A 5 Point Telecom Checklist For 2017

The New Year is a great time to take stock, make changes and of course focus on improvements. Many of us do this for our personal lives, but it is also beneficial to do this with our businesses as well. Improving efficiency, reducing expenses and boosting profits are great areas of focus. Below you will find some tips that may help you in all of those areas.

Here is a 5 Point Telecom Checklist for 2017:

1. Schedule a contingency based telecom audit to ensure cost efficiency for 2017.
2. Review your current telecom contracts. Renegotiate out of date, overpriced or one-sided contracts. 
3. Schedule necessary training or meetings with staff to review best practices when it comes to telecom usage.
4. Be sure your company is utilizing the proper software and methodologies to maximize savings and cost controls.
5. Find a trusted and proven telecom expense management company, like ours, to help you realize your full telecom benefits and savings. 

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Happy Thanksgiving From Global Solutions Inc

Happy Thanksgiving from the entire Global Solutions Inc team. We truly appreciate the relationships we have developed over the years with our clients and partners. This is a great time of year to take stock and look at ways we can serve our clients even better. We look forward to continually building upon our foundation of integrity and value.  

Thank you for your support and we look forward to serving you in the future.  Enjoy your holiday!

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Why Does Your Business Need GSI?

Global Solutions Inc is a proven leader in the telecom expense management industry. We have saved our clients millions in telecom expenses. Here are 3 reasons why your business needs GSI:

1. We Have A Proven Track Record Of Verifiable Results. For more than 2 decades we have saved a multitude of companies millions of dollars annually. Our proven track record of saving companies an average of 26% in telecom expenses is simply outstanding.

2. We Specialize in Comprehensive Contingency Based Telecom Audits. We don’t ever charge any upfront fees or charges. Why should we get paid, if you did not get results? That’s why we must find savings in order to be paid.

3. We Use Bill Genie: Effective Web-based Telecom Expense Management Software. Our telecom expense management software works round the clock to maximize your savings. It also reduces the complexity, manual coding and overall costs related to all of your telecom expenses. It simplifies the bill paying process while saving your company money.

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3 Telecom Don’ts

The world of telecom can be a complicated one. Sorting through all the new services, wireless options and technological advances can leave your head spinning. It can be easy to make rush decisions just to get things done, but these may not be the most advantageous choices for you company. 

Here are 3 Telecom Don’ts when it comes to your telecommunications choices:

1. DON’T GET PRESSURED INTO A RUSH DECISION: Don’t allow your telecom carriers to pressure you into making an uninformed decision. Always make sure you have time to fully review your services & terms. Also, hold them accountable for laying out all your options.

2. DON’T AUTOMATICALLY RENEW CONTRACTS: Putting your contracts on auto-pilot is often tempting, but may cost you significantly in the long run. When your contract comes up for renewal that is a time to negotiate for better rates, products and service plans. 

3. DON’T FEEL LIKE YOU HAVE TO GO IT ALONE: Telecom consultants have tremendous value. Contingency based telecom audits, wireless optimization and contract management are worth their weight in gold. Having the benefit of experience and TEM software on your side, can save your company thousands of dollars.

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2016 Telecom Predictions

The world of telecom is full of surprises. Advances in the industry constantly amaze and spur new innovation. Sometimes it seems difficult to imagine that there is still so much more to come. So what lies ahead?

Here are a few telecom predictions of advances and shifts on the horizon:

VIDEO STREAMING: This area of telecom will likely see tremendous growth and enhancements. As its popularity soars, so will its advanced capabilities and speed. 

WEARABLES: Wireless wearables will become much more common place. As the ease of integration and expansion of features improves, the cost will likely go down and demand will go up. This will allow many more businesses and consumers to invest in them.

INTERNET OF THINGS (IoT): More and more of the everyday things we use will have internet capabilities. We are already seeing this all around us. Look at all the appliances, toys, vehicles and monitoring devices that are “smart” and “connected” already. 

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4 Things Your Telecom Audit Should Include

Telecom audits are an important component of fiscal planning for many savvy business owners and finance managers. Saving money and minimizing expenditures is extremely important to businesses and organizations. Successful telecom audits can save a company significant money long term. Telecom audits are a great place to start when it comes to reducing your business’ telecom expenses. Still, you need to be sure that your telecom audit is thorough and comprehensive. 

These are 4 things your telecom audit should include:

1. It should include all your telecom services, including local service, long distance, toll free, wireless, teleconferencing, web conferencing and data services.

2. Professional auditing software should be a part of your telecom audit as well. This will allow for significant cost reduction via automation and in-depth billing analysis.

3. A telecom consulting expert should be conducting the audit, analyzing the results and implementing cost saving measures. Having an experienced and knowledgeable telecom auditor is a crucial component. 

4. Your telecom audit should be 100% performance based. You should pay nothing upfront. Your audit should be completely contingency based.

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Connect With Global Solutions Inc

At Global Solutions Inc, communications is our business. So, we definitely know the importance of connecting with clients. This is why we put such emphasis on connecting with our clients and other industry professionals. We invite you to connect with us online so we can share telecom news, TEM tips and much more. We appreciate all the support we have received over the years and enjoy helping our clients save money and grow their businesses. 

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The Future of Telecom

Change and telecom seem to always go hand in hand. So what does the future hold for the telecom industry? Staying ahead of the telecom curve can put your business at a cost and technology advantage. 

Here are 3 things that are on the horizon when it comes to the future the telecom industry:

1. Satellite Driven Communication: The future will likely see a great increase in satellite based communication. Satellites cover about 90% of the earth so they offer unmatched coverage. Cellular networks are unable to meet this level of communication coverage.

