Why Choose Amtel

Amtel is a global mobile device management & telecom expense management vendor, addressing the challenges companies face in managing mobile devices and telecommunications expenses. Amtel developed the industry’s first integrated private cloud based secure MDM and TEM solution, allowing companies of all sizes to securely manage mobile devices and telecom expenses from a single platform. Provided as a convenient and cost effective SaaS platform, Amtel TIMS solution is SAS 70 Type II certified solution offering the highest level of data security and reliability as compared to other MDM & TEM vendors.

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Complete Lifecycle Modular Solution

Amtel platform manages multi-Billion dollar Mobile & Telecommunications services for global companies. We have been serving our customers for over 10 years with innovative solutions.

  • In 2001, Amtel pioneered the integrated telecom and mobile expense management TIMS solution (TEM & MEM).
  • In 2010 Amtel combines mobile device security management & mobile apps management with that award-winning TIMS platform (MDM).

Secure & Fast Implementations with SaaS

Amtel solution provides each customer a secure and customized application using SaaS delivery method. Our customers get full suite of services at an affordable price point with fast deployements.

We delivers this level of flexibility using SAS 70 Type II Certified Hosting which makes the entire set up secure & reliable. It delivers an unparallel user experience and functionality both of which exactly fit the client’s needs. There is an optional Amtel Gateway which can be added behind client's network firewall for Active Directory & Active Sync integration bringing enhanced security & functionality.


Dedicated Customer Service with 95% Customer Satisfaction Rating

Amtel is a customer service driven organization. We are fortunate to enjoy one of the highest customer retention rates in the industry. Many of our current customers have remained with us year-after-year. This industry-leading retention rate stems from Amtel's superior execution of implementation and support, creating a very high customer satisfaction rating, as measured by an independent third-party.


Mobile Device Security Management

Amtel’s MDM solution is used to manage both corporate devices & BYOD Bring-your-own-devices programs. It offers ability to segregate personal information from corporate data, selective wipes, encryption, remote lock and more while supporting all major mobile device platforms.

Smartphones & Tablets: Apple iOS, Google Android, Blackberry, Windows, Symbian, WebOS and others.

Solution security features enables you remotely, over-the-air (OTA) to:

  • Install provisioning profiles, password restrictions, email settings, certificates, feature restrictions, Wi-Fi, VPN settings, etc
  • Monitor device data such as Processes running, Apps downloaded, IMEI, SIM, network characteristics, free RAM, battery level, etc
  • Use GPS to track time and location coordinates of the device
  • Remote wipe and lock: Manage locking the device remotely & Initiating a remote wipe to factory defaults or partial wipes
  • Market Apps Management and Enterprise App store
  • Share Documents
  • Individual owned BYOD devices security

Expense control features deliver a unique set of money-saving mobile apps:

  • International Roaming Alerts: real-time alerts to network administrators when international roaming charges need to be blocked or managed
  • Free 411 Directory Assistance: Avoid expensive directory assistance calls up to $1.99 per call
  • Toll Free Savings: Redirect mobile toll-free calls to avoid duplicate charges
  • International Calls Saving: Avoid high Mobile International calling rates

Mobile Apps & Documents Management

Amtel’s solution offers secure document management, segregate Whitelisted & Blacklisted Market Apps, create Enterprise App store for in-house Apps etc for major mobile device platforms.

  • Document Security: Push documents securely to the smart devices to reside in a secured container. Ability to send remote updates to the documents and erase documents without end user intervention.
  • Market Apps Management: Provide recommended Market Whitelisted Apps, Alert Blacklisted Apps & categories on the mobile devices.
  • Create Enterprise App Store: Enable in-house Apps with Enterprise App store. Ability to remotely push for update notifications.

Telecom and Mobile Expense Management

Mobile Expense Management: Smartphones, Tablets, Mobiles, Data cards, Build-in 3/4G cards etc.


Fixed Telecom Expense Management: Voice Lines, PRI circuits, Data, Internet T1, T3, Calling Cards, Conferencing, VoIP, eFax, MPLS, Web Hosting, Collocation, etc


Invoices

TIMS helps to bring Invoices into the system; electronically audit them against Orders, Inventory and Contracts; splits them up into GL codes for cost allocation; send to departmental heads for approval and finally for payments to Accounts Payable. The system can handle invoices from countries on five continents, all around the globe.

