Just when you thought you had saved all the money you could, the march is on to save even more. As businesses begin to look at their respective versions of a post-COVID "new normal" there will be even more pressure to find areas where you can save money, while ensuring that your IT department is capable of supporting a more flexible and potentially...
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What You Need to Do If you've read the latest Gartner report , you know that IT spending is down this year by 7.3%. Looking at the categories, the most dramatic budget cuts are being felt in devices, down by 16.1% and data systems, down by 10.3%. Why is this? As you can guess it's COVID-19 related, as are so many issues and challenges these days....
A lot has changed since back in March when businesses closed their doors and hunkered down to wait out the pandemic. And, while some doors are beginning to open, it may be awhile for others. IT managers, however, should be busy right now. If they're smart. Why? Because, for many employees, working remotely has proven to be a positive transition. Fo...
These are tough times for everyone. This pandemic has rocked us both emotionally and financially. Many businesses have had to close their doors and/or lay off employees, at least for the short term. Maybe yours is one of them. So, if ever there was a time when companies need to tighten up expenditures, this is it, wouldn't you agree? Now, as we beg...
How are you handling these challenging times? If you are in charge of IT/Telecom for your organization, you have a unique set of challenges. They involve not only keeping yourself and your family safe but serving the remote working needs of your end users. Some of you may be hustling to securely connect users to new applications, such as conference...
Are you looking at ways to save money for your company? Stop overpaying your IT/telecom invoices. You may not be aware that over 85% of mid-sized companies are not fully auditing their IT/telecom invoices. So, they get paid in full, month after month. While that may be easy, it comes with a potentially expensive problem: errors and hidden charges. ...
As comedian, Rodney Dangerfield, used to complain, "I get no respect!" It's hard to believe, with all the new technology they manage, IT departments continue to struggle to gain the respect they deserve within their companies. In fact, in a recent article in CIO Magazine, CIO of City of Los Angeles Information Agency (ITA), Ted Ross, was quoted as ...
It seems like not that long ago that all we were hearing about was 3G and then 4G and all the great things it would be able to do. Now, seemingly overnight, we're hearing about 5G. Will this ever end? The short answer is "no". We'll probably soon be on to 6G and so on. Advances in technology are driving the need for networks to be constantly beefed...
When was the last time you heard or read about AI and ML? How about IoT? G5? Probably not that long ago. And, of course, the list goes on. The fact is that these concepts have almost become commonplace; at least when it comes to talking about them. And yet, behind the scenes at most IT/Telecom departments, there are more realworld issues to f...
If you're in charge of an IT department, no one knows better than you the challenges that the data and analytics bring to your organization. First of all, you're charged with keeping your finger on the pulse of what's on the horizon. Along with that, you're expected to methodically implement those pieces of technology that are best suited to ...
Inc. Magazine recently wrote about Steve Jobs' return to a floundering Apple, back in 1997, and how he restored focus and innovation to get the company back on its feet and into an unprecedented period of growth. And, as they say, the rest is history. The "focus methodology" Jobs deployed was dubbed the "30% rule". In a nutshell, the concept is tha...
Believe it or not we're heading into the last quarter of the year. This is the time when everyone tries to knuckle down and get some things done. It's also the time when you go back and look at all the things you were supposed to accomplish this year and nervously try to tackle a few before the holidays roll around. Here's one thing you could do ...
Today's IT departments are facing plenty of new security challenges, especially those supporting employees who work remotely. As you know, this is a trend that really took off with generation Y employees (millennials) seeking employers who could offer a better work/life balance. So, to secure top talent, employers started providing flexible schedul...
When was the last time you reviewed all the various provider contracts sitting in your drawers or file cabinets? Chances are you could be saving much more by identifying and eliminating unnecessary services and products and negotiating better deals. But if you're like so many managers, you are strapped for time as it is. Who has time to put every...
The Internet of Things. Better known as IoT, a technological phenomenon born from the ability to embed sensors and other components into everyday devices and items to allow us to collect data from them. Lots of data. And, while IoT brings an amazing new level of intelligent information to businesses, there are challenges to IoT and the big data it ...
To say that IT and telecom managers have a lot of challenges these days is an understatement. One of the biggest challenges is getting budget approval to update old technologies and install new ones. Does that sound familiar? One way we work with our clients is to provide better visibility over bills and contracts to help you save potentially thous...
The idea of spring cleaning has long become a cliché, but it's for a good reason. It is an opportune time to take stock of all the items we've collected throughout the year and clean out our inventories as we make way for new ones. Spring cleaning can be particularly beneficial for IT departments, notorious for housing obsolete cables, computer com...
Given the complexities of today's technology and the pressure on IT to perform, you need to have your end users on your side. That means doing more than just satisfying their needs; you need to build a strong relationship with them. Here's how: When you run a busy IT department your days are anything but predictable. All it takes is for your networ...
If you are managing an IT department, you are faced with more tough decisions than ever before. How to secure the best talent for your team, how to optimize your carrier contracts, how to prepare for the next wave of technology, and so on. The list is seemingly endless. Taking on a more strategic role in your organization means positioning yourself...
What will be keeping you up at night this year? The same things as last year? For many IT and telecom professionals the answer is probably "yes" as you continue to struggle with harnessing technology to fit the daily needs of your end users, as well as the future plans of your organizations. It's not easy! At TTI we interact regularly with IT manag...
About TeleManagement Technologies, Inc.
TeleManagement Technologies, Incorporated (TTI) provides Telecom Expense Management and Call Accounting solutions designed to effectively track, integrate, manage and protect an organization's information technology resources. TTI's TEM solution, WinBill®, has developed a reputation for an impressive ROI, with clients reporting savings of 300% or more! WinCall® Call Accounting tracks all domestic and international locations regardless of PBX type (analog, digital, VoIP) to facilitate internal bill back, identify PBX toll fraud and increase employee productivity. Extensive reporting capabilities are also included for planning purposes. TTI's experienced, responsive support team helps keep CFOs and IT/Telecom departments in total control of their technology expenses.
Since 1987, TTI has been designing software products that provide a better solution to managing corporate technology, inventory, expenses and services. For more information, visit www.telmantec.com.
Since 1987, TTI has been designing software products that provide a better solution to managing corporate technology, inventory, expenses and services. For more information, visit www.telmantec.com.
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