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Software vendor reviews are one of the most powerful tools available to business leaders navigating an increasingly crowded technology marketplace. Learn more about telecom expense management and how the same due diligence that goes into choosing the right TEM...
When you hear AI, do you still think of a beyond the scope of reality science fiction movie? Or maybe you think about that Will Smith movie? Interestingly enough, AI, or artificial intelligence, plays a much larger role in our lives than we may realize.
Not only is AI being used by businesses to streamline workflow, but individuals are using it personally everyday. Ever heard of Alexa by Amazon? Digital voice assistants, such as Alexa or Google Home, have built-in AI technology to interact with consumers, without the users having to lift a finger.
Part of keeping a budget is figuring out what parts of your business are pulling their weight and which areas can afford to trim some fat. For IT, that often comes down to equipment and services. If you’re spending money on something you don’t use, it might be time to cut it from your life. For too many businesses, fax machines sit somewhere in limbo. They still get used, but can you really justify the money? You’re about to get solid answers to that question.
Networking technology is changing fast. In fact, there are four new technologies that are frequently beyond called ‘disruptive’ networking. That doesn’t mean they interrupt your communications. Instead, the term refers to how they are completely changing the game. Eventually, every enterprise network is going to be adopting some or all of these tools, and companies need a clean strategy to adopt them without making them disruptive to business operations.
Hyperconvergence infrastructure is one of the most significant shifts in data center design in recent years — and it is making enterprise-grade IT capabilities accessible to organizations of every size. Learn more about telecom expense management and how HCI's...
There are always more numbers to crunch. In IT, particularly, you always have to weigh the costs of upgrades against expected returns. We always want new tech to pay for itself several times over, but that won’t happen unless upgrades are made with excellent direction. Usually, the biggest problem with new tech is that it is encumbered by old systems. All too often, upgrade plans overlook cabling infrastructure, and that gets expensive.
“The future is now…” “5G ultimate!” “The latest and greatest!” If you’ve heard any of these statements before, it was likely in a cell phone shop or advertisement. 5G has gained plenty of hype lately for its usefulness, but do the perks cut the mustard? Let’s dig in a little further and find out.
The one thing we’ve all been able to learn since the dawn of the internet is that change will remain fast where technology is concerned. Everyone is looking at hot new trends and what to expect for the rest of the year. There’s no reason to exclude enterprise security from the list.
Reducing IT spending starts with making the most of the technology your organization already has. Learn more about telecom expense management and how smarter resource management connects directly to controlling technology costs across your organization. Technology...
Your work involves negotiating software and cloud contracts. You’re aware that time limits can press operations managers to sign contracts as they receive them, and that this, in turn, can lead to unexpected costs…
*Based on the Gartner report, How to Optimize IT Costs.
IT performance optimization does not always require a budget. Learn more about telecom expense management and how the same audit-driven approach that controls telecom costs can be applied to improving your entire technology environment. It's a frustration we've all...
Tech talent recruitment strategies are more critical than ever in today's competitive hiring landscape. Learn more about telecom expense management and how smart resource planning connects to building the right tech team. Unemployment is pretty low right now. While it...
According to a recent Gartner survey, the average reduction of total cost of ownership (TCO) is 13 percent when deploying telecom expense management (TEM). Of the respondents, 40 percent reported a TCO reduction of 10 to 20 percent. 36 percent of the enterprises reported a reduction of 10 percent or less.
Most enterprises would agree that the benefits of TEM are very evident. Some of these advantages include improved business process outcomes, extended scale and geo scope, and better visibility. However, TEM is not without its disadvantages, which include hidden costs and the extra time needed for implementation. In general, customers choose TEM providers based on scalability, TCO reduction, and expected performance. Unfortunately, the disadvantages of TEM cause TCO reduction to be lower than it otherwise would be.
Based on the Gartner report, here is some information about how enterprise TEM challenges drive customer acquisition.
Huawei is a big name in the headlines right now. The Chinese tech company seems to be in hot water over a number of allegations. Whatever the future holds, it’s clear that their international deals are going to suffer for at least a while. Since you’re going to continue to hear about Huawei for some time, maybe it’s worth a little investigation. What exactly went wrong for Huawei, and what can you learn from it?
Organizations worldwide have begun trending toward the management of their enterprise Information Technology (IT) spending with an eye on implementing cost optimization ideas as an ongoing process. Research shows this practice gives organizations more control over their IT spending, generating more accountability and realizing long-term cost savings that still allow organizations to work toward innovation investments.
Big data is no longer the future of all business. It’s the present. There’s a good chance that your business already utilizes expense tracking and reporting. That’s important. Without a sharp watch on the exact flow of money into and out of your coffers, you can easily fall behind intense competition.
As big data grows more sophisticated, simply playing ball is no longer enough. You need to make full use of your expense tracking and really optimize cash flow. These five tips can help your company do that at every level.
Network cabling costs are one of the most overlooked line items in any IT budget — but they do not have to be. Learn more about telecom expense management and how the same principles of proactive cost management apply directly to controlling your organization's...
The makeup and mission of a typical IT staff in 2030 will look dramatically different than it does in 2019. IT will have to be more agile and team-oriented than ever before. That’s in order to address the heightened demand for quick responses and creative solutions to business challenges.
Rather than a task-oriented environment in which IT professionals receive assignments and then complete them, they will work in teams to anticipate and address business challenges with elegant IT solutions. Those IT professionals who excel in a team environment will find greater success than those who prefer to work individually.
Redundant lines, carrier overcharges and a myriad of other issues crop up in the course of managing a company’s telecom costs. It’s one area where there’s always money that can be saved if you have the time and manpower to track it down. Many companies don’t. Here are a few big-ticket items to keep an eye on if you want to save money, and it won’t take you months to realize savings.
With the increasing digitalization of the business world, IT has become an ingrained aspect of every business strategy. As such, it should come as no surprise that the demand for top tech talent is at an all-time high, forcing employers to become more creative and determined in not just recruiting new IT talent, but in also developing and retaining new and existing IT talent. The following is a look at a few key strategies companies can employ to improve their own recruitment and retention numbers:
Verified Market Research has recently published a new report named “Telecom Expense Management Market Size and Forecast to 2025″. This report intends to study the developments of the Telecom Expense Management Market in, including its development status, applicant profiles and future trends, along with focus on the top Key players in the market. To understand all of it, this well-researched report will reveal the market situation in general for you, along with the future forecast of the market.
