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The World’s Most Extreme Wi-Fi Hotspots
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Telecom ExpenseManagementBlogs
Explore our TEM blogs for expert perspective, real examples, and clear guidance to manage telecom and technology expenses confidently, with fresh insights added routinely.
Bill Pay Services
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.
BYOD Case Study
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.
Unlock Savings’ webinar now availabler now available
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.
Scary Tales of TEM!
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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The Rise of the Phablet [Infographic]
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.
Tips for Using your Mobile Device Overseas
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.
Telecom Case Study: Energy Management
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 Webinar: Last Chance to Register!
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.
TEM 101: 3 Signs It’s Time for TEM
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.
Top TEM Resources: Fall Edition
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.
Webinars
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.
BYOD Resources
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?
BYOD: The Future of Mobile Devices at the Office
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.
White Paper: California Ruling’s Impact on BYOD
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.
Valicom Announces “Unlock Savings: Finding Telecom Inefficiencies” Webinar
UPCOMING LIVE TRAINING – Grab the keys to unlocking critical savings in your telecom budget. Valicom’s upcoming ‘Unlock Savings: Finding Telecom Inefficiencies’ webinar will shed light on some of the most commonly overlooked opportunities for savings in telecom management. We’ll cover improvements in financial, technological, and operational processes, for recouping time and resources in telecom expenses.
ApplePay: The Future of Mobile Payment
Last week Apple announced the highly anticipated iPhone 6. The device is available in two sizes, 4.7 and 5.5 inches. Apple received more the four million orders of the new phone in just 24 hours, compared to the iPhone 5, which sold just 2 million units at its release in 2012.
Partnering for TEM: Growing Your Business
As a business consultant, you search carefully to find the right partners when expanding your business. Ideally you choose a partner that adds to your strengths, and helps you overcome weaknesses. In an even better scenario, you choose a strategic partner – one who adds recurring revenue to your bottom line AND provides you with powerful tools to serve your clients.
Top TEM Educational Resources
Managing your telecom expenses and inventory can become overwhelming, especially if you are managing hundreds of thousands of dollars of telecom spend each year.Today we share five of our top telecom expense management resources this summer. Whether you’re new to telecom expense management, or just looking for a little assistance tracking inventory and expenses, Valicom can help.
Partnering for TEM: Expanding Your Portfolio
Your clients trust you as their advisor, to recommend services and tools that will help save them time and money. They lean on you for expertise and efficiency, and to fill the gaps that they cannot manage internally.
Leveling the Telecom Playing Field
It’s Monday again, which means it’s time for another TEM resources from our team! Today Nancy Peckham, CEO and Founder of Valicom, joins us for another video. Nancy discusses her entrepreneurial inspiration, and what market needs drove continuous innovation and...