Many of the large systems integrators’ recent financial results indicate that large enterprises are increasingly turning to global system integrators, outsourcers, and professional services firms to deliver their IT functions and strategic projects, combining traditional IT outsourcing with large, transformational IT programs. In this 10-minute podcast, Ben Fox, one of TC2’s Managing Directors, and Joe Schmidt discuss the growth and trends they’re seeing in customized IT services deals and offer insight into what to consider when negotiating your next deal. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our  Managed Services &amp; Outsourcing and Success Stories webpages.

Many of the large systems integrators’ recent financial results indicate that large enterprises are increasingly turning to global system integrators, outsourcers, and professional services firms to deliver their IT functions and strategic projects, combining traditional IT outsourcing with large, transformational IT programs. In this 10-minute podcast, <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/ben-fox/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Fox</a>, one of TC2’s Managing Directors, and <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/joseph-schmidt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Schmidt</a> discuss the growth and trends they’re seeing in customized IT services deals and offer insight into what to consider when negotiating your next deal. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-practices/managed-services-outsourcing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Managed Services &amp; Outsourcing</a> and <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/success-stories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Success Stories</a> webpages.

Negotiating Customized IT Services Deals

Telecom vendors love to pile on charges that fall outside the rates for services that enterprise customers work hard to negotiate and lock down in their agreements.  Vendors give these add-on charges official-sounding names, the latest being Verizon’s  Economic Adjustment Charge which will start hitting enterprise wireless bills any day.  In this 10-minute podcast, Jack Deal, a Managing Director at TC2 and Andrew Brown, the Managing Partner of LB3 and the Chairman of TC2 discuss with TC2’s Joe Schmidt how Verizon’s made-up fee will be assessed and what it means for enterprise customers. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our  Mobility Services – In-Country, Regional, Global and Success Stories webpages.

Telecom vendors love to pile on charges that fall outside the rates for services that enterprise customers work hard to negotiate and lock down in their agreements.  Vendors give these add-on charges official-sounding names, the latest being Verizon’s  Economic Adjustment Charge which will start hitting enterprise wireless bills any day.  In this 10-minute podcast, <a href="mailto:https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/jack-deal/">Jack Deal</a>, a Managing Director at TC2 and <a href="mailto:https://www.lb3law.com/our-people/andrew-m-brown/">Andrew Brown</a>, the Managing Partner of LB3 and the Chairman of TC2 discuss with TC2’s <a href="mailto:https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/joseph-schmidt/">Joe Schmidt</a> how Verizon’s made-up fee will be assessed and what it means for enterprise customers. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our <a href="mailto:https://www.techcaliber.com/our-practices/mobility-services-in-country-regional-global/"> Mobility Services – In-Country, Regional, Global</a> and <a href="mailto:https://www.techcaliber.com/success-stories/">Success Stories</a> webpages.

Verizon Juices Its Bottom Line by Imposing Economic Adjustment Charge

It may surprise you, but the need for data center space isn’t necessarily reducing for all enterprises as they move apps to the cloud.  In fact, many companies are adding space in current data centers to have a presence near the hyperscalers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure – one big draw being improved user experience and security. Listen to this 14-minute podcast as LB3 Senior Partners Deb Boehling and Laura McDonald discuss with TC2’s Joe Schmidt the difference between retail and wholesale colocation agreements, key contractual terms and site space details you want to consider in order to protect your assets, and the important legal rights of all parties involved. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our  Network Services Transactions and Success Stories webpages.

It may surprise you, but the need for data center space isn’t necessarily reducing for all enterprises as they move apps to the cloud.  In fact, many companies are adding space in current data centers to have a presence near the hyperscalers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure – one big draw being improved user experience and security. Listen to this 14-minute podcast as LB3 Senior Partners <a href="https://www.lb3law.com/our-people/d-e-boehling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deb Boehling</a> and <a href="https://www.lb3law.com/our-people/laura-f-h-mcdonald/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura McDonald</a> discuss with TC2’s <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/joseph-schmidt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Schmidt</a> the difference between retail and wholesale colocation agreements, key contractual terms and site space details you want to consider in order to protect your assets, and the important legal rights of all parties involved. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our <a href="https://www.lb3law.com/our-practices/network-services-transactions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Network Services Transactions</a> and <a href="https://www.lb3law.com/success-stories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Success Stories</a> webpages.

