Unlike other regions of the world, the United States does not have a single set of data privacy regulations. Instead, multiple laws focus on data privacy and the expectation is that companies will know which ones govern their industry. This lesson provides learners with a better understanding of the regulations
Auditing fixed telecom invoices may uncover billing errors that negatively impact the telecom expense management plan. This course demonstrates how to audit invoices for fixed voice and data telecom services.
Organizations can gain significant benefits from an auditing program. In this course, explore examples of process improvement and cost savings and review AOTMP® recommendations and components of a successful auditing program based on the Efficiency First® Framework.
Auditing mobile telecom invoices may uncover billing errors that negatively impact the enterprise mobility management plan. This course uses sample invoices to show the learner what components to expect in their mobile invoices and demonstrate the process of auditing these documents.
To be well-prepared for an invoice-to-contract or invoice-to-tariff audit, it is important to build a catalog of supporting materials to validate billing and service accuracy. You also need to understand how to effectively read and use the supporting materials during the audit process. This course identifies the necessities required to
Packet-switched services such as frame relay and MPLS have taken the place of their circuit-switched alternatives in many telecom environments. The biggest pros include flexibility and network scalability, while the biggest con is invoice intricacy. This course examines packet-switched invoices to demonstrate error identification and cost reduction opportunities.
This course will help an auditor understand the requirements of a security audit comprising a telecom security plan, policies, and procedures.
Explore ways to use the results of a telecom audit to improve performance in your environment. This course explains how to use the results of the audit to illustrate how an efficient telecom environment adds value to the organization.
An organization’s telecom options increase every day. From landlines or mobile calls to online forums or chat bots, options are multiplying—and each option provides its own opportunity for inefficiency. These pain points often keep telecom managers busy solving problems that did not exist with the previous solution. With a focus
In order to gain organizational buy-in to create an ongoing audit program, you will need to prepare a compelling business case. This course helps participants understand what such a business case should contain. In this course, not only will they learn all the components of a requirement assessment and business
Nearly one-third of organizations indicate that one of their top challenges in establishing a Telecom Expense Management (TEM) program is creating a business justification. This course provides an overview of telecom expense management, answers questions when one needs to justify the need for TEM and provides clear instructions on how
This course explores the business systems that support a technology expense management (TEM) program and is ideal for all technology management practitioners and leaders. Throughout this course subject matter expert Timothy C. Colwell will share best practices for identifying business systems and data sources in a TEM program as well
As corporate telecom requirements continue to grow, so does the need to contain and avoid unnecessary expenses. Shifts in technology and technology applications are driving the demand for more efficient ways to manage the cost of new technologies. Business needs are also dictating increased attention on wireless services. This course
Contracts are the foundation of your organization’s business relationship with vendors. Comprehensive contract management activities should be part of every fixed and mobile telecom environment. This course examines the benefits and documents within a contract catalog as well as contract compliance.
This course provides an overview of the California Consumer Privacy Act and how it might impact your organization. Upon completion of the course, your organization will be better equipped to make policy-related decisions. This course includes a history of the CCPA, an overview of its scope, an explanation of the
Understanding the current state of your Center of Excellence (CoE) enables evaluation and identification of gaps to close that will yield the ideal state. This course will guide you in how to establish a CoE organizational model baseline, perform a CoE organizational model gap analysis, and establish an action plan
This course focuses on the next step of Change Management–the execution and monitoring of the change. Learners will be introduced to a process lifecycle, which is always in need of updating and refining, as well as five business principles to monitor while executing the change within your telecom environment.
Numerous organizations across the globe are seeking solutions to deliver optimal business value through a Center of Excellence (CoE). However, few are prepared to support CoE value reporting initiatives because they lack a clear plan and strategy. This course highlights the most common considerations for CoE value reporting and features
A Center of Excellence is designed to deliver value to the business it serves. Gaining near-term wins and establishing sustainable results are imperative to a CoE’s long-term success. Once commitment to establish and mature a CoE is made, its leaders should be laser focused on accelerating results. This course focuses
Telecom service moves, adds, changes and disconnects (MACDs) are common activities that can have a major impact on a telecom budget. However, changes in the telecom environment are not just limited to technical and financial. Learn detailed processes for executing a variety of successful change initiatives.
