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TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT CORP. HAVING WORKED WITH EVERY MAJOR LONG DISTANCE PROVIDER,
realizes that
vendors are not in a position to prepare a plan that
contains what they don’t offer. As consultants, we
don’t represent or have a vested interest in any
specific products or services. We are true consultants.
There is no hidden agenda, no favors granted or
commission kickback for what we recommend - our
total allegiance is strictly to you - the client.
Our broad knowledge of available programs, their
parameters and pitfalls enables us to customize them
to meet your needs. This depth of working
knowledge alone can save you hundreds of hours of
research, decrease project timelines and assure you
that we won’t waste valuable time considering
inappropriate options.  In fact, we are under nondisclosure
agreements with all major carriers which
allows us to know what upcoming solutions/enhancements and network upgrades they have.
At TMC, we comprehensively analyze your organization's
current and projected calling patterns and then
design and recommend a fully-customized
telecommunications solution at a cost-efficient price.
This process is part of our four-phase approach.
When we prepare a Request for Proposal we clearly
identify the parameters and specifications so that all
of the proposed pricing solutions
we receive will be “apples to
apples”. Upon evaluating the
proposals we consider the
impact of ongoing cost
as well as the install and
conversion costs.
THERE ARE 3 MAIN AREAS WHICH PHASES 1-4 ADDRESS;
COST, TECHNOLOGICAL CAPABILITIES AND SERVICE/SUPPORT.
PHASE 1: NEEDS ANALYSIS
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Current calling patterns |
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Examination and assessment of current procedures
and future needs |
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Financial objectives and cost controls |
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Internal operations and management considerations |
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Interim recommendations |
PHASE 2: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
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Compile identified requirements |
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Customize RFP |
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Determine appropriate vendors |
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Facilitate vendor understanding of needs |
PHASE 3: VENDOR RESPONSES ANALYSIS
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Review all bids for compliance |
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Clarify ambiguities |
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Conduct competitive analysis |
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Spreadsheet immediate and long-term financials |
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Negotiate bottom-line prices |
PHASE 4: NETWORK IMPLEMENTATION
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Facilitate vendor/client meetings to implement
conversion plan, responsibilities and timelines |
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Customize legal contracts |
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Coordinate network & equipment vendors |
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Ensure vendors are accountable on all deliverables |
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Monitor conversion, troubleshooting and design
changes |
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Terminate unnecessary network, equipment and
financial obligations |
Once our process is completed, we follow through to
make sure you get what you paid for and that it is
truly working for you. Contact us at Technology
Management to optimize your long distance network.
If it’s too good to be true. It is.
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