Tangoe adds Cloud Advisory Service

Tangoe has also announced the appointment of Russ Loignon as its new Vice President of Cloud Consulting. Russ has more than 20 years of telecommunications industry experience, and was president of consulting and technical resource company Systems Management Group. Russ comes to Tangoe from AT&T, where he spent 16 years, most recently as lead market development manager in the Advance Solutions Organization, where he focused on creating business-related cloud offerings aimed at mobility, healthcare, sourcing and “as a service” solutions.

“The market for cloud services can be confusing and complex, and with new cloud products being rolled out every day, it’s difficult for organizations to decide which solution is right for them,” said Al Subbloie, president and CEO of Tangoe. “Through the Cloud Advisory Service, Tangoe is helping organizations to navigate the complicated cloud landscape and choose the right solutions to improve their business while mitigating risk. By rolling out this service and hiring Russ, an industry expert, to head up our cloud offerings, we’re furthering our commitment to help customers leverage the cloud for business advantage.”

With the Cloud Advisory Service, Tangoe helps guide enterprises through the entire cloud process, including:
· Assisting enterprises in defining their cloud strategy
· Navigating though vendor hype to identify the best solution for an enterprise
· Advising on costs and security
· Managing the procurement process and obtaining best-in-class pricing of cloud-based services