Identifying billing errors on telecom invoices is a vital management task. Correcting errors and obtaining credits for overcharges completes the process.
Migrating an enterprise’s technology to the cloud is an important transition that requires detailed decision making and organization. This course will provide participants with a better understanding of what cloud computing is and what the major management models can provide. Using terminology and concepts learned in this course, participants will
The cloud environment is a complex place that requires organizations to examine what their business needs are. This course will provide participants with a detailed breakdown of this environment, along with examples of the types of organizations that would use each model. Additionally, in this course, you will learn the
Using knowledge gained from prior cloud management courses, this audit and optimization course shows learners the optimal cloud environment and teaches them fundamental roles and tasks within that environment. It also provides learners with a background on both technical and financial cloud audits. This course benefited from the assistance of
This course will provide learners with an overview of potential savings associated with implementing cloud technology and guidance on how to write a business case for organizational leaders that will illustrate savings potential.
Expanding on the lessons learned in (CLM102) Audit & Optimization for Cloud, this course provides learners with technical steps required to complete a cloud audit. Utilizing real-world scenarios, this course provides multiple examples of cloud licensing, storage, and security auditing. This course benefited from the assistance of Shauna Heydecker, National
Measuring Center of Excellence (CoE) results provides stakeholders with important insights about progress, gaps, opportunities, and business value. This course will review the stages of CoE development, identify stakeholders necessary to promote and support CoE development within an organization, and provide examples of CoE progress reporting templates. Learners will be
This course focuses on how to manage telecom contracts. It is geared towards someone who needs to manage telecom contracts or wants to understand telecom contract management in general. This course highlights the most common considerations and best practices for telecom contract management.
This course focuses on how to manage mobile contracts specifically. It is geared toward someone who needs to manage mobile contracts or understand the management of mobile contracts in general.
The first, and arguably the most important, phase of change management is preparation. In this course, you will be introduced to what change management is, the underlying principle, and what should be taken into consideration when contemplating change. Learn catalysts for change in an organization and who/what can be affected.
This course, a primer on cloud optimization practices, is ideal for all technology management practitioners and leaders. Throughout this course you will learn best practices from subject matter expert Dave Shepard, EVP Sales & Marketing at CloudAdmin, that address the cloud cost, reliability, and performance optimization goals of
This course, a primer on Telecom, Mobility, and IT Management Center of Excellence (CoE) purpose, principles, and performance, is ideal for all technology management practitioners and leaders. Throughout this course you will learn best practices from subject matter expert Timothy C. Colwell that will help you elevate the business value
This change management course provides you with an in-depth look into the project planning process. You will become familiar with the process for creating a robust, holistic project plan draft as well as the other components that make up the project planning process.
The Center of Excellence (CoE) Business Practice Owner leads CoE integration with the business served by the Telecom Management CoE. This course defines the role and responsibilities of a CoE Business Practice Owner and identifies the skills and knowledge required to lead the business practice.
The Center of Excellence (CoE) Executive Owner plays a critical role in the creation and success of a Telecom Management CoE. This course defines the role and responsibilities of a CoE Executive Owner and identifies the skills and knowledge required to lead a CoE.
The Center of Excellence (CoE) Financial Practice Owner leads CoE financial teams in a Telecom Management CoE. This course defines the role and responsibilities of a CoE Financial Practice Owner and identifies the skills and knowledge required to lead the teams.
The Center of Excellence (CoE) Operational Practice Owner leads CoE operations in a Telecom Management CoE. This course defines the role and responsibilities of a CoE Operational Practice Owner and identifies the skills and knowledge required to lead operations.
Numerous organizations across the globe are identifying Center of Excellence (CoE) technical practice owners. However, few are prepared to support these technical practice owner identification initiatives because they lack a clear plan and strategy. This course highlights the most common considerations for technical practice owner identification and features expert guidance
It is important for the Center of Excellence (CoE) to have a strategy that is evaluated annually and communicated with the organization. Strategic plans address technical, operational, and financial goals; continuous education across the business; user adoption; and business value recognition methods.
Determining the financial model for telecom management service delivery is important and impacts the business in many ways. Selecting the right model based on your business requirements will empower the Center of Excellence (CoE) to operate efficiently.
This course provides an advanced look at security concerns within cloud environments and offers AOTMP® recommendations for mitigating risk.
