This document provides an overview of Profit Advisory Group (PAG), a telecom expense management consultancy. PAG was founded in 2002 to help companies reduce confusing telecom expenses. Since then, PAG has saved clients over $100 million, including $1 million in direct refunds from inaccurate billing. The document discusses how PAG experts can help readers understand telecom invoices, identify billing errors, improve contract strategies, and lower telecom costs through audits. It emphasizes that telecom bills are intentionally confusing and that a professional audit can help capture significant savings.
SMS is a provider of multi-vendor IT hardware maintenance and support services founded in 1981. It supports over 3,050 clients across various industries globally from 76 service centers in North America and Asia. SMS offers cost-effective support alternatives to OEMs through their unified support model and proprietary "Hot Spares" strategy, resulting in 40-60% reductions in clients' post-warranty maintenance costs. Some key clients that realized significant cost savings include Clear Channel Communications and Computer Sciences Corporation.
This document summarizes the services and products offered by REDVision Technologies, an IT solutions company. The company provides wealth management software called "Wealth eoffice" that is used by over 1000 clients. The software allows users to manage mutual funds, insurance, bank deposits, and other investments for clients in one portal. It also includes features like automated reports, reminders, billing, and online mutual fund transactions.
- RouteSms is a company registered in India that provides mobile messaging, SMS hubbing, and voice solutions. It has been operating since 2004 and has offices in India, the UK, and Canada.
- The company has over 170 employees, over 18,000 clients through 700+ resellers/distributors, and can send SMS to over 800 mobile networks globally.
- RouteSms offers various SMS and voice services for enterprises, including domestic/international SMS, two-way messaging, toll-free numbers, interactive voice response systems, complaint management, and opt-in/opt-out services.
IT organizations need financial transparency to show business stakeholders the costs of specific IT services. This document outlines five steps to achieve financial transparency: 1) create an inventory of business and technical services, 2) calculate cost models for each service, 3) identify metrics to measure service consumption, 4) collect and analyze cost and usage data, and 5) benchmark costs against industry peers. Financial transparency allows IT to reduce costs, improve services, and demonstrate the value provided to the business.
There are several Digital Marketing Terms used in Email Marketing that one should familiarise oneself with. These marketing acronyms would help one understand the jargon that many in the business industry use. And it doesn’t matter whether you are a business owner, businessman or an average person, everyone should know the meaning behind such jargon words. Find out more at - emailnphonelist.com/blog/
"First time in India, A Wealth Management Software @ Affordable Price"
Wealth E-Office 2.0.1.1 is a complete Wealth Management support system integrating all Products like
Mutual Funds, All Life Insurance,All General Insurance, Post Office,All Fixed Deposit, KVP, RBI Bond in a single Software.
Key Features of Software:
1. A Perfect Billing System to charge Fee from clients on Mutual Fund Transactions .
2. Not only Mutual Fund Management but All financial products in a single portfolio, helps to become a true "Wealth Manager".
3. Software that have Maximum capacity of handling AUM of Rs.3000 Cr & 1 Lakh plus Clients.
4. Online Portfolio Login to every client to check net worth online.
5. Automatic SMS of Mutual Fund Valuations, LI & GI Renewals, PO & FD Maturities on Client's Mobile.
6. 100% online, access from anywhere, any time.
7. Inbuilt 'Business Expansion Module' which generates leads from existing clients.
This newsletter provides an introduction and overview of new mobile services and products from Telecom Mobile aimed at corporate customers. It discusses the launch of a new "business of mobile" newsletter to keep customers informed of mobile solutions. It also summarizes new offerings like a wireless modem for laptop internet access, a dual account service to separate business and personal calls on one phone, and mobile extension features to allow calling colleagues as if from the office.
This document provides an overview of VoIP phone system options for businesses. It discusses that while VoIP systems offer lower costs than traditional phone systems, choosing the wrong VoIP system can lead to issues like dropped calls and poor call quality. It outlines the four main types of VoIP systems and recommends choosing a business-grade VoIP system over consumer options. SIP trunking is identified as an option to mostly save money but still uses an outdated phone system and can cause call quality problems.
SMS is a provider of multi-vendor IT hardware maintenance and support services founded in 1981. It supports over 3,050 clients across various industries globally from 76 service centers in North America and Asia. SMS offers cost-effective support alternatives to OEMs through their unified support model and proprietary "Hot Spares" strategy, resulting in 40-60% reductions in clients' post-warranty maintenance costs. Some key clients that realized significant cost savings include Clear Channel Communications and Computer Sciences Corporation.
This document summarizes the services and products offered by REDVision Technologies, an IT solutions company. The company provides wealth management software called "Wealth eoffice" that is used by over 1000 clients. The software allows users to manage mutual funds, insurance, bank deposits, and other investments for clients in one portal. It also includes features like automated reports, reminders, billing, and online mutual fund transactions.
- RouteSms is a company registered in India that provides mobile messaging, SMS hubbing, and voice solutions. It has been operating since 2004 and has offices in India, the UK, and Canada.
- The company has over 170 employees, over 18,000 clients through 700+ resellers/distributors, and can send SMS to over 800 mobile networks globally.
- RouteSms offers various SMS and voice services for enterprises, including domestic/international SMS, two-way messaging, toll-free numbers, interactive voice response systems, complaint management, and opt-in/opt-out services.
IT organizations need financial transparency to show business stakeholders the costs of specific IT services. This document outlines five steps to achieve financial transparency: 1) create an inventory of business and technical services, 2) calculate cost models for each service, 3) identify metrics to measure service consumption, 4) collect and analyze cost and usage data, and 5) benchmark costs against industry peers. Financial transparency allows IT to reduce costs, improve services, and demonstrate the value provided to the business.
