The Telecom Expense Management Industry Association (TEMIA) (http://www.temia.org), the authoritative voice for Telecom Expense Management (TEM) Solution Providers, wants people to think about TEM as a way to support Earth Day and the environment. TEM helps organizations track utilization of telecom assets and analyze how technology investments are contributing to the top line, controlling the bottom line and its impact on the environment.Bram Cool, general manager at Ezwim (http://www.ezwim.com) said: “TEM services help many of our clients become greener with online bill presentment. This paperless billing strategy not only saves paper, but electronic processing also saves time and money. Other important benefits include the ability to search for archived electronic invoices online and retrieve these instantly. It is a clear win-win situation for both industry and the environment.”
Simon Mendoza, chief technology officer of MDSL (http://www.mdsl.com), said: “A leading bank contacted us to address a logistical problem, as its monthly bills were being delivered, on a wooden palette using a forklift truck. We were able to help them not just to eliminate what amounted annually to tons of wasted resources and energy, but also save them a great deal on their operational costs through our TEM program. A true TEM system automates the whole process from procurement to payment – cutting paperwork and generating additional efficiencies in, for example, the ordering and approval process. Companies are also turning to us to assist in their wireless lifecycle management, to ensure handsets are tracked and either recycled effectively across the organisation or disposed of in a safe and proper manner”
Leo Berz, director of professional services for telecom at Advantage IQ, (http://advantageiq.com) said: “As a recipient of the EPA Energy Star award for the past 7 years, Advantage IQ is committed to helping our clients reduce their carbon footprint. We believe comprehensive TEM programs support green initiatives through adoption of IP Telephony services, server virtualization and the use of more energy efficient hardware. All aspects of the telecom environment should be evaluated for efficiency and cost saving opportunities.”
Blaine Smith, director of business development at Greenstream International (http://www.greenstreamintl.com), added: “Few organizations have wireless recycling programs. With the growing number of devices in the marketplace, along with the rate at which they are being upgraded, companies need a certified vendor to insure environmental compliance.”
Carina Hayek, director of marketing for Quickcomm (http://www.quickcomm.com), said: “Companies leveraging a TEM solution are not only benefiting from a cost and automation perspective but also environmentally. At Quickcomm, our billing module provides a single point of view for global invoices—completely eliminating the need for paper.”
The market for TEM solutions is growing as more organizations learn how this industry helps enterprises reduce their carbon footprint by improving management of telecom services and save money.
TEMIA raises awareness and knowledge of the values and benefits of TEM solutions, and seeks to improve the quality and value of TEM solutions through development and promotion of open industry standards, and industry knowledge among TEM providers, partners, telecom service providers, and enterprise clients. Visit http://www.temia.org