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Wireless costs are growing at a rate of 30% or more each year. But, most mobile environments are characterized by little to no standardization of wireless devices which causes overspending, potential tax penalties, inefficiencies, and lack of visibility and control. Establishing or updating a mobile policy is the first step to reigning in the chaos that leads to overspending.

When an effective mobile policy is combined with mobile provisioning technology, organizations can reduce mobile expenses, better support employees, improve efficiencies, mitigate liability for inappropriate use of devices, and improve security. For this month's Telesoft Edge, I've included some tips and solutions to help you better manage mobile expenses.

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3 Tips for Developing an Effective Mobile Policy

Establishing a mobile policy ­ or updating a policy that is 12 months old ­ is the first step to reigning in the chaos that leads to operational inefficiencies. Mobility managers must gain executive support for the program before they attempt to implement a Mobile Policy.

Let's look at the 3 areas any organization needs to consider in order to effectively develop and manage their corporate mobile policy.

1. Analyze Corporate Culture: Determine how stringent the controls can be for accessories, software applications, ringtones, downloads, and the acceptable range of monthly spending.

2. Survey Job Roles: Identify who does what in your organization in order to determine mobile package needs and develop standards for eligibility.

3. Consult with Advisors: Figure out what special clauses need to be written in to the policy that may be specific to your organization. Examples include usage restrictions, device security, and IRS tax compliance requirements.

Getting Started
Telesoft along with Network Trends Now and other telecom industry experts has developed a Corporate Mobile Policy Template. This template incorporates industry best practices from hundreds of engagements and customer input on what works in different telecom environments. Key areas include General Policy Information, Eligibility, Acceptable Use, Financial Responsibility, Program Management, and Equipment.

Download your free copy now"Corporate Mobile Policy Template: Establishing an Effective Mobile Policy."

Product Spotlight: Telesoft Mobility Management

Automate the Mobility Management Lifecycle. It's Simple. You Save.

Effective mobility management – for hundreds of devices, contracts, and invoices – presents a unique challenge whose solution brings big savings opportunities. Telesoft Mobility Management solutions reduce wireless expenses by automating mobile provisioning, invoice management, usage management, mobility reporting, and helpdesk functions.

» Enforce Mobile Policy: Automate device ordering through a centralized portal to enforce mobile policy.

» Centrally Manage Wireless Expenses: Automate invoice processing, validation, and reporting to reduce cost and ensure errors don’t slip by unnoticed.

» Optimize Usage to Save Money: Automatically track mobile usage and identify opportunities to move employees to the most cost-effective plans.

» Reduce Wireless Help Desk Burden: Rely on Telesoft specialized mobile help desk representatives provide end-user support.

» Improve Expense Visibility: Report on mobile usage, variances, vendor detail, trending, and more.

Learn more about Telesoft's Mobility Management.

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Volume 1, Issue 5
November 10, 2009

In This Issue

3 Tips for Developing an Effective Mobile Policy

Automate the Mobile Management Lifecycle

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Corporate Mobile Policy Template: Establishing an Effective Mobile Policy. Start building or updating your Corporate Mobile Policy based on industry best practices from hundreds of engagements and customer input on what works in different telecom environments.

Telecom Junkies Podcast: Battle of the Mobile Device Operating Systems.
Learn how your shop should prepare for an onslaught of new devices when you join Voice Report's Managing Editor Jessica Gdowski and Network World Programming Director Keith Shaw for this episode.

 
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