There are several Digital Marketing Terms used in Email Marketing that one should familiarise oneself with. These marketing acronyms would help one understand the jargon that many in the business industry use. And it doesn’t matter whether you are a business owner, businessman or an average person, everyone should know the meaning behind such jargon words. Find out more at - emailnphonelist.com/blog/
"First time in India, A Wealth Management Software @ Affordable Price"
Wealth E-Office 2.0.1.1 is a complete Wealth Management support system integrating all Products like
Mutual Funds, All Life Insurance,All General Insurance, Post Office,All Fixed Deposit, KVP, RBI Bond in a single Software.
Key Features of Software:
1. A Perfect Billing System to charge Fee from clients on Mutual Fund Transactions .
2. Not only Mutual Fund Management but All financial products in a single portfolio, helps to become a true "Wealth Manager".
3. Software that have Maximum capacity of handling AUM of Rs.3000 Cr & 1 Lakh plus Clients.
4. Online Portfolio Login to every client to check net worth online.
5. Automatic SMS of Mutual Fund Valuations, LI & GI Renewals, PO & FD Maturities on Client's Mobile.
6. 100% online, access from anywhere, any time.
7. Inbuilt 'Business Expansion Module' which generates leads from existing clients.
This newsletter provides an introduction and overview of new mobile services and products from Telecom Mobile aimed at corporate customers. It discusses the launch of a new "business of mobile" newsletter to keep customers informed of mobile solutions. It also summarizes new offerings like a wireless modem for laptop internet access, a dual account service to separate business and personal calls on one phone, and mobile extension features to allow calling colleagues as if from the office.
This document provides an overview of VoIP phone system options for businesses. It discusses that while VoIP systems offer lower costs than traditional phone systems, choosing the wrong VoIP system can lead to issues like dropped calls and poor call quality. It outlines the four main types of VoIP systems and recommends choosing a business-grade VoIP system over consumer options. SIP trunking is identified as an option to mostly save money but still uses an outdated phone system and can cause call quality problems.
Red Hat Info tech is an India based company that provides digital marketing services including short codes and bulk SMS. Short codes are short phone numbers that can be used to send SMS and MMS messages. There are different types of short codes such as dedicated, shared, and common short codes. Dedicated short codes are assigned to a single customer and are more expensive, while shared short codes can be shared among customers using keywords and are cheaper to set up. Short codes make it easier to send messages and are managed by mobile network operators.
Infoblast is a suite of communication and messaging services that is available via a fixed line number, offered to TM customers through a single portal or an Infoblaster
This document provides an overview of Pescado's journey from 2006 to 2016, starting as a small team selling mobile contracts and growing to a team of 63 people offering a range of business telecom and IT services. It also provides guidance on selecting business telecoms, including choosing between networks and suppliers, different mobile, internet, and phone system options, and tips for negotiating the best deals. Key terms are defined to help understand technical options and packages.
Short codes are short phone numbers that can be used to send SMS and MMS messages. They are used for value-added services like downloading content, television voting, ordering ringtones, and charity donations. Messages sent to short codes can be billed at a higher rate than standard SMS. Short codes make experiences like requesting songs from the radio faster and easier compared to longer phone numbers. They are used by companies to provide services like wallpapers, ringtones, alerts, and applications. Managing a short code across multiple mobile operators and regions in a country can be challenging as it requires different types of content and services.
The document defines various terms related to long distance telephone service. It explains toll free numbers, billing increments, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), dial around services, federal taxes, subscriber line charges, interexchange carriers, interstate and intrastate rates, local access transport areas (LATAs), local exchange carriers (LECs), long distance and local service, minimum billing increments, primary interexchange carriers (PICs), presubscribed interexchange carrier charges (PICCs), regional bell operating companies (RBOCs), slamming, universal service funds (USFs), and taxes. It provides details on many common fees and regulations governing the long distance telephone industry.
Express pay business opportunity presentationRed Magno
The document summarizes the ExpressPay franchise opportunity. ExpressPay offers an 8-in-1 franchise model providing bills payment, money transfer, prepaid loading, ticketing, personal loans, insurance, and retail services. Franchisees earn commissions on transactions and can generate over $3,000 per month. Requirements include business registrations, equipment, and an initial load wallet deposit of $10,000. Franchise packages range from $196,000 to $280,000 with terms of 3 to lifetime years.
Zurvita is a marketing company that leverages infomercials, word-of-mouth advertising, and the internet to provide a home business opportunity. It creates immediate cash flow and long-term residual income through strategic alliances in essential services like energy, telecom, and wireless. Founders Mark and Tracy Jarvis started Zurvita in 2008 with the goal of creating a company where people can "win at every level". Consultants can earn income immediately, through leadership bonuses, and residual income from customers they enroll on services. Starting costs are low, with options to purchase business packages for additional benefits and higher earning potential.
The document discusses challenges and opportunities for optimizing contact management across channels in public services. It outlines three targets: 1) optimizing channel efficiency to reduce costs while maintaining quality, 2) managing contact by shifting to lower-cost channels like web and reducing unnecessary contact, and 3) redesigning delivery processes to reduce back-office costs and enable more self-service options. While some organizations have made progress, fully achieving these goals requires overcoming cultural and process barriers, closely tracking costs by service, and designing processes around customer needs and channel costs.