Data Center and Colocation Deals Raise Legal and Contracting Concerns 

In a recent Staying Connected  podcast, TC2’s Keith Cook and Joe Schmidt highlighted the business impact of T-Mobile’s decision to focus more on wireless services and less on fixed line services provided by legacy Sprint.  What do you do if you have legacy Sprint wireline services?  Should you stay or go, and why or how? In this 15-minute podcast, LB3 Senior Partners Laura McDonald and Deb Boehling talk with Joe Schmidt about this topic from a legal and contracting perspective.  Laura and Deb also offer advice on what enterprises need to do now in order not to get caught in any financial, operational or liability pinch. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our  Information Technology Advisory Services and Success Stories webpages.

In a recent Staying Connected <a href="https://www.lb3law.com/blog/the-demise-of-legacy-sprint-wireline-services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> podcast</a>, TC2’s Keith Cook and Joe Schmidt highlighted the business impact of T-Mobile’s decision to focus more on wireless services and less on fixed line services provided by legacy Sprint.  What do you do if you have legacy Sprint wireline services?  Should you stay or go, and why or how? In this 15-minute podcast, LB3 Senior Partners <a href="https://www.lb3law.com/our-people/laura-f-h-mcdonald/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura McDonald</a> and <a href="https://www.lb3law.com/our-people/d-e-boehling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deb Boehling</a> talk with <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/joseph-schmidt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Schmidt</a> about this topic from a legal and contracting perspective.  Laura and Deb also offer advice on what enterprises need to do now in order not to get caught in any financial, operational or liability pinch. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our <a href="https://www.lb3law.com/our-practices/information-technology-advisory-services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Information Technology Advisory Services</a> and <a href="https://www.lb3law.com/success-stories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Success Stories</a> webpages.

The Demise of Legacy Sprint Wireline Services - Legal Issues to Consider

In a  previous podcast, we talked about how The Great Resignation was impacting network life cycle management.  As a result of this mass exodus of key employees, companies are now having to contend with another employee phenomenon … The Great Burnout. Listen to this 9-minute podcast as TC2’s UK Managing Director Mark Sheard describes for Joe Schmidt how the people left behind are struggling to pick up the pieces to support network life cycle management and what companies can do to help both their employees and themselves. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our  Contract Compliance &amp; Optimization and Success Stories webpages.

In a <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/podcasts/how-the-great-resignation-is-impacting-network-lifecycle-management/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> previous podcast</a>, we talked about how The Great Resignation was impacting network life cycle management.  As a result of this mass exodus of key employees, companies are now having to contend with another employee phenomenon … The Great Burnout. Listen to this 9-minute podcast as TC2’s UK Managing Director <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/mark-sheard/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Sheard</a> describes for <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/joseph-schmidt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Schmidt</a> how the people left behind are struggling to pick up the pieces to support network life cycle management and what companies can do to help both their employees and themselves. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-practices/contract-compliance-and-optimization/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Contract Compliance &amp; Optimization</a> and <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/success-stories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Success Stories</a> webpages.

First the Great Resignation, Now the Great Burnout

Back in 2020, TC2’s Jack Deal and Mark Sheard published an  article and recorded a  podcast entitled “TDM: It’s Time to Decommission and Move” warning of the risks associated with failing to plan the move away from legacy time division multiplexing (TDM) service.  Companies that failed to heed their advice are now quite literally paying the price for staying with TDM. Listen to this 9-minute podcast as Jack and Mark talk with TC2’s Joe Schmidt about the TDM landscape and explain why enterprises are experiencing operational and commercial pain by remaining with TDM services. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our  SD-WAN &amp; Transformational Network Services and Success Stories webpages.

