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10 Things to Spot in Your Invoice Audits

10 Things to Spot in Your Invoice Audits

Dec 17, 2018

Invoice audits are those notorious accounting practices that make you feel like you’re squirming in the hot seat. You’re well aware you have to endure them because they are critical for the health of your company. Much of the complications (and headaches) that arise from invoice audits are trying to interpret the cryptic billing details that might as well be ancient Greek.

Remember that invoices are all about the numbers. Numbers are always math and math will produce the same results. With this in mind, there are certain things to look for in your invoices that are consistent with every company. So take a deep breath and count to 10 – we’ll go over 10 things with you to look for in every successful invoice audit. You got this!

Why Every Company Needs a Crisis Response Plan Especially in IT

Why Every Company Needs a Crisis Response Plan Especially in IT

Dec 10, 2018

Crisis is a broad term, and it can apply to too many scenarios. Despite that, the best response to pretty much every problem imaginable is to keep channels of communication open. The best channels will of course depend on the situation, so you want to investigate the integrity of all of them.

You need to have a clear picture of what can and will knock out your email, hard-line internet, cellular connections, cans with strings attached to them and anything else you use to stay in touch within your business and with your clients.

Replace Your Excel Spreadsheets with A Web-Based TEM Tool

Replace Your Excel Spreadsheets with A Web-Based TEM Tool

Dec 3, 2018

Managing your telecom expenses gives you a clear picture of your voice and data consumption, which is essential to your business operations. With the right expense management system in place, you can gain enhanced control of your communications budget and wasting resources will become a thing of the past.

Telecom expense management (TEM) is a highly-sought-after solution that helps businesses pinpoint their overspending patterns and create both long- and short-term savings. Even though operating a TEM solution in-house is often of the utmost value, a cloud-based TEM solution brings more value to the table.

How Does a TEM Software Solution Streamline Workflow?

How Does a TEM Software Solution Streamline Workflow?

Nov 26, 2018

Running a successful business requires more than the ability to track sales and generated revenue each month. In order to streamline the workflow with your employees while also maximizing productivity, software solutions are extremely beneficial.

Using TEM (Telecom Expense Management) software solution helps to boost productivity while providing advantages over managing the telecommunication bills and data manually and by utilizing manpower in the workplace.

Mobile Device Upgrade Cycle: How to Plan Smart for Your Business

Mobile Device Upgrade Cycle: How to Plan Smart for Your Business

Nov 12, 2018

Mobile device upgrade cycle planning is one of the most impactful — and most frequently mismanaged — decisions in enterprise mobility management. Learn more about technology expense management and how building a disciplined mobile device upgrade cycle connects...

5 Ways to Cut IT Infrastructure Costs

5 Ways to Cut IT Infrastructure Costs

Nov 5, 2018

It always comes back to money. Many business owners and operators would prefer to put all of their focus towards satisfying customers and providing the goods or services that they truly value.

Unfortunately, there are expenses outside of that scope, and one of the big money eaters in every industry is IT. Yet, bringing those expenses under control doesn’t have to be as daunting as it feels. Here are five tips that can get your spending under control in surprisingly short order.

5 IT Cost Management Traps Every Business Should Avoid

5 IT Cost Management Traps Every Business Should Avoid

Oct 29, 2018

IT cost management is a challenge that extends far beyond the walls of any IT department. Learn more about telecom expense management and how it plays a critical role in keeping technology spending under control. It seems inevitable that someone who is not an expert...

11 Benefits Of Working With A Small Vendor

11 Benefits Of Working With A Small Vendor

Oct 22, 2018

Before diving in, learn more about telecom expense management and how it works. When it comes to choosing the right partner, small TEM providers consistently deliver advantages that larger vendors simply cannot match. Many providers are very concerned about being...

TEM Is the Buzzword That Can Get Your IT Costs Under Control

TEM Is the Buzzword That Can Get Your IT Costs Under Control

Oct 15, 2018

Not long ago, Telecom and Technology Expense Management (TEM) were concepts in the exclusive domain of large enterprises. As automation creeps further into every level of every business, it seems only natural that the platforms become more accessible to businesses of all sizes.

If you aren’t familiar with the concept, TEM represents a holistic approach to tracking and managing runaway technology expenses that plague many businesses.

New Telecom Savings Opportunity You Can’t Afford to Miss

New Telecom Savings Opportunity You Can’t Afford to Miss

Oct 2, 2018

We are thrilled to announce that we are now disrupting the decades-old telecom expense management (TEM) industry by offering this innovative Savings Share opportunity. The new TEM savings share opportunity works to take the commitment and concern out of the TEM savings process.

Top 7 Reasons to Manage Wireless Devices

Top 7 Reasons to Manage Wireless Devices

Oct 1, 2018

The use of mobile devices continues to grow at an astronomical speed. Even back in 2013, studies show there were more wireless devices on the face of the earth than there were people. From an operational standpoint, as your network grows larger with a greater use of mobile devices, your need for telecom expense management (TEM) increases too.

