--- title: VoicePlus Blog | Michael Giffney (4) description: Michael Giffney is the founder of VoicePlus and is passionate about exploring new technologies. (4) --- [![header-logo-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/logo_header.png)](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/) - [Home](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/) - Solutions ENTERPRISE SERVICES [Integrated Managed Mobility & EndPoint Services](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/enterprise-services/integrated-managed-mobility-and-endpoint-services) [Telecom Expense Management & Optimisation](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/enterprise-services/telecom-expense-management-and-optimisation) [Device Lifecycle Management](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/enterprise-services/device-lifecycle-management) [Procurement & Support](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/enterprise-services/procurement-and-support) [Device Security & Application](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/enterprise-services/device-security-and-application) [Site, Branch & Site Connectivity](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/enterprise-services/site-branch-and-site-connectivity) ENTERPRISE OUTCOMES [Reduce Costs](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/solutions/reduce-costs) [Track Assets & Centralized Management](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/solutions/track-assets-and-centralized-management) [Security](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/solutions/security) - [About Us](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/about-us) - [Contact Us](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/contact-us) - [Blog](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au) - [Trust Centre](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/trust-centre) # VoicePlus Blogs ![underline-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/underline.png?width=212&height=3&name=underline.png) [![Visibility Is the New Competitive Edge: How Smart Analytics Improve Governance, Savings, and Decision-Making](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/4.png?width=230&height=230&name=4.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/telecom-expense-visibility) #### [Visibility Is the New Competitive Edge: How Smart Analytics Improve Governance, Savings, and Decision-Making](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/telecom-expense-visibility) When was the last time you looked at how cost-effective your telecom environment is? One look, and you might discover a plethora of data, from user changes to unused devices — and that’s just scratching the surface. [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/telecom-expense-visibility) [![The Hidden Cost of Poor Visibility in Telecom: Why Asset Tracking Matters](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/3.png?width=230&height=230&name=3.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/telecom-asset-tracking-cost-savings) #### [The Hidden Cost of Poor Visibility in Telecom: Why Asset Tracking Matters](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/telecom-asset-tracking-cost-savings) Managing your enterprise telecom has never been more complicated, especially with today’s new corporate environments. As you adopt IoT, hybrid team arrangements, and an ever-expanding fleet of mobile devices, you’ll encounter numerous challenges, from tracking your assets to determining which ones are redundant and bleeding you dry financially. [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/telecom-asset-tracking-cost-savings) [![AI-Driven Threats Are Getting Faster — Is Your Mobile Device Security Ready?](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/2.png?width=230&height=230&name=2.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/ai-mobile-device-security-enterprise-mobility) #### [AI-Driven Threats Are Getting Faster — Is Your Mobile Device Security Ready?](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/ai-mobile-device-security-enterprise-mobility) There have always been security concerns with AI, and one of them has come to the fore in the form of AI-powered attack methods that cut exploitation time in half. [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/ai-mobile-device-security-enterprise-mobility) [![Samsung Simplifies Knox Suite: What This Means for Enterprise Device Management](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/1-1.png?width=230&height=230&name=1-1.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/samsung-knox-suite-mobile-devices-management) #### [Samsung Simplifies Knox Suite: What This Means for Enterprise Device Management](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/samsung-knox-suite-mobile-devices-management) You’re in for some promising news if your business relies on Samsung because managing mobile devices just got easier. Samsung has overhauled its Knox Suite in a way that cuts through the confusion of multiple licences. The changes are comprehensive and include a major restructuring of everything into three clear plans: Base, Essential, and Enterprise. [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/samsung-knox-suite-mobile-devices-management) [![Unbiased Comparison: VoicePlus MMS vs. Optus and Vodafone/TPG Support](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus%20Blog%20Cover%20Images%20and%20Social%20Graphics%20(1).png?width=230&height=230&name=VoicePlus%20Blog%20Cover%20Images%20and%20Social%20Graphics%20(1).png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/voiceplus-vs-optus-vodafone-enterprise-mobility) #### [Unbiased Comparison: VoicePlus MMS vs. Optus and Vodafone/TPG Support](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/voiceplus-vs-optus-vodafone-enterprise-mobility) What do you think of when you hear the phrase “telecom service?” [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/voiceplus-vs-optus-vodafone-enterprise-mobility) [![Maximising Savings With a Seamless Dual-Carrier Mobile Strategy](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus%20Blog%20Cover%20Images%20and%20Social%20Graphics%20(2).png?width=230&height=230&name=VoicePlus%20Blog%20Cover%20Images%20and%20Social%20Graphics%20(2).png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/voiceplus-device-procurement-staging-enterprise) #### [Maximising Savings With a Seamless Dual-Carrier Mobile Strategy](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/voiceplus-device-procurement-staging-enterprise) With mobile costs climbing and performance demands increasing, it’s no wonder businesses across the country are under pressure to do more with less. There aren’t many solutions out there. However, one strategy gaining serious traction is the dual-carrier mobile model. [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/voiceplus-device-procurement-staging-enterprise) [![The True Cost of Unmanaged Mobile Devices](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/_%E2%80%9CTrue%20Cost%E2%80%9D%20Comparison%20Chart.jpg?width=230&height=230&name=_%E2%80%9CTrue%20Cost%E2%80%9D%20Comparison%20Chart.jpg)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/true-cost-unmanaged-mobile-devices) #### [The True Cost of Unmanaged Mobile Devices](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/true-cost-unmanaged-mobile-devices) How To Stop Wasting Money and Strengthen Security For most businesses, mobile devices are essential because they keep teams connected, enable remote work, and support day-to-day operations. But without proper management, they can also be a silent budget killer. [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/true-cost-unmanaged-mobile-devices) [![Sierra Wireless XR60: The Future of 5G-Enabled Enterprise Networking](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Full%20Potential%20of%205G.png?width=230&height=230&name=Full%20Potential%20of%205G.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/sierra-wireless-xr60-5g-enterprise-networking) #### [Sierra Wireless XR60: The Future of 5G-Enabled Enterprise Networking](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/sierra-wireless-xr60-5g-enterprise-networking) Fast, secure, and reliable connectivity isn’t optional for businesses anymore — it’s essential. With more teams working remotely, IoT adoption skyrocketing, and cloud-based operations becoming the norm, enterprises need networking solutions that keep up. [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/sierra-wireless-xr60-5g-enterprise-networking) [![IT Spending to Surge 9.8% in 2025: Why You Need a Device Refresh](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Budget%20Impact%20Breakdown.jpg?width=230&height=230&name=Budget%20Impact%20Breakdown.jpg)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/it-spending-2025-device-lifecycle-and-device-refresh) #### [IT Spending to Surge 9.8% in 2025: Why You Need a Device Refresh](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/it-spending-2025-device-lifecycle-and-device-refresh) IT budgets are set to increase 9.8% in 2025, with device expenditures rising10.4%. This surge signals a critical shift in IT investment that businesses like yours can’t afford to overlook. [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/it-spending-2025-device-lifecycle-and-device-refresh) [![The Aftermath of Australia’s 3G Shutdown](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/The%203G%20Shutdown.jpg?width=230&height=230&name=The%203G%20Shutdown.jpg)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/australia-3g-shutdown-business-impact) #### [The Aftermath of Australia’s 3G Shutdown](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/australia-3g-shutdown-business-impact) What THIS Means for Businesses and Connectivity In January, Telstra and Optus switched off their 3G networks to reallocate spectrum for 4G and 5G services with the goal of faster speeds, better call quality, and enhanced mobile coverage. 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