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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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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How To Choose The Best Telecom Expense Management Software

So many company costs fall under the umbrella of telecom expenses. Minimizing these costs without compromising the extent and quality of your services can be challenging. This is one of the reasons telecom expense management software has become so popular and important. Still, all TEM software is not created equal. You have to select a platform that will optimize your ROI while remaining highly efficient. Here are some aspects to consider when choosing telecom expense management software:

REDUCE MANUAL PROCESSING: Quality TEM software should significantly reduce manual processes, including, data entry, coding and payment processing. Seamless automation should be a hallmark of your TEM software platform.

USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE: No matter how well the software itself works, if it is too confusing or cumbersome it will not serve you well. The best TEM software will easily sync with your telecom carriers, billing system and allow you web-based access to utilize the services. Reports should be easy to understand and show real-time savings. 

TRACK INVENTORY: All your telecom related inventory should be trackable and manageable through your TEM software. You should be able to easily approve purchases, view departmental usage and assess overall inventory expenses. 

But even the best telecom expense software is only as good as the TEM company behind it. Having the right telecom expense management company setting up your software and managing it behind the scenes for you is imperative to maximize real long term savings. Having an experienced TEM consultant manage your account is invaluable. It is the combination between technology and keen eye of a trained TEM analyst that will give you the very best results. At GSI, we offer the best telecom expense management software in the industry. Our TEM software, Bill Genie, offers extraordinary efficiency and results, which are evident in the millions of dollars we have saved our clients.  Call us direct to learn more.

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