Back in 2020, TC2’s <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/jack-deal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jack Deal</a> and <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/mark-sheard/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Sheard</a> published an <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/uncategorized/tdm-its-time-to-decommission-and-move/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> article</a> and recorded a <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/podcasts/its-time-to-decommission-and-move-your-tdm-based-networking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> podcast</a> entitled “TDM: It’s Time to Decommission and Move” warning of the risks associated with failing to plan the move away from legacy time division multiplexing (TDM) service.  Companies that failed to heed their advice are now quite literally paying the price for staying with TDM. Listen to this 9-minute podcast as Jack and Mark talk with TC2’s <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/joseph-schmidt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Schmidt</a> about the TDM landscape and explain why enterprises are experiencing operational and commercial pain by remaining with TDM services. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-practices/sd-wan-and-transformational-network-services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> SD-WAN &amp; Transformational Network Services</a> and <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/success-stories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Success Stories</a> webpages.

The TDM Pain is Real

Almost everyone knows that T-Mobile acquired Sprint last year, and many industry pundits (including we on Staying Connected) have pontificated on what this means for the U.S. wireless industry.  Notably, as part of that acquisition, T-Mobile also acquired Sprint’s wireline business, once a go-to service for many enterprises. Listen to this 7-minute podcast as TC2 Directors Keith Cook and Joe Schmidt discuss how legacy Sprint wireline services are being retired and what this means for buyers of ICT services. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our  Technology Consulting &amp; Strategy Development Services and Success Stories webpages.

Almost everyone knows that T-Mobile acquired Sprint last year, and many industry pundits (including we on Staying Connected) have pontificated on what this means for the U.S. wireless industry.  Notably, as part of that acquisition, T-Mobile also acquired Sprint’s wireline business, once a go-to service for many enterprises. Listen to this 7-minute podcast as TC2 Directors <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/keith-cook/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keith Cook</a> and <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/joseph-schmidt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Schmidt</a> discuss how legacy Sprint wireline services are being retired and what this means for buyers of ICT services. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-practices/technology-consulting-and-strategy-development-services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Technology Consulting &amp; Strategy Development Services</a> and <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/success-stories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Success Stories</a> webpages.

The Demise of Legacy Sprint Wireline Services

When you work with ICT billing, you deal with credits paid for events like circuit disconnects or the resolution of a billing error.  This sounds like guaranteed money in the bank … but it’s not. In this 8-minute podcast, TC2 Directors Julie Gardner and Theresa Knutson talk with Joe Schmidt and discuss the billing gold mine of credits and the potential pitfalls, such as it taking years to use credits that were applied to the wrong account – if you’re able to use them at all.  Julie and Theresa provide the tips and tools for helping you tap this untapped credit resource. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our Contract Compliance &amp; Optimization and Success Stories webpages.

When you work with ICT billing, you deal with credits paid for events like circuit disconnects or the resolution of a billing error.  This sounds like guaranteed money in the bank … but it’s not. In this 8-minute podcast, TC2 Directors <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/julie-gardner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julie Gardner</a> and <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/theresa-knutson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Theresa Knutson</a> talk with <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/joseph-schmidt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Schmidt</a> and discuss the billing gold mine of credits and the potential pitfalls, such as it taking years to use credits that were applied to the wrong account – if you’re able to use them at all.  Julie and Theresa provide the tips and tools for helping you tap this untapped credit resource. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-practices/contract-compliance-and-optimization/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Contract Compliance &amp; Optimization</a> and <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/success-stories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Success Stories</a> webpages.

Tap the Untapped Gold Mine in Your Vendor Accounts

When an enterprise divests a business unit, much work is needed to ensure that vendor IT contracts will appropriately support the divestiture.  This can be a difficult process because vendors don’t normally let their customers just copy and paste a contract into a brand new “carbon copy” for the divested company. Listen to this 10-minute podcast as Ben Fox, one of TC2’s Managing Directors, and Marc Lindsey, a Senior Partner at LB3 and President of Avenue4, discuss with Joe Schmidt the two main approaches companies often use when divesting a business unit and how you can put these approaches to use. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our Information Technology Advisory Services and Success Stories webpages.

