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5 Ways to Analyze Finance and AP Operations

5 Ways to Analyze Finance and AP Operations

Jul 16, 2018

From virtual manufacturing breakthroughs to cybersecurity protocols, breakthrough technologies have no surprise become important for more industries in the business world than in past years.

Adapting to new technologies is an essential process for many companies to evolve, but when does it become necessary to implement them? At what point do you know when investing in new parts or processes steps away from an unnecessary expense and becomes a financial asset? This helpful tool for financial leaders will give you the clues to identify opportunities to enhance your company’s financial portfolio and performance for a better return on investment. Let’s review.

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Managing Software Release Cycles: Quality Advice, Tips, and Tricks

Managing Software Release Cycles: Quality Advice, Tips, and Tricks

Jul 9, 2018

Effective and efficient management of a software release cycle is pertinent no matter the industry your company is operating in. For now, let’s take a close look at what happens during the release management process as well as a close view of ITIL V3 Compliant best practices. Since the creation of ITIL, this approach has become widely accepted as an effective form of IT service management for organizations all across the globe.

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Can TEM Software Enhance Customer Service Through Better Management of Employee Mobile Expenses

Can TEM Software Enhance Customer Service Through Better Management of Employee Mobile Expenses

Jul 2, 2018

Telecom expense management (TEM) software is revolutionizing the customer service landscape. Gone are the days of not knowing which employees have access to company mobile devices. And gone are the days of having to spend wasted dollars on unnecessary wireless expenses. Let’s take a closer look at how TEM software can improve customer service and other ways it can improve your daily operations.

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How Does TEM Software Improve Inventory Management?

How Does TEM Software Improve Inventory Management?

Jun 25, 2018

You already know that managing telecom expenses is crucial to saving money. With a bird’s eye view of your telecom expenses, you can easily pinpoint where you are overpaying for services as well as identify where changes need to be made. More importantly, you can see if employees are abusing their telecom privileges.

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Essential Components of Enterprise Contract Management Software

Essential Components of Enterprise Contract Management Software

Jun 18, 2018

How does this sound for a perfect world? Your C-level executives can access contracts with all business partners instantly. Just as quickly, your executive can review the audit log to see who last worked on it. In preparation for a meeting with the legal department, the shared software assigns the files to the people who need to review it.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Net Neutrality Senate Vote

Everything You Need to Know About the Net Neutrality Senate Vote

May 28, 2018

The net neutrality debate is not quite finished. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely seen heated discussions regarding how the internet should be regulated and who should be in charge of that regulation.

Since 2015, that job has fallen to the FCC, but they recently changed the rules. Many people wonder why we haven’t seen much change since then. The biggest reason is that the switch hasn’t actually happened yet. Any time an agency like the FCC makes a change to federal rules, Congress gets a chance to intervene. That is what we will be discussing today.

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The Real Advantage Differences Between Mac and PC

The Real Advantage Differences Between Mac and PC

May 21, 2018

It’s the ultimate question in the computer world. Should you go with Mac or PC? If you ask a hundred experts, you’ll get a hundred answers. And, this is a binary question! The truth is that both systems have and continue to evolve rapidly. Macs and PC’s each have their strengths and weaknesses, so we’ll help you consider the practical differences to inform your decision.

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Managing Hardware Pricing Trends for 2018

Managing Hardware Pricing Trends for 2018

May 14, 2018

Talent shortages and software innovations seem like the bane of every IT department. At least, as far as managing costs that feels true. In reality, money bleeds from every corner, and it is vital to identify every place where you can save money. Hardware pricing trends for 2018 can inform your spending decisions and help you put money where it will do the most good.

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Tips for Choosing Connectivity Infrastructure

Tips for Choosing Connectivity Infrastructure

May 7, 2018

No matter what kind of business you run, networking now lies at the heart of your success. From processing payments to securing world-changing research, there is no component of modern work that works independently of computers. That is exactly why it’s so important to build the right networking infrastructure from the outset. Under committing can push you into expensive upgrades while over committing is an obvious waste of money.

