Sage Management
Echo Putman is an experienced telecommunications professional with a strong background in network expense management and audit operations. Currently serving as Vice President of Carrier Audit at Sage Management since October 2018, Echo specializes in auditing carrier telecommunications and optimizing carrier networks. Prior to this role, Echo held positions at CenturyLink, including Senior Director of Audit Operations and Principal Network Expense Manager, where responsibilities included developing strategic audits, cost-saving projects, and serving as a subject matter expert for high-level disputes. Echo's early career at Level 3 Communications involved various managerial roles focused on audit and resolution, provisioning, and project management from February 1997 to October 2018, showcasing a consistent track record of enhancing operational efficiency in telecommunications.
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Sage Management
Founded 2004, our primary focus is saving our clients’ money. They Find Money on Telecom Bills™. Sage Management INC. (“Sage”) has identified over $1.65B, realized $650M in savings, while identifying over $100M/year for our clients. They are the only firm to validate on Global Carrier, Enterprise and Government Organizations telecombills. They have benchmarked the telecom globe. Sage identifies, negotiates and reconciles billing discrepancies. While They find you money on telecom bills They supplement this service with industry leading Physical Audits that ensure an accurate inventory. They are currently negotiating over $400M in annualized telecommunications savings (Benchmarking/Dispute/Optimization) packages for their clients.Their services start with analyzing your invoices and contracts, they provide you with a book of business, then create a plan. They help you negotiate with your Current Vendor to see if they can provide you a market rate, based on a thorough Network Cost Evaluation. They offer full service Benchmarking which can include RFP/RFI creation, implementation, negotiation and post rate validation. They complement their Benchmarking with Physical Audit and Dispute Management services.