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Executive Summary

Industry Turmoil and Confusion

Budgets and Challenges

Independent Perspective

Schooley Mitchell – Additional Resources – No Risk

Methodology

Value Proposition

Taking Action

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Telecom Industry

Multiple Rates, Tariffs, Contracts, Plans

Constant Technology Changes

Mergers, Acquisitions, Bankruptcies

Constant Change Among Vendors

Thousands of Disparate Billing Platforms

Extensive Billing Errors

Differences – State By State

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Telecom Confusion Local Service Wireless Long Distance Data Internet International Toll-Free Calling Cards Audio Conferencing Two-Way Video Conferencing Paging Accessories Security, Data Backup, Disaster

Recovery VoIP

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Budget Process

Manage & Fund Important Initiatives

Understanding the Issues – Prioritize Projects

Limited Internal Resources

Phone by Phone, Line by Line, Feature by Feature Analysis to Create Found Money

Optimization is a Very Difficult Process - Vigilance

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Why Telecom Review ? Independent & Objective

Review

Subordinate Position To Directors and Managers

Reports Prepared for Presentation by Directors and Managers

Expand Internal Resources

Application of Specialized Software Tools and Processes

Research and Development in Specialty Area of Telecom

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Why Telecom Review ?

Identification of Billing Errors

After Engagement Support and Continuing Optimization

Variable Resource

Depth of Knowledge Across Entire Marketplace

Clout of 1000’s of Clients

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Who Is Schooley Mitchell? Largest Independent Telecom

Consulting Firm

Locations Across United States, Canada & Caribbean

Established in 1980

Background in Professions, Accounting Firm, Management Consulting

Professional, Independent, Objective , Expert

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Value Proposition

Money Time Security Knowledge

We Help You with Your Objectives - Get, Keep, Satisfy, Grow

ROI is Infinite

USA Today Study – 35% Surplus Telecom Capacity

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Expense Optimization

Stop Dollars From Flying Out The Window

81% of Surveyed Organizations Incurred Billing Errors

Redundant Services Eliminated

Selection of Best Alternatives

Vendor Selection - Price, Stability of Vendor, Contract Terms, Service Capabilities, Customer Testimonials

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Support

Validate Savings/Optimization on a Monthly or Quarterly Basis

Always Available for Independent Advice/Support

Central Number for Trouble-Shooting and Dispatch

Specialists in all Telecom Technologies

Stay on Top of Industry Trends, FCC Rulings, Vendor Promotions