of what CobbleStone offers for streamlined and automated contract management and eProcurement software processes.

Key Points: 
  • CobbleStone® has recently published a free eBook highlighting the different comprehensive tools and features that CobbleStone Contract Insight® offers.
  • "We hope our complimentary eBook is able to help contracting professionals in their decision-making when it comes to choosing the right CLM software for their organizations," - Bradford Jones, VP of Sales and Marketing at CobbleStone.
  • Readers of the CobbleStone Software eBook can discover:
    the details of our acclaimed contract management and eProcurement software.
  • "We hope our complimentary eBook is able to help contracting professionals in their decision-making when it comes to choosing the right CLM software for their organizations," says Bradford Jones, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at CobbleStone Software.

CobbleStone® Awarded CLM Software Contract With U.S. Government Military Operations Client

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Administration, Public eProcurement, SPARK, Marketing, Government, CLM, Abiquo Enterprise Edition, Risk management, Cobblestone

PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CobbleStone Software – a recognized Leader in contract lifecycle management (CLM) according to the SPARK Matrix™ Report – has announced a new addition to their world-wide client base.

Key Points: 
  • CobbleStone - a leading contract management and eProcurement software provider - has recently attained a contract with a prominent government military operations administration client for contract lifecycle management software.
  • PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CobbleStone Software – a recognized Leader in contract lifecycle management (CLM) according to the SPARK Matrix™ Report – has announced a new addition to their world-wide client base.
  • The new, Florida-based client is in the Government Administration sector - overseeing a myriad of special military components.
  • After carefully analyzing their contract management and eProcurement needs, they ultimately found that the CobbleStone Contract Insight® Enterprise Edition was the right fit for them.

TradeCentric Enhances Coupa Invoice Automation Integration for B2B Buyers

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Stein discrepancy, Touchless knockout, AP, E-commerce, Automation, Full-time equivalent, POS, Micro Channel Developers Association, OCR, Public eProcurement, The Standard Procurement System, PDF, Sales, Bookkeeping, Coupa

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TradeCentric, the leading provider of B2B integration and automation solutions between eCommerce systems and eProcurement solutions, announces its comprehensive support for Coupa Invoice Automation. This strategic integration aims to bridge the gap between suppliers and buyers using Coupa, streamlining invoice management and drastically improving PO-invoice reconciliation rates.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TradeCentric , the leading provider of B2B integration and automation solutions between eCommerce systems and eProcurement solutions, announces its comprehensive support for Coupa Invoice Automation.
  • This strategic integration aims to bridge the gap between suppliers and buyers using Coupa, streamlining invoice management and drastically improving PO-invoice reconciliation rates.
  • TradeCentric's Coupa Invoice Automation integration seamlessly translates and delivers supplier invoices into Coupa, guaranteeing accurate formatting and validation of all invoice data.
  • Our support for Coupa Invoice Automation simplifies complex B2B buying and selling processes, ensuring a better, more seamless trading experience for all."

Capstreet Acquires PlanetBids, a Provider of eProcurement SaaS Solutions

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Software as a service, Arpi, Government, Organization, Acquisition, Public eProcurement, Growth, Cryptocurrency

HOUSTON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Capstreet, a Houston-based lower middle market private equity firm, announced today that it has acquired PlanetBids (or "the Company"), a provider of eProcurement software as a service (SaaS) solutions. In conjunction with the acquisition, David DiGiacomo joins PlanetBids as CEO, where he will work closely with Company co-founders Arpie and Alan Zavian, who will remain with the Company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Capstreet, a Houston-based lower middle market private equity firm, announced today that it has acquired PlanetBids (or "the Company"), a provider of eProcurement software as a service (SaaS) solutions.
  • "We're excited to partner with Arpie and Alan," said Adrian Guerra, Partner at Capstreet.
  • "Capstreet understands these fundamentals, and both they and David have a long track record of working with SaaS companies.
  • We look forward to partnering with them to further enhance the PlanetBids product offering and market position."

CobbleStone Software Recognized in G2's Fall 2023 Reports

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Monday, September 25, 2023
Momentum, CLM, G2, High Performance Computing Modernization Program, Software, Marketing, SPARK, Public eProcurement, Usability, Cobblestone, Satellite navigation device, Online shopping

PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CobbleStone Software – a recognized Leader in contract lifecycle management (CLM) according to the SPARK Matrix™ Report – continues to be recognized for raising contract management and eProcurement software standards.

Key Points: 
  • CobbleStone Software has been recognized for multiple reports in Fall 2023 including High Performer and Momentum Leader by G2, the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace.
  • PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CobbleStone Software – a recognized Leader in contract lifecycle management (CLM) according to the SPARK Matrix™ Report – continues to be recognized for raising contract management and eProcurement software standards.
  • "Our clients have spoken and we are thrilled to be included in the Fall 2023 G2 Reports.
  • CobbleStone Contract Insight® has been recognized as High Performer and Momentum Leader in the Grid® and Momentum Grid® Reports and recognized in several other G2 Fall 2023 Reports.

Unimarket Releases New eGuide 'Evaluating eProcurement Solutions'

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
Policy, Organization, Public eProcurement, Element, Chief, ROI, Federation of Internet Solution Providers of the Americas, Marketing, Ebook, Risk management, Online shopping

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Unimarket, a global leader in eProcurement solutions, has released a new eGuide, Evaluating eProcurement: 11 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Solutions Provider, to help organizations assess the critical decision criteria, including pain points, goals and readiness before choosing a procure-to-pay software platform.

Key Points: 
  • Drawing on more than 15 years of experience implementing eProcurement solutions across a diverse range of industries, Unimarket's eGuide explores four essential questions that finance and procurement professionals should ask themselves before beginning their eProcurement journey.
  • The new eGuide also lays out a further seven questions to be directed at eProcurement solution providers during the assessment stage.
  • "With our new eGuide, they will have the confidence to ask the right questions, maximize the ROI of their eProcurement initiatives, and learn what potential pitfalls to avoid."
  • This is especially true for small and medium-sized organizations that either don't have large procurement teams or don't have significant eProcurement experience."