Navigant has announced the enhancement of its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance and Investigations offering with the addition of Alba Avila Quintana and Patrick J. McArdle who join the firm as Directors in New York. These two professionals, along with Alma Angotti, also a New York based Director, enhance the team with a wealth of federal and local level enforcement experience and strengthen the firm's capabilities in the areas of anti-money laundering (AML), anti-bribery and other regulatory matters.
"With the expanded efforts around financial regulatory oversight and compliance, Alba, Pat and Alma create a team of professionals that will be critical for our financial services clients," states Ellen Zimiles, Managing Director and leader of Navigant's Global Investigations & Compliance practice. "They will leverage their extensive regulatory experience to provide valuable insights to clients as they grapple with investigations, policy, training and compliance challenges."
Enhanced Credentials
Alba Avila Quintana joins Navigant from the National Securities Commission of Argentina (CNV), where she has served as the Deputy Director for International Affairs and the Deputy Director for Anti-Money Laundering. At the CNV, Avila Quintana managed the oversight and enforcement of AML laws and regulations, conducting AML examinations of agents, broker-dealers and all other securities market participants. In addition, she participated in Argentina's Financial Action Task Force (FATF) evaluation process. As part of her role with the CNV, Avila Quintana served as the principal liaison between the CNV and the IMF, OECD, IOSCO, World Bank and other securities commissions globally.
Patrick J. McArdle has more than twenty years of experience in regulatory compliance, consulting, and law enforcement, specializing in fraud prevention, AML and forensic accounting investigations. Prior to joining Navigant, McArdle was a Senior Special Investigator for Enforcement at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. In this capacity, he conducted highly sensitive and complex specialized investigations involving violations of bank regulations, illegal activities and suspicious transactions. McArdle has led numerous fraud investigations, including financial statement fraud, embezzlements, inventory and receivable manipulations, bid rigging and kickback arrangements. He has also acted as a monitor for companies and unions in industries plagued by organized crime.
With 25 years of regulatory experience, Alma Angotti has the distinction of holding senior enforcement positions at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). At FINRA, Ms. Angotti had primary responsibility for AML policy and enforcement of the Bank Secrecy Act as well as FINRA and SEC AML rules. She designed, implemented and led FinCEN's Bank Secrecy Act enforcement program. She also drafted proposed and final AML regulations for securities broker-dealers, hedge funds and investment advisors. Angotti has advised non-U.S. governments on AML issues, served as a FINRA representative on several inter-agency AML groups, and had responsibility for other program areas at FINRA, including municipal securities, fixed income, supervisory controls compliance and research analyst matters. As Senior Special Counsel in the SEC's Division of Enforcement, Ms. Angotti investigated, prosecuted, and served as a policy adviser for a variety of civil enforcement actions, including insider trading, financial fraud, micro-cap fraud, accounting fraud and Ponzi schemes.
Angotti, Avila Quintana and McArdle join Navigant's AML leadership team, led by Ellen Zimiles and Salvatore LaScala. The broader Navigant AML team is comprised of former law enforcement officials, prosecutors and regulators, as well as seasoned litigation support professionals and industry experts who work on global investigations and compliance matters for the world's largest and most respected companies.
About Navigant's Global Investigations & Compliance Practice
Navigant's Global Investigations & Compliance practice brings critical expertise and resources to clients to assist them with identifying, assessing and managing the compliance and business risks related to financial economic crimes, money laundering, sanctions, bribery and corruption matters, investigative due diligence, FATCA, monitoring and investigations related to fraud, waste and abuse.
About Navigant
Navigant is a specialized, global expert services firm dedicated to assisting clients in creating and protecting value in the face of critical business risks and opportunities. Through senior level engagement with clients, Navigant professionals combine technical expertise in Disputes and Investigations, Economics, Financial Advisory and Management Consulting, with business pragmatism in the highly regulated Construction, Energy, Financial Services and Healthcare industries to support clients in addressing their most critical business needs.
More information about Navigant can be found at www.navigant.com.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Alliance Life Sciences Sponsors CBI Compliance Congress 2012 and Releases White Paper on Proposed Rules for Sunshine Act Implementation
Alliance Life Sciences Consulting Group (ALSCG), a leading management and technology consultancy, will be sponsoring the 2012 CBI Compliance Congress, January 24-25, 2012, Washington D.C. Coinciding with the event, Alliance is releasing a new White Paper on the proposed rules for Sunshine Act Implementation released by CMS on December 14, 2011.
The late release of the proposed rules has delayed the implementation of the act, as they will not be issued in their final form until at least mid-way through 2012. CMS is currently collecting comments until February 17, 2012. This means that companies did not have to comply with the original date of January 1, 2012 for starting to capture the data; however they will be required to submit a partial year once final rules are released. The White Paper further breaks down how the requirements differ from expected, and how to proactively approach compliance. It is available for download at: http://www.alscg.com/company/events/cmswhitepaper
"Life sciences companies spent much of 2011 implementing spend management programs with little direction from CMS," says Ed Masterson, senior vice president, consulting operations, ALSCG. "Now that the dates for reporting have changed, it allows a window for an intensive review to ensure compliance with both state and federal regulations."
Attendees at the CBI Compliance Congress are invited to visit the Alliance booth and speak with subject matter experts on the challenges posed by Aggregate Spend Reporting.
About ALSCG
Formed in 1994 and headquartered in Somerset, N.J., Alliance Life Sciences Consulting Group employs more than 175 professionals who collectively understand the business challenges of the Life Sciences industry and offer solutions for Sales & Marketing, Managed Care & Government Contracting, Commercial Operations, Information Management and Analytics. ALSCG has experience with seven of the top 10 largest pharmaceutical manufacturers as well as middle market and emerging Life Sciences firms.
The late release of the proposed rules has delayed the implementation of the act, as they will not be issued in their final form until at least mid-way through 2012. CMS is currently collecting comments until February 17, 2012. This means that companies did not have to comply with the original date of January 1, 2012 for starting to capture the data; however they will be required to submit a partial year once final rules are released. The White Paper further breaks down how the requirements differ from expected, and how to proactively approach compliance. It is available for download at: http://www.alscg.com/company/events/cmswhitepaper
"Life sciences companies spent much of 2011 implementing spend management programs with little direction from CMS," says Ed Masterson, senior vice president, consulting operations, ALSCG. "Now that the dates for reporting have changed, it allows a window for an intensive review to ensure compliance with both state and federal regulations."
Attendees at the CBI Compliance Congress are invited to visit the Alliance booth and speak with subject matter experts on the challenges posed by Aggregate Spend Reporting.
About ALSCG
Formed in 1994 and headquartered in Somerset, N.J., Alliance Life Sciences Consulting Group employs more than 175 professionals who collectively understand the business challenges of the Life Sciences industry and offer solutions for Sales & Marketing, Managed Care & Government Contracting, Commercial Operations, Information Management and Analytics. ALSCG has experience with seven of the top 10 largest pharmaceutical manufacturers as well as middle market and emerging Life Sciences firms.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Broadridge and CTI Form Strategic Alliance to Provide Advanced Tax Reporting and Compliance Solutions
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. BR -1.14% and Compliance Technologies International, LLP (CTI) jointly announce that they have entered into a partnership that integrates Broadridge's Tax Managed Services (TMS) with CTI's Tax Withholding software. This alliance offers broker-dealers comprehensive tax reporting and compliance capabilities designed to meet the increasingly complex tax processing and withholding needs of financial services firms.
Through the alliance, Broadridge will expand its end-to-end tax outsourcing solution to include NRA (non-resident alien) reporting, withholding, document tracking and compliance tools. This enhanced functionality supported by CTI promotes compliance with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and aims to consolidate and streamline a number of labor-intensive back-office functions related to Foreign Financial Intermediaries (FFIs) and complex NRA withholding requirements.
"Just as firms are working through the initial phases of cost-basis regulation, they will then be hit with yet another round of new regulatory requirements relating to FATCA legislation," said Geoff de Lesseps, Senior Vice President, Investor Communication Solutions, Broadridge. "Broadridge and CTI plan to be there to help lessen the burden of FATCA, which will be just as monumental a change in requirements as in cost-basis reporting, but is currently flying under the radar as a result of firms being inundated with meeting current regulatory requirements."
"Broadridge and CTI have developed industry standard solutions that define the tax reporting and compliance field," said Cyrus Daftary, Executive Director and co-founder of CTI. "Given the increasing compliance demands in the tax information withholding and reporting area, coupled with FATCA requirements, the synergies created by our relationship will be very beneficial to firms. Through the alliance, firms will benefit from the confidence in partnering with two proven industry leaders."
In 2010, Broadridge announced a strategic alliance with Convey Compliance Systems to provide broker-dealers with real-time tax reporting via a more flexible, customizable platform through Tax Managed Services. The addition of CTI's intermediary processing and tax-withholding software complements an already powerful combination of tax data, processing, cost-basis and investor communications tools available in TMS, the latest offering in Broadridge's suite of Tax Information Reporting Services (TIRS). TMS can be used across any back-office platform, front-end system and technology. Broadridge has offered tax reporting solutions to the brokerage industry for more than 25 years.
About Broadridge
Broadridge is a technology services company focused on global capital markets. Broadridge is the market leader enabling secure and accurate processing of information for communications and securities transactions among issuers, investors and financial intermediaries. Broadridge builds the infrastructure that underpins proxy services for over 90% of public companies and mutual funds in North America; processes more than $3 trillion in fixed income and equity trades per day; and saves companies billions annually through its technology solutions. For more information about Broadridge, please visit www.broadridge.com.
About CTI
CTI's software and services have been used in multi-national corporations and eight of the ten largest financial institutions in the world since 1998. CTI has a strong team of highly specialized and experienced international and domestic tax and software professionals, including lawyers, accountants, software engineers and operations experts. CTI's team is a leader in cutting-edge global tax technology; consulting and outsourcing services specializing in information return reporting and tax withholding. Years of practice have contributed to CTI's long standing and solid relationships with worldwide financial institutions, multi-national corporations, tax authorities and governments. For more information, see www.cticompliance.com.
About Convey
Convey Compliance Systems reduces both the costs and risks associated with handling 1099 reporting at both the federal and state level. Clients depend on Convey's innovation and expertise to assure tax compliance while handling the complexities of reporting and filing tax documents on behalf of customers, vendors and investors. Convey's solutions combine over 25 years of expertise in 1099 reporting with configurable on-demand software and operational services, all designed to reduce costs, increase efficiency and mitigate risk. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Plymouth, Minn., Convey serves over 2,000 clients ranging from small businesses processing hundreds of forms to Fortune 500 companies processing millions of forms. For more information, visit www.convey.com.
Through the alliance, Broadridge will expand its end-to-end tax outsourcing solution to include NRA (non-resident alien) reporting, withholding, document tracking and compliance tools. This enhanced functionality supported by CTI promotes compliance with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and aims to consolidate and streamline a number of labor-intensive back-office functions related to Foreign Financial Intermediaries (FFIs) and complex NRA withholding requirements.
"Just as firms are working through the initial phases of cost-basis regulation, they will then be hit with yet another round of new regulatory requirements relating to FATCA legislation," said Geoff de Lesseps, Senior Vice President, Investor Communication Solutions, Broadridge. "Broadridge and CTI plan to be there to help lessen the burden of FATCA, which will be just as monumental a change in requirements as in cost-basis reporting, but is currently flying under the radar as a result of firms being inundated with meeting current regulatory requirements."
"Broadridge and CTI have developed industry standard solutions that define the tax reporting and compliance field," said Cyrus Daftary, Executive Director and co-founder of CTI. "Given the increasing compliance demands in the tax information withholding and reporting area, coupled with FATCA requirements, the synergies created by our relationship will be very beneficial to firms. Through the alliance, firms will benefit from the confidence in partnering with two proven industry leaders."
In 2010, Broadridge announced a strategic alliance with Convey Compliance Systems to provide broker-dealers with real-time tax reporting via a more flexible, customizable platform through Tax Managed Services. The addition of CTI's intermediary processing and tax-withholding software complements an already powerful combination of tax data, processing, cost-basis and investor communications tools available in TMS, the latest offering in Broadridge's suite of Tax Information Reporting Services (TIRS). TMS can be used across any back-office platform, front-end system and technology. Broadridge has offered tax reporting solutions to the brokerage industry for more than 25 years.
About Broadridge
Broadridge is a technology services company focused on global capital markets. Broadridge is the market leader enabling secure and accurate processing of information for communications and securities transactions among issuers, investors and financial intermediaries. Broadridge builds the infrastructure that underpins proxy services for over 90% of public companies and mutual funds in North America; processes more than $3 trillion in fixed income and equity trades per day; and saves companies billions annually through its technology solutions. For more information about Broadridge, please visit www.broadridge.com.
