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One system to manage telecom spend + device lifecycle (TEM + Depot + Rental)

Reduce waste, extend device life, and produce trustworthy lifecycle data for reporting.

We combine Telecom Expense Management, Depot Operations, and Device Rental into one workflow so IT/Telecom teams can control spend and maintain defensible asset-level records.

A Unified Platform for Device Lifecycle & Spend

TEM tells you what you’re paying. Depot creates lifecycle facts. Rental gives flexibility without new capex. Together, you get governance + defensible records.

TEM
(Spend Governance)
  • Ingest carrier invoices (upload or integration)
  • Normalize charges; detect anomalies; enforce policies with rules
  • Dashboards + alerts for ongoing control
Depot
(Lifecycle Control)
  • Intake → secure wipe → repair → redeploy
  • Inventory visibility (serial/age/condition/assignment history)
  • Chain-of-custody records + operational audit trail
Rental
(Flexible Supply)
  • Rapid scale up/down without buying new devices
  • Prefer pre-owned/refurbished devices where appropriate
  • Return logistics + refresh powered by the depot

Lifecycle Data + Reporting Layer

We maintain an asset-level lifecycle dataset (device ID/serial, age, assignment history, repairs, returns). This can support reporting aligned to product/value-chain accounting approaches (with partner verification as needed).

Why now: scrutiny on environmental claims is rising — substantiated, audit-ready records matter.

Lifecycle diagram showing TEM, Depot, and Rental services feeding into a central lifecycle data and reporting hub
TEM dashboard showing spend analytics and carrier invoice summaries
“TEM tells you what you’re paying. Depot tells you what you own and where it is. Rental gives you flexibility without new capex. Together, we create governance and credible records that are defensible when stakeholders ask ‘prove it.’”
TEM that replaces spreadsheets with automated control

Invoices in → exceptions out. Business rules + dashboards + alerts.

What it does

  • Fast invoice ingestion: upload invoices or automate ingestion via integrations
  • Normalization & visibility: structured data by carrier, cost center, and service line
  • Business rules engine: automatically flag exceptions (policy breaches, anomalies)
  • Analytics dashboard: trends, variances, and exception summaries
  • Workflow-ready: integrates with systems like ServiceNow for tracking

Why it matters

  • Shorter billing cycles (less manual reconciliation)
  • Fewer billing surprises (exceptions surfaced immediately)
  • Audit trail for invoices, rules, and actions
TEM Process

Visualize spend, track exceptions, and manage inventory.

Telecom Expense Management software dashboard showing charts and data
Depot services: secure returns → repair → redeploy (with full lifecycle records)

Extend device life while maintaining security, inventory control, and traceability.

Operations

  • Intake + triage: capture identifiers (e.g., serial), condition, and owner status
  • Secure data sanitization: verified wipe to enable safe redeployment
  • Repair/refurbishment: extend usable life and reduce replacements
  • Inventory + redeploy: track stock and re-issue devices quickly
  • Lifecycle logging: age, repairs, utilization events for governance and reporting

Depot is where lifecycle facts get created. Those facts are what make sustainability claims harder to challenge.

Depot Process

Receive → Wipe → Repair → Inventory → Redeploy

Depot operations showing devices being processed through intake, wipe, repair, and inventory
Corporate device rental powered by our depot (+ governed in TEM)

Scale workforce needs fast with predictable monthly cost and controlled returns.

Use cases

  • Rapid onboarding/offboarding: contractors, projects, seasonal workforce
  • Predictable OPEX: monthly per-device cost vs. large upfront purchases
  • Shipping, returns, wipe, repair, and re-issue handled through the depot
  • Lower total waste: use refurbished devices where feasible; track life extension
  • Workflow integration: request/approval tracking via tools like ServiceNow

How we start (pilot)

Start with a pilot cohort of devices and one carrier → expand after baseline reporting and workflows are validated.

Rental Process

A managed process for speed, budget clarity, and device governance.

A diagram showing the rental lifecycle: request, deploy, use, return, refresh, and redeploy

Operational scale you can rely on

We can plug into your workflow and help you manage devices and spend with accountable operations.

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Let’s talk about TEM + Depot + Rental for your organization

Start with TEM, Depot, or a rental pilot. We’ll design a governed workflow that fits your environment and scales.

Note: Reporting alignment and verification may involve partner support depending on your requirements.

Our Partners

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