Customer Service Records (CSRs) provide valuable configuration details regarding local exchange carrier services. The information contained on a CSR assists telecom/IT professionals as they build service inventories, audit monthly recurring charges, and validate service configuration accuracy. While CSRs support various initiatives, these documents are riddled with complex order codes and
Numerous organizations across the globe are exploring Anything as-a-Service (XaaS) models for cloud. However, few are prepared to support these cloud services XaaS initiatives because they lack a clear plan and strategy. This course highlights the most common considerations for cloud services XaaS and features expert guidance for overcoming your
Wireless devices are continuing to grow in popularity. As a result, wireless device spend is increasing in many enterprises. This course addresses the successes and challenges of managing wireless devices and their expenses.
This course, a primer on internal service delivery customer experience practices, is ideal for all technology management practitioners and leaders. Throughout this course you will learn best practices from subject matter expert Mike Mehterian that elevate the value of telecom, mobility, and IT service delivery across your organization
This course will provide common steps to implement and manage a disaster recovery based on a disaster recovery plan. This will help managers implement a comprehensive plan to help manage a disaster and follow up post-incident when a disaster occurs.
This course explores the challenges relating to vendor dispute management and suggests a standard process to follow for all types of disputes. Additionally, you will learn the types of questions you should ask yourself in each of those steps and the best practices for managing the dispute process.
This introductory course provides an overview of Data Protection Impact Assessments. It includes a brief overview of where they originated along with step-by-step instructions on how to complete, implement, and maintain a Data Protection Impact Assessment. This course includes a complimentary template that you can utilize when completing a Data
Data Protection Officers have become more prevalent since the adoption of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation. Recent estimates suggest that, worldwide, more than 75,000 Data Protection Officers are needed. Upon successful completion of this course, you will know whether your organization needs one as well.
Understanding how to plan for and implement a disaster recovery and business continuity plan is key to successfully regaining voice and data services after network downtime; whether caused by a natural disaster, a hacker, or human error. In this course, we explore the first three steps of the strategic planning
The second in a two-part series (DRP1 is the first part), this course augments your knowledge on a 10 step process for disaster recovery and business continuity planning. First, you will review the first three steps discussed in part one of this course. Then, you will learn the remaining seven
Traffic studies are useful tools to provide information when performing optimization, network design, auditing, and other activities. This course discusses traffic study benefits and sources for gathering traffic study information.
This course will provide a history of 9-1-1, detail the process flow for emergency telephone calls, and introduce some of the legislation that currently governs emergency telephone calls. Although this course is tailored towards a North American audience, many of its principles are applicable everywhere.
This course is for professionals seeking to learn about Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM). As the volume of enterprise mobile users grows, knowing EMM’s scope and benefits helps organizations enable services and establish technical, financial, and operational controls.
This course reviews what should be included in an RFP and why vendor responses to these criteria are crucial to the vendor evaluation process.
The General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, is a set of rules designed to give European Union (EU) citizens more control over their personal data. Compliance with the GDPR is not restricted to organizations with physical locations in the EU; any organization that collects or processes EU citizens’ personal data
This course helps you distinguish between steps to take when performing an invoice audit in EMEA from the steps to take when performing an invoice audit in the U.S.
This course will provide common considerations to manage a help desk, implement best practices, identify common challenges, and provide considerations to mitigate those challenges for level 1, 2 and 3 support.
As enterprises try to keep pace with demands of increasing network traffic, they are searching for cost-effective options to provide secure and reliable connections across the organization. Enterprises with multiple branches are finding that a hybrid approach to networking is an attractive solution since available services can vary widely across
Many organizations today already have some form of a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program, while many others are investigating BYOD for their organization. For those looking to evaluate and prepare for a BYOD program, this course provides a three-step planning process to build the foundation for a BYOD program.
The development of an inventory is the foundational concept of telecom environment management. The biggest challenge is knowing how and where to begin. This course shares the steps required to successfully create a telecom services inventory in your organization. Learn Efficiency First® best practices in inventory development and gain an
The cornerstone of any Telecom Expense Management (TEM) or Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) program is the presence of an accurate and valid service and invoice inventory. You cannot contain costs within your telecom environment if you do not know what you have, where you have it, and how much it
This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of data privacy. Beyond introducing you to personally identifiable information, and the regional laws which protect it, this lesson covers Data Protection Officers and their relationship to data security. Although this course covers numerous Data Protection Authorities, and the rules they have implemented,
This course provides an overview of iOS mobility security benefits; MDM security; the benefits of standardizing devices; iOS mobility policies; and best practices.
IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) is a generic architecture for offering Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and multimedia applications. What does IMS mean for you and your enterprise? This course outlines what you need to know about this exciting evolution in network architecture.
International business is a complicated topic when you consider diversity in languages, currencies, cultures, market structure, geography, political climates, development, regulations, and standards, along with the organizations and governments involved. It is important to prepare for these differences when conducting international business.
This course will provide enterprises with an understanding of Internet of things (IoT) and how it can benefit enterprises by increasing business opportunities and productivity, along with gathering massive amounts of data for better customer insight. Included in this course are examples of how IoT can be used in many
The process of identifying, selecting, and evaluating the right telecom vendor for your organization is a daunting and difficult task. This course examines the first step of the process: identifying potential telecom vendors for your organization. In this course, you’ll learn how to examine your internal organizational needs, identify how
This course will provide an understanding of security for international telecommunications, and show the differences in regulations and governance across countries. It will also explore the risks and provide ways to mitigate them.
Many enterprises are choosing to implement Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) to reduce costs, increase bandwidth, and improve security. This course provides a plan for implementation, including pre- and post-implementation tasks and activities, that will assist the enterprise with network migration.
This introduction reviews fixed and mobile terminology and introduces you to common invoice errors and sample invoices. By the end of this course, you will be able to identify common billing errors and know where to look for them on invoices.
An organization’s IT asset disposition policy asks, “How many working devices do I have and how many do I need to dispose?” With a focus on mobile devices, this course covers the benefits of an IT asset disposition program, the value proposition it offers, and the certifications which demonstrate sound
A Request For Proposal (RFP) allows a service provider the opportunity to tell their story in a focused manner that is beneficial to the requestor. When trying to determine how to select a service provider, there are certain steps which need to be taken. This course provides an overview of
In this course, you will gain an understanding of what telecom invoices are, which products and services are considered billable, and who will be receiving invoices. This will help you fully understand your organization’s telecom environment. You will become knowledgeable about Telecom Expense Management (TEM), its focus areas, and ways
A complete and accurate inventory is the cornerstone of any successful telecom management practice. Telecom inventories provide essential information about your telecom environment and drive decision-making. This course provides a basic understanding of a telecom inventory and key areas to consider when creating an inventory of telecom assets and services.
Global telecom and IT management programs present unique challenges beyond language barriers, cultural obstacles, regulatory considerations, and differences in currency. This course explores how to structure international telecom management teams, identify technological standards, implement international telecom policies and establish invoice payment and processing procedures.
Ever feel like you need a telecom dictionary? The telecom industry is full of acronyms as well as technology, billing, contract, and regulatory terms. Understanding industry terminology directly influences your ability to communicate with telecom service providers, equipment vendors, and users. This course outlines the evolution of telecom terms, when
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are an essential part of the Efficiency First® Framework. In this course, you will be introduced to instructions on how to create an effective KPI, how KPIs relate to the telecom environment, and how they fit into the Efficiency First® Framework. Stakeholder groups, as well as
This course outlines how to establish and sustain a successful Technology Expense Management Program. This course is ideal for all technology management practitioners and leaders. Throughout this course subject matter expert Timothy C. Colwell will share insights that will help you understand what contributes to TEM program success, how to
This course, a non-technical primer covering UCaaS / CCaaS license management practices, is ideal for all technology management practitioners and leaders. Learn from subject matter expert Mark Bellingham, Vice President of Product Management at Calero-MDSL, during this course and gain a foundational understanding of license management as well as best
MPLS technology provides a fast, efficient technology for enterprises to utilize when routing data across networks. This course provides the learner both a background of how MPLS technology operates and the tools necessary to audit the MPLS invoice for common billing errors.
This course will discuss change control of mobile assets such as smartphones, laptops and tablets, and provide the information and overall process for managing them.
