What’s to Come for TEM in 2012
Posted by Christina Mamzellis on Mon, Jan 23, 2012
With 2011 behind us, we look forward into 2012 and what it will bring to the TEM market. Currently, there are 5.9 billion mobile phone subscriptions around the world; that’s 87% of the world’s population! As significant as that statistic is, we expect for the number of mobile subscriptions to increase in the coming years. Mobile access through tablets is projected to be a major factor in the telecoms environment with tablet shipments expected to climb to 99.3 million this year alone. This explosion of mobile devices is sure to result in a significant increase in the use of applications (both personal and enterprise), cloud computing, and software-as-a-service (SaaS).
According to Quickcomm’s Kurt Brown, Vice President of Innovation, who was recently cited in BusinessNewsDaily’s 30 Big Ideas, Trends and Predictions for 2012, “The expense management of mobile applications, cloud computing, and SaaS subscriptions (salesforce, LinkedIn, etc.) are three areas that we feel will significantly challenge many organizations in 2012.” In order to avoid these challenges, now is the time to observe your current telecom expense management strategies to ensure they will be effective enough to keep costs under control.
As cloud computing and SaaS subscriptions continue to expand, organizations will need to understand the options offered by vendors. Additionally, hidden costs such as hardware, training, customization, maintenance, and upgrades must be taken into account. These types of hidden costs should be analyzed and budgeted prior to procurement.
At Quickcomm, we are gearing up for a big year in wireless. Follow along with us on Twitter as we discuss these predictions, the world of TEM, industry news and tips on how to control telecom spend within your organization.