Research published today has shown that three quarters of mobile subscribers are spending an average of £200 a year more than they should because they are on the wrong contract.

With over 8 million different permutations of mobile phone contracts to choose from it is hardly surprising that individuals struggle to select the tariff that is right for them.

It is hard to predict accurately how many texts you will send or calls you will make on a monthly basis throughout the full term of a mobile contract, and the popularity of smartphone and tablet technology to surf the web and download data has made this more complicated; in the last year users have, on average, doubled their data usage.

Business mobile contracts are typically 24 months in duration.  If you over-estimate what you need at the start of your contract you’ll pay more than you need to; however, under-estimate and you’ll be subject to punitive charges for exceeding your contracted allowance.

How do you identify the happy medium, and remain there throughout your contract term?

Imerja is an approved partner with both Vodafone and O2, able to offer competitive and relevant tariffs to business of all size, incorporating minutes and data packages, as well as traditional landline services.

More than just a  dealer or reseller, Imerja proactively manages your contract throughout the term with quarterly reviews on usage to ensure you remain on the most appropriate tariff for your business.

To find out more about how Imerja can help you identify the best contract suitable to your business, and work with you to manage your telephony costs moving forward, please contact your account manager or call us on 0844 225 2888, or email us directly at [email protected].

Network Computing Awards - VOTE NOW

Imerja is delighted to report it has been shortlisted in the Network Computing Awards for 2011 in the category of Reseller of the Year.

This national award recognises excellence in the delivery of solutions, service and support, taking into consideration the ability to deliver real benefits and meet customer objectives in terms of improved efficiency, ROI and investment protection, and cost reduction. 

To vote for Imerja please visit the awards website or click on the finalist logo, and select the ‘Vote Now’ menu option on the left hand side of the screen. Voting closes on Thursday 24^th March 2011, with the award presented in April.

Being associated with the award as a finalist is a great accolade for Imerja, and I would like to thank you for taking the time to cast your vote in favour of our nomination.

In last month’s blog entry ‘A third of UK employees use personal devices in the workplace’ highlighted that over 95% of workers used a personal PC, mobile phone or other mobile device for work use. With the 24×7 nature of business today and the rise of virtualised desktops, it is not surprising that employees want to have a say in the type of technology they use for their working day. In fact, a new Unisys survey of 141 information workers found that 75 percent are willing to pay a portion of the cost for productivity-enhancing technology for work if they could choose it themselves. This presents an opportunity to organisations to reduce their business costs whilst empowering their employees with the choice to select and pay for technologies that they are comfortable with in their personal lives.

For organisations who are considering taking this route, the same level of security must be witheld on personal devices so as not to put company information at risk. With Imerja mobile services, Imerja can deploy a secure environment onto anymobile phone, even one that is owned by the individual. Organisations can offer employees a mobile phone allowance rather than providing company mobile telephones, benefitting both the organisation and its employees by reducing overall costs to the business whilst enabling employees to have their own choice of handset. Security benefits include the development of bespoke business applications which allow users access to relevant information in a secure environment, ensuring that information is kept secure at all times and confidentiality is maintained. If a mobile phone is lost, the applications and data can be wiped remotely without compromise to whatever else may be on the phone.

For more information on how we can help your organisation secure and manage consumer-led devices, please email [email protected] or call us on 0844 225 2888.