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For many businesses, rising costs aren’t just a temporary challenge — they’re the new normal. Between tariffs, inflation, wage increases, and supply chain disruptions, companies are being asked to do more with less. That’s why finding savings is only the first step....

The cost of doing business has gone up across the board. Materials, equipment, wages, and shipping, all more expensive than they were just a year ago. With tariffs adding another layer of uncertainty, businesses are under pressure to find savings anywhere they can....

For businesses across industries, the cost of doing business has never felt more unpredictable. In 2025, U.S. businesses are being squeezed by a perfect storm: tariffs, inflation, rising wages, and global supply chain pressures. What used to be relatively stable...

The List Recognizes Individuals Moving the Advisory Channel into the Future February 19, 2025 — Channel Futures, the indirect sales channel’s authority for industry news, information and analysis, has named Cate Heaman to its 2025 Technology Advisor 101 list. The...

The List Recognizes Individuals Moving the Advisory Channel into the Future February 19, 2025 — Channel Futures, the indirect sales channel’s authority for industry news, information and analysis, has named Bob Healey to its 2025 Technology Advisor 101 list. The...

Medium-sized businesses often find themselves caught between the challenges of rapid growth and limited resources. Unlike small businesses with minimal telecom needs or large enterprises with dedicated teams, medium-sized companies have more complex technology...

As businesses grow, managing telecom expenses becomes increasingly complex. Telecom services are crucial for business operations, but managing costs, contracts, and vendor relationships can be a challenge. Outsourcing telecom expense management (TEM) to a professional...

Telecom expenses are one of the largest and most complex cost centers for businesses, particularly as companies grow and their communications infrastructure expands. Managing these costs effectively is essential, but in-house telecom expense management (TEM) often...

In today’s fast-paced business environment, controlling costs is essential for maintaining a competitive edge. One area that often presents significant opportunities for savings is Telecom Expense Management (TEM). While many organizations are familiar with TEM, they...

In today's fast-paced business environment, managing costs is essential for maintaining a competitive edge. One of the most significant yet often overlooked areas of expenditure is telecommunications. As businesses increasingly rely on technology for communication, it...

Exploring the Best Options for TEM Management Solutions with Prelude Solutions In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, effective telecommunications expense management (TEM) is more crucial than ever for organizations looking to optimize their budgets and...

Effective Telecom Expense Management (TEM) is critical for businesses to streamline their communication costs and improve overall efficiency. However, managing telecom expenses can be a complex task, with many businesses facing challenges related to overbilling,...

In today’s business environment, efficient management of telecom expenses is crucial for maintaining profitability and operational efficiency. Implementing a telecom expense management (TEM) system can streamline operations, reduce costs, and provide valuable...

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, accurate financial management is essential for maintaining profitability and operational efficiency. Telecommunications expenses can be complex, and without proper oversight, they can quickly become a drain on resources....

In today's complex business environment, effectively managing telecom expenses is essential for maintaining financial control and operational efficiency. While telecom expense management (TEM) software is crucial, it’s equally important to enhance these systems with...

Technology expenses can often be a significant part of a company's operational costs, yet many businesses overlook the potential savings that can be uncovered through a detailed technology audit. A technology audit is a comprehensive review of a company's technology...

Managing telecommunications expenses in a business environment can be a complex task. This is where a Telecom Expense Manager (TEM) comes in. A TEM is responsible for overseeing and optimizing a company's telecom expenses, ensuring cost efficiency, and managing...

In today’s dynamic business landscape, managing telecommunications efficiently is more critical than ever. Telecom Expense Management (TEM) professional services provide a strategic solution to control and optimize telecom expenses, delivering substantial benefits to...

Meet Cate Heaman, Founder and CEO of Prelude Solutions, with the Women’s Business Enterprise Center East (WBEC East) Regional Partner Organization. With over 25 years of valuable technology experience, Cate’s leadership style is defined by purpose, courage, humility,...

In today’s fast-paced business environment, managing telecommunications resources efficiently is crucial. This is where Telecom Expense Management (TEM) providers come into play. They help businesses manage and control their telecom expenses, ensuring cost efficiency...

Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce Cate Heaman, CEO, Prelude Solutions as a 2024 Philadelphia Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes Philadelphia’s Top 100 CEO’s & C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished...

Managing telecom expenses can be a complex and time-consuming task for any business. However, conducting a telecom expense management audit is an essential step to ensure cost efficiency and operational effectiveness. In this guide, we will explore what a telecom...

In today's fast-paced business environment, managing wireless expenses is crucial for enterprises. With a myriad of devices, plans, and usage patterns, it’s easy for costs to spiral out of control. Wireless expense management (WEM) provides a comprehensive solution to...

In the complex world of telecommunications, managing expenses effectively is crucial for businesses of all sizes. Telecom expense management software plays a vital role in tracking, analyzing, and controlling telecom costs. But to maximize its potential, regular...

Each year the Women's Business Enterprise National Council, the leader in women's business de-velopment, honors 14 exemplary women's business leaders with the nation's premier award for excellence in small business leadership - the WBE Star Awards. Read More

In today's fast-paced business environment, efficient management of telecommunications resources is crucial. As companies rely heavily on a variety of communication services to operate, the need for effective oversight has never been greater. This is where Telecom...

Prelude Solutions is redefining traditional hiring practices with a refreshing emphasis on diversity and life experiences. From Shannon Doran's inspiring return to the workforce to Cate Heaman's visionary leadership, this feature in the Philadelphia Business Journal...

The WBE Star Award is the nation’s premier award for women’s excellence in business leadership. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 30, 2024 – Cate Heaman, CEO of Prelude Solutions has been recognized as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) Star by the Women’s Business...

Innovative Leadership, Creative Vision, and Well-Articulated Values At the heart of Prelude Solutions' success as a Philadelphia Business Journal Best Place to Work is its innovative leadership and creative vision. From the outset, the company's founder recognized the...

Running a successful business is an intricate balancing act! In today’s fast-paced business environment maintaining cost-efficient…

Are you looking for ways to save your business serious money? Have you thought about getting a telecom…

From smartphones and tablets to mobile data plans and wireless devices, businesses heavily rely on wireless…

Even though Unified Communications as a Service, or UCaaS, plays such an important role in business today…

Most businesses don’t realize how much telecom management can save their organizations every year. Medium…

Prelude Solutions Attends the 2023 Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Conference Prelude Solutions…

UCaaS, or unified communications as a service, provides businesses with a cloud-based communications platform….

Unified communications as a service (UCaaS) systems have swiftly been gaining popularity in recent years–especially as….

If you haven’t switched from MPLS to SD-WAN, you aren’t alone! Many businesses don’t know the advantages….

R&D, sales growth and profit, some company expenditures go unchecked. For all you know, your company is spending money…

Telecom management is the process of managing telecom services to provide optimum availability, minimal…

The telecom auditing industry is growing at a rate of over 6% per year. Why? These audits are simple, cost-effective…

Is your business overspending on telecommunications? It’s not uncommon for a business to spend a million dollars or more….

Most businesses don’t realize how much telecom management can save their organizations every year. Medium sized businesses have…

4 areas that are key in controlling your telecom expense management. Recession is the word that has crept across everyone’s lips this…

Telecom overspend is a quick way of saying… “you’re paying too much on your telecom invoices.” Let us dive into some of the reasons…

Knowing why carriers use stall tactics when it comes to customer’s billing resolution and how it impacts your business…