This document provides definitions and explanations of key terms related to SMS and text messaging. It discusses SMS technology, the structure and limits of SMS messages, and different types of SMS such as peer-to-peer, commercial, and campaigns. It also covers topics like shortcodes, longcodes, opt-in/opt-out processes, aggregators, application providers, and wireless operators. Diagrams are included to illustrate SMS traffic flows and how various entities interact in the SMS ecosystem.
e-numX provides a global telephone number called an E-NUMBER that allows users to make and receive calls from any device at low rates. It offers a solution to high telephone bills by connecting users wherever they are for only 1 cent per minute. Signing up is easy - users simply create an account on the website, log in, and can begin making free calls between other members or purchase airtime to call mobiles and landlines at local rates from anywhere.
- The document discusses an Electronic Marketing Communications System (EMCS) project in Western Cambodia that uses SMS to improve communication and information exchange for crops like maize, soybean, and cassava.
- The EMCS project aims to address the lack of market information through an SMS-based system that provides price data, connects buyers and sellers, and offers other services like weather updates.
- The workshop covered how to use the EMCS through SMS, including codes for locations, crops, and prices, as well as sending and receiving messages to access information and services.
This document advertises a 2-hour onsite workshop that teaches attendees how to understand and audit telecom invoices to find substantial savings. The workshop covers deciphering telecom terminology, accurately reading invoices, and using that information to reconcile charges and negotiate refunds from past overpayments. It is designed for accounts payable staff, managers, and executives. The presenter, Marc Warner, has 18 years of telecom industry experience and guarantees finding at least $499 in savings to cover the $499 workshop tuition fee.
TelePacific Communications provides telephone and internet services and contacts Kerry Hedrick Laird for a free assessment of a company's needs. The document discusses TelePacific's history, leadership, financial strength, network capabilities, customer service metrics, billing portal, and sample customers. It aims to showcase TelePacific as the largest competitor to AT&T, Verizon and CenturyLink.
T-Mize offers telecom expense management services to help lower clients' operating expenses related to telecommunications. Their services include auditing phone bills and contracts to find savings, with no upfront cost to clients. T-Mize aims to have the savings from correct billing errors and negotiated rate reductions pay for the cost of their services. They partner with other IT solution providers and can offer additional services like voice, internet, wireless, backup and disaster recovery.
This document introduces Corpotel's telecom expense management services. It discusses who Corpotel is, the background and need for telecom expense management, Corpotel's service portfolio including consulting, outsourcing, and subscription options, their engagement process with a risk-free trial approach, and next steps to define a pilot or assessment. The goal is to help clients identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction in their telecommunications budgets.
C3 provides unbiased telecom consulting services to help customers negotiate better pricing and manage relationships with multiple carriers. As the single point of contact, C3 reviews bills for inaccuracies, handles issues, and conducts quarterly reviews to optimize services for customer goals. C3 maintains account stability with the same representative and utilizes a master document tool to track network details. Customers pay no fees for C3's services.
Whether you own small business or are in charge of the financials for a large company with 5000 employees, corporate telecom & roaming expenses are likely a cause of significant stress.
For companies with employees traveling internationally, the ability to stay connected with mobile devices today is imperative. Outsourcing those services to telecom consultant is also an imperative today for companies of all sizes.
A simple review of your monthly costs may highlight that there are significant savings to be made. Alert specializes in ensuring significant savings on telecom and international roaming costs and can tailor specific solutions for our corporate partners.
TMG provides telecom auditing, management, and expense verification services to help companies reduce their telecom costs. Through auditing invoices, TMG typically finds that clients spend 30-40% more than necessary due to overcharges and fees. TMG also ensures telecom contracts are negotiated effectively using their specialized expertise. By holding service providers accountable, TMG has consistently delivered real expense reductions and refunds for its clients over the past 9 years.
A telecom audit is an analysis of a company's telecommunications expenditures like local service, long distance, data, internet, wireless, and conferencing. The audit identifies billing errors and overcharges, which commonly amount to 15-25% of annual telecom spend. Conducting an audit can secure credits and refunds while reducing ongoing service costs. Tri-Solve is an expert auditing firm that identifies savings through audits without requiring changes to service providers. Their process involves analyzing bills at their office and presenting results with minimal client involvement.
Red Hat Info tech is an India based company that provides digital marketing services including short codes and bulk SMS. Short codes are short phone numbers that can be used to send SMS and MMS messages. There are different types of short codes such as dedicated, shared, and common short codes. Dedicated short codes are assigned to a single customer and are more expensive, while shared short codes can be shared among customers using keywords and are cheaper to set up. Short codes make it easier to send messages and are managed by mobile network operators.
Infoblast is a suite of communication and messaging services that is available via a fixed line number, offered to TM customers through a single portal or an Infoblaster
This document provides an overview of Pescado's journey from 2006 to 2016, starting as a small team selling mobile contracts and growing to a team of 63 people offering a range of business telecom and IT services. It also provides guidance on selecting business telecoms, including choosing between networks and suppliers, different mobile, internet, and phone system options, and tips for negotiating the best deals. Key terms are defined to help understand technical options and packages.
Short codes are short phone numbers that can be used to send SMS and MMS messages. They are used for value-added services like downloading content, television voting, ordering ringtones, and charity donations. Messages sent to short codes can be billed at a higher rate than standard SMS. Short codes make experiences like requesting songs from the radio faster and easier compared to longer phone numbers. They are used by companies to provide services like wallpapers, ringtones, alerts, and applications. Managing a short code across multiple mobile operators and regions in a country can be challenging as it requires different types of content and services.
The document defines various terms related to long distance telephone service. It explains toll free numbers, billing increments, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), dial around services, federal taxes, subscriber line charges, interexchange carriers, interstate and intrastate rates, local access transport areas (LATAs), local exchange carriers (LECs), long distance and local service, minimum billing increments, primary interexchange carriers (PICs), presubscribed interexchange carrier charges (PICCs), regional bell operating companies (RBOCs), slamming, universal service funds (USFs), and taxes. It provides details on many common fees and regulations governing the long distance telephone industry.