When an enterprise divests a business unit, much work is needed to ensure that vendor IT contracts will appropriately support the divestiture.  This can be a difficult process because vendors don’t normally let their customers just copy and paste a contract into a brand new “carbon copy” for the divested company. Listen to this 10-minute podcast as <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/ben-fox/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Fox</a>, one of TC2’s Managing Directors, and <a href="https://www.lb3law.com/our-people/marc-a-lindsey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marc Lindsey</a>, a Senior Partner at LB3 and President of <a href="https://avenue4llc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avenue4</a>, discuss with <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/joseph-schmidt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Schmidt</a> the two main approaches companies often use when divesting a business unit and how you can put these approaches to use. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our <a href="https://www.lb3law.com/our-practices/information-technology-advisory-services/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Information Technology Advisory Services</a> and <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/success-stories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Success Stories</a> webpages.

Managing IT Contracts Through a Divestiture

Payment terms have become a major focus for large enterprises when negotiating ICT contracts.  Fewer companies are accepting the historic standard “due within 30 days of invoice date” and are instead negotiating payment terms ranging from 60 to 90 days. Listen to this 9-minute podcast as TC2 Directors Theresa Knutson, Julie Gardner, and Joe Schmidt discuss how payment terms can make or break a deal, provide insight into how suppliers struggle to bill for these special arrangements, and what you can do to realize the benefit of your negotiated payment terms. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our  Contract Compliance &amp; Optimization and Success Stories webpages.

Payment terms have become a major focus for large enterprises when negotiating ICT contracts.  Fewer companies are accepting the historic standard “due within 30 days of invoice date” and are instead negotiating payment terms ranging from 60 to 90 days. Listen to this 9-minute podcast as TC2 Directors <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/theresa-knutson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Theresa Knutson</a>, <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/julie-gardner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julie Gardner</a>, and <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/joseph-schmidt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Schmidt</a> discuss how payment terms can make or break a deal, provide insight into how suppliers struggle to bill for these special arrangements, and what you can do to realize the benefit of your negotiated payment terms. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-practices/contract-compliance-and-optimization/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Contract Compliance &amp; Optimization</a> and <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/success-stories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Success Stories</a> webpages.

How to Benefit from Custom Payment Terms in Your ICT Contract

TechCaliber Consulting (TC2) and Levine, Blaszak, Block &amp; Boothby (LB3) provide strategic business and legal advice to leading companies around the globe covering the procurement, deployment, and regulation of Information and Communications Technology.  Our Staying Connected podcasts deliver insights, tips and market commentary from TC2 consultants and LB3 lawyers, collected from our work on the cutting edge of ICT procurements, deal negotiations, and regulatory proceedings.

In the second part of this two-part podcast, LB3’s Of Counsel Sara Crifasi and Kevin DiLallo, a Senior Partner, take a closer look with TC2’s Joe Schmidt at how data privacy concerns impact enterprises. The amount of data collected by ISPs is mind boggling, and in the wrong hands can pose serious harm to an enterprise.  In this podcast, you’ll receive practical tips to prevent unknown operators from collecting and sharing sensitive information about your company and its employees. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our  Communications Regulatory Advice &amp; Advocacy and Success Stories webpages.

In the second part of this two-part podcast, LB3’s Of Counsel <a href="https://www.lb3law.com/our-people/sara-crifasi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sara Crifasi</a> and <a href="https://www.lb3law.com/our-people/kevin-s-dilallo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin DiLallo</a>, a Senior Partner, take a closer look with TC2’s <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/joseph-schmidt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Schmidt</a> at how data privacy concerns impact enterprises. The amount of data collected by ISPs is mind boggling, and in the wrong hands can pose serious harm to an enterprise.  In this podcast, you’ll receive practical tips to prevent unknown operators from collecting and sharing sensitive information about your company and its employees. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our <a href="https://www.lb3law.com/our-practices/communications-regulatory-advice/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Communications Regulatory Advice &amp; Advocacy</a> and <a href="https://www.lb3law.com/success-stories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Success Stories</a> webpages.

