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Provide Multiyear Savings and More</title>	<description>New supplier designation recognizes depth of collaboration and broadens savings.</description>	<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.dfa.cornell.edu/dfa/supply/success_stories.cfm?spotlight_id=184354</guid>	<link>http://www.dfa.cornell.edu/dfa/supply/success_stories.cfm?spotlight_id=184354</link>	<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:14:28 -0500</pubDate></item><item>	<title>Verizon Wireless Increases Savings for Cornell</title>	<description>Better discounts and minute-sharing plans boost savings on both Cornell and personal accounts.</description>	<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.dfa.cornell.edu/dfa/supply/success_stories.cfm?spotlight_id=184383</guid>	<link>http://www.dfa.cornell.edu/dfa/supply/success_stories.cfm?spotlight_id=184383</link>	<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:14:14 -0500</pubDate></item><item>	<title>Collaboration Yields New Microsoft Agreement</title>	<description>CIT and SMS cement savings of 50% on Microsoft server software, with aggregate savings in the millions.</description>	<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.dfa.cornell.edu/dfa/supply/success_stories.cfm?spotlight_id=173323</guid>	<link>http://www.dfa.cornell.edu/dfa/supply/success_stories.cfm?spotlight_id=173323</link>	<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:13:54 -0500</pubDate></item><item>	<title>Cornell saves some green with Hill &amp; 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