Express pay business opportunity presentationRed Magno
The document summarizes the ExpressPay franchise opportunity. ExpressPay offers an 8-in-1 franchise model providing bills payment, money transfer, prepaid loading, ticketing, personal loans, insurance, and retail services. Franchisees earn commissions on transactions and can generate over $3,000 per month. Requirements include business registrations, equipment, and an initial load wallet deposit of $10,000. Franchise packages range from $196,000 to $280,000 with terms of 3 to lifetime years.
Zurvita is a marketing company that leverages infomercials, word-of-mouth advertising, and the internet to provide a home business opportunity. It creates immediate cash flow and long-term residual income through strategic alliances in essential services like energy, telecom, and wireless. Founders Mark and Tracy Jarvis started Zurvita in 2008 with the goal of creating a company where people can "win at every level". Consultants can earn income immediately, through leadership bonuses, and residual income from customers they enroll on services. Starting costs are low, with options to purchase business packages for additional benefits and higher earning potential.
The document discusses challenges and opportunities for optimizing contact management across channels in public services. It outlines three targets: 1) optimizing channel efficiency to reduce costs while maintaining quality, 2) managing contact by shifting to lower-cost channels like web and reducing unnecessary contact, and 3) redesigning delivery processes to reduce back-office costs and enable more self-service options. While some organizations have made progress, fully achieving these goals requires overcoming cultural and process barriers, closely tracking costs by service, and designing processes around customer needs and channel costs.
This document provides definitions and explanations of key terms related to SMS and text messaging. It discusses SMS technology, the structure and limits of SMS messages, and different types of SMS such as peer-to-peer, commercial, and campaigns. It also covers topics like shortcodes, longcodes, opt-in/opt-out processes, aggregators, application providers, and wireless operators. Diagrams are included to illustrate SMS traffic flows and how various entities interact in the SMS ecosystem.
e-numX provides a global telephone number called an E-NUMBER that allows users to make and receive calls from any device at low rates. It offers a solution to high telephone bills by connecting users wherever they are for only 1 cent per minute. Signing up is easy - users simply create an account on the website, log in, and can begin making free calls between other members or purchase airtime to call mobiles and landlines at local rates from anywhere.
- The document discusses an Electronic Marketing Communications System (EMCS) project in Western Cambodia that uses SMS to improve communication and information exchange for crops like maize, soybean, and cassava.
- The EMCS project aims to address the lack of market information through an SMS-based system that provides price data, connects buyers and sellers, and offers other services like weather updates.
- The workshop covered how to use the EMCS through SMS, including codes for locations, crops, and prices, as well as sending and receiving messages to access information and services.
This document advertises a 2-hour onsite workshop that teaches attendees how to understand and audit telecom invoices to find substantial savings. The workshop covers deciphering telecom terminology, accurately reading invoices, and using that information to reconcile charges and negotiate refunds from past overpayments. It is designed for accounts payable staff, managers, and executives. The presenter, Marc Warner, has 18 years of telecom industry experience and guarantees finding at least $499 in savings to cover the $499 workshop tuition fee.
TelePacific Communications provides telephone and internet services and contacts Kerry Hedrick Laird for a free assessment of a company's needs. The document discusses TelePacific's history, leadership, financial strength, network capabilities, customer service metrics, billing portal, and sample customers. It aims to showcase TelePacific as the largest competitor to AT&T, Verizon and CenturyLink.
T-Mize offers telecom expense management services to help lower clients' operating expenses related to telecommunications. Their services include auditing phone bills and contracts to find savings, with no upfront cost to clients. T-Mize aims to have the savings from correct billing errors and negotiated rate reductions pay for the cost of their services. They partner with other IT solution providers and can offer additional services like voice, internet, wireless, backup and disaster recovery.
This document introduces Corpotel's telecom expense management services. It discusses who Corpotel is, the background and need for telecom expense management, Corpotel's service portfolio including consulting, outsourcing, and subscription options, their engagement process with a risk-free trial approach, and next steps to define a pilot or assessment. The goal is to help clients identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction in their telecommunications budgets.
C3 provides unbiased telecom consulting services to help customers negotiate better pricing and manage relationships with multiple carriers. As the single point of contact, C3 reviews bills for inaccuracies, handles issues, and conducts quarterly reviews to optimize services for customer goals. C3 maintains account stability with the same representative and utilizes a master document tool to track network details. Customers pay no fees for C3's services.
Whether you own small business or are in charge of the financials for a large company with 5000 employees, corporate telecom & roaming expenses are likely a cause of significant stress.
For companies with employees traveling internationally, the ability to stay connected with mobile devices today is imperative. Outsourcing those services to telecom consultant is also an imperative today for companies of all sizes.
A simple review of your monthly costs may highlight that there are significant savings to be made. Alert specializes in ensuring significant savings on telecom and international roaming costs and can tailor specific solutions for our corporate partners.
TMG provides telecom auditing, management, and expense verification services to help companies reduce their telecom costs. Through auditing invoices, TMG typically finds that clients spend 30-40% more than necessary due to overcharges and fees. TMG also ensures telecom contracts are negotiated effectively using their specialized expertise. By holding service providers accountable, TMG has consistently delivered real expense reductions and refunds for its clients over the past 9 years.
A telecom audit is an analysis of a company's telecommunications expenditures like local service, long distance, data, internet, wireless, and conferencing. The audit identifies billing errors and overcharges, which commonly amount to 15-25% of annual telecom spend. Conducting an audit can secure credits and refunds while reducing ongoing service costs. Tri-Solve is an expert auditing firm that identifies savings through audits without requiring changes to service providers. Their process involves analyzing bills at their office and presenting results with minimal client involvement.
The document discusses changes and challenges facing revenue assurance (RA) with new technologies like 4G/LTE. Key points include:
1. New technologies and services like IoT, mobile payments require new RA approaches as CDR data is replaced by transactions/events and there is huge volumes of "big data".
2. Billing is shifting to flat rates and subscriptions requiring subscription assurance to dominate RA operations.
3. Internal fraud risks increase as new network elements are non-standard, allowing manipulation. Identity theft through device/account manipulation also poses risks.
4. RA systems must integrate diverse data sources across billing, IMS, HSS etc. to assure different revenue streams from subscriptions, pre
Telecom Optimization Partners provides auditing and optimization services to review clients' telecom expenses on a contingency basis. They analyze invoices, contracts, rates, and usage to identify billing errors and propose alternative providers and plans to reduce costs. Their analysis is performed off-site using proprietary software. They develop an inventory of clients' telecom services and share cost savings for 24 months before savings are fully realized by the client.
This document is a guide for business owners on IT support services and fees. It discusses the main types of technical support: hourly/break-fix, fixed-rate managed services, and software vendor support. Hourly support charges per hour for fixes, while fixed-rate offers ongoing maintenance and support for a monthly fee. The guide recommends fixed-rate support as a more cost-effective prevention-focused approach than break-fix which only addresses problems reactively. It aims to help business owners understand their options and make informed choices about IT support.
CorpoTel is an American telecom expense management company that offers consulting and managed services to help clients reduce telecom costs. Their services include auditing invoices, managing contracts and vendors, optimizing networks, and providing reporting and analytics. CorpoTel takes a customized approach depending on the complexity of the client's environment and needs. They aim to become the client's strategic partner by efficiently managing global telecom spending through their expertise and proprietary expense management platform.
The document provides guidance on selecting and setting up an electronic medical record (EMR) system for small and mid-sized medical practices. It emphasizes the importance of having a solid network infrastructure in place prior to choosing an EMR in order to avoid being locked into a specific vendor. The document outlines key considerations for network wiring, servers, workstations, wireless access points, backups, and other hardware and software to ensure a reliable system. It advises working with a third-party technology consultant to design the network and help choose the right EMR.
The document discusses strategies for reducing telecom costs. It states that companies can typically achieve telecom costs of $500 per office employee per year by reducing costs by 50% from the average of $1000 per employee. However, this requires having a complete inventory of all telecom services, usage and costs, which most companies lack. Without a full inventory, it is impossible to determine if costs can be reduced by eliminating unused services, negotiating better rates, or finding billing errors. The key to reducing costs is obtaining a full telecom inventory to fully understand current spending and identify savings opportunities.
IIT RTC 2016 Telecoms is now DemocratizedAlan Quayle
highlighting that the words Telco and Telecoms are different. I gave lots of examples of how the democratization of telecoms is enabling a DIY movement across enterprises and services providers in solving problems in their businesses. All based on telecom app development. I then highlighted the challenges Telcos (network operators) have faced in harnessing this movement.
"Does Foreign Direct Investment Negatively Affect Preservation of Culture in the Global South? Case Studies in Thailand and Cambodia."
Do elements of globalization, such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), negatively affect the ability of countries in the Global South to preserve their culture? This research aims to answer this question by employing a cross-sectional comparative case study analysis utilizing methods of difference. Thailand and Cambodia are compared as they are in the same region and have a similar culture. The metric of difference between Thailand and Cambodia is their ability to preserve their culture. This ability is operationalized by their respective attitudes towards FDI; Thailand imposes stringent regulations and limitations on FDI while Cambodia does not hesitate to accept most FDI and imposes fewer limitations. The evidence from this study suggests that FDI from globally influential countries with high gross domestic products (GDPs) (e.g. China, U.S.) challenges the ability of countries with lower GDPs (e.g. Cambodia) to protect their culture. Furthermore, the ability, or lack thereof, of the receiving countries to protect their culture is amplified by the existence and implementation of restrictive FDI policies imposed by their governments.
My study abroad in Bali, Indonesia, inspired this research topic as I noticed how globalization is changing the culture of its people. I learned their language and way of life which helped me understand the beauty and importance of cultural preservation. I believe we could all benefit from learning new perspectives as they could help us ideate solutions to contemporary issues and empathize with others.
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Falcon stands out as a top-tier P2P Invoice Discounting platform in India, bridging esteemed blue-chip companies and eager investors. Our goal is to transform the investment landscape in India by establishing a comprehensive destination for borrowers and investors with diverse profiles and needs, all while minimizing risk. What sets Falcon apart is the elimination of intermediaries such as commercial banks and depository institutions, allowing investors to enjoy higher yields.
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"Does Foreign Direct Investment Negatively Affect Preservation of Culture in the Global South? Case Studies in Thailand and Cambodia."
Do elements of globalization, such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), negatively affect the ability of countries in the Global South to preserve their culture? This research aims to answer this question by employing a cross-sectional comparative case study analysis utilizing methods of difference. Thailand and Cambodia are compared as they are in the same region and have a similar culture. The metric of difference between Thailand and Cambodia is their ability to preserve their culture. This ability is operationalized by their respective attitudes towards FDI; Thailand imposes stringent regulations and limitations on FDI while Cambodia does not hesitate to accept most FDI and imposes fewer limitations. The evidence from this study suggests that FDI from globally influential countries with high gross domestic products (GDPs) (e.g. China, U.S.) challenges the ability of countries with lower GDPs (e.g. Cambodia) to protect their culture. Furthermore, the ability, or lack thereof, of the receiving countries to protect their culture is amplified by the existence and implementation of restrictive FDI policies imposed by their governments.
