My Blog : Victoria Barnato

Putting trust back into business travel

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:43:00 +0000

The lack of transparency in the remuneration models of travel management companies is causing concern for buyers. However, full disclosure from both buyers and TMCs is required to solve the issue.

How far should the fibre go? The dilemma facing telecoms operators

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:22:00 +0000

Fibre To The Home (FTTH) provides the fastest internet speeds available on the market. However, there are several reasons why telecom operators are unlikely to rollout this service.

Don't be blind to your telecoms spend

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:45:28 +0000

Managing telecoms spend used to be easier. The increasing diversity of services used by organisations means that they are losing track of potential savings. Companies must maintain visibility to keep costs under control.

The airlines are fighting a losing battle against rising oil prices

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:45:00 +0000

The airline industry is struggling to control fuel costs. If oil prices continue to rise airlines will be forced to pass on costs to travellers, significantly impacting demand. The industry’s long term survival depends on reducing fuel consumption.

Public sector e-procurement; no cure for bad business

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:15:00 +0000

On the 1 June, a UK parliamentary body published a report on the use of government procurement cards (GPCs). These payment cards were introduced in 1997 as a cost effective way for government bodies to make low value purchases.

Buyers baffled by airline charges

Wed, 30 May 2012 10:37:00 +0000

Managing business travel spend is becoming increasingly challenging due to the multiplication of fare types, on top of new airline ancillary fees and credit card booking charges.

Is resource nationalisation sweeping across Latin America?

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:57:00 +0000

Last week’s announcement by Cristina Fernandez Kirchner, Argentina’s president, of the state acquisition of 51% of Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales (YPF), the Spanish-controlled oil company, has put the spotlight on the issue of resource nationalisation in Latin America.