There is a topic that rarely gets written about but should be one of the most important requirements for global telecom expense management (TEM) and managed mobility services (MMS) deployments in the age of edge computing.
No, this is not about where the data is processed. It is about who has access to that data, based on roles and responsibilities.
Today’s TEM and MMS platforms must be highly sophisticated, with security and data segregation layers that can both separate and consolidate vast amounts of data while controlling who can see what. That takes a system of workgroups, organizational rollups and access levels, combined with field- and function-level security.
Why Edge Computing Matters for TEM
The TEM industry now talks about “technology expense management,” and rightly so. But where does edge computing fit in? IT is moving at a rapid pace, and digital transformation is not just a marketing buzzword.
This transformation is accelerating, and TEM needs to evolve to manage every type of telecom and IT asset, including network infrastructure, UCaaS, mobile devices, software services and cloud technology. One of the fastest-growing examples is edge computing.
What Is Edge Computing?
Edge computing brings computing and storage closer to where data is created and used, such as stores, factories, branch offices and devices, instead of sending everything to a central data center or cloud.
It is growing quickly. IDC estimates global spending on edge computing at about $261 billion in 2025, rising to nearly $380 billion by 2028. Every edge location adds devices, connections, software and services that need to be tracked, secured and paid for, which is why edge computing is a TEM issue, not just a networking one.
What Asignet’s Patented TEM Solution Provides
Through a workflow created in Asignet’s Wayfast platform, the Asignet robot uses PowerShell and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) scripts to manage remote servers, cloud services and SaaS and IoT applications. Because PowerShell remote connections are live, security is a serious concern, and every action needs to be controlled and traceable.
An active, real-time configuration management database (CMDB), built by continuously scanning inventory and configurations, lets companies take full advantage of this automation while providing enhanced security through complete traceability. Server provisioning is a perfect example, because the golden image, with its software and configuration settings, stays the same with each new deployment.
The same robotic automation applies to provisioning Salesforce licenses, Microsoft 365 licenses, iPhones, SIP trunks and more. Asignet’s robot, combined with workflow creation, HR and LDAP integration, and expert staff, creates a true bridge for managing telecom and IT expenses across every location, including the edge.
Contact Asignet to learn more about our TEM and MMS solutions.