When discrepancies occur, our Professional Services teams open billing tickets with the carriers and follow those billing tickets to resolution for credits. TIMS can be linked to both HR and Financial software systems for automated feeds.

In addition, TIMS delivers important features that specifically apply to mobile services: Optimization using copyrighted algorithms, Extensive plans information, prices, device specifications, guides and more for national & international carriers.

Inventory

Inventory stores all the key components of telecom services: service addresses, service plans, speeds, allocations, and more. When a TIMS user closes an order in the TIMS Orders module, TIMS automatically updates Inventory.

TIMS provides inventory and asset control for the following services: Mobile, Voice lines, Data/Internet service, Calling cards, Conferencing (Audio, Video, and Web), VoIP, eFax, MPLS, Web hosting, Collocation, etc.


Mobile Policy Implementation

One of the unique features of the Amtel TIMS platform is its comprehensive Mobile Usage Policy Implementation and Auditing capabilities.

Mobile policies are set up for:

  • Groups based on job profile, location, hierarchy, etc.
  • Procurement bundles of devices and plans
  • Spend limits via policy templates for voice, data, text, roaming, international usage, and more.

TIMS then runs Mobile Usage Policy audits and sends a monthly report to managers to flag constant outliers of the corporate mobile policy.

TIMS’ Split Billing capability allows organizations to charge end-users for personal usage such as mobile apps, third-party software, 411 calls, ring tones, and international roaming.

End-users get an automated electronic copy of their portion of the invoice and Accounts Payable gets an electronic split-billing report that can be uploaded into the internal financial software system. This Split Billing feature also provides organizations with the methodologies required by various compliance departments to satisfy their reporting requirements for corporate mobile phone usage.


Global Multi-Vendor Multi-Currency System

Amtel supports global organizations for Telecoms & Mobile management. Our TIMS system brings all the information of your distinct telecom & mobile vendors into one platform.

Mobile Device Security Management is available on devices for all national & international carriers.

Telecom & Mobile Expense Management allows organizations to track invoices & inventories that use different currencies. TIMS incorporates these national & international currencies into the normalized Reporting view, as well as other parts of the system. The system also routes orders to sub-group teams within the vendors for reliable order management.


Hierarchical Approval-Based Order Management

Advanced Hierarchical Procurement allows organizations to centralize order workflow from order entry to order submission. TIMS uses role-based privileges that allow hierarchical managers to approve their users' orders, usage, and more.

For example, a user enters an order as per corporate policy, set up in TIMS. The user's manager then electronically approves the order and TIMS forwards it to the vendor with appropriate codes.

Advanced Hierarchical Procurement handles Mobile Services, Pagers, Voice Lines, Data Circuits, Calling Cards, Conferencing (Audio, Video and Web), Internet Broadband, and more. This key TIMS feature leads to complete visibility of telecom orders and spend accountability within an organization.


Efficient Professional Implementation & After Sales support

Amtel has in place one of the best Operations Group in the industry, with over 100 combined years of carrier experience. Our long business history has enabled us to streamline the implementation process and minimize the issues that sometimes arise.

Amtel's dedicated Project Managers help clients at each step whether it is how to define settings for iOS in the TIMS system or what plan to buy for optimized voice pool minutes in corporate environment.

Amtel encourages our customers to call or email in case of any issue. The company philosophy is to help customers resolve their issue quickly & satisfactorily. Our customers have direct access to our project managers & specialists with unlimited phone & email support.

Mobile Device Security

Setup and Secure mobile phones & tablets in your organization. IT administrators need a partner to help them secure corporate date on the wireless devices entering their network. Amtel's mobile device management (MDM) is the first modular platform that is organically developed with integrated security management, content management and expense management features. Amtel delivers this solution as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering with lower costs and fast implementation.

Mobile platforms supported: Apple iOS: iPhone, iPad ; Android: Smartphones, Tablets; Blackberry; Windows Phone; Symbian; WebOS

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Secure & Fast Setup with SaaS Delivery

Provided as a convenient and cost effective SaaS platform, Amtel TIMS solution is SAS 70 Type II certified solution offering the highest level of data security and reliability.

Device Security

Password policies, Certificates, VPN, Antivirus launch, Email server settings, Feature restrictions, Wi-Fi settings, LDAP settings & more.

Market Apps Management

Find Installed Apps, Setup Whitelisted Apps, Alerts for Blacklisted / Restricted Market Apps.