ISPs and Mobile Apps: Prying “Eyes” Are Watching You - Part 2

It may not surprise you that your ISP is collecting large amounts of data about you and selling it to third parties.  However, after listening to this two-part podcast, you’ll probably think twice about blindly accepting the terms of use of that “must have” app. In this part one, LB3’s Of Counsel Sara Crifasi and Kevin DiLallo, a Senior Partner, talk to TC2’s Joe Schmidt about the findings of a recently released FTC report revealing that ISPs are collecting enormous amounts of data from their customers and turning around and sharing that data with undisclosed third parties. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our  Communications Regulatory Advice &amp; Advocacy and Success Stories webpages.

It may not surprise you that your ISP is collecting large amounts of data about you and selling it to third parties.  However, after listening to this two-part podcast, you’ll probably think twice about blindly accepting the terms of use of that “must have” app. In this part one, LB3’s Of Counsel <a href="https://www.lb3law.com/our-people/sara-crifasi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sara Crifasi</a> and <a href="https://www.lb3law.com/our-people/kevin-s-dilallo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin DiLallo</a>, a Senior Partner, talk to TC2’s <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/joseph-schmidt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Schmidt</a> about the findings of a recently released FTC report revealing that ISPs are collecting enormous amounts of data from their customers and turning around and sharing that data with undisclosed third parties. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our <a href="https://www.lb3law.com/our-practices/communications-regulatory-advice/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Communications Regulatory Advice &amp; Advocacy</a> and <a href="https://www.lb3law.com/success-stories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Success Stories</a> webpages.

ISPs and Mobile Apps: Prying “Eyes” Are Watching You - Part 1

The last couple of years have been challenging for enterprises and their employees; the world has seen dramatic societal changes.  Now, companies are dealing with the Great Resignation, losing some of their most seasoned staff and revealing a huge knowledge vacuum in many areas. In this 8-minute podcast, TC2 Directors Theresa Knutson and Joe Schmidt look at how network lifecycle management is being impacted and reveal how losing even a single key employee can set a company back, but also explain how TC2 can fill the gap. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our Contract Compliance &amp; Optimization and Success Stories webpages.

The last couple of years have been challenging for enterprises and their employees; the world has seen dramatic societal changes.  Now, companies are dealing with the Great Resignation, losing some of their most seasoned staff and revealing a huge knowledge vacuum in many areas. In this 8-minute podcast, TC2 Directors <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/theresa-knutson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Theresa Knutson</a> and <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/joseph-schmidt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Schmidt</a> look at how network lifecycle management is being impacted and reveal how losing even a single key employee can set a company back, but also explain how TC2 can fill the gap. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/joseph-schmidt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Contract Compliance &amp; Optimization</a> and <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/success-stories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Success Stories</a> webpages.

How the Great Resignation is Impacting Network Lifecycle Management

Network as a Service (“NaaS”) is an interesting concept.  Who wouldn’t want to buy network services like a water utility – pay only for what you use?  Unfortunately, NaaS often encompasses a wide range of commercial and technical aspirations, rather than discrete vendor service offerings. In this 9-minute podcast, Ben Fox, one of TC2’s Managing Directors, and Joe Schmidt discuss what they think the key attributes of NaaS are and how vendors could develop solutions that offer real value to enterprise buyers. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our  Technology Consulting &amp; Strategy Development Services and Success Stories webpages.

Network as a Service (“NaaS”) is an interesting concept.  Who wouldn’t want to buy network services like a water utility – pay only for what you use?  Unfortunately, NaaS often encompasses a wide range of commercial and technical aspirations, rather than discrete vendor service offerings. In this 9-minute podcast, <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/ben-fox/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Fox</a>, one of TC2’s Managing Directors, and <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/joseph-schmidt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Schmidt</a> discuss what they think the key attributes of NaaS are and how vendors could develop solutions that offer real value to enterprise buyers. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-practices/technology-consulting-and-strategy-development-services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Technology Consulting &amp; Strategy Development Services</a> and <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/success-stories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Success Stories</a> webpages.

Network as a Service Could Deliver Real Value to Enterprises

Cisco recently announced a 10% increase in its global list pricing.  While the price increase is an average increase across Cisco’s product portfolio, it still stings, and will affect almost every enterprise that runs a network or has networking needs. In this 9-minute podcast, Ben Fox, one of TC2’s Managing Directors, and David Lee, TC2’s Technology Director, talk with Joe Schmidt about why Cisco is increasing its pricing and provide some tips for helping companies keep their networking equipment costs in check. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our  Hardware &amp; Licensing and Success Stories webpages.

