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 Examples
of what goes wrong with Spreadsheets in Telecommunications
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Below are stories relating to spreadsheet errors found
in telecommunications. Remember also, that these are the published stories only. We know of many
other that cannot be published, and it would surprise us if any large
organisation could claim to never having a spreadsheet error in the years
they have been operating. |
If you already know that spreadsheet errors are an issue, then why not
see how a tool like Spreadsheet Professional can assist you. See more on
the Spreadsheet Professional pages.
All
stories courtesy the European Spreadsheet Risks Interest Group Site www.eusprig.org
| Telecommunication |
13 Nov 2003
Spreadsheet error in a decision model results in the
net benefit of an option being $50 million understated.Oct. 10, 2003 Telecommunications News PRNEWSWIRE
MCIWorldcom spreadsheets were used to overcharge clients.
March 3, 1995
An error in a spreadsheet results in an understatement in the
total revenue requirements for particular months by $105 000. |
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