Technology Committee

June, 2006

IHCC Members Profiles

DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES FROM THE ILLINOIS HISPANIC COMMUNITY

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Purpose of this Document

To display capabilities of the members of Technology Committee To organize skills and capabilities by technology quadrant by specialties To easily identify members by core competencies To provide contact information and a brief summary of each company

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Service Quadrants

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III IV I II

System Integration Outsourcing Large Systems Support

Application Development Application Support

DESKTOP

Infrastructure

Applications

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Company Placement by Quadrants

VO Ha IP Inf rdwa Ma rastr re He inte uctu lp na r De nce e Su sk pp or t

E N T E R P R I S E

III IV I II

System Integration Outsourcing Large Systems Support

Application Development Application Support

DESKTOP

Infrastructure

Applications

Note: A company may offer services in more than 2 quadrants. Up to 2 quadrants per company shown.
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Specialty Areas

Business Transformation/ Continuity

Custom Software & Database Applications

Electrical Contracting Security Cameras

Enterprise Portals

Enterprise Wide Security

Enterprise Resource Planning

Phone & Emergency Communication Systems

Information Systems Management

Integrated Broadband Communication Specialist

Network Design

Process Analysis & Tech. Writing

Staffing

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Company Placement by Specialty Areas

Business Transformation/ Continuity

Custom Software & Database Applications

Electrical Contracting Security Cameras

Enterprise Portals

Enterprise Wide Security

Enterprise Resource Planning

Phone & Emergency Communication Systems

Information Systems Management

Integrated Broadband Communication Specialist

Network Design

Process Analysis & Tech. Writing

Staffing

Note: A company may offer services in more than 2 areas. Up to 2 areas per company shown.
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Individual Member Profile: Advance Electronic Instruments, Inc. (AEI) dba: Stratus Consulting Group

Contact Name: Address: Phone Number: Fax: Email: Website: Primary Quadrant: 2nd Quadrant: Specialty:

Manuel Rivera 118 N. Peoria Street, Suite 5N, Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 217-5955 (240) 209-3272 mxxriver@aeistratus.com http://www.aeistratus.com IV II, III

Business Process Reengineering, System Requirements Capture, Network Design, Quality Assurance, Change Management and Training, Enterprise Portal and ERP Brief Company Description: Stratus Consulting Group (Stratus) is a Minority Business Enterprise that provides management (operations) and information technology services aimed at significantly improving operational performance. Our services focus on conducting Business Process Reengineering, capturing user and technology requirements for information system, performing network design, and providing quality assurance and training services. Additionally, Stratus has performed strategic sourcing, construction management, and auditing services for technical applications.

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Individual Member Profile: Arias Information Solutions LLC Contact Name: Ray Arias Address: 566 W. Lake St Suite 492 Chicago, IL 60661 Phone Number: (312) 928-0667 Fax: (312) 928-0654 Email: rarias@ariasis.com Website: www.ariasis.com Primary Quadrant: IV Specialty: Information System Management Data Warehousing,

Business Intelligence, Enterprise Security CISSP CISA, Compliance Services, HIPAA, SOX, GLBA Brief Company Description: The Principals of Arias Information Solutions are seasoned professional consultants with over 75 years of combined experience assisting clients in the resolution of business issues. Our consultants have provided solutions for clients in a variety of industries including Insurance, Health Care, Retail, Transportation, Telecommunications, Government, and Manufacturing. Many of our consultants have worked with large consulting firms and have experience with formal methodologies.
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Individual Member Profile: Azure Horizons, Inc. Contact Name: Keith Carrizosa Address: 7115 W. North Ave; #185 Oak Park, IL 60302 Phone Number: (312) 371-3156 Fax: (708) 524-0648 Email: keith@azure-horizons.com Website: www.azure-horizons.com Primary Quadrant: I & III 2nd Quadrant: IV Specialty: IT Security, Business Continuity, Disaster
Recovery

Brief Company Description: Azure Horizons, Inc. is certified to perform

HIPAA Privacy and Electronic Security analysis and implementations. We are certified by the ISC2 organization in Information Security assessments and implementations and by the National Security Agency in their IEM and IAM programs. We can provide Infrastructure support installing servers, desktops, switches and routers and wiring (CAT 5, 5e and 6) to our customers as well.

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Individual Member Profile: Bast Services, Inc. (BSI)

Contact Name: Address: Phone Number: Fax: Email: Website: Primary Quadrant: 2nd Quadrant: Specialty: Training. Michael E. Burge 1448 Old Skokie Road (847) 831-3508 (847) 847-3679 michael_b@bastservices.com http://www.bastservices.com I, III IV Network Implementation & Support; Security; IT Infrastructure; Application Development, & Custom

Brief Company Description: By combining proven best practices methodologies,

certified consultants and technicians, and a full menu of core services, BSI is positioned to be your IT partner for now and the future. Whether you need services for a single desktop, revamping of your Network, or assistance in securing your system. BSI will Respond with a cost-effective solution to address your needs.

Bast Services, Inc. is a M/WBE, SDB and 8A certified company.

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Individual Member Profile: Blue Daring Consulting, Inc.

