Expense Management

The strategic allocation of resources and investments within IT plays a pivotal role in shaping an organization’s competitive edge and its ability to meet broader business objectives. The art of strategic IT budgeting lies in the seamless alignment of technology investments with the overarching goals of the company. This type of alignment isn’t merely about numbers; it’s about optimizing resources to drive innovation, efficiency, and ultimately, tangible business outcomes.

POTS line replacement strategy…it’s not exactly glamorous, and it might not be up there in priority with cybersecurity, AI, automation, or client experience in 2024 for most IT leaders. However, not prioritizing it could bring those other projects to a screeching halt by substantially cutting into your budget. We’ve seen POTS line rates go through the roof this year, with some clients seeing a 2,000% increase. Think about what that means for your budget—where a once $500 monthly charge now rings in at a staggering $10,000. Now, imagine having to explain this leap to your CFO. It’s not a conversation anyone wants to have.

BYOD can potentially ease certain aspects of device management, particularly in terms of hardware procurement. However, it introduces its own set of challenges. Implementing BYOD successfully often requires careful planning, robust security measures, and effective Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions. It’s important for your internal IT team to be well-prepared and have the necessary tools and policies in place to address these challenges effectively. Let’s look at some of the hurdles you may encounter when moving to a BYOD model from corporate-managed mobility.

Navigating telecom procurement contracts is overwhelming. There are hundreds of vendors to choose from, the rate structures are complex, the terminology is confusing, and there

Wireless Expense Management (WEM), Managed Mobility Services (MMS), and Telecom Expense Management (TEM) are related but they are not the same. WEM grew out of

A Short History of TEM (Hint: It Wasn’t Pretty Much of the Time) TEM originated as bill auditing after the 1984 breakup of Ma Bell.

Wireless Expense Management (WEM) and Managed Mobility Services (MMS) differ greatly from Mobile Device Management (MDM), although some overlap can occur. This page explains how

Managed Mobility Services, or MMS, comprises all the activities inherent to administering the carrier contracts, plans, invoices, and more, for an organization’s smartphones, tablets, laptops