About CTI
CTI's software and services have been used in multi-national corporations and eight of the ten largest financial institutions in the world since 1998. CTI has a strong team of highly specialized and experienced international and domestic tax and software professionals, including lawyers, accountants, software engineers and operations experts. CTI's team is a leader in cutting-edge global tax technology; consulting and outsourcing services specializing in information return reporting and tax withholding. Years of practice have contributed to CTI's long standing and solid relationships with worldwide financial institutions, multi-national corporations, tax authorities and governments. For more information, see www.cticompliance.com.
About Convey
Convey Compliance Systems reduces both the costs and risks associated with handling 1099 reporting at both the federal and state level. Clients depend on Convey's innovation and expertise to assure tax compliance while handling the complexities of reporting and filing tax documents on behalf of customers, vendors and investors. Convey's solutions combine over 25 years of expertise in 1099 reporting with configurable on-demand software and operational services, all designed to reduce costs, increase efficiency and mitigate risk. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Plymouth, Minn., Convey serves over 2,000 clients ranging from small businesses processing hundreds of forms to Fortune 500 companies processing millions of forms. For more information, visit www.convey.com.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Accuvant Named Top Company in Colorado
Accuvant, a leading provider of information security, risk and compliance management consulting services, has received ColoradoBiz Magazine's Top Company distinction in the Technology/Media category.
Top Company is Colorado's most competitive business awards program, judged on the basis of sustained financial performance, operational excellence and community involvement. International consulting and accounting firm Deloitte selected finalists after rigorous evaluations, and then a panel of professionals and leading policy officials convened to determine the winners in each of 10 categories.
"We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which is a tribute to the efforts of the entire Accuvant team," said Ed Wittman, vice president of operations for Accuvant. "Accuvant's culture has kept us at the forefront of the industry, and allowed us to outperform the market during a difficult time. Our ability to efficiently respond to information security trends and diverse client needs has enabled us to expand from a boutique security consultancy to one of the nation's largest and most respected security and compliance providers in a short period of time."
Accuvant experienced an impressive growth rate of nearly 740 percent from 2005 to 2009, and was recently named one of America's fastest growing private companies by Inc. Magazine for the fourth year in a row. Accuvant currently serves 65 of the Fortune 100, 20 major federal agencies, and thousands of mid-market businesses by providing comprehensive, strategic consulting services that protect data assets across the enterprise while minimizing security risk.
Accuvant helps their client base navigate the increasingly complex security landscape and continually evolves their capabilities to respond to changing market requirements. In 2010 Accuvant introduced several key offerings including information security risk assessments, secure software development, data leak protection, on-demand consulting, product training, managed security, and security enablement services.
About Accuvant
Accuvant is the only research-driven information security partner delivering alignment between IT security and business objectives, clarity to complex security challenges and confidence in enterprise security decisions.
Accuvant delivers these solutions through three practice areas: Risk and Compliance Management, Accuvant LABS and Technology Solutions. Based on our clients' unique requirements, Accuvant assesses, architects and implements the policies, procedures and technologies that most efficiently and effectively protect valuable data assets.
Since 2002, more than 3,900 organizations, including 65 of the Fortune 100, have trusted Accuvant with their data security challenges. Headquartered in Denver, Accuvant has offices in 37 cities across the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.accuvant.com, follow us on Twitter: @Accuvant, or keep in touch via Facebook: http://tiny.cc/facebook553.
Top Company is Colorado's most competitive business awards program, judged on the basis of sustained financial performance, operational excellence and community involvement. International consulting and accounting firm Deloitte selected finalists after rigorous evaluations, and then a panel of professionals and leading policy officials convened to determine the winners in each of 10 categories.
"We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which is a tribute to the efforts of the entire Accuvant team," said Ed Wittman, vice president of operations for Accuvant. "Accuvant's culture has kept us at the forefront of the industry, and allowed us to outperform the market during a difficult time. Our ability to efficiently respond to information security trends and diverse client needs has enabled us to expand from a boutique security consultancy to one of the nation's largest and most respected security and compliance providers in a short period of time."
Accuvant experienced an impressive growth rate of nearly 740 percent from 2005 to 2009, and was recently named one of America's fastest growing private companies by Inc. Magazine for the fourth year in a row. Accuvant currently serves 65 of the Fortune 100, 20 major federal agencies, and thousands of mid-market businesses by providing comprehensive, strategic consulting services that protect data assets across the enterprise while minimizing security risk.
Accuvant helps their client base navigate the increasingly complex security landscape and continually evolves their capabilities to respond to changing market requirements. In 2010 Accuvant introduced several key offerings including information security risk assessments, secure software development, data leak protection, on-demand consulting, product training, managed security, and security enablement services.
About Accuvant
Accuvant is the only research-driven information security partner delivering alignment between IT security and business objectives, clarity to complex security challenges and confidence in enterprise security decisions.
Accuvant delivers these solutions through three practice areas: Risk and Compliance Management, Accuvant LABS and Technology Solutions. Based on our clients' unique requirements, Accuvant assesses, architects and implements the policies, procedures and technologies that most efficiently and effectively protect valuable data assets.
Since 2002, more than 3,900 organizations, including 65 of the Fortune 100, have trusted Accuvant with their data security challenges. Headquartered in Denver, Accuvant has offices in 37 cities across the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.accuvant.com, follow us on Twitter: @Accuvant, or keep in touch via Facebook: http://tiny.cc/facebook553.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers to Discuss Business Transformation and Governance, Risk, Compliance and Security Solutions at Oracle OpenWorld 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) Advisory principals and directors including Bo Parker, Gerard Verweij, Steve Cranford, Hema Kadali, Joe DeVita and Kenneth Edwards will deliver presentations at Oracle® OpenWorld 2009 on how companies can best navigate the current complex business environment. Throughout the conference, PwC will focus on a variety of important topics relevant in today’s business landscape including Financial Applications (ERP), Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), Human Capital Management, Business Intelligence (BI), CRM, Supply Chain, and Digital Transformation for Technology Companies.
PwC is a platinum level sponsor of the annual event which takes place on October 11-15 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. Recently, PwC was named one of Oracle’s elite globally managed partners.
“In today’s demanding economic environment, businesses need to be agile and ready to make fast, fact-based decisions," said Gerard Verweij, PwC principal and leader of PwC's Oracle practice. “We are delighted to be here at OpenWorld and share our insights this year on topics that are vitally important for helping organizations anticipate and manage the impact of enterprise-wide change.”
The Executive Solution session, “Modeling the future: creating more value from enterprise transformation,” presented by Bo Parker of PwC’s Center for Technology and Innovation will explore emerging modeling tools and frameworks that seek to drive more value from enterprise transformation projects. The discussion will take place on October 14 at 11:45a.m. in the YBCA, Novellus Theater, San Francisco.
Other PwC-led sessions at Oracle® OpenWorld 2009 include:
"Ready for the Upturn: How ERP-Enabled Business Change Can Unlock Opportunities" by Gerard Verweij of PwC on October 12, 2009 at 11:30a.m. in room 3000, Moscone West L3.
Leading organizations - companies that have emerged with transformational results from a commitment to ERP-enabled business change - have done so because they "demanded more". They’re also the companies that make sure that sustaining the change is just as important as implementing it. Learn how ERP-enabled business change can unlock opportunities. Not only now - when endurance is the first order of the day - but also later, when the markets come roaring back.
"How CSX Transformed its Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance with GRC Controls" by Tony Papa of CSX and including Joe DeVita of PwC on October 12 at 1:00p.m. in room 3010/3012, Moscone West L3.
CSX will discuss how the company was able to position itself to lower GRC costs by leveraging automated functionality in the Oracle GRC suite to eliminate the need for access testing by external consults, and refocused resources from manual tracking of SOX testing and issues remediation to value-added efforts within the company. PwC will discuss how they helped enable CSX to effect transformative change.
"All About Data Security and Privacy: An Industry Panel" including PwC, Oracle and Security Audits on October 13 at 1:00p.m. in room 103, Moscone South
Over the past 15 years, organizations have focused primarily on scalability and high availability for their enterprise applications. Now is the time to focus on the third pillar: security. Hear from the industry experts in this panel discussion about wide-ranging data security issues such as outsider/insider threats, data privacy issues, compliance requirements, and how companies are addressing these key security requirements while maintaining operational efficiencies and keeping implementation costs low.
"Actionable Insight into Enterprise Information Assets to Drive Profitability" by Steve Cranford and Hema Kadali of PwC on October 14 at 11:45a.m. in room 3022, Moscone West L3.
The key to agility is to have accurate, available, actionable information to decision-makers to predict trends and react quickly to new challenges. PwC's solution approach leverages Oracle Business Intelligence suite to help increase marketing penetration, sales closure ratios, customer retention, customer loyalty, up-sell or cross-sell; and reduce cost through infrastructure rationalization. Learn how you can harness the power of your information assets and transform your business through business intelligence and knowledge management capabilities.
"Managing Software, Hardware, and Services Bundled Solutions for Growth and Revenue Recognition" by Kenneth Edwards of PwC on October 14 at 10:15am in the Telegraph Hill room, InterContinental Hotel
The technology industry has evolved to a complex multi-channel environment with a demanding customer base. Companies are under pressure to deal with these challenges while cutting costs and increasing year over year revenue growth in tough economic times. Technology providers are turning to bundled solutions as a way to differentiate themselves in the market. However, the usage of bundling to customize solutions and combine products and services increases the complexity of sales and delivery as well as compliance with revenue recognition guidelines and tax laws. In this session you will learn about opportunities to differentiate your company, reduce costs, and provide new revenue streams leveraging Oracle configuration technology.
Oracle® OpenWorld brings more than 1,800 sessions, 400 partner exhibits, keynotes from the world’s technology leaders, hands-on labs, several special networking events, and more. Attendees can learn more about PwC's consulting services at the Moscone Convention Center South, Booth 911 or visit www.pwc.com/us/oracle.
About PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services
PricewaterhouseCoopers' business advisory professionals provide clients with the confidence to succeed by helping them anticipate, create and manage change. Whether clients are proactively implementing change or reacting to an unplanned event, we leverage our Firm's resources, deep industry experience, and functional acumen across the areas of operations, finance, organizational strategy and structure, process improvement, human resources optimization, technology integration and implementation, risk mitigation and crisis management to help organizations effect sustainable change.
About PricewaterhouseCoopers
PricewaterhouseCoopers provides industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to build public trust and enhance value for our clients and their stakeholders. More than 163,000 people in 151 countries across our network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice.
PwC is a platinum level sponsor of the annual event which takes place on October 11-15 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. Recently, PwC was named one of Oracle’s elite globally managed partners.
“In today’s demanding economic environment, businesses need to be agile and ready to make fast, fact-based decisions," said Gerard Verweij, PwC principal and leader of PwC's Oracle practice. “We are delighted to be here at OpenWorld and share our insights this year on topics that are vitally important for helping organizations anticipate and manage the impact of enterprise-wide change.”
The Executive Solution session, “Modeling the future: creating more value from enterprise transformation,” presented by Bo Parker of PwC’s Center for Technology and Innovation will explore emerging modeling tools and frameworks that seek to drive more value from enterprise transformation projects. The discussion will take place on October 14 at 11:45a.m. in the YBCA, Novellus Theater, San Francisco.
Other PwC-led sessions at Oracle® OpenWorld 2009 include:
"Ready for the Upturn: How ERP-Enabled Business Change Can Unlock Opportunities" by Gerard Verweij of PwC on October 12, 2009 at 11:30a.m. in room 3000, Moscone West L3.
Leading organizations - companies that have emerged with transformational results from a commitment to ERP-enabled business change - have done so because they "demanded more". They’re also the companies that make sure that sustaining the change is just as important as implementing it. Learn how ERP-enabled business change can unlock opportunities. Not only now - when endurance is the first order of the day - but also later, when the markets come roaring back.
"How CSX Transformed its Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance with GRC Controls" by Tony Papa of CSX and including Joe DeVita of PwC on October 12 at 1:00p.m. in room 3010/3012, Moscone West L3.
CSX will discuss how the company was able to position itself to lower GRC costs by leveraging automated functionality in the Oracle GRC suite to eliminate the need for access testing by external consults, and refocused resources from manual tracking of SOX testing and issues remediation to value-added efforts within the company. PwC will discuss how they helped enable CSX to effect transformative change.
