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Technology Expense Shifts Demand Steps for Oversight

It’s been said “the only constant in life is change.” For the IT professional managing technology expenses, this statement couldn’t be truer.

From voice, internet and mobility expenses, the struggle to gain control of telecom costs is real. And this reality has intensified as the coronavirus era calls for constant adaptability due to shifts in the cloud, unexpected shadow IT and remote worker demands.

Telecom Cost Facts: 3 Ways Landlines Increase Expenses

Managing an 85 square-mile school district serving more than 6,200 students can present endless challenges — especially in the coronavirus era of distance learning. But for Yorkville Community Unit School District’s Executive Director of Finance & Operations Mindy Bradford, she never thought one of those challenges would be added costs from the school’s telephone landlines.

Take Inventory of Technology Costs for Education Success

Organization is the key to successful education for both teachers and their students. Yet distance learning has redefined how each day is structured, with devices and connectivity essential lifelines for today’s new normal.

As educators create fresh organizational systems for positive and engaging lessons from a far, another inventory will also now need attention: the technology expense accounts required to shape student learning. From voice and Internet to mobility and cloud services, budgeting for telecom costs is now a necessity.