Designed for the Telecom Industry and built on a Mobile Computing Platform Asset Tracking & Network Lifecycle Management

Agenda About Fulcrum Technologies About Network Lifecycle Management Operational Benefits of Asset Tracking Sarbanes Oxley Implications Overview of Fulcrum’s Solution Project Engagement Steps

Fulcrum is the industry leader in the delivery of asset tracking and network lifecycle management tools, as well as the services needed to implement and support those tools within the telecommunication market. About Fulcrum Technologies…

Some of Fulcrum’s Customers…

“The integration of people, processes and software tools to deliver accurate and actionable information about network equipment, throughout its lifecycle, to the various groups that work with network assets or with information associated with those assets.” Quote from T-Mobile’s Corporate ALM Sponsor (2005) Network Asset Lifecycle Management

Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) Basics It all starts with the barcode (like a license plate) The barcode number is associated with a great deal of information stored in the ALM database Equipment is tracked throughout its lifecycle using a mobile device with barcode scanner & software Information is captured about every transaction (receiving, moves, return to repair, retirement, etc.) Information from the ALM system is integrated with other applications to keep those databases accurate

Benefits of Implementing Fulcrum’s ALM Solution Eliminate the purchase of duplicate equipment Reduce the level of spare equipment and manage spares more efficiently (pooling and sharing) Comply with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404) legislation including documented control processes and history of all assets and a defensible position regarding network valuation “Self-Funding” solution with near immediate ROI Automated warranty and return/repair tracking process Eliminate manual data entry into multiple systems

Amazing ROI Examples… Cingular – “Self-Funding Solution” -Reduction in spares and idle equipment -Consolidation of warehouse space Qwest – > $40M Saved in 1 st year -Drastically reduce “advance spares” charges -Putting excess equipment into service

In order to have strong internal controls for accurate financial reporting of assets, you need a direct and consistent link between field assets and back-office financial tools. Asset Lifecycle Management & Sarbanes-Oxley

How Fulcrum Technology Helps with Sarbanes-Oxley Documented control processes for all asset transactions that can be reviewed by independent and internal auditors Defensible position regarding network valuation and the location of all significant assets Pay taxes in right amount and correct jurisdiction Perform audits quickly and accurately Documented history of all assets throughout their entire lifecycle Easy reporting and validation on field compliance

The Fulcrum Solution!!!

Mobile Computing Hardware Pocket PC Local & Wide Area Wireless

Labeling Solutions The label is small yet important piece of the solution. Fulcrum recommends a unique identifier for each individual asset. There are three standard types of labels: Single Asset Label Duplicate Asset Label Outdoor Use Label

Consulting Training Inventory Services Integration Client Services Implementation Project Management

Inventory Services

CATS provides many powerful tools to manage your workforce and your valuable network assets.

Mobile Computing tools…

Data Management tools…

Reporting tools…

Visualization tools…

Field Inventory Tools Decision Support Tools Cingular Integration Case Study

Project Engagement Steps 1.Gather business and integration requirements 2.Perform detailed business analysis for process flows, asset designation and system configuration 3.Perform detailed analysis and design for architecture of software and hardware and integration of CATS 4.Implement and test integration connectors 5.Finalize system configuration 6.Develop custom reports & configure standard reports 7.Develop custom training materials 8.Perform end-to-end user acceptance testing 9.Train corporate users and system administrators 10.Perform physical inventory and field training