"All About Data Security and Privacy: An Industry Panel" including PwC, Oracle and Security Audits on October 13 at 1:00p.m. in room 103, Moscone South
Over the past 15 years, organizations have focused primarily on scalability and high availability for their enterprise applications. Now is the time to focus on the third pillar: security. Hear from the industry experts in this panel discussion about wide-ranging data security issues such as outsider/insider threats, data privacy issues, compliance requirements, and how companies are addressing these key security requirements while maintaining operational efficiencies and keeping implementation costs low.
"Actionable Insight into Enterprise Information Assets to Drive Profitability" by Steve Cranford and Hema Kadali of PwC on October 14 at 11:45a.m. in room 3022, Moscone West L3.
The key to agility is to have accurate, available, actionable information to decision-makers to predict trends and react quickly to new challenges. PwC's solution approach leverages Oracle Business Intelligence suite to help increase marketing penetration, sales closure ratios, customer retention, customer loyalty, up-sell or cross-sell; and reduce cost through infrastructure rationalization. Learn how you can harness the power of your information assets and transform your business through business intelligence and knowledge management capabilities.
"Managing Software, Hardware, and Services Bundled Solutions for Growth and Revenue Recognition" by Kenneth Edwards of PwC on October 14 at 10:15am in the Telegraph Hill room, InterContinental Hotel
The technology industry has evolved to a complex multi-channel environment with a demanding customer base. Companies are under pressure to deal with these challenges while cutting costs and increasing year over year revenue growth in tough economic times. Technology providers are turning to bundled solutions as a way to differentiate themselves in the market. However, the usage of bundling to customize solutions and combine products and services increases the complexity of sales and delivery as well as compliance with revenue recognition guidelines and tax laws. In this session you will learn about opportunities to differentiate your company, reduce costs, and provide new revenue streams leveraging Oracle configuration technology.
Oracle® OpenWorld brings more than 1,800 sessions, 400 partner exhibits, keynotes from the world’s technology leaders, hands-on labs, several special networking events, and more. Attendees can learn more about PwC's consulting services at the Moscone Convention Center South, Booth 911 or visit www.pwc.com/us/oracle.
About PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services
PricewaterhouseCoopers' business advisory professionals provide clients with the confidence to succeed by helping them anticipate, create and manage change. Whether clients are proactively implementing change or reacting to an unplanned event, we leverage our Firm's resources, deep industry experience, and functional acumen across the areas of operations, finance, organizational strategy and structure, process improvement, human resources optimization, technology integration and implementation, risk mitigation and crisis management to help organizations effect sustainable change.
About PricewaterhouseCoopers
PricewaterhouseCoopers provides industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to build public trust and enhance value for our clients and their stakeholders. More than 163,000 people in 151 countries across our network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice.
Accuvant Opens New Office in Atlanta
Accuvant, a leading provider of information security, risk and compliance management consulting services, announced today that it has opened a new office in Atlanta, Georgia. This is the fourth office the company has opened in the last three months.
"Demand for Accuvant's information security consulting services and technology solutions from new and existing customers continues to grow despite slow economic conditions," said Mark Bennett, area vice president of sales for Accuvant. "We believe this is a direct result of being known for continually delivering top quality service and expertise. There are myriad technology solutions that address information security, risk and compliance challenges, but companies want advice from a firm they can trust to determine the appropriate approach, proper implementation and optimization. Accuvant seeks to serve as our clients' trusted advisor. We are confident our entrance into the Atlanta market will enable us to better meet the needs of businesses in the southeast, which is home to some of the largest and most innovative companies in America."
Jeff Patton, regional director for Accuvant, will lead the Atlanta office. Over the next several quarters, Accuvant expects to add new positions in the areas of sales and support. With 25 offices nationwide, Accuvant is well-located to meet the needs of its growing client base, which includes financial, healthcare, education, telecom, manufacturing, retail, government, entertainment, transportation, hospitality and high tech.
Accuvant is the industry's only information security consulting firm and value-added reseller offering unmatched expertise in the areas of assessment, research, risk and compliance, underpinned by a strong understanding of more than 200 security and networking products.
About Accuvant
Accuvant is a leading provider of information security, risk and compliance management consulting services, with more than 2,000 customers across North America and Europe. The company's security advisors use industry expertise and proven methodologies to help large enterprises assess their environments, improve their compliance postures and secure their infrastructures. Headquartered in Denver, Accuvant has 25 offices across the United States. For more information on Accuvant, please visit www.accuvant.com.
"Demand for Accuvant's information security consulting services and technology solutions from new and existing customers continues to grow despite slow economic conditions," said Mark Bennett, area vice president of sales for Accuvant. "We believe this is a direct result of being known for continually delivering top quality service and expertise. There are myriad technology solutions that address information security, risk and compliance challenges, but companies want advice from a firm they can trust to determine the appropriate approach, proper implementation and optimization. Accuvant seeks to serve as our clients' trusted advisor. We are confident our entrance into the Atlanta market will enable us to better meet the needs of businesses in the southeast, which is home to some of the largest and most innovative companies in America."
Jeff Patton, regional director for Accuvant, will lead the Atlanta office. Over the next several quarters, Accuvant expects to add new positions in the areas of sales and support. With 25 offices nationwide, Accuvant is well-located to meet the needs of its growing client base, which includes financial, healthcare, education, telecom, manufacturing, retail, government, entertainment, transportation, hospitality and high tech.
Accuvant is the industry's only information security consulting firm and value-added reseller offering unmatched expertise in the areas of assessment, research, risk and compliance, underpinned by a strong understanding of more than 200 security and networking products.
About Accuvant
Accuvant is a leading provider of information security, risk and compliance management consulting services, with more than 2,000 customers across North America and Europe. The company's security advisors use industry expertise and proven methodologies to help large enterprises assess their environments, improve their compliance postures and secure their infrastructures. Headquartered in Denver, Accuvant has 25 offices across the United States. For more information on Accuvant, please visit www.accuvant.com.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
GxP Consulting Responds to Biopharmaceutical Industry Demands for Increased Development Cycle Support
GxP Consulting, a leading provider of consulting and training to the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, announces the launch of its expanding biopharmaceutical process support services.
GxP Consulting is responding to increased demand for expertise across the entire development cycle of biopharmaceutical products and in a number of emerging areas – including stem cell and gene therapy research and the essential vector agents.
These promising yet complex areas of biopharmaceutical research are relatively new to many companies and require specific knowledge in order to maximise their potential for developing new treatments. As part of this, there is a need to establish the regulatory compliance requirements of these new products as early as possible and integrate these within the overall development, approval and manufacturing process as efficiently and effectively as possible. The GxP Consulting biopharmaceutical process team can assist companies looking to make further advancements in these new areas of research by offering a full range of experience-based support at each stage of the process - from early development and regulatory application to analytical method development, scale-up, facility design, technology transfer, marketing authorisation and full-scale commercial manufacture.
GxP Consulting has also announced the introduction of a range of smart services targeted at providing maximum value to existing and new customers. In response to the global economic downturn, GxP Consulting is now offering a suite of added-value options to help its clients fulfil their regulatory compliance responsibilities: complimentary initial consulting sessions, pre-payment incentive schemes and training packages that include consulting sessions at no extra cost.
Mark Stevens, managing director at GxP Consulting, said: “It is a very exciting time in the biopharmaceutical industry with new streams of research and clinical studies that are introducing innovative new products and technologies. However, as advances are made, businesses seek the necessary expertise to ensure that projects run efficiently and reliably at every stage of the process. The GxP Consulting biopharmaceutical process team can offer the most appropriate advice to ensure each project is a success and that companies have available all the help and experience they need for their current and future development plans.”
The comprehensive biopharmaceutical process service incorporates initial evaluation and feasibility studies to ensure the most appropriate strategy is chosen in order to minimise time to market and also provides extensive support at each product lifecycle phase through to post-licensing projects. Expertise within the GxP Consulting team includes mammalian cell and microbial fermentation, egg/vaccine systems currently in use for the Flu treatments and the development of products using novel technologies such as stem cell and gene therapy. The team can offer experience-based advice and leadership on topics such as; clinical trial strategy; regulatory approval strategy; process and quality requirements for sterile, parenteral products; protein purification; down-stream processing; process trouble-shooting; biosimilar process development; analytical assay development; validation master planning, and even the building and training of entire new teams.
Tactical support is available including: clinical study project management; e-clinical technology selection, implementation and integration; facility design services, including equipment and utilities; project cost estimation for design, build and validation activities; product safety; process validation; cleaning validation; comparability studies and stability studies. Support is also provided on all process related documentation, such as SOPs and batch manufacturing records (BMR).
GxP Consulting can provide interim management support and help companies to develop knowledge transfer and training strategies in order to ensure projects and operations run efficiently. Utilizing the latest IT tools and an extensive library of configurable templates enables the GxP Consulting team to get projects up and running in the fastest time possible.
The experienced GxP Consulting team is led by Dr Steve Collins and supported by principal consultant, Keith Williams. Steve has more than 30 years’ experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, including work with recombinant proteins, monoclonal antibodies, bacterial products, vaccines, cell culture therapies and radiochemicals. Keith has been working in the biopharmaceutical industry since 1989 and has been involved with production management, engineering design, project management, commissioning, validation, strategic planning and high-level consultancy.
GxP Consulting provides high-value, results-focused regulatory compliance services to the highly regulated pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. The company has expanded in order to support its growing number of clients globally with the continual increasing requirements of regulatory compliance, covering pre-clinical (GLP), clinical (GCP), manufacturing (GMP) and wholesale storage & distribution - Good Distribution Practice (GDP) business areas.
About GXP
GxP Consulting (gxpeu.com) provides businesses with high quality, results-focused regulatory compliance (GMP, GAMP, GLP, GEP, GCP, GxP), qualified person (QP), quality assurance (QA), consulting, project management, validation, process engineering, computer systems, laboratory equipment, project management, design studies, training and clinical technology consulting services. Specializing within the Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Consumer Healthcare, Medical Devices and Veterinary industries, GxP Consulting provides a range of services to meet customer’s needs.
GxP Consulting is responding to increased demand for expertise across the entire development cycle of biopharmaceutical products and in a number of emerging areas – including stem cell and gene therapy research and the essential vector agents.
These promising yet complex areas of biopharmaceutical research are relatively new to many companies and require specific knowledge in order to maximise their potential for developing new treatments. As part of this, there is a need to establish the regulatory compliance requirements of these new products as early as possible and integrate these within the overall development, approval and manufacturing process as efficiently and effectively as possible. The GxP Consulting biopharmaceutical process team can assist companies looking to make further advancements in these new areas of research by offering a full range of experience-based support at each stage of the process - from early development and regulatory application to analytical method development, scale-up, facility design, technology transfer, marketing authorisation and full-scale commercial manufacture.
GxP Consulting has also announced the introduction of a range of smart services targeted at providing maximum value to existing and new customers. In response to the global economic downturn, GxP Consulting is now offering a suite of added-value options to help its clients fulfil their regulatory compliance responsibilities: complimentary initial consulting sessions, pre-payment incentive schemes and training packages that include consulting sessions at no extra cost.
Mark Stevens, managing director at GxP Consulting, said: “It is a very exciting time in the biopharmaceutical industry with new streams of research and clinical studies that are introducing innovative new products and technologies. However, as advances are made, businesses seek the necessary expertise to ensure that projects run efficiently and reliably at every stage of the process. The GxP Consulting biopharmaceutical process team can offer the most appropriate advice to ensure each project is a success and that companies have available all the help and experience they need for their current and future development plans.”
The comprehensive biopharmaceutical process service incorporates initial evaluation and feasibility studies to ensure the most appropriate strategy is chosen in order to minimise time to market and also provides extensive support at each product lifecycle phase through to post-licensing projects. Expertise within the GxP Consulting team includes mammalian cell and microbial fermentation, egg/vaccine systems currently in use for the Flu treatments and the development of products using novel technologies such as stem cell and gene therapy. The team can offer experience-based advice and leadership on topics such as; clinical trial strategy; regulatory approval strategy; process and quality requirements for sterile, parenteral products; protein purification; down-stream processing; process trouble-shooting; biosimilar process development; analytical assay development; validation master planning, and even the building and training of entire new teams.
Tactical support is available including: clinical study project management; e-clinical technology selection, implementation and integration; facility design services, including equipment and utilities; project cost estimation for design, build and validation activities; product safety; process validation; cleaning validation; comparability studies and stability studies. Support is also provided on all process related documentation, such as SOPs and batch manufacturing records (BMR).
GxP Consulting can provide interim management support and help companies to develop knowledge transfer and training strategies in order to ensure projects and operations run efficiently. Utilizing the latest IT tools and an extensive library of configurable templates enables the GxP Consulting team to get projects up and running in the fastest time possible.
The experienced GxP Consulting team is led by Dr Steve Collins and supported by principal consultant, Keith Williams. Steve has more than 30 years’ experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, including work with recombinant proteins, monoclonal antibodies, bacterial products, vaccines, cell culture therapies and radiochemicals. Keith has been working in the biopharmaceutical industry since 1989 and has been involved with production management, engineering design, project management, commissioning, validation, strategic planning and high-level consultancy.
GxP Consulting provides high-value, results-focused regulatory compliance services to the highly regulated pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. The company has expanded in order to support its growing number of clients globally with the continual increasing requirements of regulatory compliance, covering pre-clinical (GLP), clinical (GCP), manufacturing (GMP) and wholesale storage & distribution - Good Distribution Practice (GDP) business areas.
About GXP
GxP Consulting (gxpeu.com) provides businesses with high quality, results-focused regulatory compliance (GMP, GAMP, GLP, GEP, GCP, GxP), qualified person (QP), quality assurance (QA), consulting, project management, validation, process engineering, computer systems, laboratory equipment, project management, design studies, training and clinical technology consulting services. Specializing within the Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Consumer Healthcare, Medical Devices and Veterinary industries, GxP Consulting provides a range of services to meet customer’s needs.
PrO Unlimited Completes Its 17th Year of 1099 Independent Contractor Evaluations without a Single Overturn
Since its inception, PrO has completed more than two hundred thousand 1099 screenings without a single overturned recommendation. This service provides clients a decisive guide as to which contractors are legitimate 1099s. The screenings are followed by guidance and consulting to assist the contractor in setting up an appropriate business or having the client company engage the contractor through alternative, risk averse means.
Judith Benson, former IRS trainer and auditor, and currently PrO’s Director of Global Compliance, attributes this milestone to “intense and thorough training of the PrO Compliance staff based on the most current case law, revenue rulings and taxing authority trends.”
Additionally, PrO’s President, Andrew Schultz commented, “Our success in this area is due to the level of education, experience and sophistication of our Global Compliance team. I am not aware of any other company in the industry to employ former IRS auditors to guide our clients through this process. We think this is a major reason for our success in this arena.”
About PrO Unlimited, Inc.
PrO Unlimited delivers a full range of services to address procurement, management and compliance issues related to contingent (non-employee) workers (i.e., independent contractors, consultants, temps and freelancers). PrO pioneered the concept of contingent workforce management in the early 90's and now works with some of America's largest and most prestigious companies. As part of its total solution, the company offers services such as e-procurement of contingent labor, 1099 consulting and audit support, as well as third-party payroll. PrO hosts its own VMS application, WAND (Workforce Alliance Network Direct) which is accompanied by its MSP, currently utilized in the U.S. and abroad. PrO Unlimited is based in Boca Raton, FL, with offices nationwide. For additional information, please visit our website www.prounlimited.com.
Judith Benson, former IRS trainer and auditor, and currently PrO’s Director of Global Compliance, attributes this milestone to “intense and thorough training of the PrO Compliance staff based on the most current case law, revenue rulings and taxing authority trends.”
Additionally, PrO’s President, Andrew Schultz commented, “Our success in this area is due to the level of education, experience and sophistication of our Global Compliance team. I am not aware of any other company in the industry to employ former IRS auditors to guide our clients through this process. We think this is a major reason for our success in this arena.”
About PrO Unlimited, Inc.
PrO Unlimited delivers a full range of services to address procurement, management and compliance issues related to contingent (non-employee) workers (i.e., independent contractors, consultants, temps and freelancers). PrO pioneered the concept of contingent workforce management in the early 90's and now works with some of America's largest and most prestigious companies. As part of its total solution, the company offers services such as e-procurement of contingent labor, 1099 consulting and audit support, as well as third-party payroll. PrO hosts its own VMS application, WAND (Workforce Alliance Network Direct) which is accompanied by its MSP, currently utilized in the U.S. and abroad. PrO Unlimited is based in Boca Raton, FL, with offices nationwide. For additional information, please visit our website www.prounlimited.com.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
ATTUS' RISC Services Group Celebrates Its 1000th Consulting Engagement Along With Its 98% Client Satisfaction Rating
ATTUS Technologies, Inc, a respected market leader in regulatory compliance software and services, today announced two significant milestones for its Risk and Information Security Consulting (RISC) Services Group. The group recently completed its 1000th consulting engagement and based on customer surveys earned a 98% client satisfaction rating.
Created in 2002, the RISC Services Group has steadily grown its client base and its array of services, all without sacrifice to its high standards for customer service and quality. This is evidenced in the recent survey in which 98% of clients rated their overall experience with the group as good or excellent, with the majority (88%) describing their experience as excellent.
"Completing our 1000th RISC Services engagement is a major event for ATTUS as it demonstrates the depth and breadth of our regulatory compliance expertise," said Tom Fedell, president and CEO of ATTUS. "The outstanding results of our customer survey indicate that our clients agree. The fact that 98% of them indicated that they would recommend ATTUS shows that they appreciate our continued commitment to providing them with superior service and support."
The RISC Services Group provides comprehensive professional services that help financial institutions meet the regulatory compliance requirements of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). "Seven years ago, we decided to take the client experience beyond just compliance software," added Fedell. "We wanted to present our clients with a well-rounded array of both products and services that helped them mitigate their most pressing risks and meet their regulatory compliance requirements."
The range of RISC Services includes two focused on critical risk management issues for financial institutions. The ATTUS Information Security Review is a comprehensive assessment of an institution's Information Security Program, examining the policies, procedures, physical security and technology of the institution to help it comply with GLBA. To assist financial institutions with their Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering compliance, the ATTUS BSA Review provides a complete evaluation of an institution's overall risk management program.
For financial institutions concerned about the rising threat of systems' attacks, ATTUS offers peace of mind through its External Penetration and Social Engineering Tests. Both use a combination of sophisticated technology and intuitive manual techniques to detect vulnerabilities and risks associated with the organization.
These are then reported to the institution along with recommendations on how to mitigate the risk thus reducing the chances that the client's system will be illegally hacked and subverted by criminals.
In recent months, the RISC Services Group added the ATTUS Red Flag Review Service. It assesses a financial institution's Identity Theft Prevention Program in accordance with the FACT Act's new rules that went into full effect as of May 2009.
Like all of the services available from the RISC Services Group, this new one includes a thorough review and investigation by consultants with real-world experience in their respective specialties.
"Once a review is completed for a RISC Services engagement, our consultants fully review their findings with the client and provide recommended solutions for shoring up any risk," concluded Fedell. "Our thoroughness combined with our personalized attention is what makes this group stand apart. We never abandon our clients just because the official review is done. Our consultants continue to be available for advice and support as clients implement those solutions."
About ATTUS Technologies, Inc.
ATTUS Technologies, Inc. is an industry leader in software and services for regulatory compliance, homeland security and fraud prevention. Over 4,000 financial institutions and other clients nationwide use ATTUS' solutions for compliance with the requirements of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), the USA PATRIOT Act, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), anti-money laundering regulations, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Regulation CC and Regulation E. ATTUS is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. For more information about ATTUS, visit www.attustech.com.
Created in 2002, the RISC Services Group has steadily grown its client base and its array of services, all without sacrifice to its high standards for customer service and quality. This is evidenced in the recent survey in which 98% of clients rated their overall experience with the group as good or excellent, with the majority (88%) describing their experience as excellent.
"Completing our 1000th RISC Services engagement is a major event for ATTUS as it demonstrates the depth and breadth of our regulatory compliance expertise," said Tom Fedell, president and CEO of ATTUS. "The outstanding results of our customer survey indicate that our clients agree. The fact that 98% of them indicated that they would recommend ATTUS shows that they appreciate our continued commitment to providing them with superior service and support."
The RISC Services Group provides comprehensive professional services that help financial institutions meet the regulatory compliance requirements of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). "Seven years ago, we decided to take the client experience beyond just compliance software," added Fedell. "We wanted to present our clients with a well-rounded array of both products and services that helped them mitigate their most pressing risks and meet their regulatory compliance requirements."
The range of RISC Services includes two focused on critical risk management issues for financial institutions. The ATTUS Information Security Review is a comprehensive assessment of an institution's Information Security Program, examining the policies, procedures, physical security and technology of the institution to help it comply with GLBA. To assist financial institutions with their Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering compliance, the ATTUS BSA Review provides a complete evaluation of an institution's overall risk management program.
For financial institutions concerned about the rising threat of systems' attacks, ATTUS offers peace of mind through its External Penetration and Social Engineering Tests. Both use a combination of sophisticated technology and intuitive manual techniques to detect vulnerabilities and risks associated with the organization.
These are then reported to the institution along with recommendations on how to mitigate the risk thus reducing the chances that the client's system will be illegally hacked and subverted by criminals.
In recent months, the RISC Services Group added the ATTUS Red Flag Review Service. It assesses a financial institution's Identity Theft Prevention Program in accordance with the FACT Act's new rules that went into full effect as of May 2009.
Like all of the services available from the RISC Services Group, this new one includes a thorough review and investigation by consultants with real-world experience in their respective specialties.
"Once a review is completed for a RISC Services engagement, our consultants fully review their findings with the client and provide recommended solutions for shoring up any risk," concluded Fedell. "Our thoroughness combined with our personalized attention is what makes this group stand apart. We never abandon our clients just because the official review is done. Our consultants continue to be available for advice and support as clients implement those solutions."
About ATTUS Technologies, Inc.
ATTUS Technologies, Inc. is an industry leader in software and services for regulatory compliance, homeland security and fraud prevention. Over 4,000 financial institutions and other clients nationwide use ATTUS' solutions for compliance with the requirements of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), the USA PATRIOT Act, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), anti-money laundering regulations, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Regulation CC and Regulation E. ATTUS is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. For more information about ATTUS, visit www.attustech.com.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Accuvant Named One of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Inc. Magazine
Accuvant, a leading provider of information security, risk and compliance management consulting services, announced today that is has been named one of fastest growing private companies by Inc., a business magazine for entrepreneurs.
Inc. ranked Accuvant No. 1,251 on its third annual Inc. 5000 list, which represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy - America's independent-minded entrepreneurs. Consumer electronics maker Vizio, Internet giant GoDaddy, rental car service Zipcar and beverage maker Honest Tea are among the prominent brands featured on this year's list.
"Savvy trend spotters and those who invest in private companies know that the Inc. 5000 is the best place to find out about young companies that are achieving success through a wide variety of unprecedented business models, as well as older private companies that are still expanding at an impressive rate," said Inc. 5000 project manager Jim Melloan. "That's why our list is so eagerly anticipated every year."
Accuvant is a leading information security, risk and compliance management consulting firm. The company was founded in 2002 by a group of security veterans who saw the need for comprehensive security solutions that bridged the gap between product vendors and end users by combining best in class technology with expert consulting services.
"We are very pleased to once again have been named to Inc.'s fastest growing private company list," said Scott Walker, vice president of strategic planning for Accuvant. "This is the third year in a row Accuvant has received this prestigious distinction. We believe our accelerated growth and continued success in the information security industry is a direct result of our extremely talented employees, continuously high levels of customer service and ability to tailor solutions that meet our clients' unique and complex information security needs."
The 2009 Inc. 5000 serves as a unique report card on the U.S. economy. Despite the ongoing recession, aggregate revenue among the companies on the list increased to $214 billion, up $29 billion from last year, with a median three-year growth rate of 126 percent. The Inc. 5000 are also responsible for creating more than 1 million jobs since their founding.
Methodology
The Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2005 through 2008. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by the first week of 2005, and therefore able to show four full calendar years of sales. Additionally, they have to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent -- not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies -- as of December 31, 2008. Revenue in 2005 must have been at least $200,000, and revenue in 2008 must have been at least $2 million. The top 10 percent of companies on the list comprise the Inc. 500, now in its 28th year.
About Accuvant
Accuvant is a leading provider of information security, risk and compliance management consulting services, with more than 2,000 customers across North America and Europe. The company's security advisors use industry expertise and proven methodologies to help large enterprises assess their environments, improve their compliance postures and secure their infrastructures. Headquartered in Denver, Accuvant has 24 offices across the United States. For more information on Accuvant, please visit www.accuvant.com.
About Inc. Magazine
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today's innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 712,961, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at Inc.com.
About the Inc. 500|5000 Conference
Each year, Inc. and Inc.com celebrate the remarkable achievements of today's entrepreneurial superstars--the privately held small businesses that drive our economy. The Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony brings together members of the Inc. 5000 community, both a new class of Inc. 5000 honorees and the list's alumni, for three days of powerful networking, inspired learning, and momentous celebration. Please join us September 23-25, 2009, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. For more information about the 2009 Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony, and to register, visit www.Inc5000event.com. Stay connected with Inc. Events by following @IncEvents on Twitter.
Inc. ranked Accuvant No. 1,251 on its third annual Inc. 5000 list, which represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy - America's independent-minded entrepreneurs. Consumer electronics maker Vizio, Internet giant GoDaddy, rental car service Zipcar and beverage maker Honest Tea are among the prominent brands featured on this year's list.
"Savvy trend spotters and those who invest in private companies know that the Inc. 5000 is the best place to find out about young companies that are achieving success through a wide variety of unprecedented business models, as well as older private companies that are still expanding at an impressive rate," said Inc. 5000 project manager Jim Melloan. "That's why our list is so eagerly anticipated every year."
Accuvant is a leading information security, risk and compliance management consulting firm. The company was founded in 2002 by a group of security veterans who saw the need for comprehensive security solutions that bridged the gap between product vendors and end users by combining best in class technology with expert consulting services.
"We are very pleased to once again have been named to Inc.'s fastest growing private company list," said Scott Walker, vice president of strategic planning for Accuvant. "This is the third year in a row Accuvant has received this prestigious distinction. We believe our accelerated growth and continued success in the information security industry is a direct result of our extremely talented employees, continuously high levels of customer service and ability to tailor solutions that meet our clients' unique and complex information security needs."
The 2009 Inc. 5000 serves as a unique report card on the U.S. economy. Despite the ongoing recession, aggregate revenue among the companies on the list increased to $214 billion, up $29 billion from last year, with a median three-year growth rate of 126 percent. The Inc. 5000 are also responsible for creating more than 1 million jobs since their founding.
Methodology
The Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2005 through 2008. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by the first week of 2005, and therefore able to show four full calendar years of sales. Additionally, they have to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent -- not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies -- as of December 31, 2008. Revenue in 2005 must have been at least $200,000, and revenue in 2008 must have been at least $2 million. The top 10 percent of companies on the list comprise the Inc. 500, now in its 28th year.
About Accuvant
Accuvant is a leading provider of information security, risk and compliance management consulting services, with more than 2,000 customers across North America and Europe. The company's security advisors use industry expertise and proven methodologies to help large enterprises assess their environments, improve their compliance postures and secure their infrastructures. Headquartered in Denver, Accuvant has 24 offices across the United States. For more information on Accuvant, please visit www.accuvant.com.
About Inc. Magazine
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today's innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 712,961, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at Inc.com.
About the Inc. 500|5000 Conference
Each year, Inc. and Inc.com celebrate the remarkable achievements of today's entrepreneurial superstars--the privately held small businesses that drive our economy. The Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony brings together members of the Inc. 5000 community, both a new class of Inc. 5000 honorees and the list's alumni, for three days of powerful networking, inspired learning, and momentous celebration. Please join us September 23-25, 2009, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. For more information about the 2009 Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony, and to register, visit www.Inc5000event.com. Stay connected with Inc. Events by following @IncEvents on Twitter.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
HR Technology Advisors Selects HighRoads QuickSPD to Meet DOL Compliance Requirements for the SMB Market
HighRoads today announced that HR Technology Advisors (HRT), a national, independent benefits and HR technology consulting firm who focuses on the needs of employee benefit firms and their clients, will be distributing HighRoads’ QuickSPD, an automated online service to generate and store Department of Labor (DOL) compliant summary plan descriptions (SPDs) for small and midsize employers.
With the recent increase in DOL regulation enforcement, employers both large and small are turning to HighRoads, the company providing employers – for the first time – complete control over their health care costs and compliance, to both automate and simplify their benefits SPDs for assured government compliance.
SPDs are documents developed by employers that provide a summary of the employee benefits and health insurance coverage programs offered to employees and their families by an employer. SPDs have been required by the Department of Labor since the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was put in place in 1974. The act calls for employers to provide accurate and complete SPD information to employees on a timely basis. If a plan participant requests an SPD that cannot be delivered within 30 days, the penalties are as high as $110 per plan participant, per days elapsed before an SPD is delivered.
HighRoads has created a version of its industry-standard online SPD service for brokers – QuickSPD. With QuickSPD brokers can provide clients with DOL compliant SPDs every year at minimal cost with little effort.
QuickSPD is an online service for brokers to create and store SPDs for their small to midsize clients. QuickSPD gives brokers a menu of compliant SPD templates with fill-in-the-blank variables for each client. Once the templates are completed for each client, they can be stored, exported, printed, retrieved and easily updated each year. In addition, QuickSPD brokers benefit from the HighRoads central repository for easy access, storage and maintenance of client SPDs.
“The DOL does not discriminate by company size. Small to midsized companies share the same SPD compliance burden, and therefore require a low-cost technology solution,” said Michael Byers, president and CEO, HighRoads. “By offering QuickSPD to its broker partners and clients, HR Technology Advisors now offers a one-of-a-kind, value-added service that keeps its clients ERISA compliant at minimal cost and effort.”
“QuickSPD will automate the time consuming process of creating, updating and maintaining ERISA compliant SPDs,” said Joe Markland, principal, HRT. “As a service to our broker partners, HRT searches for and selects cutting edge technology tools that add value and improve efficiencies. QuickSPD is one such solution that meets an emerging market demand and reduces legal and DOL fine exposure for our brokers’ clients.”
For more information about HighRoads QuickSPD please visit: www.quickspd.com.
About HighRoads
The world’s largest employers choose HighRoads to gain complete control over their health care costs and compliance. With HighRoads’ service, employers – for the first time -- have online access to benefits plan information and pricing, competitive benefits benchmarks, and complete benefits supply chain management. The privately-held company is headquartered in Woburn, Mass.
With the recent increase in DOL regulation enforcement, employers both large and small are turning to HighRoads, the company providing employers – for the first time – complete control over their health care costs and compliance, to both automate and simplify their benefits SPDs for assured government compliance.
SPDs are documents developed by employers that provide a summary of the employee benefits and health insurance coverage programs offered to employees and their families by an employer. SPDs have been required by the Department of Labor since the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was put in place in 1974. The act calls for employers to provide accurate and complete SPD information to employees on a timely basis. If a plan participant requests an SPD that cannot be delivered within 30 days, the penalties are as high as $110 per plan participant, per days elapsed before an SPD is delivered.
HighRoads has created a version of its industry-standard online SPD service for brokers – QuickSPD. With QuickSPD brokers can provide clients with DOL compliant SPDs every year at minimal cost with little effort.
QuickSPD is an online service for brokers to create and store SPDs for their small to midsize clients. QuickSPD gives brokers a menu of compliant SPD templates with fill-in-the-blank variables for each client. Once the templates are completed for each client, they can be stored, exported, printed, retrieved and easily updated each year. In addition, QuickSPD brokers benefit from the HighRoads central repository for easy access, storage and maintenance of client SPDs.
“The DOL does not discriminate by company size. Small to midsized companies share the same SPD compliance burden, and therefore require a low-cost technology solution,” said Michael Byers, president and CEO, HighRoads. “By offering QuickSPD to its broker partners and clients, HR Technology Advisors now offers a one-of-a-kind, value-added service that keeps its clients ERISA compliant at minimal cost and effort.”
“QuickSPD will automate the time consuming process of creating, updating and maintaining ERISA compliant SPDs,” said Joe Markland, principal, HRT. “As a service to our broker partners, HRT searches for and selects cutting edge technology tools that add value and improve efficiencies. QuickSPD is one such solution that meets an emerging market demand and reduces legal and DOL fine exposure for our brokers’ clients.”
For more information about HighRoads QuickSPD please visit: www.quickspd.com.
About HighRoads
The world’s largest employers choose HighRoads to gain complete control over their health care costs and compliance. With HighRoads’ service, employers – for the first time -- have online access to benefits plan information and pricing, competitive benefits benchmarks, and complete benefits supply chain management. The privately-held company is headquartered in Woburn, Mass.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
CommCore Consulting Group and Center for Communication Compliance Form Strategic Alliance
CommCore Consulting Group and The Center for Communication Compliance (CCC) have formed a strategic alliance to help agencies bridge the gap between regulatory compliance education and compliant message development. The pairing combines much needed expertise and capabilities: CommCore, with its speaker training, message development, FDA preparation and crisis communications counsel and CCC, through its regulatory compliance training and certification programs for healthcare communicators.
New FDA leadership, new legislation, and new enforcement power all increase the responsibility of healthcare marketing and communication professionals to communicate effectively and compliantly -- both internally and externally.
"Our joint effort is a response to an unprecedented number of products facing recalls, Risk Communications (REMS) requirements and unease among patients, health care providers and regulators," says Andrew Gilman, President and CEO of CommCore.
"Healthcare marketing and communication professionals face an increasingly turbulent regulatory terrain. However, with careful planning, this new era presents opportunities to translate the realities of regulatory compliance into practical terms so that messages are hard-hitting, but also don't run afoul of regulations," says Jerry Doyle, Principal at the New York City office of CommCore.
"Today, healthcare communication requires a marriage between compliance know-how and effective messaging in order to have the greatest impact on business with the least amount of risk," according to Ilyssa Levins, CCC president and founder. "To accomplish this, promotional agencies must master three key steps: education on the regulatory requirements; demonstration of proficiency in the risk communication process; and application of the regulations to the business of risk communication."
CommCore and CCC have identified the new Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) requirements as a prime near-term opportunity for agencies to get more involved in risk management planning and discussions. A REMS must be submitted to the FDA for any drug product deemed to have serious risks -- either prior to the product's approval or even after the product is marketed. The FDA can delay approval if it deems the submitted REMS to be insufficient, and the regulatory authority can declare the product misbranded (and thus ineligible for marketing) if the company fails to follow the approved REMS. Several blockbuster products, such as Botox® (Botulinum Toxin Type A), now have a REMS requirement.
"Until now, promotional agencies have not had a soup-to-nuts support system to guide them through the ever-changing risk management terrain in a comprehensive way," states Doyle. He concludes: "Together, CommCore and CCC will help promotional agencies close that loop."
About CommCore Consulting Group
CommCore Consulting Group, www.commcoreconsulting.com, is an independent, privately-held firm providing communications counsel to businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations around the world. For the past 25 years the company has specialized in executive media skills and media interview training; presentation and speaker training; message development; multimedia communications strategy, including video production and social media; consultation on crisis planning and response; litigation PR; and citizen lobbying and advocacy. In healthcare, CommCore has counseled clients for FDA hearings, product launches and recalls, and scientific presentations. The company was founded by President and CEO Andrew Gilman -- a lawyer, award-winning journalist, and co-author of the best-selling book, "Get to the Point." CommCore is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has offices in New York City and Los Angeles.
About CCC
The Center for Communication Compliance (CCC), www.CommunicationCompliance.com, is the first and only centralized resource, training, and certification portal for healthcare communication designed to support and enhance regulatory compliance. This on-demand, online Web site administers the Regulatory Compliance Test (RCT), the only expert-reviewed test available for multiple communication channels that certifies competency in various aspects of healthcare regulatory compliance. CCC also offers the only standardized web-based regulatory training that directly correlates with the RCT. Headquartered in New York City, CCC also provides customized internal training, on-site workshops, consulting and diagnostics, and market research. CCC founder and President Ilyssa Levins has 30 years of healthcare communications experience; prior to founding CCC, Ilyssa was with Grey Global Group, one of the world's foremost communications firms, for two decades.
New FDA leadership, new legislation, and new enforcement power all increase the responsibility of healthcare marketing and communication professionals to communicate effectively and compliantly -- both internally and externally.
"Our joint effort is a response to an unprecedented number of products facing recalls, Risk Communications (REMS) requirements and unease among patients, health care providers and regulators," says Andrew Gilman, President and CEO of CommCore.
"Healthcare marketing and communication professionals face an increasingly turbulent regulatory terrain. However, with careful planning, this new era presents opportunities to translate the realities of regulatory compliance into practical terms so that messages are hard-hitting, but also don't run afoul of regulations," says Jerry Doyle, Principal at the New York City office of CommCore.
"Today, healthcare communication requires a marriage between compliance know-how and effective messaging in order to have the greatest impact on business with the least amount of risk," according to Ilyssa Levins, CCC president and founder. "To accomplish this, promotional agencies must master three key steps: education on the regulatory requirements; demonstration of proficiency in the risk communication process; and application of the regulations to the business of risk communication."
CommCore and CCC have identified the new Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) requirements as a prime near-term opportunity for agencies to get more involved in risk management planning and discussions. A REMS must be submitted to the FDA for any drug product deemed to have serious risks -- either prior to the product's approval or even after the product is marketed. The FDA can delay approval if it deems the submitted REMS to be insufficient, and the regulatory authority can declare the product misbranded (and thus ineligible for marketing) if the company fails to follow the approved REMS. Several blockbuster products, such as Botox® (Botulinum Toxin Type A), now have a REMS requirement.
