Solution Recognized by Technology Marketing Corporation for Outstanding Innovation
Burlington, MA – August 4, 2011 – Recognized for outstanding product innovation for the fourth year in a row, Emptoris, Inc. ("Emptoris"), a leading provider of strategic supply and contract management solutions, today announced its Rivermine Telecom Expense Management (TEM) Solution received Technology Marketing Corporation’s (TMC®) Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award.
Providing Global 2000 customers greater visibility into and control over all aspects of the telecom lifecycle, Rivermine automates procurement and order management, invoice processing and auditing, inventory management, mobile expense management, dispute management and reporting/analytics.
“We are honored to receive TMC’s recognition for exceptional product innovation, as the Rivermine TEM solution was developed to help companies effectively manage ever-escalating telecom expenses and deliver dramatic cost savings,” said Mark Logan, COO, Emptoris. “Our customers have realized millions of dollars in savings for both their wireline and wireless expenses.”
The Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award recognizes products that reflect the vision, leadership and thoroughness that are characteristic of the prestigious award. The most innovative products and services brought to the market from March 2010 through March 2011 were chosen as winners of the Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award.
“Emptoris was chosen to receive a 2010 Product of the Year Award for creating exceptional advancements in voice, data and/or video communications,” said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. “Emptoris’ Rivermine solution has shown benefits for its customers and provides ROI for the companies that use it. Congratulations to the entire team at Emptoris. I look forward to more innovative solutions from them in the coming year.”
Emptoris’ Rivermine solution was also awarded TMC’s Internet Telephony magazine TEM Excellence Award in January for supporting customer initiatives to optimize costs through TEM products and solutions.
The 2010 Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award winners can be found on the INTERNET TELEPHONY and Customer Interaction Solutions websites.
About TMC
Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) is a global, integrated media company helping clients build communities in print, in person, and online. TMC publishes Customer Interaction Solutions, INTERNET TELEPHONY, Unified Communications, NGN and InfoTECH Spotlight magazines. TMCnet.com, which is read by two million unique visitors each month, is the leading source of news and articles for the communications and technology industries.
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About Emptoris
Emptoris, Inc., is a world leader in strategic supply and contract management solutions that enable companies to maximize financial performance and optimize commercial risk. The company's suite of award-winning and industry-recognized sourcing, contract management, spend analysis, supplier lifecycle management, services procurement and telecom expense management solutions are successfully used by Global 2000 companies. Emptoris is proud to partner with industry leaders such as American Express, Boeing, GlaxoSmithKline, Kraft, Motorola, Syngenta and Vodafone.
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