My study abroad in Bali, Indonesia, inspired this research topic as I noticed how globalization is changing the culture of its people. I learned their language and way of life which helped me understand the beauty and importance of cultural preservation. I believe we could all benefit from learning new perspectives as they could help us ideate solutions to contemporary issues and empathize with others.
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OJPs are becoming a critical resource for policy-makers and researchers who study the labour market. LMIC continues to work with Vicinity Jobs’ data on OJPs, which can be explored in our Canadian Job Trends Dashboard. Valuable insights have been gained through our analysis of OJP data, including LMIC research lead
Suzanne Spiteri’s recent report on improving the quality and accessibility of job postings to reduce employment barriers for neurodivergent people.
Decoding job postings: Improving accessibility for neurodivergent job seekers
Improving the quality and accessibility of job postings is one way to reduce employment barriers for neurodivergent people.
Optimizing Net Interest Margin (NIM) in the Financial Sector (With Examples).pdfshruti1menon2
NIM is calculated as the difference between interest income earned and interest expenses paid, divided by interest-earning assets.
Importance: NIM serves as a critical measure of a financial institution's profitability and operational efficiency. It reflects how effectively the institution is utilizing its interest-earning assets to generate income while managing interest costs.
2. PAG : Corporate Guide to Understanding & Reducing Your Telecom Expenditures
About Profit Advisory Group
PAG is a cost management consultancy headed by 2
partners with decades of experience working for various
telecom carriers. In 2002, Profit Advisory Group was
formed to help companies learn how to navigate the
confusing and ever changing telecom services industry.
PAG levels the playing field for you.
Since it’s inception, PAG has saved clients over $100
million dollars in telecom expenses including more than $1
million dollars in direct refunds due to inaccurate billing.
PAG knows the plays in your vendor’s playbook because we
used to play ball on their team. We trained their reps how
to maximize profits and commissions. For years, we sold
their services.
Now it is our mission to help you save as much as you
possibly can on telecom. With almost 80% of telecom
invoices containing errors, we know we can help you save
money.
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Ken Reda, Partner
Ken brings over 30 years of Telecommunications Sales & Management experience to Profit
Advisory Group. He leads our operations and audit teams in the quest to save our clients
from overpaying for telecom and IT services. He prides himself on his ability to find billing
errors even other auditors missed!
Prior to signing on as a Partner at PAG, Ken was Regional Vice President of Sales for Birch
Telecom, managing a sales organization consisting of 22 local offices with a total staff of
over 200 people.
During his tenure at MCI/Verizon, Ken was responsible for an organization of sales
professionals in North and South Carolina with sales revenue in excess of $40MM, and always
ranked among the top 5% of his peers within the sales organization for sales production.
Throughout Ken’s career, he has utilized his management and expertise of the sales process
to build highly effective teams which have successfully generated millions of dollars in new
revenue, as well as a loyal client base.
Ken earned a B.S. in Economics from the James Madison University.
Barry Bazen, Partner
Barry graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and
started his career with Lanier as a Sales Manager.
Barry entered the telecommunications world when he moved to Charlotte N.C. and joined
Global Crossing, where he became General Manager for North & South Carolina.
After moving to Charlotte, N.C. Barry joined Global Crossing, where he became General
Manager for North & South Carolina. His tenure at MCI was very successful as he rose to
Director of Sales & Service.
It was at MCI that Barry realized the need for a company like PAG. Many clients were confused
by their bills and Barry realized this led to them being overcharged. Since 2002 he has made
his mission to save companies as much as possible on the telecom bills.
Over our first decade PAG has recovered well over $1M in credits and reduced client expenses
by over $150M. The average cost reduction for PAG Audit clients exceeds 20% annually.
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Table of Contents:
The Current State of Telecommunications..............................................
How to Understand Your Telecom Invoices.............................................
Telecom Invoice Acronyms You Need to Know......................................
A Comprehensive Breakdown of Your Telecom Invoice.......................
Why Your Telecom Bill is Getting More Confusing................................
How to Lower Your Current Telecom Bill................................................
Improve Your Long Term Contract Strategy...........................................
Is a Telecom Audit Right for You?.............................................................
What Will You Get From a Comprehensive Telecom Expense Audit...
What To Look for in a Telecom Expense Auditor....................................
What to Expect from a Telecom Expense Audit from PAG...................
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Telecommunications & Information Technology are 2 of the largest line
item expenses for many companies. It doesn’t matter if you are a small
business owner struggling for survival or a Fortune 100 company who
needs to deliver on Wall Street expectations, chances are you can find
tremendous savings and refunds in your telecom invoices.
Technology changes very quickly and with recent moves to an all digital
world and the emergence of new technologies like the Cloud, SaaS and
VoIP, it is important that every business understand their telecom invoices
so they can gain leverage over their telecom carriers and effectively
negotiate for the best rates and best in class pricing.
While understanding your telecom invoices may seem like a long and
sometimes boring task, putting in the effort will earn you serious dividends.
This guide is for small & medium sized business owners, CEO’s, CFO’s
and IT professionals who are looking to understand their current telecom
situation in an effort to reduce their telecom costs.
This guide will teach how to read your invoices and find the places many
businesses are overspending on telecom. We will also explain some of
the confusing acronyms that telecom carriers like to use in an effort to
keep their invoices confusing and you overpaying. We will go through the
different sections of a typical telecom invoice and tell you the steps you
need to take in order to understand and lower your bill.
Let’s get started...
The Current State of Telecommunications
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The key to understanding your telecom bill is to do your research and
take your time. Every industry has its share of jargon and acronyms,
telecommunications is no different.
