Global companies face some specific challenges when launching
a Telecom Expense Management initiative.

Not only is the sheer volume of contracts, bills, services, equipment, inventory and carriers a challenge by itself, a global company also needs to think about the geographic and time zone constraints.

The TEM initiative can be executed centrally or be distributed across continents and time zones, while also the international capabilities and language support of the TEM systems has to be taken into consideration.

A need exists for built-in controls to ensure compliance with any corporate rules, as well as Sarbanes Oxley.

A well designed global solution will allow companies to realize the dual benefits of decentralized purchasing (including remote branch offices) and protection against non-standard technology purchases from unapproved vendors.

Management at any location will need to benefit from increased visibility into enterprise-wide purchasing trends, enabling more efficient use and deployment of services.

Convergence, together with its worldwide partners provides global TEM solutions for any size company, including globally operating enterprises.

Even when these challenges need to be considered, the need to take control of telecom spend is even more pressing. Savings derived from tlecom expense management directly impact the bottom line, thus improving the enterprise valuation.