Enterprise Apps Store

Create Enterprise App store for in-house Apps for private users.

Remote Device Monitoring

Processes running, Apps installed, Antivirus, Free RAM, Battery level, IMEI, SIM, Network information, Mobile platform version etc.

Detect & Quarantine Compromised Devices

Jailbreak (Apple iOS), Rooted (Android).

Profile Management

Role based profiles & mobile policies

Remote Full Wipe and Partial Wipe

Initiate this command to set factory defaults or non-operational status or wipe partial corporate data from the mobile device.

Remote Lock and Clear Password

Initiate this command to reset lost password.

Share Documents & Content Management

Push documents & files securely to the mobile devices to reside in a secured container. Ability to send remote updates and erase without end user intervention.

Broadcast Text/SMS & Paging

Send Text, SMS, Push message to mobile devices from a central console. Both smart & non-smart devices can be enrolled for receiving messages.

International Roaming Alerts

Real Time Alerts to Network Administrator for International Roaming charges.

411 Directory Assistance Saving

Avoid expensive directory assistance calls up to $1.99 per call.

International Calls Saving

Avoid high Mobile International calling rates.

GPS Location Tracking

Track time and location coordinates of mobile devices.

Alerts & Notifications

Real Time Notifications to Network Administrators for Exceptions.

Amtel MDM Gateway

Provides complete Active Directory & Active Sync integration by residing behind the corporate firewall for added security.

Reporting

Role Based Summary & Detailed Reports.

Mobile Lifecycle Management

Amtel's customers for mobile lifecycle management solution can typically eliminate 10% to 40% of their mobile expenses. The award-winning platform and copyrighted software algorithms optimize wireless costs & bring transparency to enterprise wireless usage.

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Invoice Manager

Automates enterprise-wide invoice management and chargebacks across groups and/or locations. Companies can set up allocation rules for cost centers based on a variety of factors including percentage share, or spend. It conducts a detailed invoice audit, comparing invoice data to inventory and contract data. Identified discrepancies produce billing tickets which are logged with the carriers for reconciliation and recovery of the inaccurate charges.

Inventory Manager

Centralizes the repository of all wireless services assets across an enterprise. It is updated automatically with changes made in procurement module to keep it current and accurate. Inventory is the cornerstone for auditing invoices. An accurate inventory is essential for billing management, monitoring upgrade deadlines, and consolidation of non-working mobile lines.

Procurement & Ordering Portal

Enforce hierarchical workflow procurement controls with a customized online portal. This electronic workflow creates spend controls within an organization. A user places an order which flows to the departmental head for approval before being sent to the vendor for fulfillment. Companies get complete visibility and control from order initiation through fulfillment to activation.

Reporting

Build and schedule role-based customized reports configured to the enterprise's needs. A finance manager needs a set of reports different than an IT manager needs, but all leading to enhanced operational efficiencies.

Over 50 Mobile Services Reports include:

  • Mobile Policy Audit
  • Mobile Cost Center Allocation
  • Mobile Usage and Charges Detail
  • Mobile Service-Type Charges Break-Up
  • Update Users to Unassigned Mobile Lines
  • Invoice Exception Report (Mobile Invoices)
  • Mobile Average Cost Per Line Trending

Mobile Policy

Implements and monitors mobile policies that keep costs under control and check future frauds. The system can automatically monitor your company's cell phone policy, flag outliers, and send audit reports to the managers responsible for the appropriate cost centers.

Knowledge Base of Carrier Devices & Plans

Provides a comprehensive database of devices, services, and carrier rate plans. Our project managers and engineers update this knowledge base on a strict, regular schedule. Our clients are, thus, assured of always getting the most up-to-date information about various wireless options.

The system's Knowledge Base compiles data on:

  • Over 100 mobile carriers
  • Over 2000 mobile business plans
  • Over 2000 mobile business devices

The system is constantly updated whenever a new mobile device is released by a wireless carrier, whenever obsolete devices are put to end-of-life, and whenever carrier data is modified.

Help Desk Services

Assistance with order management issues to end users, as well as to admin users of the platform

  • Mobile Phones
  • Tablets
  • Blackberry
  • iPhone
  • Android
  • PDAs
  • Datacards

Amtel Help Desk services draw on the industry's deep knowledgebase of devices, services, and carrier rate plans. Such a database maximizes the number of Help Desk requests that are resolved efficiently and effectively.