"Until now, promotional agencies have not had a soup-to-nuts support system to guide them through the ever-changing risk management terrain in a comprehensive way," states Doyle. He concludes: "Together, CommCore and CCC will help promotional agencies close that loop."
About CommCore Consulting Group
CommCore Consulting Group, www.commcoreconsulting.com, is an independent, privately-held firm providing communications counsel to businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations around the world. For the past 25 years the company has specialized in executive media skills and media interview training; presentation and speaker training; message development; multimedia communications strategy, including video production and social media; consultation on crisis planning and response; litigation PR; and citizen lobbying and advocacy. In healthcare, CommCore has counseled clients for FDA hearings, product launches and recalls, and scientific presentations. The company was founded by President and CEO Andrew Gilman -- a lawyer, award-winning journalist, and co-author of the best-selling book, "Get to the Point." CommCore is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has offices in New York City and Los Angeles.
About CCC
The Center for Communication Compliance (CCC), www.CommunicationCompliance.com, is the first and only centralized resource, training, and certification portal for healthcare communication designed to support and enhance regulatory compliance. This on-demand, online Web site administers the Regulatory Compliance Test (RCT), the only expert-reviewed test available for multiple communication channels that certifies competency in various aspects of healthcare regulatory compliance. CCC also offers the only standardized web-based regulatory training that directly correlates with the RCT. Headquartered in New York City, CCC also provides customized internal training, on-site workshops, consulting and diagnostics, and market research. CCC founder and President Ilyssa Levins has 30 years of healthcare communications experience; prior to founding CCC, Ilyssa was with Grey Global Group, one of the world's foremost communications firms, for two decades.
Friday, June 12, 2009
New Consulting Firm, Ncompliance Services, Offers 1099 Training and Consulting
Ncompliance Services, a new consulting firm, has been established in Kansas City, Missouri to provide businesses of all sizes with compliance training and consulting services. Ncompliance Services was founded by Michele Klingler. Ms. Klingler has more than 20 years' experience in working with corporate accounting, payroll and tax staff, to help them understand their compliance requirements and establish internal policies. She was a lead speaker for Balance Consulting as well as working with the American Management Association, Padgett Thomspon and National Seminars.
"We started Ncompliance Services to help companies look at their internal systems and understand what they should be doing to manage their exposure to audit and penalties," said Klingler. "The IRS is taking a hard look at how companies are reporting payments. It's crucial that organizations understand their compliance is critical to managing risk."
Ncompliance Services will hold training seminars throughout the US, as well as webinars and online classes. They will offer a 1-day Reporting Payments: 1099 Reporting, a 1-day Reporting Foreign Payments: 1042 Reporting and a 2-day Advanced Compliance class. They also offer several training webinars in 1099, 1042 and Sales and Use taxes.
Ncompliance Services provides information reporting and tax training and consulting services. They specialize in 1099, 1042 and Sales and Use tax. Headquarters located at 19 NW 101st Place, Kansas City, MO 64155, (877) 650-1099.
"We started Ncompliance Services to help companies look at their internal systems and understand what they should be doing to manage their exposure to audit and penalties," said Klingler. "The IRS is taking a hard look at how companies are reporting payments. It's crucial that organizations understand their compliance is critical to managing risk."
Ncompliance Services will hold training seminars throughout the US, as well as webinars and online classes. They will offer a 1-day Reporting Payments: 1099 Reporting, a 1-day Reporting Foreign Payments: 1042 Reporting and a 2-day Advanced Compliance class. They also offer several training webinars in 1099, 1042 and Sales and Use taxes.
Ncompliance Services provides information reporting and tax training and consulting services. They specialize in 1099, 1042 and Sales and Use tax. Headquarters located at 19 NW 101st Place, Kansas City, MO 64155, (877) 650-1099.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Adams Consulting Announces 'How To' Webinar for Importers: 'A Step-by-Step Approach to Implementing a '10+2' Compliance Program'
While the countdown to mandatory compliance with CBP's Importer Security Filing (ISF) grows shorter, the majority of importers continue to struggle with the breadth and depth of its requirements. The issue, as many in the importing community will attest, is not only a need to better understand the intricacies of each of the ten (10) new data elements and timeframes. Rather, the true stumbling block is finding an efficient, simple and affordable way to do the up-front work and in-house planning necessary to begin filing. Most ISF outreach events and webinars offers address only the "What Is?" issue. Adams Consulting is now addressing the more practical issue of "How?".
On Tuesday, May 19, Beth Adams will help importers overcome this hurdle by sharing a step-by-step approach on HOW to implement 10 + 2, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session. Details of the 45-minute presentation will include: the Twelve (12) Sequential Steps, hints for overcoming common obstacles, a timeline for 60-day implementation, and resources for more information.
What: "A How-To Webinar for Importers: Twelve Steps to Implementing a 10+2 Compliance Program."
When: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time (10:30 a.m. Pacific Time)
How: Register today by calling: 877-422-3833 or by email to beth@adams-compliance.com. Please include "WEBINAR 19MAY09" in the subject line. Fee is $95 per registrant.
Attendees will learn:
-- Basic Importer Security Filing requirements, data elements and
timeframes
-- How to gain visibility into your import supply chain
-- How to efficiently obtain and synthesize information for each data
element
-- Hints and best practices used by companies already on-board
-- How to develop a simple, sensible step-by-step timeline and game plan
Join us for this LIVE Event on: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time (10:30 a.m. Pacific Time)
About Beth Adams and Adams Consulting: As a specialist in the import/export community, Beth Adams has focused her career on building company-specific solutions that address the many compliance issues faced by global traders. Beth served as Assistant Director for the University of Georgia's Center for International Trade and Security, a think-tank for research on export controls. She also worked with Johnson & Johnson for over a decade, managing and developing global transportation, regulatory compliance, and distribution programs; in 2000 she earned the prestigious Johnson & Johnson Chairman's Award for "innovative excellence." In 2007, Beth branched out on her own to form Adams Consulting -- a niche, network-based firm that specializes in helping enterprises of all sizes build and improve their internal import/export compliance programs. Learn more: www.adams-compliance.com.
On Tuesday, May 19, Beth Adams will help importers overcome this hurdle by sharing a step-by-step approach on HOW to implement 10 + 2, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session. Details of the 45-minute presentation will include: the Twelve (12) Sequential Steps, hints for overcoming common obstacles, a timeline for 60-day implementation, and resources for more information.
What: "A How-To Webinar for Importers: Twelve Steps to Implementing a 10+2 Compliance Program."
When: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time (10:30 a.m. Pacific Time)
How: Register today by calling: 877-422-3833 or by email to beth@adams-compliance.com. Please include "WEBINAR 19MAY09" in the subject line. Fee is $95 per registrant.
Attendees will learn:
-- Basic Importer Security Filing requirements, data elements and
timeframes
-- How to gain visibility into your import supply chain
-- How to efficiently obtain and synthesize information for each data
element
-- Hints and best practices used by companies already on-board
-- How to develop a simple, sensible step-by-step timeline and game plan
Join us for this LIVE Event on: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time (10:30 a.m. Pacific Time)
About Beth Adams and Adams Consulting: As a specialist in the import/export community, Beth Adams has focused her career on building company-specific solutions that address the many compliance issues faced by global traders. Beth served as Assistant Director for the University of Georgia's Center for International Trade and Security, a think-tank for research on export controls. She also worked with Johnson & Johnson for over a decade, managing and developing global transportation, regulatory compliance, and distribution programs; in 2000 she earned the prestigious Johnson & Johnson Chairman's Award for "innovative excellence." In 2007, Beth branched out on her own to form Adams Consulting -- a niche, network-based firm that specializes in helping enterprises of all sizes build and improve their internal import/export compliance programs. Learn more: www.adams-compliance.com.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Partners Consulting Expands Atlanta Office to Deliver Identity Management and GRC Solutions to Mid-Atlantic Enterprises
Partners Consulting Services, Inc. announced the addition of identity management (IdM), Access Management (AM) and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions to the IT consulting services currently offered by its Atlanta office. Doug LaGore, with 13 years experience providing enterprise-class IdM/AM and GRC solutions, has been named Practice Director for the Atlanta-based Partners Consulting Solutions Group.
Partners Atlanta is targeting healthcare and other security-intensive industries across the mid-Atlantic and Southern business region.
“Partners is a long-term player in Atlanta and we’re excited about expanding the team to deliver IdM, access management and GRC solutions,” said Jim Guinn, II executive vice president, Partners Consulting Solution Division. “In a climate of heightened security and compliance, our GRC solutions have become increasingly critical to successful business operations for enterprises across the U.S.”
“I’m excited to be a part of the growing Partners team, and to have the resources and technologies that help us bring world-class IdM and access management solutions to this region,” said Doug LaGore, solutions practice director, Partner Consulting Solutions – Atlanta. Based in Atlanta, “Our team can offer quick response and proven solutions to the enterprises throughout Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Maryland, DC, New Jersey and Virginia, most of which have been underserved in GRC solutions.”
LaGore is an experienced identity-and-access management architect and delivery manager having worked on enterprise-wide projects for Fortune 500 healthcare companies, state-and-local government agencies, financial institutions and insurance firms.
About Partners Consulting Services, Inc.
Partners Consulting Services, Inc. (PCSI) is a recognized leader in providing top-tier Information Technology Solutions across North America. Partners is a member of the Sun Advantage Program and an Oracle Certified Partner. With over 25 years experience matching industry leaders with the best talent available, PCS takes pride in providing a wide array of IT services to our clients.
Partners Atlanta is targeting healthcare and other security-intensive industries across the mid-Atlantic and Southern business region.
“Partners is a long-term player in Atlanta and we’re excited about expanding the team to deliver IdM, access management and GRC solutions,” said Jim Guinn, II executive vice president, Partners Consulting Solution Division. “In a climate of heightened security and compliance, our GRC solutions have become increasingly critical to successful business operations for enterprises across the U.S.”
“I’m excited to be a part of the growing Partners team, and to have the resources and technologies that help us bring world-class IdM and access management solutions to this region,” said Doug LaGore, solutions practice director, Partner Consulting Solutions – Atlanta. Based in Atlanta, “Our team can offer quick response and proven solutions to the enterprises throughout Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Maryland, DC, New Jersey and Virginia, most of which have been underserved in GRC solutions.”
LaGore is an experienced identity-and-access management architect and delivery manager having worked on enterprise-wide projects for Fortune 500 healthcare companies, state-and-local government agencies, financial institutions and insurance firms.
About Partners Consulting Services, Inc.
Partners Consulting Services, Inc. (PCSI) is a recognized leader in providing top-tier Information Technology Solutions across North America. Partners is a member of the Sun Advantage Program and an Oracle Certified Partner. With over 25 years experience matching industry leaders with the best talent available, PCS takes pride in providing a wide array of IT services to our clients.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Building on Growth, Virtify Adds to Executive Team and Expands Commercial Operations
Virtify, Inc., the market leader in Enterprise Content Compliance solutions for life sciences, today announced the addition of Stephen Bergson, former Ernst & Young and Capgemini executive, as executive vice president of commercial operations. Mr. Bergson will lead the company's worldwide sales and marketing efforts and report to Virtify's president and founder, Dr. Satish Tadikonda. The company also announced key additions to its sales and marketing team as it expands operations to meet increasing demand for its Enterprise Content Compliance solutions in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, animal health, and food industries.
Mr. Bergson has been in the management consulting and software services industries for 25 years with a strong focus on life sciences. Before joining Virtify, he was an independent consultant for a global management consulting firm where he led the design and commercialization of a life sciences business process outsourcing practice. Prior to that, he was a vice president at Capgemini in its Global Life Sciences practice. Before joining Capgemini, Mr. Bergson was the North American CEO at ARINSO International, a provider of management consulting services and HR business process outsourcing for Fortune 250 corporations. Prior to ARINSO, Mr. Bergson was a principal partner in the Ernst & Young Global Life Sciences practice with responsibilities for core service areas across the global practice. For more details visit the company section at www.virtify.com/company-management-team.htm#stephen_bergson
"I am extremely excited about the depth and breadth of our solutions and the benefits that we are extending to our customers," said Mr. Bergson. "Virtify has built a robust software platform that is purpose-built for the unique regulatory content management and compliance requirements of life sciences companies and has truly raised the bar for success."
Mr. Bergson has already begun to build out his sales and marketing team at Virtify with the hiring of Dwight Galler as senior director of marketing and Michael Engro as regional director of sales.
