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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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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