AOTMP Report Benchmarks Cost Savings of Enterprise Telecom Expense Management Programs

INDIANAPOLIS--(Business Wire)--
AOTMP's latest research report offers key benchmarks for
evaluating ROI and cost savings from enterprise telecom expense
management (TEM) programs. "Benchmarking the Value of TEM Programs
Over Time" provides technology and telecommunications decision makers
with important benchmarks for understanding how they compare to peer
organizations, and useful information for securing and protecting
budgets for TEM programs.

"The latest research report dives into an area we've been focused
on for years. We frequently hear end users ask about the value from a
TEM program after initial cost savings," said Tim Colwell, AOTMP Vice
President of Knowledge Operations. "This report identifies key areas
that significantly impact the results an enterprise will see over
time, and defines the metrics for measuring a TEM program's value."

Highlights in the report reveal a significant relationship between
the length of time a TEM program has been in place and contract
negotiation savings rates (CNSR). For example, TEM programs in place
one year or less have a CNSR that is, on average, nearly three times
greater than enterprises that have no program. Another impressive
finding shows audit savings are 70% greater for enterprises that have
a TEM program in place for two or more years compared to enterprises
with no program.

"At a time when nearly every enterprise is seeking to reduce
costs, and many IT budgets are being cut, this report builds a
business case for implementing or continuing a telecom expense
management program," stated Tim Lybrook, AOTMP President and CEO. "TEM
programs produce a more tangible ROI than most other technology
projects, but because most executives view these programs as a cost
center, they can be targeted as enterprises continue to make budget
cuts."

The report includes data from an online survey in which more than
200 enterprises participated. The unabridged report is available for a
limited time at no cost through the underwriting of Advantage IQ
(www.advantageIQ.com) and TNT Expense Management (www.tntem.com). The
complimentary report is available at: www.aotmp.com.

About AOTMP

AOTMP, headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, is the world's foremost
authority on telecom environment management. AOTMP drives efficiency
in enterprise telecom and IT environments through standards and best
practices, certification programs, industry research and intelligence,
benchmarking data, performance metrics and advisory services. For more
information, please visit www.aotmp.com.

AOTMP
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