This course covers inventory validation, change control, and other telecom expense management activities. Telecom Expense Management (TEM) is frequently discussed in terms of hard and soft dollar savings. However, TEM activities should be incorporated into the broad practice of telecom environment management. Explore the benefits outside of hard and soft
We live in a world that allows us to be constantly connected. Mobile Device Management (MDM) recognizes that telecom managers must learn to balance the benefits of mobility with the challenges of keeping sensitive corporate data secure. This course explores questions that need to be asked, stakeholders that need to
This interactive course on mobile device management (MDM) business practices explores organizational concerns, required infrastructures, internal policies, your organization’s MDM success, and key stakeholders for implementing a mobile device management program.
This interactive course on mobile device management (MDM) business strategies will help you develop a business strategy for mobile device management and learn the best practices for implementing these strategies.
As enterprises begin to leverage technology more fully into their telecom and IT departments, Internet of things (IoT) devices are being integrated. The unique characteristics of these devices requires vigilance. It is important to ensure that these devices are secure, inventory is accurate and validated, and that services are billed
Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) are utilized in business and personal life in unique ways. Companies need to be aware of techniques that may apply to internet-connected device inventory and security. Participants will be required to demonstrate the auditing process and respond to real-world security challenges they may
The use of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) solutions continues to grow with the advancements in connectivity technology, mobile device capability, and cloud computing. Before deciding if M2M is the best way to support your enterprise needs, it is necessary to understand the various components that comprise a complete M2M solution. After clearly
Is your department challenged to keep up with ongoing Moves, Adds, Changes, and Disconnects (MACDs)? For many organizations, the constant activity around service changes encompasses a variety of technical, financial, and operational elements. This course offers a checklist to gauge the overall health of your MACD management practice. Learn activities
This course will provide the fundamentals of mobile asset management — end of life. This includes cell phones, laptops, tablets, iPads, etc. Learn foundational information for this final phase in the process of managing mobile devices.
This course will provide the fundamentals of mobile asset management. This includes mobile phones, laptops, tablets, iPads, etc.
This course will provide information for provisioning and tracking of mobile assets. This includes mobile phones, laptops, tablets, iPads, etc.
Subject matter experts Abdul Elantably, Product Manager at Motus, and Chuck Serapilio, VP of Sales at Motus, share insights and best practices throughout this course that will help you gain a foundational understanding of mobility management program design and mobility management program performance.
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This course shows how to create, manage, and audit a mobile policy. It explains common components of the mobile policy, how to create a mobile policy, and what is important to manage during the mobile policy lifecycle.
Validating mobile invoice accuracy, correcting exceptions, and recovering overcharges are necessary mobility management activities. This course explores foundational principles that support mobile service analysis practices.
The use of mobile devices for everyday business is increasing. This means that organizations need to take a new look at their data security policies. Specifically, those that allow the use of mobile devices to access corporate networks. Regardless of whether employees use their own devices or corporate-issued devices, security
This course is an overview of managing a telecom security plan implementation. It walks the project manager through how to manage a project plan and what the phases are for implementing a telecom security plan. It provides details for common tasks and regulations to keep in mind and identify what
Mobile devices are extremely important to your telecom environment. Whether your company implements a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program or not, chances are most, if not all, employees in your organization own or use a mobile device. This brief introductory course breaks down the components of voice and data
Successful relationships with TEM vendors require a proactive management plan. Outsourced TEM program activities can be complex in implementation, cost, and scope, requiring a strong approach to building and maintaining an efficacious relationship with the TEM vendor. The information shared will enable you to improve the value of your business
There are four stages of vendor relationship management: pre-contract, new service, mid-term, and separation. During this course, you will be able to develop a plan, consider all facets of your organization’s relationship with vendors, and learn how to manage vendors utilizing performance metrics and adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Managing network performance is an important function within any IT department. Previously, network performance management consisted of verifying that devices were up and running and monitoring packet loss. Today, due to an increase in the number of business applications and services that are relied on for day-to-day operations, it has
This course provides learners an overview of the EMEA region. It also explores the governing bodies in EMEA, to ensure learners can successfully conduct business in the region. Major carrier/operators in the region are also discussed.
This course explores mobile environment components including equipment, coverage, and applications as well as different types of plans that can be implemented within your mobile environment. Optimal cost per minute is also discussed.
