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Better Rates, Better Processes, Fewer Headaches

Mobile and wireless communications have increased productivity for companies of all sizes. But, analysts estimate that 90 percent of all organizations lack sufficient visibility to effectively manage their mobile and wireless spend.

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Which do you think is the most pressing issue for controlling wireless spend?

Asset management (for instance, how many mobile devices is your company paying for right now?)
Procurement (for instance, who is responsible for negotiating corporate calling plans?)
Usage management (for instance, who reviews billing for mobile devices?)

For last issue's survey results, go here.

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Dear Mary,

Welcome to the first issue of the year of the Avotus Corporation-sponsored Viewpoints and Vision. We've changed our look a little bit, but we will continue to provide you with timely and thought-provoking articles. This month, we look at how wireless category spend management can change the way we look at procurement in Category Spend Management: Dealing with Complex Purchases. And, we provide you with a quiz, Games Companies Play with Wireless, which can help initiate a discussion about spend management practices within your organization.

Enjoy this edition of Viewpoints and Vision. Be sure to let us know what you think and what else you'd like to hear about. Also, please feel welcome to forward a copy to a friend. There is no charge for the subscription.

Happy reading,
Alan Gold
Senior VP Marketing and Corporate Strategy

Category Spend Management: Dealing with Complex Purchases

A good buy is not just a good price. Recognizing that, many organizations are adopting an alternative approach: category spend management. Buyers who specialize in a single category manage the purchasing process across the lifecycle, changing the concept of procurement from a sourcing activity to a resource management activity. This can be applied to telecom, and even more specifically, to wireless spend.

Learn how to deal.

Games Companies Play with Wireless

Looking for a way to raise awareness of an often silent and invisible problem that significantly impacts the bottom line? Get out your pencils and pass around copies of our 20 Wireless Questions quiz. The results can trigger a discussion of management practices and role assignments within your company, illuminating areas that need better organization, or even a whole new strategy.

Take the wireless quiz.

Are You E-Business Trendy?

Can you talk the talk of e-business? Do you know your supply chain management from your e-procurement? These 10 questions test your knowledge of the language of this ever-changing world. Complete with an answer key to fill in the gaps, this quiz will take you from tongue-tied to trendy.

Walk the talk.

Grow Your Comprehensive Business IQ

Sometimes we get caught in our own worlds and have difficulties understanding the vocabulary and issues that face others in our organization. Improve your overall ability to connect with your co-workers by taking this quiz on business intelligence. If you get stuck, definitions are provided.

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