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Now Serving Agents Through ACR Partnership

Now Serving Agents Through ACR Partnership

May 3, 2018

Telecom expense management (TEM) involves complex processing of voluminously detailed information. This complexity makes TEM extremely time-intensive work unless performed using a state-of-the-art information processing system specially designed for the undertaking. Further, dealing effectively with carriers requires the full resources of such a powerful software system. Now Valicom is partnering with ACR Solutions LLC, to expand our capacity for managing TEM, deal with carriers, and ideally address the accompanying range of challenges on behalf of Master Agents.

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IT Management Leadership Hacks

IT Management Leadership Hacks

Apr 30, 2018

It’s easy to ignore IT asset management (ITAM) when everything is working. Life is good until a key system fails or doesn’t pass an audit. Then, there’s a mad scramble as management begins firing off questions. Sound familiar? Whether a key server burns out or your company gets a whopping bill from Microsoft or Adobe, take advantage of the opportunity to highlight the importance of implementing an ongoing IT asset management process.

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IT Spending Trends: What Enterprises Are Prioritizing Today

IT Spending Trends: What Enterprises Are Prioritizing Today

Apr 16, 2018

Making an IT budget seems to grow more complicated every year. Technology gets more complicated, prices change, needs change and consumers expect more for less. It’s possible to keep up with everything, but only through dedication and hard work.The first step on that journey is acquiring knowledge, so we have a detailed breakdown of IT spending trends for 2018. Learn what everyone is doing, and it can inform your decisions to help you make the most of the next year.

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Three Leadership Techniques for Project Success

Three Leadership Techniques for Project Success

Apr 9, 2018

Having hard skills, such as expertise in project scheduling tools and budget software, is critical to project success. However, soft skills that make you an effective leader are just as important. You may take your leadership skills for granted, but it’s important to hone them and pay attention to what your team responds to.

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AMM: What Is Automated Mobility Management?

AMM: What Is Automated Mobility Management?

Apr 2, 2018

Automation can be of the utmost value to mobility management. Using a solid, integrated approach, the automation features and benefits can be enjoyed by users across a variety of platforms and applications regardless of the devices they are using.

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4 Ways Blockchain is Transforming Financial Data Management

4 Ways Blockchain is Transforming Financial Data Management

Mar 26, 2018

Blockchain data management is reshaping how businesses handle security, contracts, and assets at an unprecedented pace. Learn more about telecom expense management and how emerging technologies like blockchain are influencing the field. Blockchain is transforming...

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Ways to Optimize Your Company’s IT Management

Ways to Optimize Your Company’s IT Management

Mar 19, 2018

Operating and managing a successful business requires more than the ability to provide products and services with high demand. When you want to build a successful business or brand, keeping your company’s IT management skills and techniques in mind is essential. Knowing how to optimize your company’s IT management is a way for you to ensure all projects and tasks are being completed as effectively and efficiently as possible, even when you are not around. Optimizing your company’s IT management provides a better work culture and environment for employees to help increase the overall output of each day’s work.

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Monitoring Employee Mobile Costs with TEM Software

Monitoring Employee Mobile Costs with TEM Software

Mar 12, 2018

Telecom expense management (TEM) software allows companies to have an in-depth view of their employees’ wireless voice, data, and mobile usage. Employees who are responsible for handling communications, including the developing a communications budget, will greatly benefit from the implementation of TEM software.

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Utilizing Big Data for Small Business

Utilizing Big Data for Small Business

Feb 19, 2018

Big data is a scary prospect for a lot of small businesses. Internet of Things is still a relatively new and expensive concept. While it stands to reason that big data can probably inform your business strategy, it probably feels like it won’t be worth the cost for some time. That’s often true for projects that require attaching smart, connected gadgets to every piece of your business, but big data is a broader and more accessible tool than that. No matter how small your business is, there are a few easy and affordable ways to incorporate big data and improve your bottom line.

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