2. Transition To Real Time Video: Although this technology is widely available now, in the future it will be much more the norm. Improved accessibly, ease of use and seamless integration of video communication will likely catapult video communication tremendously.

3. Rise In Teleworking: Lightening fast, full service teleworking networks will offer extremely efficient in-home offices, video conferencing options and full scale virtual businesses. This will likely allow for a significant decrease in overhead for many businesses as well.  

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4 Things Your TEM Consultant Should Know

Not all TEM Consultants are created equal. Choosing a telecom expense management consultant who is knowledgeable, capable and adaptable can be a challenge to say the least. There are very specific things that your TEM consultant should have a deep understanding of. In order to maximum your savings, you need to partner with the right consultant and the right firm. 

Here are 5 things your TEM Consultant Should Know:

1. CURRENT TELECOM AUDIT PROCESSES: As times and services changes, so should the processes and procedures your auditor uses. If your consultant utilizes dated processes, it can cost you a fortune in missed savings opportunities.

2. THE BEST TEM SOFTWARE: You want to work with a TEM consultant who has years of real-world experience and is aware of the best TEM software available to manage and optimization your telecom spend. There are so many options available, so their expertise is imperative in making the most beneficial decision. 

3. ALL CARRIER OPTIONS: Your TEM consultant should be very well versed in the various telecom carriers and the options they offer. This will put you at a distinct advantage when selecting a more advantageous plan.

4. HOW TO ACHIEVE LONG-TERM SAVINGS: Large one-time refunds or adjustments are great, but should not be their sole focus. Long term savings should be a primary goal of both your telecom audit and ongoing telecom expense management.

At GSI, we specialize in telecom expense consulting with a focus on long term telecom cost reduction. Our TEM consultants are knowledgeable, responsive, relevant and experienced.  We strategically and comprehensively create a telecom expense management plan that offers our clients significant savings on both telecom and wireless expenses.  

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Is Your Telecom A Tangled Mess?

Some business owners, CFOs and finance managers have come to view telecom as a necessary evil. Sifting through the countless number of “necessary” services, extraneous fees and growing organic needs can leave you feeling overwhelmed. That is where strategic TEM (telecom expense management) comes in. Here are a few tips for untangling the telecom mess you may be stuck in:

IDENTIFY USAGE PATTERNS: You need to know who is using what, how much and where. Knowing details about employee usage patterns will allow you tailor your service plans to meet the specific needs of your business and employees. What works for one department, may not be ideal for another and so on.

CONDUCT A TELECOM AUDIT: A thorough telecom audit can allow you to see the big picture and fully reduce excess and wasteful expenditures. If your company has never conducted a telecom audit, you can be assured that there is almost a 100% likelihood that there are significant savings readily available to you.

STREAMLINE & AUTOMATE: By utilizing the right TEM software, you can quickly streamline your complete telecom landscape, including, usage, inventory and bill payment. Transforming manual processes into automated ones will save your company time and money.

The great advantage to the telecom expense management services we offer at GSI is that we offer all of the above with the assistance of an experienced TEM consultant. Let us help clean up your telecom mess and save your company substantial money at the same time. 

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2016 Telecom Industry Trends

In the telecom industry there is never a dull moment. New technology, services and upgrades are always on the horizon. Here are a few 2016 telecom industry trends you should be on the look out for...

VoWiFi: According to Deloitte Global, “About 100 carriers worldwide will be offering at least one packet-based voice service at the end of 2016, double the amount year-on-year, and six times higher than at the beginning of 2015. We estimate that approximately 300 million customers will be using Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) and / or Voice over LTE (VoLTE); double the number at the start of the year and five times higher than at the beginning of 2015.” This is a definite telecom trend that is most likely here to stay long term.

The Rise of the App: App development and usage are seriously on the rise. The importance and nature of apps continue to evolve, as does user expectations. This also impacts the storage and data needs of the end user as well. Wired Magazine found that in 2015 an estimated 180 billion applications were downloaded globally. 

Cloud Solutions: Cloud based solutions are providing businesses with beneficial and cost effective options. Budde.com.au explains, “Cloud computing has become one of the fastest growing areas for the IT sector and cloud computing solutions are being adopted by enterprises; government and consumers alike. In 2016 cloud computing will be virtually main-stream in the developed markets for the larger enterprises.” 

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Can Global Solutions Inc Save Your Business Money on Telecom Expenses?

Saving our clients money is what we do best at Global Solutions Inc. We have a proven, streamlined process that works wonders to reduce telecom spend while actually improving services. Our team of TEM professionals work with businesses and corporations across the country in all types of industries, including healthcare, retail, restaurant, professional services and banking. 

We have saved thousands of clients money month after month. Our telecom expense management services focus on providing high R.O.I. and our telecom audits are contingency based. Here are some of the core services we offer that have saved our TEM clients millions:

CONTINGENCY BASED TELECOM AUDITS

PERSONALIZED, ONGOING TEM CONSULTING

MONTHLY TELECOM EXPENSE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

TELECOM CONTRACT NEGOTIATION AND RFPs

WIRELESS OPTIMIZATION & EXPENSE MANAGEMENT

EFFECTIVE WEB-BASED TEM SOFTWARE (Bill Genie)

We welcome you to contact us directly to learn more about how we can save your business money long term. Over the past 20 years GSI has helped clients save an average of 26% through telecom auditing, telecom contract management, and telecommunications expense management.

So, YES, GSI can save your business money and boost your profits!

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