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MetTel Launches Utilities Expense Management Solution

MetTel, a leader in digital transformation and communications, has recently launched its Utilities Expense Management (UEM) solution, designed to enhance both efficiency and cost-effectiveness for federal and commercial clients. This innovative platform promises to significantly reduce utility costs and streamline operations by automating the management of utility accounts, which are often siloed and inefficiently handled.

Centralized Management for Better Control

At the core of MetTel's UEM solution is a centralized command center that simplifies the complexity of managing thousands of utility accounts. This eliminates the previous chaos of decentralized utility management, which can lead to redundancies and operational inefficiencies. The UEM solution offers real-time visibility into utility consumption via the user-friendly MetTel Portal, powered by Bruin. It validates charges, identifies discrepancies in invoices, and processes payments to avert any late fees.

Don Parente, Vice President of Sales Solution Architecture for MetTel's Public Sector, notes, "Organizations in both government and commercial sectors face immense challenges due to decentralized utility management. Our UEM solution provides a single source of truth, removing inefficiencies and delivering immediate savings. It is a pivotal development for our clients."

Notably, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is among the first to implement this groundbreaking solution, managing approximately 3,400 utility accounts through it. The GSA also leverages data generated by the UEM platform to ensure compliance with energy regulations from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Application and Immediate Results

The MetTel UEM Portal has already demonstrated its efficacy by managing an additional $190 million in utility and telecom expenditures for a federal agency in the previous year, resulting in savings of $8 million over a span of two years. Lori Thomas, the Senior Vice President of Strategic Engagement and Transformation at MetTel, highlights the staggering costs associated with energy and utilities. She explains, "Our UEM solution not only controls runaway costs but also provides valuable insights that can help our clients achieve their sustainability goals."

Key Features Driving Efficiency

1. Intelligent Invoice Management

Automatically captures, digitizes, and validates utility bills to eliminate manual errors.

2. Advanced Anomaly Detection

Utilizes AI technology to recognize and flag unusual consumption patterns, allowing quick action to be taken where necessary.

3. Strategic Cost Visualization

This feature interprets complex utility data and breaks it down into actionable insights for better decision-making.

4. Automated Payment Orchestration

It schedules payments smartly to ensure that late fees are a thing of the past.

5. Continuous Optimization Engine

This monitors consumption patterns consistently to identify opportunities for improvement.

These features collectively tackle issues in one-third of all accounts monthly. For instance, significant water leaks were identified in federal facilities and commercial properties last year, enabling immediate repairs and saving clients hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Built for Scale and Security

The architecture of MetTel's UEM solution is robust and designed specifically to handle the scale required by large organizations in both the public and private sectors.

• - Massive Scale Management: Efficiently coordinates thousands of utility vendor relationships across the U.S.
• - High-Volume Financial Processing: The platform is currently processing over $40 million in utility expenditures each month.
• - Comprehensive Security Measures: The system is aligned with NIST security standards for government protection while ensuring commercial data remains secure.
• - Seamless Integration: It connects effortlessly with existing financial systems for a hassle-free experience.

About MetTel

Recognized as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Network Services for five consecutive years, MetTel stands out in providing digital transformation and communication solutions for enterprise and government clients. With award-winning services and a global reach, they enable organizations to thrive in a digital world. For more information about MetTel and their innovative offerings, please visit their website at mettel.net or reach out via their social media channels.