Pandemics can affect all departments of all types or organizations, so it’s important to plan for your telecom, mobility, and IT needs in the event of a pandemic. This course not only provides important definitions related to pandemics, but also guides you through a four-step pandemic planning process to help
In this course, you will learn about the countries in the Asia-Pacific region and the fundamental characteristics that affect telecommunications markets, their regulatory structures, consumer protections, and international cooperation between countries in the area. You will also understand the status of telecommunications in major markets in the Asia-Pacific region.
This course, a primer on POTS-in-a-Box solutions, is ideal for all technology management practitioners and leaders. Throughout this course you will learn best practices from subject matter expert Greg Herman, Director of Mobile Solutions at MetTel, that will help you understand the business applications, use cases, and consideration for selecting
In this course, you will learn about the characteristics of countries in the Europe region that affect telecommunications. The first section covers the region’s fundamentals, followed by specifics in the European Union (EU), including regulatory structures, national regulatory authorities, and the General Data Protection regulation (GDPR). Examine the European Commission’s
The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, or PIPEDA, is a set of rules designed to promote trust of electronic commerce among Canadian citizens. Compliance with PIPEDA is not restricted to organizations with physical locations in affected provinces; any organization that collects or processes Canadian citizens’ personal data is
The Personal Information Security Specification, or PIS Specification, is a systematic, national standard set by the People’s Republic of China in order to protect personal information and how it is shared both domestically and abroad. It lays out detailed new regulations for user consent as well as how personal data
Moving to any new technology, services and systems requires careful project planning before, during, and after the change. Successful projects require both technical and financial validation. In this new course, learn how to apply best practices to minimize technical and financial risk in enterprise migration projects.
Implementing a new telecom service contract — even when performed with the same provider — can be burdensome and challenging. You need to give special consideration to the many telecom management activities to be performed before, during, and after implementation. This course focuses on creating a project plan for developing
This course will provide an overview of what Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) transitioning is, what enterprises need to know and how they should prepare for it. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has accelerated the timeline on transitioning the legacy technology in the public switched telephone network to IP-based services.
This course shares a proven process for creating an effective Statement of Work (SOW) for telecom, mobility and IT projects. Gain an in-depth understanding of what the SOW should represent as well as the important components required for correctly completing a project the first time.
This course is an overview of how to plan a Unified Communications (UC) migration. As UC adoptions increase, the IT/telecom teams within enterprises need a detailed guide for migrating from traditional business telecom platforms to UC. There is a large increase in UC adoption, and the interest in UC has
Organizations that migrate to Voice over IP (VoIP) often rely on vendors to manage all aspects of the migration, however, developing an internal project plan provides visibility into dependencies and risks. This course explains how to prepare for a VoIP migration and gives guidance on appropriate milestone markers to ensure
This course will provide knowledge into the remote technologies of telecom. It will cover challenges of remote technologies and mitigations to those challenges. It will give an overview of each technology and the best practices for securing those technologies.
Although data breaches are a routine part of the 24-hour news cycle, there is a misunderstanding of what they are. In addition, because each state (and nation) has different criteria for who should be notified and for how quickly an organization must react, developing adequate policies and procedures is often
Historically, fixed and mobile services have been managed as utilities. This course presents learners with five, high-level Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) they can begin implementing within their organizations immediately to change the perception of telecom as a utility into a strategic business asset. Learners will be provided with the ability
Robotic Process Automation is a rules-based procedure that guides a software “robot” in completing the steps a worker would perform when completing the same task. Now that you know what Robotic Process Automation is, you can start to better understand how it can benefit your organization. These benefits may include
Taxes, surcharges, and fees are a normal part of operating as a business and can account for a significant portion of an average telecom invoice. In this course, you will learn how to identify, reduce, eliminate, or recover surcharges and fees.
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a Request for Proposal (RFI), Request for Quotation (RFQ), and Request for Proposal (RFP)? In this course, you will learn what these acronyms stand for, how they are different, and why each document is crucial to a successful vendor selection process.
This course focuses on establishing a solid foundation for effective SaaS management. You’ll learn how to create and maintain a comprehensive inventory of all SaaS applications within your organization, ensuring complete visibility into your software ecosystem. The course covers techniques for documenting crucial application details and identifying departmental ownership, providing
This course, a non-technical primer on secure access service edge (SASE), is ideal for all <span class="NormalTextRun
As cloud use increases, having a greater understanding of options beyond Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) – based connectivity is imperative to making sure your enterprise optimizes the telecom environment. There are multiple reasons why a company might choose to use Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) to connect teams across geographic
In this course, you will learn the four main stages of inventory management as well as their sub steps. The importance of and differences between each stage of management are also discussed.
Unlike traditional telephony where bundles of physical wires are delivered from telecom service providers to enterprises, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunks allow organizations to replace fixed Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) lines with PSTN connectivity via IP. SIP trunks may offer significant cost savings for enterprises, eliminating the need for
Service Level Agreements (SLAs) help improve relationships between service providers and customers by protecting enterprise network integrity and financial interests. Understanding SLAs and how to monitor them is necessary for effective contract negotiation. This course helps participants understand the types of SLAs they may encounter and the language they are
The course includes a brief description of a RFP and the five phases of the TEM vendor selection process; preparing for a TEM vendor/solution; RFP preparation; RFP scope; evaluating TEM vendor proposals; and selecting a TEM vendor.
Telecom Expense Management (TEM) technology and professional services providers can deliver expertise to enhance telecom environment management. The technology systems and professional services available are broad and meet a variety of needs. As the TEM provider market evolves and options expand, careful evaluation and selection of the best provider for
Budgeting is an integral part of telecom management. Understanding current and future financial telecom requirements enables professionals to meet the service needs and financial objectives of the organization. This course shares proven practices, strategies, and tools to support telecom professionals in budget planning, budget development, and budget management activities.
In order to have a completely thorough and up-to-date inventory for your organization, it is necessary to include several types of collateral materials. This course covers these different types of materials, as well as important components within each. At the end of the course, you will recognize the importance of
The cloud is becoming increasingly important in telecom strategy. This course identifies the characteristics of the cloud, introduces the three types of cloud infrastructures, and reviews the benefits of implementing cloud services.
Data services have reached a tipping point as more travel across service provider networks. The ability of an organization to adapt to the everchanging telecom industry is critical to technical, financial, and operational efficiency. Learn what an organization needs to know to leverage today’s data technologies and effectively migrate to
This course provides a high-level overview of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), including a brief history of telephone systems, an exploration of computer networking, introduction to terms and technologies used to send VoIP calls, and explanation of the drivers behind VoIP migration.
This course provides a high-level overview of session initiation protocol (SIP). This overview includes a brief history, benefits, applications, features, how this technology relates to Efficiency First ® Framework, and appropriate KPIs.
This course provides a high-level overview of The Internet of Things (IoT). This overview includes definitions, technology trends, and the key components of IoT.
The Telecom Expense Management (TEM) market space is occupied by a myriad of service and software providers as well as consultants all proposing solutions to the customer’s desire to control and optimize telecom cost. With many offerings available, what should customers consider when developing and implementing a TEM plan? This
This course describes Toll-Free service components and features that may cause billing errors. Learn how to identify billing errors and calculate the cost of them.
This course, an overview of the Technology Expense Management Industry, is ideal for all technology management practitioners and leaders. Throughout this course subject matter expert Timothy C. Colwell will share insights that will help you to navigate the industry, learn how TEM supports business, understand vendor types you will encounter,
This course, a primer on technology expense management (TEM) implementation readiness, is ideal for all technology management practitioners and leaders. Throughout this course you will learn best practices from subject matter expert John Venditti, SVP of Client Services & Delivery at Sakon, that will help you prepare for a successful
Telecom management encompasses a variety of technical, financial, and operational activities. This course delivers a 10-point checklist to gauge the overall health of your telecom management practice. Activities supporting telecom management objectives are explained.
Technology support staff roles can be varied. Having knowledge of the right tools for any job can make the difference between working smarter and working harder. This course identifies common tools used daily by enterprises and telecom service providers. Gain an in-depth understanding of the resources to take advantage of
This course explores technology expense management (TEM) program design and is ideal for all technology management practitioners and leaders. Throughout this course subject matter expert Timothy C. Colwell will share design best practices that address program considerations, program objectives, common business systems, and program teams and workstreams. You’ll also learn
The management of telecom projects can be complex. Although there are many different types of telecom projects, the methodology remains the same. This course defines a standardized project management process for technical, administrative, and financial projects.
In many organizations, technology planning and selection occurs as the result of a top-down approach. This can result in an organization moving to a new technology that does not fully support its business application needs. This course defines a process for creating the optimal technology planning and selection environment.