Telecom Expense Management

Amtel TEM solution for enterprises is SaaS based software platform used to manage all aspects of an enterprise's telecom services ranging from procurement to invoices management to reporting. The solution has SAS 70 Type II certified hosting to deliver the highest level of security available today. Customers can typically reduce 10% to 40% of their telecom expenses using Amtel TIMS.

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Telecom Expense Management - TEM Modules

Invoice Processing

Automates enterprise-wide invoice processing and chargeback across groups and/or locations. Depending upon how the telecom carriers make their invoice data available, the Invoice Manager accepts invoices in a wide variety of formats including EDI, CD, XML, Web & Paper.

Invoice Audits

Conducts detailed invoice audits comparing invoice data to inventory and contract data. Identified discrepancies produce billing tickets which are logged with the carrier for reconciliation and recovery of those inaccurate charges. Your Amtel Project Manager follows these billing tickets until they are resolved.

Invoice Approval Workflow

Delivers a hierarchical workflow for invoice approvals . Once your Amtel Project Manager loads & verifies the invoice, the system then tracks the invoice movement through each approval level in your organization into accounts payable.

Report Manager

Enhances operational planning and efficiency. There are over 100+ Telecom Services Reports.

  • Landline Service-Type Charges Break-Up
  • Top Dialed Numbers for Landline Voice and Calling Cards
  • Mobile Policy Audit
  • Mobile Usage and Charges Detail
  • Update Users to Unassigned Mobile Lines
  • Mobile Average Cost Per Line Trending
  • Invoice Exception Report (Mobile and/or Landline Invoices)
  • Cost Center Allocations (Mobile and/or Landline Invoices)
  • Total Telecom Inventory by User/Hierarchy (Mobile and Landline)

All reports can be downloaded into seven (7) different formats: Excel, CSV, DOC, PDF, TIFF, XML, and Web Archive. Reports also have Scheduler, which allows scheduling the delivery of reports automatically on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.

Professional Services

Expert project managers are the cornerstone of our telecom expense management offering. Our professionals work side-by-side with your IT & Accounting staff to keep your telecom infrastructure optimized for best usage and cost. The Amtel project managers are supported by the engineering teams. For most clients, Amtel professional services team significantly reduces the internal workload of dealing with landline and mobile invoice processing, mobile device ordering, inventory monitoring, and service optimization.

Inventory Manager

Centrally tracks all landline and mobile assets across an enterprise. An accurate inventory is essential for billing management, monitoring contract expirations, and elimination of unused telecom connections.

IT teams can track inventory for Voice Circuits ,Data Circuits, Local and Long Distance, VoIP, T1, PRI, MPLS, VPN, Gigabit Ethernet, Dialup, Wi-Fi, Conferencing, Hosting, Mobile Phones, Smartphones, Blackberry, iPhones, Data cards.

Procurement Portal

Manage all service adds, moves, changes, and disconnects. Amtel TIMS software platform, delivers hierarchical procurement management portal. This electronic workflow creates spend controls within an organization. Based on the workflow settings, when an order is placed, it can flow to the departmental head for approval before being sent to the vendor for fulfillment. Companies get complete visibility and control from order initiation through installation to validation

Contracts Manager

Monitors and ensures compliance with multiple carrier contracts by tracking:

  • Effective & Expiration Date
  • Term Length & Renewal Type
  • Monthly & Annual Commitment
  • Services Covered
  • Detailed Contract Charges
  • Calling Plans (where applicable)
  • Discounts & Disconnection Penalty Clauses

Contracts Manager tracks monthly spend to correlate commitment levels. The client automatically gets a renewal notification for the contracts near the end of their term.

Budgets and Forecasting

Build telecom spend scenarios and compare with actual expenses. It allows financial managers to build different models of telecom spend and compare them with actual spend. It centralizes the data and automates the collection of that data needed for telecom budgetary planning. Such automation, simplifies the planning process at the end of the fiscal year.

Trending and Analysis

Managers are able to see their telecom spend in a role-based view. They get the insight they need to optimize their department's telecom spend. Executive management gets insight into the costs and trends of telecom spend throughout the organization.

Awards

2012 SIIA Codie Finalist Telecom Expense Management Excellence Award 2011 Telecom Expense Management Award Product of the year 2008 Telecom Expense Management Award Product of the year

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