Mr. Galler will lead the company's corporate and product marketing functions. He brings over 20 years of experience in technology and B2B environments, most recently as vice president of marketing with Bridgeline Software and GMI, of Seattle, Washington. Previously, Mr. Galler was vice president of marketing for enterprise Web survey firm Perseus (now Vovici), where he helped establish the company as the industry leader in the new category of "Enterprise Feedback Management" solutions. Prior to Perseus, Mr. Galler was director of marketing communications for Netegrity, Inc., where he built and led the company's outbound marketing, corporate identity, and lead generation efforts for close to five years.
Mr. Engro has over 20 plus years of sales and business development experience in technology and B2B environments with the past 10 years focused exclusively in the life sciences Industry. For the last four years, Mr. Engro held a sales management position with Capgemini US LLC where he was responsible for major account management and development in both the pharmaceutical and bio-technology industries. Prior to Capgemini US LLC, Mr. Engro was director of sales and marketing for First Consulting Group (now CSC), director of sales and national accounts for CDI and director of sales for ASI.
Building on Growth
As global health and regulatory authorities continue to push for tighter controls and electronic standards, many life sciences organizations find themselves challenged due to outdated processes that are fragmented and paper-based. To enable accurate and timely compliance customers are demanding new technologies and systems that are modeled on best-practices and easily configurable to adapt to changing regulatory requirements.
Virtify has emerged as an innovator and technology leader in Enterprise Content Compliance for life sciences. The company has quietly built a strong reputation and following in the life sciences industry where R&D, clinical trial and submissions activities have become increasingly regulated. Virtify's easy-to-use Virtx software suite is the industry's only solution to provide a secure, collaborative web-based environment for managing regulated content throughout the entire product continuum -- from pre-clinical through product registration to commercialization. The Virtify product suite is highly modular and built to comply with a variety of different global standards and mandates surrounding clinical trial transparency, eCTD, SPL/PLR/PIM, and submissions planning and tracking. Its open architecture is standards-based and designed to leverage a company's existing infrastructure including standard security systems, databases and legacy document management systems.
"With Steve and his team, we've added a strong combination of strategic consulting, solution development and go-to-market leadership skills that will enable us to fully leverage this opportunity and help take the company to the next level. Steve is a great addition to the Virtify team," said Dr. Satish Tadikonda, president and founder of Virtify Inc.
About Virtify
Virtify is the market leader in Enterprise Content Compliance solutions for Life Sciences. Organizations rely on Virtify solutions to reduce time-to-market, risk, and costs by managing and automating the complex regulatory compliance and content exchange requirements throughout the product life cycle. Virtify's easy-to-use Virtx software suite is the industry's only solution to provide a secure, collaborative web-based environment for managing regulated content throughout the entire continuum -- from pre-clinical through product registration to commercialization. The company plays a leadership role in the development of global regulatory standards and is an active participant in a variety of standards committees. Virtify's software products combined with comprehensive professional services and deep domain expertise enhance quality and compliance for some of the world's leading life sciences companies.
Virtify is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts (USA) with facilities in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.virtify.com.
Mr. Bergson has been in the management consulting and software services industries for 25 years with a strong focus on life sciences. Before joining Virtify, he was an independent consultant for a global management consulting firm where he led the design and commercialization of a life sciences business process outsourcing practice. Prior to that, he was a vice president at Capgemini in its Global Life Sciences practice. Before joining Capgemini, Mr. Bergson was the North American CEO at ARINSO International, a provider of management consulting services and HR business process outsourcing for Fortune 250 corporations. Prior to ARINSO, Mr. Bergson was a principal partner in the Ernst & Young Global Life Sciences practice with responsibilities for core service areas across the global practice. For more details visit the company section at www.virtify.com/company-management-team.htm#stephen_bergson
"I am extremely excited about the depth and breadth of our solutions and the benefits that we are extending to our customers," said Mr. Bergson. "Virtify has built a robust software platform that is purpose-built for the unique regulatory content management and compliance requirements of life sciences companies and has truly raised the bar for success."
Mr. Bergson has already begun to build out his sales and marketing team at Virtify with the hiring of Dwight Galler as senior director of marketing and Michael Engro as regional director of sales.
Mr. Galler will lead the company's corporate and product marketing functions. He brings over 20 years of experience in technology and B2B environments, most recently as vice president of marketing with Bridgeline Software and GMI, of Seattle, Washington. Previously, Mr. Galler was vice president of marketing for enterprise Web survey firm Perseus (now Vovici), where he helped establish the company as the industry leader in the new category of "Enterprise Feedback Management" solutions. Prior to Perseus, Mr. Galler was director of marketing communications for Netegrity, Inc., where he built and led the company's outbound marketing, corporate identity, and lead generation efforts for close to five years.
Mr. Engro has over 20 plus years of sales and business development experience in technology and B2B environments with the past 10 years focused exclusively in the life sciences Industry. For the last four years, Mr. Engro held a sales management position with Capgemini US LLC where he was responsible for major account management and development in both the pharmaceutical and bio-technology industries. Prior to Capgemini US LLC, Mr. Engro was director of sales and marketing for First Consulting Group (now CSC), director of sales and national accounts for CDI and director of sales for ASI.
Building on Growth
As global health and regulatory authorities continue to push for tighter controls and electronic standards, many life sciences organizations find themselves challenged due to outdated processes that are fragmented and paper-based. To enable accurate and timely compliance customers are demanding new technologies and systems that are modeled on best-practices and easily configurable to adapt to changing regulatory requirements.
Virtify has emerged as an innovator and technology leader in Enterprise Content Compliance for life sciences. The company has quietly built a strong reputation and following in the life sciences industry where R&D, clinical trial and submissions activities have become increasingly regulated. Virtify's easy-to-use Virtx software suite is the industry's only solution to provide a secure, collaborative web-based environment for managing regulated content throughout the entire product continuum -- from pre-clinical through product registration to commercialization. The Virtify product suite is highly modular and built to comply with a variety of different global standards and mandates surrounding clinical trial transparency, eCTD, SPL/PLR/PIM, and submissions planning and tracking. Its open architecture is standards-based and designed to leverage a company's existing infrastructure including standard security systems, databases and legacy document management systems.
"With Steve and his team, we've added a strong combination of strategic consulting, solution development and go-to-market leadership skills that will enable us to fully leverage this opportunity and help take the company to the next level. Steve is a great addition to the Virtify team," said Dr. Satish Tadikonda, president and founder of Virtify Inc.
About Virtify
Virtify is the market leader in Enterprise Content Compliance solutions for Life Sciences. Organizations rely on Virtify solutions to reduce time-to-market, risk, and costs by managing and automating the complex regulatory compliance and content exchange requirements throughout the product life cycle. Virtify's easy-to-use Virtx software suite is the industry's only solution to provide a secure, collaborative web-based environment for managing regulated content throughout the entire continuum -- from pre-clinical through product registration to commercialization. The company plays a leadership role in the development of global regulatory standards and is an active participant in a variety of standards committees. Virtify's software products combined with comprehensive professional services and deep domain expertise enhance quality and compliance for some of the world's leading life sciences companies.
Virtify is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts (USA) with facilities in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.virtify.com.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Attain Management Resources™ Announces New ProComp™ Code of Conduct Compliance Programs and Services
Attain Management Resources is an assignment-based resource providing "hands-on" management consulting services to assist medical technology companies reach milestone goals on time and economically.
The new ProComp Code of Conduct Compliance Programs provide the methodology and tools for clients to adopt a proactive, integrative approach to the reporting and training requirements mandated by the new Massachusetts Code of Conduct, which companies must comply with by July 01, 2009.
“This new law requires medical products companies doing business in Massachusetts to ramp up to speed quickly by July 1 in order to be compliant,” said Tom Glover, managing partner at Attain Management Resources. “We at Attain have been studying these requirements and have developed programs to assist companies become compliant efficiently within the deadline. A new set of disclosure requirements can create a level of disruption to businesses, we are ready to assist companies in this new process. Attain’s mission is to provide expertise to help medtech companies meet their objectives across all business functions efficiently."
The new Massachusetts Code of Conduct, the most stringent and comprehensive regulation in the nation, restricts and prohibits certain marketing and sales activities while mandating reporting and public disclosure of certain fees and compensation of $50 or more to certain healthcare practitioners. Companies interacting with Massachusetts-licensed healthcare practitioners are now required to establish an internal training program, conduct annual audits, have policies in place to investigate and correct non-compliance, and fulfill the other Code requirements. Violations could result in fines of up to $5,000 per event.
“Attain Management Resources’ partners and associates have executive-level experience at public and private medical technology companies and understand the importance of this new law and the implications of compliance and non-compliance,” Mr. Glover continued. “We work with the compliance officer and executive staff to design customized compliance programs and training that meet the company’s specifics needs.”
About ProComp
The ProComp Code of Conduct Compliance Programs offer a roadmap and the tools necessary to comply with the new Massachusetts Code of Conduct Regulations. The customized programs assist in the verification of current in-house processes and development of internal policies while providing code and regulation updates. They also provide compliance education and training for senior management and other critical departments.
About Attain Management Resources
Attain Management Resources is an assignment-based resource that provides "hands-on" management consulting services to assist medical technology companies reach milestone goals on time and economically. In addition to providing compliance services, Attain offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs and workshops assisting with: strategic business planning, fundraising, marketing, sales, and new product launch strategy.
The new ProComp Code of Conduct Compliance Programs provide the methodology and tools for clients to adopt a proactive, integrative approach to the reporting and training requirements mandated by the new Massachusetts Code of Conduct, which companies must comply with by July 01, 2009.
“This new law requires medical products companies doing business in Massachusetts to ramp up to speed quickly by July 1 in order to be compliant,” said Tom Glover, managing partner at Attain Management Resources. “We at Attain have been studying these requirements and have developed programs to assist companies become compliant efficiently within the deadline. A new set of disclosure requirements can create a level of disruption to businesses, we are ready to assist companies in this new process. Attain’s mission is to provide expertise to help medtech companies meet their objectives across all business functions efficiently."
The new Massachusetts Code of Conduct, the most stringent and comprehensive regulation in the nation, restricts and prohibits certain marketing and sales activities while mandating reporting and public disclosure of certain fees and compensation of $50 or more to certain healthcare practitioners. Companies interacting with Massachusetts-licensed healthcare practitioners are now required to establish an internal training program, conduct annual audits, have policies in place to investigate and correct non-compliance, and fulfill the other Code requirements. Violations could result in fines of up to $5,000 per event.
“Attain Management Resources’ partners and associates have executive-level experience at public and private medical technology companies and understand the importance of this new law and the implications of compliance and non-compliance,” Mr. Glover continued. “We work with the compliance officer and executive staff to design customized compliance programs and training that meet the company’s specifics needs.”
About ProComp
The ProComp Code of Conduct Compliance Programs offer a roadmap and the tools necessary to comply with the new Massachusetts Code of Conduct Regulations. The customized programs assist in the verification of current in-house processes and development of internal policies while providing code and regulation updates. They also provide compliance education and training for senior management and other critical departments.
About Attain Management Resources
Attain Management Resources is an assignment-based resource that provides "hands-on" management consulting services to assist medical technology companies reach milestone goals on time and economically. In addition to providing compliance services, Attain offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs and workshops assisting with: strategic business planning, fundraising, marketing, sales, and new product launch strategy.
BWise and Huron Consulting Group will Jointly Offer Services in Governance, Risk and Compliance Market
BWise, a global leader of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) software solutions and Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ:HURN), a leading provider of business consulting services, today announced a teaming arrangement focused on the combined delivery of services and business development in the US market. Through the combined offering, BWise and Huron will help customers reach their short and long term governance, risk and compliance goals in the most efficient way.
The combined offering is focused on migrating customers to the next level of GRC maturity. Customers will benefit from a single, integrated approach, offering Huron consulting services and the BWise GRC platform. Huron can guide a customer through its change management process while the BWise GRC platform will grow with the customer’s needs in a flexible way.
According to Robert Pijselman, CEO of BWise, "We reach out for a long term relationship with our customers. During this relationship, organizations change. By teaming with Huron, we can assist our customers through their business development process. This will result in a GRC solution perfectly matched with the customer’s needs today, and tomorrow. We are pleased that Huron selected BWise as a partner in the GRC space."
“We are seeing more companies becoming proactive with GRC initiatives in light of increasing demands for regulatory oversight,” said Keith Keller, managing director, Huron Consulting Group. “By evaluating and pre-selecting the BWise GRC solution, we can respond to these initiatives quickly and recommend a best-of-breed solution with a customized fit to client requirements. We are now in a position to offer clients a total solution that includes experienced professionals, proven methodology and the leading technology to solve their GRC needs.”