In fact, technical jargon and acronyms are sometimes used in an effort to
purposefully make an invoice more confusing because carriers know that if
you don’t understand your bill you are less likely to challenge it.
One of the first things you need to do in order to gain a real understanding
of your bill is to do some research. Gather all of your telecom invoices and
go through them slowly and make a list of all the services for which you are
currently being charged.
The Internet Makes It Easier
Telecommunications providers relied for a long time on their customer’s
ignorance when it came to telecom services. Like used car salesmen,
they used the benefit of their “superior” insider knowledge to get clients to
overpay for services.
But with the internet, you can learn every thing they used to keep from you.
In the information age, knowledge is power.
How to Understand Your Telecom Invoices
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Here are some valuable resources to help you get started:
Telecommunications (Wikipedia)
Service Delivery Platform (Wikipedia)
POTS (Wikipedia)
FCC.gov
Google.com
Most major carriers also have an “Understand Your Bill” section
on their website:
AT&T
Sprint
T-Mobile
Verizon
Navigating the sites above, you will quickly realize that the
telecommunications industry likes to use acronyms. You will also find
these acronyms on your invoices so it is best to get a full understanding of
as many of these acronyms as you can.
Telecom Invoice Acronyms You Need to Know
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Here are 10 key acronyms that every CEO needs to know if they
are going to understand their telecom bill and effectively negotiate
for lower rates.
1. MRC – Monthly Recurring Charge (the monthly fee for a service)
2. NRC - Non Recurring Charge (usually an installation, set up or service call fee)
3. ETF – Early Termination Fee (fee to end your contract early)
4. MUTM – Make Up to Minimum (charge for the shortage between the
Contractual Minimum amount of money to be spent in a month or a year and
what was actually spent).
5. MARC – Minimum Annual Revenue Commitment (amount you commit to spend
per year)
6. MUG – Minimum Usage Guarantee
7. ARC – Annual Revenue Commitment (carriers sure love to get you to make
commitments!)
8.PRI – Obsolete local service that is typically more expensive than newer
technologies
9.VoIP – Voice over Internet Protocol
10. MPLS – Multi-Protocol Label Switching
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The key to saving money on your telecom invoice is to first discover exactly
what fees and charges are appearing on your bill. To determine these, you
will need to be able to successfully navigate your telecom invoices.
There are many different components to your telecom invoices and you
must understand all of them in order to control your inventory of services
and your expenses.
Different major charges on any invoice are going to be Monthly Recurring
Fees, usage charges and taxes & regulatory fees.
Telecom invoices will also occasionally contain NRC’s (non-recurring
charges or one time fees) for installations, set up fees, services calls &
other non-typical fees.
Some services like Long Distance or Teleconferencing are usage based and
these bills will likely contain a MRC (Monthly Recurring Charge) and then
costs per minute.
Within the cost per minute there is also a wide variety of charges: outbound
calls, inbound calls (for 1-800 type toll free service) and international calls
are the main “yp level” types of calls. Within each of these types, there are
IntraState, InterState, IntraLATA and Toll calls. Not confused yet? Don’t
worry, your carrier will get you there.
A Comprehensive Breakdown of Your Telecom Invoice
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Usually there is a different rate for each type of call. Services like local,
internet, and data are more fixed with MRC’s. Within the MRC’s there is
often a cost for access (connection to your carrier’s network) and also a
cost for the size or quantity of your lines or circuits. Some Local invoices
only have an MRC for the actual number of lines and features you use.
Wireless invoices also have MRC’s, sometimes one for your voice plan,
another for your data and still another for text plans. You may find these
components are bundled into a single price point.
There can also be overage charges (per minute, per Meg for data and
per message for texts). Of course, all types of services are also billed a
variety of taxes and regulatory fees. Within these many fees are many
opportunities for charges on services you are unaware you even have.
Another section of your invoice may contain “Third Party Billing”. These
are fees charged by a third party but your carrier is a billing agent for these
services.
These fees are usually for services clients do not even realize they have
been signed up for and are commonly referred to as “slamming” or
“cramming” fees. Typically, a call to your carrier’s customer service can
help you with any questions you may have regarding these fees.
Here are links to Wikipedia pages that describe the origins of these shady
practices and how you can spot them on your invoices.
Telephone Slamming (Wikipedia)
Cramming (Wikipedia)
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In order to lower your telecom bill you first need to understand the invoice.
We have covered the structure of your invoice, defined some of the
confusing terminology found on your invoice and explained which fees you
need to be persistent about removing from your bill.
Unfortunately, telecom bills rank consistently among the most difficult
invoices to understand.
Here are 4 reasons why that trend is not likely to change:
1.Carriers have different billing systems for their many different services. The
billing components for local are different than those for Data or Wireless or
for Long Distance. Carriers also have multiple billing systems due to the many
mergers and acquisitions they have all gone through over the last few years.
2.Many of the services carriers bill for are charged a “base rate” (list price) and
then have a series of discounts applied in order to get to the ‘net effective” rate
(what the sales rep quotes). Any error in the application of the discounts results
in an incorrect rate, which makes it difficult to determine actual costs.
3.There has been an alarming increase in the number of “Other Charges” that are
for taxes and regulatory fees. Most clients do not have the time or inclination
to follow the increases to be sure their bills are correct, so these fees are not
questioned.
4.Many monthly charges are not fixed for the term of the contract - only the
discount is fixed! If the base rate is increased, your “net rate” also rises. Most
clients believe that they are paying less for services than they actually are, but
the discounts “hide” the true costs.
Why Your Telecom Bill is Getting More Confusing
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The following 4 steps will help you to understand the current telecom
climate and your invoices. This understanding is the first step to lowering
your monthly bill. Once the playing field is leveled and you are armed with
the right information, you will be prepared to effectively negotiate with your
carrier or even implement the RFP process to bring some competitiveness
back to your telecom rates.
Performing these 4 simple steps will insure you will not
overpay for services and gain an easy competitive edge:
1.Review all of your services and get a firm understanding of what services you
have, what your pricing is and the status of your current contract.
2.Shop all of your services with your current providers to determine what
discounts or promotions they are willing to offer.
3.Have each vendor also quote for all services that can be consolidated, or
where a newer technology is a better fit. Antiquated services often lead to
inefficiencies and over-charges.
4.Stay proactive! Be persistent & consistent. Work with your vendors and stay
abreast of industry trends in order to save significant sums of money.
How to Lower Your Current Telecom Bill
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Implementing the above steps will help you gain an understanding of your
current telecom charges. Once you fully understand your bill, there is an
80% chance you will find some savings and/or get a refund for mistakenly
charged services.
You can’t stop at just understanding your current bill. In order to maximize
the amount you can save on your telecom bill you need to get leverage over
your carriers(s) to negotiate a more auspicious telecom contract.
Here are 3 things you can do to gain enough leverage so your telecom carrier(s)
will have to take you seriously during your next telecom contract negotiation.
1.Get Coterminous Expiration Dates: Carriers do not want you to have coterminous
expiration dates. They prefer that you have staggered contract end dates so you
are never able to move all of your services at once. This makes you much less
likely to change carriers and allows them to up your rates. YOU MUST GET TO A
POINT OF HAVING ALL CONTRACT END DATES BEING COTERMINUS.
2.Lower Your Commitments: Your carrier wants your total monthly spend to be
“committed” under Contract. If your total expense is $1,000 per month they
want you to be on a $1,000 per month contract. This makes it impossible for
you to move any of your services away from them to a competitor, as you will
be charged the full $1,000 monthly regardless of your actual service usage. You
will have ZERO leverage to renegotiate rates if you cannot realistically move any
of your service away from them. YOU MUST GET YOUR COMMITMENT LEVEL
DOWN TO 40-50% OF YOUR TOTAL SPEND LEVEL.
3.Get an Annual Commitment: Your carrier wants you to have a monthly
commitment, not an annual commitment. You may think that $1,000 per month
is the same as $12,000 per year BUT IT IS NOT. If you have done what is in
step number 2 above, then the $1,000 per month commitment keeps you under
Contract for the full 12 months in the last year of your Contract, but if you had
an annual commitment you would have satisfied that commitment half way
through the last year (if you were at a 50% commitment level), meaning you can
renegotiate rates or change carriers a full 6 months earlier than if that same
commitment was monthly. YOU MUST HAVE AN ANNUAL, NOT A MONTHLY
COMMITMENT.
Improve Your Long Term Contract Strategy
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You may feel a little overwhelmed with the process of understanding &
lowering your telecom bill. Many companies leave this task to their IT or
Procurement departments but the truth is that telecom invoices have
gotten so confusing it is often best to have a professional audit performed.
The reality of your workplace is that everyone is wearing multiple hats and
trying to “do more with less.” An IT or Procurement professional with little to
no knowledge of telecom tariffs, pricing guides, contract and billing formats
will have a difficult time finding you significant savings on your IT invoice.
This isn’t their fault, Big Telecom makes these bills confusing on purpose.
The benefits of a professional telecom audit are that the audit can be
done off-premise and not interfere with your employees day to day work
schedule. Telecom experts, with insider industry knowledge, find refunds
and savings your team doesn’t have the expertise to find. You only pay the
auditor after they find savings for you.
What You Will Get From a Comprehensive
Telecom Expense Audit:
• Expert review of every line item on your invoices
• Thorough comparison of charges to contract and billing tariffs
• Identification of any billing mistakes
• Identification of under used (or un-used) services
• Identification of any credits / refunds due from your carrier
Is a Telecom Audit Right for You?
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• Independence – While having a competitor go through your telecom bills
will often result you saving money, there is still a large chance that you
are not getting the best deal available. You should find an independent
auditor with no allegiance to any one carrier.
• Industry Expertise – Telecom invoices are incredibly difficult to
understand. You need an auditor who has a full understanding of
telecom industry jargon and knowledge of the marketplace.
• Thorough – Your IT or Procurement staff may be able to find some of
the “low hanging fruit” of savings in your telecom bill. Some auditors
don’t go much further than that. You need an auditor with an incentive
to find as much savings as possible and a reputation for being extremely
thorough.
What to look for in a Telecom Expense Auditor
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At PAG, our typical telecom audit client recovers up to 2 months expenses
in refunds and credits and gets an overall reduction of 23% of the telecom
spend. We bring our knowledge and experience to the audit process so we
can get you these savings without having to go through a time consuming
RFP.
What to Expect from a Telecom Expense Audit from PAG
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We pride ourselves on our industry knowledge, streamlined processes and
the expertise to do the most thorough audit possible. Remember, we used
to “play for the other team.” We know the tricks and tactics carriers use to
extract as much revenue as possible from their clients.
It is our mission to save you as much money as possible on
your telecom expenses.
With a Telecom Audit from PAG you can expect the best audit experience
available. Our streamlined processes allow us to work off-site, without
getting in the way of your staff. We have the insider industry knowledge you
need to get the most savings from your audit.
We recently saved a client 70% on their monthly telecom expenses! While
that is not a typical level of savings, we do have a 99.9% success rate and
on average, you save 23% on your bill.
We believe so strongly in our processes and abilities that our compensation
is results based and we only get paid after you see the savings on your
invoices.
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