Cisco recently announced a 10% increase in its global list pricing.  While the price increase is an average increase across Cisco’s product portfolio, it still stings, and will affect almost every enterprise that runs a network or has networking needs. In this 9-minute podcast, <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/ben-fox/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Fox</a>, one of TC2’s Managing Directors, and <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/david-lee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Lee</a>, TC2’s Technology Director, talk with <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/joseph-schmidt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Schmidt</a> about why Cisco is increasing its pricing and provide some tips for helping companies keep their networking equipment costs in check. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-practices/hardware-and-licensing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Hardware &amp; Licensing</a> and <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/success-stories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Success Stories</a> webpages.

What Enterprises Can Do About Cisco Price Increases

On this special two-part podcast, TC2’s Joe Schmidt has assembled six of his favorite guests from past Staying Connected episodes for a rapid-fire review of the important ICT events of 2021. In this part one, LB3’s Andrew Brown looks at the impact of E911 regulation and the continuing saga of USF, Laura McDonald reviews some predictions she made about vendor developments and security issues, and TC2’s Theresa Knutson closes out the podcast with a discussion of TEM services and how the telecom companies are beginning to sunset technologies like POTS and ISDN.

On this special two-part podcast, TC2’s <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/joseph-schmidt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Schmidt</a> has assembled six of his favorite guests from past Staying Connected episodes for a rapid-fire review of the important ICT events of 2021. In this part one, LB3’s <a href="https://www.lb3law.com/our-people/andrew-m-brown/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrew Brown</a> looks at the impact of E911 regulation and the continuing saga of USF, <a href="https://www.lb3law.com/our-people/laura-f-h-mcdonald/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura McDonald</a> reviews some predictions she made about vendor developments and security issues, and TC2’s <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/theresa-knutson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Theresa Knutson</a> closes out the podcast with a discussion of TEM services and how the telecom companies are beginning to sunset technologies like POTS and ISDN.

2021: A Year in Review - Part 1

On this special two-part podcast, TC2’s Joe Schmidt has assembled six of his favorite guests from past Staying Connected episodes for a rapid-fire review of the important ICT events of 2021. In this part two, TC2’s David Lee focuses on the technical reasons why high-profile hacks were perpetrated and assesses the market for unified communications, LB3’s Kevin DiLallo shares valuable insight about the state of wireless services, including 5G, and the vendors, and TC2’s Ben Fox wraps up the podcast sharing his views on managed services and hypothesizes that cloud deals will increase in importance to enterprises in the years ahead.

On this special two-part podcast, TC2’s <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/joseph-schmidt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Schmidt</a> has assembled six of his favorite guests from past Staying Connected episodes for a rapid-fire review of the important ICT events of 2021. In this part two, TC2’s <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/david-lee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Lee</a> focuses on the technical reasons why high-profile hacks were perpetrated and assesses the market for unified communications, LB3’s <a href="https://www.lb3law.com/our-people/kevin-s-dilallo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin DiLallo</a> shares valuable insight about the state of wireless services, including 5G, and the vendors, and TC2’s <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/ben-fox/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Fox</a> wraps up the podcast sharing his views on managed services and hypothesizes that cloud deals will increase in importance to enterprises in the years ahead.

2021: A Year in Review - Part 2

On November 29, 2021, we recorded a podcast about a dispute between the FCC and the FAA, the respective regulators for the communications industry, and the aviation industry.  The dispute revolves around the wireless carriers’ use of C-Band spectrum to deliver 5G and the aviation industry’s use of nearby spectrum to control aircraft.  In this 7-minute podcast Steve Rosen, a Partner at LB3, David Lee, TC2’s Technical Director, and Joe Schmidt provide an important update on this developing situation.  A key takeaway is if nothing changes and AT&amp;T and Verizon Wireless keep to their January 19 schedule to turn up 5G service, expect disruptions to air freight and passenger air service – which is not what the economy needs right now. For a bit of background history on this evolving event, you can listen to Steve, David and Joe’s prior podcast “5G Deployment and Radio Altimeters – a Clash of Industries and Regulators.” If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our  Mobility Services – In-Country, Regional, Global and Success Stories webpages.

