KPMG, an international audit, tax, and advisory services firm, estimates that Asian telecoms leak 2-4% of revenues, while European telecoms leak 5-7%, and U.S. telecoms leak 8-10%. Globally, carriers lose over $100 billion each year in revenue that is owed to them but is not recognized or not collected.
Common causes of leakage include:
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With Business Objects, you can: