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Do You Have Business Downturn or Divestiture Contract Language?
If Yes, USE IT! If not, GET IT!
Significant business event language (i.e. business downturn, divestiture and network optimization) has been commonplace in most large interstate services carrier contracts for many years. In the past, it was often a low priority for contract negotiations and many enterprises were never overly concerned with its inclusion at all, using it as a trade off for higher priority issues or just accepting the standard language from the carrier.
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Wireless BIG 5, 4, 3, 2 ... ?
In the wireless world, we had the BIG 5 – AT&T Mobility, Verizon Wireless, Sprint/Nextel, T-Mobile and Alltel. After the purchase of Alltel by Verizon Wireless, the BIG 5 have become the BIG 4……for now. Several key issues and forces may dramatically shape the wireless landscape over the near term. What should large enterprises do now to hedge their bets regarding some potentially devastating outcomes?
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Budget concerns?
Lower Your Telecommunications Monthly Expenses!
In the midst of an economically challenged business environment,
many corporation’s IT departments are faced with budget
cuts, potential layoffs, disruption to application rollout
schedules and critical projects delayed due to lack of
funding. CIOs and CFOs are facing a daunting challenge:
How do we Save money, Expand our network
capabilities and Improve service to our internal
clients all at the same time? Seems counter intuitive but
is very possible - if not a guarantee.
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Wireless Price
War Finally Begins!
Are we witnessing the beginning of a price war among the big four wireless carriers? We say YES! Recent announcements offering unlimited wireless smart phone services have been made by the top tier providers. Assumptions are that similar price reductions will span all rate plans creating a significant price down of the market. The overall impact on enterprise bottom lines is something which must not be ignored. Planning a sourcing strategy is imperative to playing effectively in a potential price war environment.
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SBC and Verizon
Acquisitions Impact
The acquisition of AT&T and BellSouth by SBC created the “new AT&T” – or is it really the Old Ma Bell? – while Verizon gobbled up MCI/WorldCom. Consolidation in the telecommunications industry unfortunately begets a familiar monopolistic attitude and restrictive actions from the major carriers. Inflexibility is creeping back into contract negotiations on pricing and terms. Now, more than ever, professional assistance and competitive bid processes are needed to combat the carrier’s tactics.
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