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4 Ways Accounts Payable Can Save More Now with TEM

4 Ways Accounts Payable Can Save More Now with TEM

Nov 9, 2020

With the evolution of technology continuing to grow forward, there’s no doubt that organizations across the globe are seeking new ways to update their invoice management process and complicated technology environments.

Accounts Payable and Chief Financial Officers understand the need to automate but proceed with caution. With automated procedures, the risk of accuracy is always an important variable in the process. Trusting automated systems can put the risk of accuracy on the side which can result in extensive overpayments and other overlooked fees which can make the automation process irrelevant and redundant.

5 Ways to Save with Utility Bill Pay Services

5 Ways to Save with Utility Bill Pay Services

Oct 12, 2020

Imagine this. You don’t have to worry about missing invoice errors, you don’t have to lay a finger to pay for your invoices, and you can access a user friendly dashboard to view all activity regarding your utility bills. Technology is not only changing the way we communicate at the office but it’s increasing efficiencies in our finance departments. The other thing is, it will save you so much money! We’ll get to that.

Leading with Values

Leading with Values

Sep 22, 2020

What guides your decision making? When times get tough, how do you decide what is worth your time and what needs to be eliminated to maintain a healthy business environment?

At Valicom, having a set of core values is how we all stay on the same page, and make decisions that align with our company goals. How you treat one another, how you work together, how well you know your teammates – this creates the mold we need for success. Wouldn’t you agree? This all starts with having values that align.

The Evolution of Clearview

The Evolution of Clearview

Sep 15, 2020

Clearview looks very different today than it did 30 years ago. When I started the business in 1991, my office tools consisted of an Intel 10286 computer (100Mbps memory) which was a second-generation home (user friendly) computer, and word processing and spreadsheet (Excel) software. I used spreadsheets extensively to calculate pricing and perform long distance vendor cost comparisons based on the pricing schedules offered by AT&T and several other alternative carriers who had entered the marketplace after divestiture.

Better Utility Bill Management

Better Utility Bill Management

Aug 31, 2020

Working with a utility invoice management service immediately cuts your administrative cost by 30%. Valicom’s invoice services can help you manage and control virtually all your facility-related expenses. We receive, allocate, pay, and report on over 90 different service types including:

Women in Technology

Women in Technology

Aug 25, 2020

Overcoming challenges associated with a male-dominated industry came with many hurdles. Industries associated with technology, especially in the ‘80s and ‘90s, was vastly run by male ownership and operations. It was difficult to gain respect as a leader and successful business owner as a woman in the field of information technology. There were significant challenges being taken seriously with sales to clients, developing partnership with telecom vendors, attracting dedicated employees and involvement in making a difference with industry associations.

Valicom’s Why

Valicom’s Why

Aug 18, 2020

The foundational purpose, cause or belief (our why?) in which Valicom was started was based on the customer confusion in the marketplace and the difficulty experienced by alternative telecom providers to fairly compete. The same inequality still exists today.

TEM – Told by Our Clients

TEM – Told by Our Clients

Aug 17, 2020

“The service provided by Valicom is top notch. I know that I have a team supporting me and adding value by taking care of day to day task along with providing project management on the larger task.”

Where Did Valicom Start?

Where Did Valicom Start?

Aug 11, 2020

Where did my entrepreneurial journey begin? I would say, from the day I was born.

My mother was a huge inspiration of mine growing up. She began the Mary Linsmeier daycares and preschools, during the late 1960s, when it was almost unheard of for women to be in the workforce, let alone owning a business.

Valicom’s President Reveals TEM Secrets

Valicom’s President Reveals TEM Secrets

Aug 10, 2020

We think in-person is much better. Wouldn’t you agree? Here are hot topics in the IT world that are answered by Valicom’s President himself.

Savings in Healthcare

Savings in Healthcare

Jul 27, 2020

Now more than ever the healthcare industry should be looking into services such as technology expense management. Due to our current conditions caused by the 2020 pandemic, a new opportunity for rural healthcare organizations makes adopting TEM easier than ever. The Healthcare Connect Fund offers a 65% discount to those that qualify.

