These devices are either commuting home (BYOD), or being providing to employees by the organization. Each option has its own risks, costs and benefits, each of which must be carefully considered. We’ve discussed this on our blog before – the real costs of BYOD, and projections for the future of devices in the office.
With all of the hype and excitement of the iPhone 6 (and 6+) there was one little iPad feature that didn’t quite get the attention it deserved. Really, this feature is potentially a game changer when it comes to the wireless industry, and I wouldn’t be surprised if other tablet manufactures being following suit, and quickly.
Last week’s festivities have us thinking of all of the things that we are grateful for. It’s so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day, and not recognize how far we’ve all come in the last year. At Valicom, we are incredibly grateful for all of our fantastic clients and partners. We couldn’t do it without you.
My dad always encouraged me to find answers to problems that people had already solved. “There’s no need to reinvent the wheel, someone has already encountered and solved this issue. Leverage what they’ve learned.”He needed assistance coordinating 5K race, and urged me to connect with another non-profit in town that puts on an annual race. “Ask to use their planning tools.” No way, I thought… 1. I doubt they have a binder just laying around with all of these materials and 2. they’ll never give them to me to use. But they did, and we put on a successful race because of their resources.
I’m always in search of the interesting and strange facts. That’s why when I stumbled across this infographic created by WhoIsHostingThis.com published on LightReading, I just had to share it.
During our latest webinar ‘Unlock Savings: Finding Telecom Inefficiencies” we covered many opportunities for savings in your current organizational processes. From financial, technical, and operational — we emphasized balance in achieving savings.
Our team members go above and beyond for our clients. Sometimes that means digging deep into the details, and doing the work that no one else wants to. Keeping track of the line items that you don’t have the time, or brain space to do. Here’s one example – paying bills accurately and on time.
Last month, we released our latest white paper in partnership with Telecom Expense Management Industry Association (TEMIA). The decision has attracted controversy and created anxiety regarding its direct bearing on and implications for Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies.
The bread and butter of telecom expense management (TEM) is finding opportunities for savings. Cold hard cash. Everyone wants to do more with less, and a lot of the time telecom expenses are eating up the IT department’s budget. Find critical savings, and free up budget for other more pertinent business expenses.
Now Available! Watch on your schedule.Last week we had a great turnout for our webinar “Unlock Savings: Finding Telecom Inefficiencies”. The webinar was designed to assist in streamlining TEM processes for in-house telecom managers and telecom business consultants.
TEM can be a scary thing, especially when costs get out of control. But fear not! Valicom is here to shed some light on some creepy telecom situations.Today we share a few ghoulish stories of telecom expense management gone scarily wrong, and our team’s solution. Our team of TEM detectives swoops in to save the day and solve these creepy mysteries. Zoinks!
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Phone + Tablet = Phablet
Phablets are smartphones on steroids. They are bigger than your typical mobile devices (typically 5-7 inches) , and Samsung’s Galaxy Note – released in 2011 – is largely credited with beginning the ‘phablet movement’. Check out the top phablets in the market now.
Before you go! Here are a few tips and tricks for saving money while using your mobile device when you’re traveling internationally.Today’s post is all about easing the pain international mobile device usage. Preparing for traveling oversees with your mobile device might seem more work than it’s worth. But when there’s business to attend to, it’s just not an option to travel without your device.
We work with many different types and sizes of organizations. From hospitality, to retail, and healthcare… each client approaches us with their own individual story and telecom needs. It’s this need for tailored services that makes Valicom’s deployment so unique. Our a la carte model allow an organization to pick and choose what (and only) what they need.
UPCOMING LIVE TRAINING – Just a few days remain until our latest webinar, ‘Unlock Savings: Finding Telecom Inefficiencies’. Access key savings in your telecom budget with a few tips from our telecom expense management experts.
Sometimes it’s easy to let a little problem get bigger and worse, instead of implementing a solution to stop the snowballing. We encountered a chicken-and-egg telecom budgeting situation from a potential client, just last week.
The key to successful telecom expense management is awareness and knowledge. When it comes to navigating TEM, lean on us to be your expert and trusted adviser.
Good Morning Monday! Did you know we host webinars? Yes! Get all of your IT cost control know-how in one place, take a peek in our webinar library.From better cost allocation across departments, to rock solid contract negotiation, there are many opportunities for savings in your current telecom processes. Learn to identify and take action on those opportunities in our webinars.
There’s been an influx of interest in BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) lately. Whether for the workplace or in educational settings, there are many considerations to be made for these devices. Which devices will be allowed, how will these devices be used, and how much ‘pain’ will be tolerated from a expense standpoint?
When it comes to telecom expense management, BYOD can look a lot like an iceberg. Somewhat small and unassuming above water, but absolutely massive and destructive under the surface. Given the need for mobile technology in the workplace (and beyond), BYOD has become a force we can no longer ignore. What are the implications of BYOD? From a finances to security, BYOD comes with risks that cannot be taken lightly.
In partnership with TEMIA, Valicom releases ‘Understanding How Cochran v. Schwan’s Home Services Impacts BYOD‘. The white paper discusses rulings from the State of California, defining how an employer reimburses employees for required uses of personal devices.The decision has attracted controversy and created anxiety regarding its direct bearing on and implications for Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies.