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Why Do Telecom
Expense Management Projects Fail?

Phone+ Magazine
August 1, 2008 Tim Wise

As professionals in the telecommunications industry, we all can appreciate the complexity of managing an enterprise’s overall communications environment and expense. With today’s challenging economic conditions, enterprises are even more likely to consider telecom expense management solutions in hopes of achieving cost savings and improving efficiencies. That’s good news for the channel. The bad news is that many of them will fail.
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A/P Recovery, Inc. (APR)

APR is a nationally recognized disbursement consulting firm specializing in account payable recovery audits. It provides the most extensive and complete off-site audits in the industry. Its powerful, hosted reporting tool, iKnowNow, provides in-depth viewing and analytics of all disbursement activities including dynamic reporting, fraud and risk assessment, vendor file management, and terms management and optimization. Advocate Networks is the APR partner for all telecommunications and wireless services audit projects.

www.aprecovery.com

Insight Sourcing Group (ISG)

Management consulting firm ISG specializes in strategic sourcing and procurement-related services. ISG delivers measurable earnings improvements for its clients through direct cost reduction in the cost of materials and services companies buy. Advocate Networks is ISG's exclusive partner and subject matter expert for all telecommunications and wireless projects.

www.insightsourcing.com

Tangoe, Inc.

Tangoe, Inc., a global leader in communications lifecycle management solutions, provides software and technology-enabled services that help global organizations to procure, manage, and control their fixed, mobile, and converged communications assets and their costs. Tangoe's software and service solutions are built upon patented technologies that enable dramatic cost reductions and productivity improvements, which significantly contribute to organizational profitability. Global 2000 organizations worldwide depend on Tangoe solutions to more effectively manage their telecommunications processes and their associated costs.

www.tangoe.com


Member Associations

Technology Association of Georgia
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of the Georgia’s technology industry and provides leadership in driving initiatives in the areas of policy, capital, education and giving. TAG also brings the technology community together through events, initiative programs and networking opportunities.

Wireless Technology Forum
The Wireless Technology Forum (WTF) is made up of today's movers and tomorrow’s shakers in the world of wireless and mobile technologies. The WTF was founded two years ago with the objective of providing colleagues a forum for communication, networking, education and association. WTF is one of the fastest growing tech groups in the southeast with over 200 members and sponsor companies. WTF is the only association with a specific focus on the fast-paced and rapidly evolving wireless and mobile industry.

Association of Telecom Management Professionals
AOTMP is the definitive resource for telecom management, providing best practices and setting the standards for managing voice, wireless, and data network services. Turn to AOTMP when you want to understand the best processes and procedures, learn how other telecom professionals are managing their operations, and access a wealth of information, tools, and resources. AOTMP provides the information, education, and knowledge needed to understand how telecom services can best serve your organization and how you can efficiently manage them on an ongoing basis.

Atlanta Telecom Professionals
The Atlanta Telecom Professionals (ATP) is a non-profit organization created for the purpose of providing an environment for networking, the exchange of important industry information, and the recognition of excellence within the Atlanta telecom community.  ATP exists to meet the professional development and networking needs of its members - telecom, cable, and Internet professionals in Atlanta and Southeastern United States.