On November 29, 2021, we recorded a podcast about a dispute between the FCC and the FAA, the respective regulators for the communications industry, and the aviation industry.  The dispute revolves around the wireless carriers’ use of C-Band spectrum to deliver 5G and the aviation industry’s use of nearby spectrum to control aircraft.  In this 7-minute podcast <a href="https://www.lb3law.com/our-people/stephen-j-rosen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steve Rosen</a>, a Partner at LB3, <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/david-lee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Lee</a>, TC2’s Technical Director, and <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/joseph-schmidt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Schmidt</a> provide an important update on this developing situation.  A key takeaway is if nothing changes and AT&amp;T and Verizon Wireless keep to their January 19 schedule to turn up 5G service, expect disruptions to air freight and passenger air service – which is not what the economy needs right now. For a bit of background history on this evolving event, you can listen to Steve, David and Joe’s prior podcast “<a href="https://www.lb3law.com/blog/5g-deployment-and-radio-altimeters-a-clash-of-industries-and-regulators/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5G Deployment and Radio Altimeters – a Clash of Industries and Regulators</a>.” If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-practices/mobility-services-in-country-regional-global/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mobility Services – In-Country, Regional, Global</a> and <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/success-stories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Success Stories</a> webpages.

5G Deployment and Radio Altimeters: A Clash of Industries and Regulators – Important Update

When negotiating mid-market deals enterprises require a different perspective than they employ in their big business deals.  Even though requirements may be just as complex as in those larger deals, the dynamics of the procurement are decidedly different.  In this 6 minute podcast TC2 Directors Tony Mangino and Joe Schmidt discuss why scale matters in ICT procurements and offer advice to help mid-market clients realize maximum value from their ICT deals. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our Strategic Sourcing and Success Stories webpages.

When negotiating mid-market deals enterprises require a different perspective than they employ in their big business deals.  Even though requirements may be just as complex as in those larger deals, the dynamics of the procurement are decidedly different.  In this 6 minute podcast TC2 Directors <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/anthony-mangino/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tony Mangino</a> and <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/joseph-schmidt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Schmidt</a> discuss why scale matters in ICT procurements and offer advice to help mid-market clients realize maximum value from their ICT deals. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-practices/strategic-sourcing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strategic Sourcing</a> and <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/success-stories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Success Stories</a> webpages.

Negotiating Mid-Market Deals Requires a Different Perspective

There is a fascinating dispute unfolding between the wireless communications industry and the aviation industry, or rather, a dispute between their respective regulators, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  The dispute revolves around the wireless carriers’ use of C-Band spectrum to deliver 5G and the aviation industry’s use of nearby spectrum to control aircraft. Listen to this 12-minute podcast as Steve Rosen, a Partner at LB3, David Lee, TC2’s Technology Director, and Joe Schmidt explain this technical and legal conundrum and why it will be a regulatory and economic train wreck if the dispute doesn’t get sorted. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our  Mobility Services – In-Country, Regional, Global and Success Stories webpages.

There is a fascinating dispute unfolding between the wireless communications industry and the aviation industry, or rather, a dispute between their respective regulators, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  The dispute revolves around the wireless carriers’ use of C-Band spectrum to deliver 5G and the aviation industry’s use of nearby spectrum to control aircraft. Listen to this 12-minute podcast as <a href="https://www.lb3law.com/our-people/stephen-j-rosen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steve Rosen</a>, a Partner at LB3, <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/david-lee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Lee</a>, TC2’s Technology Director, and <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-people/joseph-schmidt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Schmidt</a> explain this technical and legal conundrum and why it will be a regulatory and economic train wreck if the dispute doesn’t get sorted. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/our-practices/mobility-services-in-country-regional-global/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mobility Services – In-Country, Regional, Global</a> and <a href="https://www.techcaliber.com/success-stories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Success Stories</a> webpages.

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