In an enterprise, most functions are categorized as either cost centers or profit centers. Telecom Expense Management (TEM) produces a more tangible ROI than many other technology projects, yet 66% of executives view TEM programs as cost centers. This course explores and supports the viewpoint that TEM programs should be
How long should you maintain telecom invoice records? Do you need to keep call transaction records? How long should you keep service order records? These questions are top of the list for many telecom and IT professionals. This course offers guidance to answering FAQs regarding records retention policies for your
Cloud computing represents one of the largest and fastest-growing technologies in telecom. More and more enterprises are moving to a cloud model to save money, improve efficiency, and gain access to improved Artificial Intelligence (AI) or neural networks. However, there are increased risks to the security of the data stored
This course is an overview of environmental and physical security. Environmental security covers environmental threats to telecom equipment. Physical security covers the protection of telecom personnel and equipment. This course provides best practices, standards and mitigation procedures to reduce risk and these explain the measures to consider to secure enterprise
Valuable, detailed information about service provider pricing and services is available to organizations – the key is knowing where to look. This course demonstrates how to find provider documentation that supports business applications.
While telecom data is not specifically named in all regulations, it is advisable to treat the data in the same regard as other data required to be secured and kept confidential. This course will show the important considerations for telecom information security. It will provide best practices and standards and
This course is an overview of telecom security. There are three main parts to telecom security: information, environmental/physical, and systems. This course will provide security considerations for non-security personnel as well as security considerations for telecom professionals. We will provide a heightened level of security and describe how it relates
Systems security covers any threat that usually results in data leakage or data forgery that allows for unauthorized access, Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, malicious or abnormal traffic transfer to unauthorized systems, eavesdropping, interruption, system jamming, hijacking, and data gathering. Equipment software, firmware, and
Ever feel like you need a telecom dictionary? The telecom industry is full of acronyms and technology, billing, contract and regulatory terms. Understanding industry terminology directly influences your ability to communicate with telecom service providers, equipment vendors and users.
This course shares a host of strategies, considerations, tools, and templates to support the creation of telecom usage policies to meet your departmental and organizational goals.
With the exponential growth in cloud utilization, it is imperative for an enterprise’s telecom team to understand the key components of cloud architecture. There are multiple levels of functionality, potential cost and infrastructure support that need to be evaluated at an operational level to determine what cloud solution makes the
This course enables a telecom manager or planner to understand the specific needs of mobility in Unified Communications (UC), as well as the best practices for implementing and managing the two technologies together. As more businesses adopt UC, telecom managers need to know how it can impact the mobile technology
This course provides a high-level overview of Unified Communications, including a brief history of the communication solution. The course touches on the benefits, applications, and features of Unified Communications as well as how it relates to the Efficiency First® Framework.
All enterprises that migrate to Unified Communications (UC) should have a clear policy for managing its functions. There are multiple ways in which the lack of clear policy can lead to low user adoption and potential misuse of the UC features. It is necessary to communicate expectations for the adoption
This course provides an overview of enterprise telecom security plan requirements and helps a telecom or program manager understand those requirements. It walks the project manager through the aspects of planning a telecom security roadmap and goes over regulations to consider as well as other challenges associated with a security
Auditing telecom invoices may uncover billing errors that negatively impact the telecom expense management plan. This course explains some of the nuances of auditing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)/Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) invoices.
An accurate inventory is essential to have full visibility into the telecom environment. The second step in the inventory auditing process is Analyze and Catalog. One important technique in this step is conducting a physical/site audit. The information gleaned from this audit can provide valuable information and influence decision making.
Wireless service was once projected to be a niche market. However, in today’s business environment nothing could be further from reality. With the advent of text messaging, downloads, internet access, and camera phone capabilities, the audit and optimization challenges that come with wireless service are often more complex than traditional
There are 276.6 million wireless subscribers in the US, representing an 89% wireless penetration rate. Associated with this overall rise in wireless usage is the increase in wireless security challenges within an enterprise. How is confidential, sensitive, and valuable business data at risk? What measures and policies can be put
Wireless usage can vary dramatically from month to month across an organization, and wireless services that are not managed can lead to budget waste. This course focuses on two key strategies to effectively manage wireless services.
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