In order to stay in the game, it is essential to have a management system in place to keep track of your wireless expenses. Without tracking telecom costs, the majority of companies end up wasting money each month. Here’s a close look at the top seven reasons to manage wireless devices.

How to Bridge the IT Talent Gap in the Best Way Possible

How to Bridge the IT Talent Gap in the Best Way Possible

Sep 24, 2018

As jobs in the US are growing at an exponential rate and more demand is being placed for skills in cybersecurity and IT talent, the race is on for HR managers to find the ideal workforce for these roles. But as more baby boomers are retiring, the talent gap continues to widen. The most recent Manpower Talent Shortage Survey shows talent gaps in U.S. companies that are as large as 32 percent, particularly those in the construction, healthcare, and manufacturing industries.

Few things hinder a company’s functions faster than significant talent holes. This widening gap is challenging HR managers across the country to think outside the box to find new methods for solutions. A few of them from experts in the talent search field is below.

What We Can Learn From the Girl Scout STEM Initiative

What We Can Learn From the Girl Scout STEM Initiative

Sep 17, 2018

You have undoubtedly heard of gender gaps in STEM fields. It’s apparent enough that most people working in IT can relate on a personal level. Rather than look at political debates and government programs, we’re going to focus on the idea that private investment in STEM-related programs for girls and young women is a surefire way to help bridge that gender gap and help introduce a large number of new people into these industries.

If you really want to stopper the talent gaps in IT and computer science, getting young women excited about the fields is probably the easiest route to take.

5 Tips for Managing Telecom Expenses in Excel

5 Tips for Managing Telecom Expenses in Excel

Sep 10, 2018

Managing corporate telecom expenses in Excel requires discipline, organization, and the right backup strategy to avoid costly data loss. Learn more about telecom expense management and how modern TEM solutions are helping businesses move beyond spreadsheet-based...

The Processor War is Heating Up

The Processor War is Heating Up

Sep 3, 2018

There is a full-scale processor war happening right now. It started about a year ago, and the intensity has grown since. AMD and Intel have both made some exciting recent announcements. We’ll take a look at what is new and how you can benefit from the grueling competition.

Tariff Talks Impacting IT

Tariff Talks Impacting IT

Aug 27, 2018

Tariffs are the talk of the day for most economists. Stock markets ping pong every time there’s a new announcement, and there are already major business sectors that are bracing for the potential storm of a trade war. There’s a lot of hyperbole and fear involved with this topic, but the truth underneath it all is that every business needs to have an idea of what to expect from these tariffs.

Condensing an analysis of the entire economy into a single blog post would be a little too ambitious, so this one is going to focus on IT. More specifically, we’re going to discuss how tariffs are likely to shape the landscape of IT across industries.

5 Pro Tips for Streamlining TEM Software

5 Pro Tips for Streamlining TEM Software

Aug 20, 2018

The use of telecom expense management (TEM) has become increasingly popular over the past two decades. Organizations are seeing time and time again that managing telecom expenses is a key driver in being able to save thousands of dollars each year. Even a single employee who is abusing telecom practices can cost an organization a substantial amount of money. With TEM, it becomes possible to pinpoint employee abuse of mobile services as well as to identify telecom billing errors.

Valicom Continues Perfect Score on Quarterly Satisfaction Survey

Valicom Continues Perfect Score on Quarterly Satisfaction Survey

Aug 8, 2018

Valicom takes pride in customer support and satisfaction. We believe in our company, our services, and upholding transparency and compassion to fulfill our customer’s needs. This is the number one reason customers seek our services in transition from previous TEM engagements – they have felt neglected by previous TEM providers and seek further assistance with their TEM solutions.

How Does TEM Software Prove to Be a Valuable Investment?

How Does TEM Software Prove to Be a Valuable Investment?

Aug 6, 2018

If your business uses any type of telecommunications to perform its operations, then you likely have a need for telecom expense management (TEM). And the truth is, almost all businesses use telecommunication in at least one form, meaning all of them can benefit from investing in TEM software.

Even though many business owners frown upon having to make yet another investment in another type of technology, when looking over the benefits of TEM software, you will start to see that instead of an investment, it actually proves to be a valuable asset. For now, let’s take a look at TEM software and how it proves to a valuable investment.

28 Years Later… Valicom is Still Shaking up the Telecom Industry

28 Years Later… Valicom is Still Shaking up the Telecom Industry

Jul 30, 2018

Valicom named one of the Top 20 Most Promising Technology Solution Providers for Telecom! We’re so excited to be published in CIO Review’s recent issue highlighting the best technology solution providers in the telecom industry.

How Is TEM Software Improving Operational Processes?

How Is TEM Software Improving Operational Processes?

Jul 23, 2018

No matter the industry your business operates in, communication is the soul of your operations. Without effective communication, operational processes become blurred and profit margins decrease. More so, customer satisfaction is hindered and your brand’s reputation can easily be tarnished.