What is a Digital Twin & Why is it so important?

What is a Digital Twin & Why is it so important?

Jul 27, 2020

“A digital twin is a digital replica of a living or non-living physical entity. Digital twin refers to digital replica of potential and actual physical assets, processes, people, places, systems and devices that can be used for various purposes.”

Digital twins provide an alternative to expensive physical models. They are popular in business tools, especially for organizations that use the IoT. One of Valicom’s original ITin3 videos explains why digital twins are so important. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

TEM Calculator

TEM Calculator

Jul 20, 2020

Have you ever wondered how much you would save by working with a TEM provider before you actually work with a TEM provider?

There are some general criteria that can help determine how much you would save by using a TEM provider, allowing us to create a TEM calculator for you to use. The items we look at in this quiz are:

Tips for Saving Money Through Accounts Payable

Tips for Saving Money Through Accounts Payable

Jun 29, 2020

Running a business is all about managing costs. In all industries, keeping the overhead low is essential. It’s also almost impossible. It feels like costs only ever rise, even while profits like to play their roller coaster games. Ultimately, managing costs gets a lot easier with some specialized help. Telecom Expense Management (TEM) might sound like it has a narrow purview, but it’s really a widespread means of identifying and resolving runaway costs. Despite the name, TEM resources (including audits, planning and software improvements) can revamp all corners of your business, even accounts payable. Here’s how.

Top Rated IT Solutions

Top Rated IT Solutions

Jun 22, 2020

For every challenge, there is a solution. Unfortunately, finding the best solutions often takes time. That’s why we’ve put this blog together with IT solutions we feel every company should consider.

IT Complexities

IT Complexities

Jun 8, 2020

The information technology advancements we have seen over time are incredible, but they also cause headache for our IT professionals every day. Questions like,

How do we keep our information secure?

What Businesses Want in an IT Inventory Management System

What Businesses Want in an IT Inventory Management System

May 25, 2020

An effective telecom inventory management system provides crucial knowledge on tracking and coordinating your physical assets and contracts. It’s an investment that allows you to manage your infrastructure and control costs. In the case of healthcare companies, it can even be a matter of life and death.

IT Management – It’s a lot.

IT Management – It’s a lot.

May 18, 2020

Everything you need to know about technology expense management. A full list of topics and answers – by Valicom’s President and COO, Jeff Poirior.

Continuous Care for Our Clients

Continuous Care for Our Clients

May 8, 2020

Our customers are our number one priority – It’s the combination of a great team and continuous feedback from our clients that allows us to adjust and improve to ensure a top notch customer experience. One of the ways we collect data from our clients is through a customer satisfaction survey, sent out on a quarterly basis. Our survey is based on 8 specific categories:

Why Do You Need A Telecom Expense Management System?

Why Do You Need A Telecom Expense Management System?

Apr 27, 2020

Companies may pay too much for telecommunications contracts due to the complexity associated with billing and verification, as well as the sheer number of smartphones and other connected devices the average company has to manage. With the large volume of data that accompanies each device, the jobs of telecom analysts have become increasingly daunting.

The Future of the Internet of Things (IoT)

The Future of the Internet of Things (IoT)

Apr 20, 2020

The Internet of Things or IoT remains a significant telecom trend. With 5G and other innovations, IoT’s remote capability access extends to data centers. The telecom industry will step up the adoption of IoT to reap the benefits of this technology. For instance, IoT lets companies remotely monitor base stations and data centers, identifying problems early and decreasing outages and downtime.

Since telecom companies act as carriers, this industry will play a critical role in deploying IoT solutions. As part of this role, the telecommunications industry is well-positioned to deliver the infrastructure needed to meet the growing IoT demand. Telecom companies stand to increase their revenue by implementing IOT billing models, which may disrupt the entire industry.

IoT devices are expected to grow by the billions in the next five years. Cybersecurity specialists will need to find innovative ways to deal with DDoS attacks that exploit weak security in current IoT devices, and whole cities may become smarter as the benefits and challenges of this technological sea-level change develop.