Release Date: May 5, 2009
Advantage IQ has been selected to speak May 13, 2009 at the 2009 Telecommunications Conference of the American Petroleum Institute in Washington, DC. The conference meets annually with the goal of providing telecom managers within the petroleum industry the ability to better manage their telecom environments and expenses.
Led by Leo Berz, Advantage IQ’s Telecom Professional Services Director, the presentation will focus on the six critical areas of every telecom contract, with special emphasis on avoiding common pitfalls that provide carriers with the opportunity to increase fees, automatically extend contract length, or leverage additional concessions from their clients.
“In today’s telecom environment, controlling expenses is critical, and the #1 way to drive down costs is to procure services under the most favorable terms,” said Mr. Berz. “But it’s not just about the price, the entire contract must reflect the goals of your business and have language that protects and supports your business initiatives.”
“Companies that negotiate a handful of contracts won’t typically understand their richest opportunities to craft a superior agreement. We’ve worked with hundreds of clients, across numerous vendors, and can pinpoint areas of critical importance,” said Berz. “Our goal with every client is to put them in the best position from a financial and business perspective.”
About Advantage IQ
Advantage IQ is a leading provider of comprehensive cost management services for utility, telecom, waste and lease expenses, including strategic energy management services. Their patented technology and services provide multi-site companies with critical, yet easy-to-access information that enables companies to proactively manage and reduce expenses. Advantage IQ's patented system provides online access to consolidated cost and consumption data, partnered with powerful analytical reporting tools.
For more information about Advantage IQ, visit www.advantageiq.com or call toll-free 1-800-791-7564.
About the American Petroleum Institute
The American Petroleum Institute (API) is the only national trade association that represents all aspects of America’s oil and natural gas industry. Our 400 corporate members, from the largest major oil company to the smallest of independents, come from all segments of the industry. They are producers, refiners, suppliers, pipeline operators and marine transporters, as well as service and supply companies that support all segments of the industry. API programs include Advocacy, Research and Statistics, Standards, Certification, and Education.
For more information, visit www.api.org
SOURCE: Advantage IQ, Inc.