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Energy is an industry we see again and again having the biggest impact through TEM initiatives. Why? Energy management organizations have many services, locations, and vendors, making in-house telecom expense management a tedious task that there is just no time for. TEM services such as invoice auditing and cost allocation have brought Valicom’s energy clients a great amount of savings.
Have you noticed the change from paper to paperless in the last decade? Our society is becoming paperless, and there’s a reason for that. Technology is allowing us to organize and store documents, and other tangibles, electronically. With so many people switching to online databases, you will be behind if you are not implementing this technology.
Benchmarking is an extremely helpful process for companies as they prepare for a Telecom Request For Proposal (RFP). However, many organizations don’t take advantage of it?
Bill Payment is another annoying task on your long list of monthly to do’s. If forgotten about, late fees can accumulate causing you to have unnecessary costs to pay. Many don’t know what the breaking point is, when they should consider outsourcing their bill pay.
Telecom cost control is one of the most powerful levers businesses have for redirecting resources toward what matters most — their people. Learn more about telecom expense management and how getting telecom spending under control can free up significant budget for...
Sourcing is the process that company’s use to research and select vendors. This process includes understanding the specific attention your telecom environment needs, creating an RFP that will help you best understand what each vendor has to offer, analysis of the bids…
As we approach the end of 2016, companies are starting to budget and plan for 2017. When creating your budget, don’t forget to account for your telecom costs. Expected 2017 TEM trends (telecom expense management) show us that telecom costs are anticipated to increase. Though this is not in company’s favor, it’s good to be aware of. The industry of telecom continues to grow and there are TEM trends to be mindful of as we approach the new year…
In the United States, we are working at one hundred thousand miles a minute. Growth in technology has allowed for an increase in efficiency and productivity. The question of 2016 has been, how do I get as much done as possible, with the least amount of work, creating optimal quality…
Recently, there has been a trend of tablet innovation. Tablets of all sizes have been coming to market. Tablets have gone from a 7-inch screen to 84-inch screen. The 84-inch screened tablet is called the Surface Hub or a ginormablet. More and more companies are finding value and increased collaboration…
As technology declines in the amount of changes made for each model, the goal companies should be striving for is to make each device in the hands of employees last longer…
Tablets, iPhones, iPads, Androids, Dells, and Macs. These are only a few devices you see daily, within the workplace. As businesses grow, the number of devices to keep track of grows too. If your inventory is not managed correctly, unnecessary money may be spent.
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Even though telecom and IT expenditures are one of the largest operating expenses for organizations, many times these expenses are overlooked. Usually there is lack of realization that your organization may be spending way more than is necessary…
Understanding TEM terms is the essential first step for any organization looking to take control of its telecom environment and reduce costs. Learn more about telecom expense management and how mastering the language of TEM puts you in a stronger position to make...
Managing telecom invoices are complicated and overwhelming; and new technology is only making managing your telecom expenses harder. Many companies attempt to manage their telecom invoices and usually find themselves looking at long, hard to read excel spreadsheets. They might as well have a tall stack of unorganized papers on their desk.
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Telecom expenses account for a higher percentage of operating costs than you’d think. With the increase in technology and devices that are being distributed to employees, the need for telecom expense management has been growing. Many businesses’ first approach their telecom expenses by assigning the job to someone in-house, who already have their own responsibilities. This can be stressful and draw away from other tasks that need to be done.
Telecom Contract negotiation can be tricky. It can also save you money you would otherwise be spending. And this is why companies go through the motions of negotiating contracts with their telecom vendors. Unfortunately, blind negotiation won’t get you far. If you feel lost and frustrated when it comes to contract negotiation, you’ve come to the right place.
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What is TEM? We keep talking and posting about it, but what exactly is TEM? The acronym itself stands for Telecom Expense Management or Technology Expense Management depending on the environment you work in. Essentially, it means managing your wireless, voice, and data environment with the goals of reducing risk and cost.
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In case you aren’t familiar with Valicom’s Partner Program – here is some helpful information to help you learn more! Valicom is committed to being a strong telecom expense management (TEM) partner for consultants. In an effort to better serve our partner consultants and their clients, we offer the following benefits as part of our partner program.
Did you know? For over 16 years, we have been surveying our clients to gain insight into how satisfied they are in eight key areas: professionalism, overall expectation, communication, quality and accuracy, understanding client needs, responsiveness, meeting deadlines, and overall value. It may seem like a lot, but we are committed to giving our clients the best service possible, and it shows with our high scores. A big thank you to our clients!
It seems that telecom expenses should be declining because of lower rates and proper negotiation but they are still growing! This can be frustrating but understanding the reason behind this increase can put our minds at ease.
Are you still struggling to figure out your telecom solutions? Are you outsourcing your telecom solutions, or are you doing the ‘DIY’ method? There are many ways for creating telecom solutions that will best fit your needs. Below is a guide to services that telecom expense management providers, such as Valicom, offer and what you can expect from each of these services.