By joining forces, Huron and BWise can help large businesses, particularly Fortune 500 companies. BWise has hundreds of global customers who rely on its solution for their GRC success. Huron complements BWise with additional customer services through their experienced management consultants.
About BWise
BWise is the global leader in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) management software, with a strong heritage in business process management. Established in 1994, BWise delivers proven solutions to help organizations become “in control” by increasing corporate accountability; strengthening financial, strategic and operational efficiencies; and maximizing performance and ROI.
With more than 300,000 users in more than 80 countries worldwide and in virtually all markets, BWise has developed a strong and sustainable presence in the compliance and risk management sectors. Utilizing templates and a best-practice implementation approach, BWise enables management to measure and manage risks and comply with rules and legislation. BWise has offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, United States and India. For more information, visit http://www.bwise.com.
About Huron Consulting Group
Huron Consulting Group helps clients in diverse industries improve performance, comply with complex regulations, resolve disputes, recover from distress, leverage technology, and stimulate growth. The Company teams with its clients to deliver sustainable and measurable results. Huron provides services to a wide variety of both financially sound and distressed organizations, including leading academic institutions, healthcare organizations, Fortune 500 companies, medium-sized businesses, and the law firms that represent these various organizations. Learn more at www.huronconsultinggroup.com.
The combined offering is focused on migrating customers to the next level of GRC maturity. Customers will benefit from a single, integrated approach, offering Huron consulting services and the BWise GRC platform. Huron can guide a customer through its change management process while the BWise GRC platform will grow with the customer’s needs in a flexible way.
According to Robert Pijselman, CEO of BWise, "We reach out for a long term relationship with our customers. During this relationship, organizations change. By teaming with Huron, we can assist our customers through their business development process. This will result in a GRC solution perfectly matched with the customer’s needs today, and tomorrow. We are pleased that Huron selected BWise as a partner in the GRC space."
“We are seeing more companies becoming proactive with GRC initiatives in light of increasing demands for regulatory oversight,” said Keith Keller, managing director, Huron Consulting Group. “By evaluating and pre-selecting the BWise GRC solution, we can respond to these initiatives quickly and recommend a best-of-breed solution with a customized fit to client requirements. We are now in a position to offer clients a total solution that includes experienced professionals, proven methodology and the leading technology to solve their GRC needs.”
By joining forces, Huron and BWise can help large businesses, particularly Fortune 500 companies. BWise has hundreds of global customers who rely on its solution for their GRC success. Huron complements BWise with additional customer services through their experienced management consultants.
About BWise
BWise is the global leader in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) management software, with a strong heritage in business process management. Established in 1994, BWise delivers proven solutions to help organizations become “in control” by increasing corporate accountability; strengthening financial, strategic and operational efficiencies; and maximizing performance and ROI.
With more than 300,000 users in more than 80 countries worldwide and in virtually all markets, BWise has developed a strong and sustainable presence in the compliance and risk management sectors. Utilizing templates and a best-practice implementation approach, BWise enables management to measure and manage risks and comply with rules and legislation. BWise has offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, United States and India. For more information, visit http://www.bwise.com.
About Huron Consulting Group
Huron Consulting Group helps clients in diverse industries improve performance, comply with complex regulations, resolve disputes, recover from distress, leverage technology, and stimulate growth. The Company teams with its clients to deliver sustainable and measurable results. Huron provides services to a wide variety of both financially sound and distressed organizations, including leading academic institutions, healthcare organizations, Fortune 500 companies, medium-sized businesses, and the law firms that represent these various organizations. Learn more at www.huronconsultinggroup.com.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Control Solutions Announces Key Leadership Promotions
Control Solutions International announced today that Ms. Margaret Gesualdi and Mr. Simon Dealy will now oversee Control Solutions’ worldwide operations as Managing Partners. Frank Edelblut (CEO and founder of the company) has moved into the role of Senior Advisor to the firm.
Ms. Gesualdi and Mr. Dealy have been in leadership roles with the company for over 5 years, and each has more than 18 years of industry experience. Ms. Gesualdi will manage the Eastern U.S. region, while Mr. Dealy will manage the Western, Midwestern U.S. regions and the firm’s international offices. Ms. Gesualdi and Mr. Dealy have been working closely together to expand the firm’s service offerings in over 20 countries to support customer needs with a specific focus on delivering customizable best practice solutions to customers from a diverse range of industries. Ms. Gesualdi and Mr. Dealy will continue to focus on customer needs through innovative solutions focusing on the containment of compliance costs, increasing operational efficiencies, leveraging existing infrastructure and delivering resources with a high degree of proven expertise. With the current state of the market in mind, Control Solutions has formed a Global Financial Crisis Team consisting of the firm’s leading global experts in regulatory compliance, risk management, technology, restructuring, and transaction analysis with an objective to provide solutions focused on helping clients manage their operations in this highly volatile and dynamic economic environment.
Patrick Dauga, CEO of Altran Americas, said, "Frank has assembled an exceptional group of consultants and a solid leadership team at Control Solutions. The continuity of leadership provided by Simon and Margaret ensures quality, value add and consistency in the delivery of our services. A key initiative going forward will be to expand our service capabilities for our customers, leveraging the expertise of Altran’s 18,000 consultants worldwide." For more information on Altran, please visit www.altran.com.
Mr. Edelblut led Control Solutions’ expansion from its inception in 1991 to its position as a global service provider with delivery capabilities in North and South America, Europe and Asia. This was further accelerated when Mr. Edelblut sold the firm to Altran, a $2 billion innovation and technology consulting organization with worldwide headquarters in Paris, France. Frank is credited with much of the firm’s intellectual property, including the Foundations of Improvement™ process reengineering model, SOXlite™ compliance methodology for smaller companies, OREO ERM™ risk management methodologies and IFRS Impact Calculator, all of which are solutions focused on helping the customer achieve best practices within their organization in the most efficient and economical manner possible.
About Control Solutions
Control Solutions International is the leading global consulting, risk management and audit firm. We provide a wide range of risk management, technology, audit, and compliance services and solutions for public, private, non-profit and government organizations. We are a member of the Altran Group (the European leader in technology and innovation consulting), a $2 billion professional services firm with 18,000 professionals in over 20 countries. For more information, please visit www.controlsolutions.com.
Ms. Gesualdi and Mr. Dealy have been in leadership roles with the company for over 5 years, and each has more than 18 years of industry experience. Ms. Gesualdi will manage the Eastern U.S. region, while Mr. Dealy will manage the Western, Midwestern U.S. regions and the firm’s international offices. Ms. Gesualdi and Mr. Dealy have been working closely together to expand the firm’s service offerings in over 20 countries to support customer needs with a specific focus on delivering customizable best practice solutions to customers from a diverse range of industries. Ms. Gesualdi and Mr. Dealy will continue to focus on customer needs through innovative solutions focusing on the containment of compliance costs, increasing operational efficiencies, leveraging existing infrastructure and delivering resources with a high degree of proven expertise. With the current state of the market in mind, Control Solutions has formed a Global Financial Crisis Team consisting of the firm’s leading global experts in regulatory compliance, risk management, technology, restructuring, and transaction analysis with an objective to provide solutions focused on helping clients manage their operations in this highly volatile and dynamic economic environment.
Patrick Dauga, CEO of Altran Americas, said, "Frank has assembled an exceptional group of consultants and a solid leadership team at Control Solutions. The continuity of leadership provided by Simon and Margaret ensures quality, value add and consistency in the delivery of our services. A key initiative going forward will be to expand our service capabilities for our customers, leveraging the expertise of Altran’s 18,000 consultants worldwide." For more information on Altran, please visit www.altran.com.
Mr. Edelblut led Control Solutions’ expansion from its inception in 1991 to its position as a global service provider with delivery capabilities in North and South America, Europe and Asia. This was further accelerated when Mr. Edelblut sold the firm to Altran, a $2 billion innovation and technology consulting organization with worldwide headquarters in Paris, France. Frank is credited with much of the firm’s intellectual property, including the Foundations of Improvement™ process reengineering model, SOXlite™ compliance methodology for smaller companies, OREO ERM™ risk management methodologies and IFRS Impact Calculator, all of which are solutions focused on helping the customer achieve best practices within their organization in the most efficient and economical manner possible.
About Control Solutions
Control Solutions International is the leading global consulting, risk management and audit firm. We provide a wide range of risk management, technology, audit, and compliance services and solutions for public, private, non-profit and government organizations. We are a member of the Altran Group (the European leader in technology and innovation consulting), a $2 billion professional services firm with 18,000 professionals in over 20 countries. For more information, please visit www.controlsolutions.com.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
PeakData Services Expands Data Security Services to Asia
PeakData Services, Inc, a fast-growing IT provider dedicated to information security compliance and risk mitigation services, announced today that it has launched operations based in Hong Kong dedicated to serving customers in the Asia-Pacific region.
PeakData Services, Inc, a fast-growing IT provider dedicated to information security compliance and risk mitigation services, announced today that it has launched operations based in Hong Kong dedicated to serving customers in the Asia-Pacific region.
Leading PeakData Services Hong Kong Limited is General Manager Huy Nguyen, a 20-year IT veteran. Nguyen has worked primarily in the information storage segment in positions ranging from IT management to consulting services to business development. He joins PeakData Services from Independent IT Consulting where he provided advice and solutions in IT and infrastructure to C-level management.
Previously, he was a director, enterprise solutions, for the Global Solution Services group at Hitachi APAC. His role was to grow the professional services teams, their expertise and their market penetration. He was also part of the Hitachi global team to build its services portfolio.
The company's regional headquarters are located at the Lee Gardens, 33 Hysan Ave., Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.
"Information security concerns are at the forefront of IT organization agendas all over the world. Our primary focus is on data on disk media that has essentially outlived its useful economic life yet still poses a risk of breach if not handled properly," said Glenn Jacobsen, vice president and general manager of PeakData Services.
"We are seeing strong and growing demand for our services in Asia, particularly from multi-national organizations. Because they are subject to many varying regulations in the many countries in which they do business, they must take tremendous precautions with their sensitive data. We have found that our technology and experience "travels" well along with these companies' information technology operations," added Nguyen.
Nguyen said that the initial projects in Asia include secure disk destruction for a leading global financial entity with operations in eleven (11) countries across Asia.
About PeakData Services
PeakData Services, Inc. develops and delivers consulting and professional services that incorporate industry-leading people, products, tools, and methodologies to help companies mitigate risk by showing them how to store, protect, and manage their business-critical information more efficiently and cost-effectively. PeakData Services works directly with clients or through leading IT services partners such as Hitachi Data Systems and Sun Microsystems. PeakData Services is headquartered in Boulder County, Colorado, U.S.A. For further information please visit: www.peakdataservices.com.
PeakData Services, Inc, a fast-growing IT provider dedicated to information security compliance and risk mitigation services, announced today that it has launched operations based in Hong Kong dedicated to serving customers in the Asia-Pacific region.
Leading PeakData Services Hong Kong Limited is General Manager Huy Nguyen, a 20-year IT veteran. Nguyen has worked primarily in the information storage segment in positions ranging from IT management to consulting services to business development. He joins PeakData Services from Independent IT Consulting where he provided advice and solutions in IT and infrastructure to C-level management.
Previously, he was a director, enterprise solutions, for the Global Solution Services group at Hitachi APAC. His role was to grow the professional services teams, their expertise and their market penetration. He was also part of the Hitachi global team to build its services portfolio.
The company's regional headquarters are located at the Lee Gardens, 33 Hysan Ave., Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.
"Information security concerns are at the forefront of IT organization agendas all over the world. Our primary focus is on data on disk media that has essentially outlived its useful economic life yet still poses a risk of breach if not handled properly," said Glenn Jacobsen, vice president and general manager of PeakData Services.
"We are seeing strong and growing demand for our services in Asia, particularly from multi-national organizations. Because they are subject to many varying regulations in the many countries in which they do business, they must take tremendous precautions with their sensitive data. We have found that our technology and experience "travels" well along with these companies' information technology operations," added Nguyen.
Nguyen said that the initial projects in Asia include secure disk destruction for a leading global financial entity with operations in eleven (11) countries across Asia.
About PeakData Services
PeakData Services, Inc. develops and delivers consulting and professional services that incorporate industry-leading people, products, tools, and methodologies to help companies mitigate risk by showing them how to store, protect, and manage their business-critical information more efficiently and cost-effectively. PeakData Services works directly with clients or through leading IT services partners such as Hitachi Data Systems and Sun Microsystems. PeakData Services is headquartered in Boulder County, Colorado, U.S.A. For further information please visit: www.peakdataservices.com.
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