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Wireless Expense Management Experts announce webinar on Telecom Law and how to develop a Corporate Wireless PolicyCellution Inc. to host telecom law expert Martha Buyer in exclusive online educational event Rochester, NY (June 4, 2010) – The use of wireless devices, such as Blackberries, Palms, iPhones and Droids has become the symbol of efficiency in today’s business landscape. As the demand for mobile technology on the job increases, the corporate wireless experts at Cellution Inc. are finding that employers are struggling to keep up with critical legal strategies, including clear and concise corporate wireless policies. Nonexistent and subpar employee policies leave many organizations vulnerable to a variety of risks. These include, but are not limited to liability for accident-related injury litigation, corporate security breaches and employee misuse and abuse of corporate wireless access, including non-business related texting. To aid employers with large mobile workforces, Cellution will hold an exclusive webinar on items to be considered when developing a corporate wireless policy. The webinar will feature telecommunications law expert Martha Buyer, who worked as a telecommunications engineer for several large organizations before becoming an attorney. The complimentary webinar, “Developing a Strong Corporate Wireless Policy - Pointers and pitfalls of protecting your company without sacrificing employee productivity” will take place Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT. Having a good corporate wireless policy can help mitigate an employer’s significant legal risk. A strong wireless device policy can potentially save millions of dollars in litigation expenses, while simultaneously saving employers up to 15% or more each year in average wireless telecom expenses. Protecting your company with a Corporate Wireless Policy Exposure from distracted driving accidents is a great threat. “Many employers don’t consider that whether or not the employer provides the device to the employee, the employer remains at risk in the event of an accident or other unfortunate occurrance,” said Buyer, a practicing telecommunications attorney, who is also a long time member of the Society of Telecommunications Consultants. “We are seeing settlements as high as $20 million in some cases. The onus is on the employer to have a clear policy that it’s willing to enforce.” In addition to litigation exposure, business owners have to be concerned with other potential risks caused by misuse and abuse by employees. Not only can employees inadvertently run up charges with personal texting, gaming and other data driven expenses, but today’s smartphones and wireless devices are also powerful tools that can be used in less than savory ways. Many of these devices include exceptional cameras and data capabilities, and can be operated in stealthy ways, increasing the threat to the employer of security breaches. “The exponential growth of mobile devices as a central tool of business has many implications and has caught some corporate divisions by surprise,” said Chuck Serapilio, President and founder of Cellution. “This webinar is designed to give companies the critical background and considerations to create a strong corporate wireless policy. From Corporate Counsel and Human Resources to IT and Finance, no matter what your area of responsibility is, you’re going to want to make sure you have a mobile device policy that’s well written, fully acknowledged by staff and enforceable.” Among the information presented in the complimentary online webinar will be: • What can go wrong: Real life case studies and lessons learned from other companies • Recent settlements costing corporations million of dollars (not including attorneys’ fees and court costs) • Employee-liable versus Corporate-liable device ownership … what it means in legal terms • The 3 critical considerations you need to cover when developing a wireless policy for your work force • Tips on deploying and enforcing a wireless policy throughout your entire organization, including multiple business units Those interested in finding out more or attending the webinar, may register online at www.1cellution.com/cellution_policy_webinar.aspx. About Cellution Inc. Founded in 2001 by Chuck Serapilio, Cellution Inc. is the industry’s leading business process outsource provider of dedicated wireless telecom expense management and international mobile management services. Based in Rochester, NY, the pioneering company’s proprietary software offers unmatched customization potential and more reporting transparency than any other mobile expense management provider. Cellution is also widely recognized as the top provider for international mobile expense management, and helps global companies control costs in wireless markets throughout the world. From contract negotiations to invoice processing to procurement, Cellution tackles the difficult tasks faced by many businesses today as companies seek to reduce and control increasing wireless budget expenses and management oversight that detracts from the core business. Visit Cellution online at http://www.1cellution.com/. 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