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The Internet of Things – Key Commercial Considerations for the Enterprise

The “Internet of Things”, or IoT, is the newest term for machine-to-machine service, which once was known as “telemetry.” Regardless of the name, it refers to the use of wireless data service to communicate automatically, without human intervention. While private and commercial Internet of Things solutions are being used today […]

Procuring TEM Services

Telecom Expense Management (TEM) services are a valuable tool that touches all aspects of an enterprise’s telecommunications lifecycle. While TEM traditionally meant telecommunications only, it is emerging as a platform that encompasses other IT services and technology such as managed services, maintenance, hosting, and cloud services. Listen to this 12-minute […]

Deep Dive Billing Review and Service Optimization Tips

Continual optimization of the services you purchase and diligent reviews of your network bills are critical processes for keeping your network costs as low as they can be. TEM services play a role but are only part of the solution for the complex deals and diverse range of network services […]

Deploying TEM Services in an Integrated Expense Management Approach

Contract compliance and the continual optimization of the telecom services you purchase are critical processes for keeping an enterprise’s network costs as low as they can be. In many large companies, the strategies for these functions include the use of telecom expense management (TEM) services. However, these TEM services should […]

Broadband Aggregation

Enterprise customers are eager to lock in cost savings from wide-scale deployment of broadband connection in their Wide Area Networks. As a result, purchasing access connections from broadband aggregators is quickly growing in popularity as a network sourcing strategy, going hand in hand with deployment of SD-WAN solutions. Broadband aggregation […]

The Continuing Evolution of Managed Network Services Deals

Managed network services deals have become increasingly sophisticated. Big blockbuster deals, where the IT department and a company’s infrastructure assets are transferred to an outsourcer are long gone and replaced by deals that target discrete service towers and functions on an increasingly granular basis. Success in this new environment requires […]