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Vital Tips for Negotiating IT Payments

Vital Tips for Negotiating IT Payments

Sep 16, 2019

New software is important in every industry. Every year, businesses across the world are spending millions to upgrade their tools and improve their bottom line. But, the very notion of upgrading software has evolved in recent years.

Software as a service (SaaS) is fast becoming one of the most popular ways to achieve enterprise resources without having to make long-term investments that lose value over time. There’s likely more than one SaaS option for your business that holds massive promise. If you really want to investigate SaaS as a means to improving revenue streams, you’re going to have to tackle payment negotiations. This is your introductory guide.

 

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Quantum Computing: The Future of Data Security

Quantum Computing: The Future of Data Security

Sep 9, 2019

Quantum computing technologies may soon provide protection from “mega-hacks” that expose huge amounts of sensitive information, like credit card numbers, health records, and high-value intellectual property. These costly cyber attacks put pressure on military, governments, institutions, and businesses to develop new ways to keep data secure during transmission.

This article explains what quantum computing is and how it is reshaping the data security landscape. Quantum entanglement, super-positioning, and quantum key distribution (QKD) are also reviewed in order to show how quantum information science can be used to create ultra-safe networks.

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The Real Cost of Encryption Gaps

The Real Cost of Encryption Gaps

Sep 3, 2019

Network security is still one of the most important and most challenging aspects of running a modern business. Sensitive data is everywhere, and there are a lot of nefarious groups that can make huge money from stealing it. Chances are that you’ve already made some pretty big investments to protect your business from such leaks, but there’s a major issue that is overlooked by most companies today: encryption gaps.

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Managing Tech Debt: 6 Strategies to Streamline IT Spending

Managing Tech Debt: 6 Strategies to Streamline IT Spending

Aug 26, 2019

Managing tech debt is one of the most critical — and most overlooked — disciplines in modern IT financial management. Learn more about telecom expense management and how the same structured approach that controls telecom costs applies directly to understanding and...

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The Perfect Recipe for Savings on Technology

The Perfect Recipe for Savings on Technology

Aug 12, 2019

What is the perfect recipe for TEM? Valicom has been perfecting their TEM software and services for over 28 years and have broke it down into four simple steps for you. 1. Outline all IT assets 2. Disconnect and remove wasted inventory 3. Track contracts and and invoices 4. Identify and eliminate late fees and errors, saving time and money!

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Pop Quiz! What Are Your Next Steps for TEM?

Pop Quiz! What Are Your Next Steps for TEM?

Aug 5, 2019

If you are looking for ways to increase productivity and save money, taking the next step toward better telecom and technology management is the perfect way to do so. What are the next steps you ask? Well, it really depends on your organization, your specific environment and needs, and your previous experience with telecom and technology expense management.

Our “Next Steps for TEM” Quiz is a great place to start in figuring this out!

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5 Reasons to Deploy Professional Cloud Expense Management

5 Reasons to Deploy Professional Cloud Expense Management

Jul 29, 2019

Is your company managing its Cloud infrastructure like a standard data center? In other words, is the IT department purchasing capacity but failing to scale the infrastructure up or down to address changing performance needs?

Although companies using the Cloud may be implementing tools essential for ensuring systems are functioning properly, they are neglecting to utilize other tools designed to take complete advantage of the Cloud’s inherent flexibility and affordability. Consequently, these companies frequently come to the conclusion that the Cloud is “too expensive” and replace it with a system that is actually more expensive than the Cloud.

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Benefits of Leasing Technology Equipment for Your Business

Benefits of Leasing Technology Equipment for Your Business

Jul 22, 2019

Technology equipment leasing is one of the smartest financial strategies available to business owners looking to stay competitive without overextending their budgets. Learn more about telecom expense management solutions and how smart technology investment decisions...

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Why In-House Detection Is the Most Important Part of Cybersecurity

Why In-House Detection Is the Most Important Part of Cybersecurity

Jul 15, 2019

Network security is important, but you already know that. For any business, the risk of exposing protected data is always one of the great fears. Big, impressive companies have fallen from grace over data breaches, and it can feel impossible to remain safe.

One of the reasons the battle is so uphill is because the biggest threat to your security is not external. Your own vetted users are the greatest obstacle between you and safe data. Today, you’re going to see strong examples to highlight this point and learn how to nip the problem in the bud.

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The Impact of AI on the Telecom Industry

The Impact of AI on the Telecom Industry

Jun 17, 2019

When you hear AI, do you still think of a beyond the scope of reality science fiction movie? Or maybe you think about that Will Smith movie? Interestingly enough, AI, or artificial intelligence, plays a much larger role in our lives than we may realize.

Not only is AI being used by businesses to streamline workflow, but individuals are using it personally everyday. Ever heard of Alexa by Amazon? Digital voice assistants, such as Alexa or Google Home, have built-in AI technology to interact with consumers, without the users having to lift a finger.

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Should You Still Be Spending Money on Faxes?

Should You Still Be Spending Money on Faxes?

Jun 10, 2019

Part of keeping a budget is figuring out what parts of your business are pulling their weight and which areas can afford to trim some fat. For IT, that often comes down to equipment and services. If you’re spending money on something you don’t use, it might be time to cut it from your life. For too many businesses, fax machines sit somewhere in limbo. They still get used, but can you really justify the money? You’re about to get solid answers to that question.

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Tips for Switching Networking Tech With Less Disruption

Tips for Switching Networking Tech With Less Disruption

Jun 3, 2019

Networking technology is changing fast. In fact, there are four new technologies that are frequently beyond called ‘disruptive’ networking. That doesn’t mean they interrupt your communications. Instead, the term refers to how they are completely changing the game. Eventually, every enterprise network is going to be adopting some or all of these tools, and companies need a clean strategy to adopt them without making them disruptive to business operations.

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Is Cable Management Hurting Your Bottom Line?

Is Cable Management Hurting Your Bottom Line?

May 20, 2019

There are always more numbers to crunch. In IT, particularly, you always have to weigh the costs of upgrades against expected returns. We always want new tech to pay for itself several times over, but that won’t happen unless upgrades are made with excellent direction. Usually, the biggest problem with new tech is that it is encumbered by old systems. All too often, upgrade plans overlook cabling infrastructure, and that gets expensive.

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5G and the Future: Separating Fact from Fiction

5G and the Future: Separating Fact from Fiction

May 13, 2019

“The future is now…” “5G ultimate!” “The latest and greatest!” If you’ve heard any of these statements before, it was likely in a cell phone shop or advertisement. 5G has gained plenty of hype lately for its usefulness, but do the perks cut the mustard? Let’s dig in a little further and find out.

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What’s New in Enterprise Security?

What’s New in Enterprise Security?

May 6, 2019

The one thing we’ve all been able to learn since the dawn of the internet is that change will remain fast where technology is concerned. Everyone is looking at hot new trends and what to expect for the rest of the year. There’s no reason to exclude enterprise security from the list.

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5 IT Performance Optimization Tips That Cost Nothing

5 IT Performance Optimization Tips That Cost Nothing

Apr 15, 2019

IT performance optimization does not always require a budget. Learn more about telecom expense management and how the same audit-driven approach that controls telecom costs can be applied to improving your entire technology environment. It's a frustration we've all...

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5 Ways to Reimagine Tech Talent Recruitment

5 Ways to Reimagine Tech Talent Recruitment

Apr 8, 2019

Tech talent recruitment strategies are more critical than ever in today's competitive hiring landscape. Learn more about telecom expense management and how smart resource planning connects to building the right tech team. Unemployment is pretty low right now. While it...

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