Rackonomics took the stage at ITW 2025 to tackle a problem that quietly drains millions from the telecom industry every year—lack of inventory visibility.

During a spotlight panel alongside industry leaders—Jeff Quinn, Chief Commercial Officer of Sage Management, and Ben Edmond, Founder & CEO of Connectbase—Robert Davidson, Founder & CEO of Rackonomics, delivered a clear and urgent message: everything in telecom operations starts with knowing what you actually own. Without that foundation, even the most advanced processes become inefficient, error-prone, and costly.

The discussion highlighted a striking reality—global telcos are losing an estimated 5–7% of their off-net operating expenses due to poor inventory accuracy. In simple terms, knowing what you have is the prerequisite for knowing what you need. This gap leads to unnecessary spending, duplicate services, and avoidable human errors—many of which are entirely preventable.

Robert emphasized that data accuracy isn’t just an operational improvement—it’s the cornerstone of a smarter, more efficient telecom ecosystem. By eliminating guesswork and bringing clarity to inventory, service providers can reduce cost leakage, streamline operations, and make better strategic decisions.

ITW 2025 wasn’t just a conversation—it was a call to action. Rackonomics is leading the way, helping telecom companies transform fragmented data into a reliable, actionable foundation for growth.