Telecommunications is one of the most difficult spend categories to manage. Companies lose 12 - 17% of what they spend on telecommunications as a result of unorganized telecom expense management (Source: Aberdeen Group, December 2006). Source One can help companies capture savings by performing thorough audits and establishing better processes.

A fast, secure, and stable network and infrastructure is the main concern for IT departments; and in many cases, there is little or less concern for the budget associated with a company's telecom services. Source One focuses on delivering both a reliable, organized network as well as significant savings.

An intensive audit of a company's prior purchases and spend is the first step in any Source One telecom project.

This step helps identify:

Source One can take further steps based on audit findings:

Source One can perform a single audit to help identify areas where changes are needed. Source One can go a step further and delve deeper into your company's telecom procurement processes and deliver significant savings. Source One's involvement does not end when a strategic sourcing initiative is completed. We distinguish ourselves from our competition by actively monitoring your ongoing purchases to drive compliance within your organization as well as with your newly selected supplier. The life-cycle of your procurement activities is also monitored and we make you aware of any additional potential savings opportunities that may develop in the marketplace after your original strategic sourcing initiative is completed.

To receive the best practices in telecommunications expense management, visit our Telecommunications Strategic Sourcing or contact Source One.