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Mobility management is an important aspect of business. It allows employees to work efficiently and effectively while on the go. However, mobility management can be difficult to manage without the help of automation tools. In this blog post, we discuss how automation can help improve your company’s mobility management strategy.
In order to run a successful business, it is imperative that you have a well-oiled machine i.e., an effective and efficient IT infrastructure. If your tech processes are not streamlined, your business may fall behind the competition, resulting in a loss in revenue. In this blog post, we’ve discussed how to manage your tech infrastructure and achieve operational excellence.
In these tough financial times, businesses are always looking for ways to save money. One of the most effective ways to do this is by cutting costs in the IT department. Many people think that this means making sacrifices in terms of quality or efficiency, but that doesn’t have to be the case. In fact, there are many ways to cut costs in IT without compromising on either of those factors. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the best ways to save money and improve efficiency in the IT industry.
In the current tough economic climate, it can be difficult to keep your business afloat – let alone expand it. Enterprises are under constant pressure to reduce their costs and maintain profitability. However, with the right strategies in place, you can overcome budget pressure and thrive in even the most challenging environments. In this blog post, we cover some tips and strategies for doing just that!
The IT industry entails the movement of several parts. It’s hard to keep track of all the different technologies and products on the market, let alone manage their inventory. However, in order to stay competitive in this ever-changing industry, businesses must clearly understand their current state of inventory.
The world of technology is ever-growing. Managing wireless and mobile expenses can be a very tedious job. Businesses across the world are recognizing this challenge and adapting to the change. Today, these businesses are utilizing solutions such as wireless expense management and mobile device management to assist and find the solution that is right for their business, technology environment, and team.
Cybersecurity was already a major priority in the industry long before the pandemic. Nowhere is this truer than in utilizing 5G networks without compromising security. In a conservative approach, organizations presumed they were safe if they kept their systems closed. However, that is no longer a certainty.
Connected devices now occupy space in nearly every home and business. These systems impact the local Wi-Fi network by greatly expanding the number of connected devices needing high bandwidth, low-latency communication. Wi-Fi 6 offers solutions to congested local networks via multiuser and network scheduling technology to manage the data flow to each device.
“Its not everyday that you come across a great business. Let alone a great business with a great team,” said Omer Sajid, Founder & CEO of EXA. “We look forward to combining Valicom’s deep industry expertise with EXA’s best practices and software specialists to provide Valicom’s customers with the best products and services.”
Here at Valicom, we take pride in our customers and their continued support and satisfaction. Our team of equipped TEM experts thrive on the feedback from our customers. Over the years, we have used our client satisfaction survey to really hear and learn from our customers. Their criticism, good or bad, is an opportunity for us to grow. Our survey is based on 8 specific categories:
In order for digital networking to reach its full potential, the technology requires continuous upgrades in terms of capacity and speed. The global pandemic has caused everyone to rethink the requirements of this resource. With more people working at home, studying at home, and keeping themselves entertained remotely, existing systems were stretched to their limits. While 5G infrastructure promises to make high-speed internet a given for half the world, operators will still have to find new innovations to meet the ever-increasing demands on cyberspace.
According to the 2021 Broadband Pricing Index Report from US Telecom, prices are trending downward for American broadband services when compared with 2020 rates. This includes popular tiers, which have decreased by 7.5% this year. Downward price pressure has been a fixture of the industry since 2015. Therefore, in 2021, despite surging demand, the price of broadband fell more than 9% when adjusted for inflation. This means more value at a cheaper price for viewers.
As the industry focuses on the federal target of closing the digital divide, prices will likely remain low. Let’s take a look at what this might mean for underserved users and the industry as a whole.
With 5G networks delivering faster download speeds and low latency, the industry may soon see new applications and services that take advantage of the greater bandwidth. However, right now, carriers are struggling to find enough people to sell the services and build new networks.
Major players such as T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T are launching 5G into as many markets as possible as quickly as possible. The question is, will they be able to muster enough telecom workers to deliver on widely publicized predictions about the sea-level changes in the works.
Let’s say you have your cell phone on the countertop and share a pizza with a friend. You begin talking about local Italian restaurants and wonder which one has the best pasta. In the coming days, you notice that your phone starts displaying ads for delicious Italian cuisine in your area. Have manufacturers turned your phone into spy equipment for marketers?
It all depends on how you look at it. Even if we say yes, it’s probably not in the way you envision. You may be confessing your purchasing desires to your smart devices without realizing it. You’re probably feeding your phone information in the form of Google searches.
Reliance on remote technology saw many companies through the global shutdown during the pandemic. The crisis pushed security teams to quickly find protective measures and limit exposure due to hundreds or thousands of employees accessing company networks remotely.
At the same time, IT resources were making heroic efforts to protect and support their businesses, hackers and other bad actors exploited gaps and stepped up the theft of individual and company information.
Nowhere was this more evident than in the Colonial Pipeline hack. We’ll start with a discussion of what happened and its wider implications for digital transformation in the utilities industry.
We have all seen the lasting effects of the pandemic on jobs in the US. Purchasing departments face interesting challenges as we move through 2021. Technology has come a long way and is aiding the retirement of baby boomers and high unemployment rates.
It’s easy for people to lose track of their belongings. This might include car keys, wallets, umbrellas, and mobile devices. For personal devices, this can be a headache for individuals. When a mobile device belongs to your organization, it remains connected to your network and produces financial and security risks to the company.
Learn how you can mitigate this security risk with endpoint management tools.
While the economy has begun to open up post-COVID-19, many IT departments are being downsized. This trend may continue to affect technology budgets for the foreseeable future.
Technology workers are used to constant change, from taking on new projects to learning new skills to adapting to new innovations. However, a shrinking talent pool brings its own challenges. Often, IT departments are the first hit when it comes to belt-tightening measures. So, you learn to do more with less.
Telecom Expense Management (TEM) tools can help your organization run more efficiently. You may even find more room in the budget by resolving billing errors or recycling or retiring used devices such as laptops, tablets, and phones. First, you have to identify these opportunities, and it makes sense to invest in the technology that will get you there.
Are you ready to immediately save up to 10% on tracking, hosting, and paying your utility bills? Valicom offers solutions that allow you to manage facility expenses virtually. We coordinate, pay, and report expenses for 90+ service types.
So, let us worry about keeping the lights on and your facility running while making your utility process more efficient. Whether you use water, electricity, propane, natural gas, waste management, or other services, our technology can handle the details.
There are many challenges when it comes to keeping track of data inventory, telephone lines, and network, wireless and mobility assets. With the right telecom inventory management system, you can track, budget, and utilize or decommission assets effortlessly. Understanding the key challenges in telecommunications inventory management can help you streamline your telecommunications equipment and services.
Valicom provides inventory management services for telephones, fiber optics, microwave communication equipment, Wi-Fi, telephone lines, and internet services. With the right tools, you can stick to your telecom budget and ensure accurate monthly billing for everything from mobile devices to telephone lines.
Global organizations rely on telecom inventory to connect different office locations, suppliers, customers, and remote employees seamlessly. It’s important to have one central location to store telecom inventory, usage, and other relevant factors. Managing telecom inventory is paramount to the success of your organization, but it’s far from simple. Here are five key challenges to address when considering inventory management solutions.
We are very grateful for our amazing clients, those who have been with us from the start, as well as those who are newer to the team of technology expense management superheroes! When it comes to customer care, consistency is key to ultimate client satisfaction. Amidst a dramatic shift in our economy today, relationships and service are differentiators to preserve important relationships.