Contact Name: Melissa M. Ballate Address: 17 N. State Street, Suite 1700, Chicago, Illinois 60602 Phone Number: (312) 252-7325 Fax: (208) 728-7062 Email: mb@bluedaring.com Website: http://www.bluedaring.com Primary Quadrant: II Specialty: Process Analysis, Technical Writing Brief Company Description:
Technical Writing: Composition of all the documentation associated with a technology endeavor: technology RFPs for departments who need to communicate their needs to potential technology vendors, user manuals, specifications documents, requisites gathering and composition. Web-Based Database-Driven Application Development: Information is power. Disseminating that information strategically throughout an organization is how Blue Daring Consulting uses technology best. We develop web-based applications using the latest technologies and practices to help organizations manage clients externally (extranets) and or internally (sales management tools) using a hybrid team composed of local and off shore resources keeping clients costs down. Project Management Consulting: Blue Daring Consulting, Inc. specializes in the investigation and management of technology projects in order to allow businesses to do what they do best: conduct business. Blue Daring Consulting, Inc. deploys talented consultants that understand the nature of business and can COMMUNICATE business needs into information flows and systems processes that allow technology to fit the business need.

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Individual Member Profile: CAL Communications, Inc. Contact Name: Carlos A. Lopez Address: 1340 Busch Parkway Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Phone Number: (847) 537-2425 Fax: (847) 537-1613 Email: clopez@calocmm.com Website: www.calcomm.com Primary Quadrant: III Specialty: Emergency Communication System Brief Company Description: Voice , Data and Fiber Optic Structured
Cabling Contractor. Telecommunication Services

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Individual Member Profile: Electronic Knowledge Interchange Contact Name: Address: Phone Number: Fax: Email: Website: Primary Quadrant: 2nd Quadrant: Specialty: Diego Ferrer 100 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 200, Chicago IL 60606 (312) 236-0903 (312) 236-2022 dferrer@eki-consulting.com http://www.eki-consulting.com IV II

Enterprise Portals, Application Outsourcing, Emergency Communication System Brief Company Description: Electronic Knowledge Interchange (EKI) specializes in Application Management, Enterprise e-mail: Messaging & Collaboration, Web Design and Enterprise Portals. EKI delivers industry leading applications solutions that enhance business performance for leading corporate, governmental, and non-profit organizations. EKI partners with its clients by helping them turn technology into a competitive advantage. EKI delivers business applications that enable workgroups, customers, and partners to make better decisions through more efficient processes.

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Individual Member Profile: Fusion Technology Partners, LLC Contact Name: Eli Reynoso Address: 832 W. Superior Street, Suite 202 Chicago, IL 60622 Phone Number: (312) 925-0311 Fax: (312) 949-1850 Email: eli@fusiontp.com Website: http://www.fusiontp.com Primary Quadrant: I 2nd Quadrant: III Specialty: Enterprise Portals Brief Company Description: Fusion is a Chicago-based, consulting firm
delivering innovative Enterprise-Network Infrastructure Services , high-end Interactive Technology , and value-add Professional Services . Through a combination of cutting-edge technology, strategy, design and implementation, Fusin Technology, has established an unsurpassed trackrecord of providing high-end solutions that achieve corporate goals, add real value to business and marketing efforts, and result in a measurable return on investment.

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Individual Member Profile: Liberty Communications, LLC Contact Name: Chuck Romero Address: 740 N. Ogden Ave., Chicago, IL 60622 Phone Number: (312) 604-7704 Fax: (312) 604-7705 Email: cromero@libertycommunications.net Website: www.libertycommunications.net Primary Quadrant: I 2nd Quadrant: III Specialty: IP Phone Systems, Voice Messaging, Call Center Software Brief Company Description: Liberty Communications sells, installs, repairs,
trains and implements Avaya Communication phone, messaging & call center systems. All products and services are designed to lower cost, increase productivity, improve communication and increase revenues. We also install phone & data wiring.

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Individual Member Profile: Montel Technologies, LLC Contact Name: Ray Montelongo Address: 120 N. Madison St. Rockford, IL 61107 Phone Number: (815) 509-3388 Fax: (815) 986-7318 Email: ray@montel-technologies.com Website: www.monteltech.com Primary Quadrant: III 2nd Quadrant: IV Specialty: Integrated Broadband Communication Specialist. Brief Company Description: Montel Technologies delivers the highest quality,
lowest cost IP products paired with outstanding customer-focused service and support. The companys diverse world-wide vendor partnerships allow customers to choose from a selection of quality products negotiated at the best price within the technology industry. We are a service company, dedicated to long-term relationships with our customers. We have also designed and manufactured our own bullet-proof security surveillance enclosure that is being mounted on light poles in direct competition with the City of Chicagos wireless security surveillance vendor. We strive to be known as the premier wireless IPbased security surveillance provider within the Midwest region, as well as nationwide. Our goals are rapid expansion with high profitability year after year.
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Individual Member Profile: Next Generation, Inc. Contact Name: Darrell Higueros Address: 950 W. Huron St. Suite 504 Chicago, IL 60622 Phone Number: (312) 226-5956 Fax: (312) 226-5962 Email: info@nxtgeninc.com Website: http://nxtgeninc.com/ Primary Quadrant: IV Specialty: ERP Software Brief Company Description: NGIs line of business is providing

knowledgeable and experienced professionals representing legacy and emerging technologies to Fortune 500 companies and the public sector. Our core competency relies in customizations, implementation, and support of Enterprise Resource Planning software such as Peoplesoft, Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards, & GEAC. NGI also has expertise and provides our clients with services in the following areas:
Time and Attendance (Kronos. Workbrain) CRM solutions (Siebel) Document Management (Filenet) .NET, Websphere, WebMethods, XML, SQL, J2EE

NGI provides its clients with top-notch IT professionals at competitive rates. Our resource pool consists of very experienced IT professionals from diverse technologies and industries.
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Individual Member Profile: NTERDEV Contact Name: Address: Phone Number: Fax: Email: Website: Primary Quadrant: 2nd Quadrant: Specialty:
Marketing

Brian McCumber 1668 Blackwell Lane, Aurora, IL 60504 (630) 281-4114 (630) 281-4113 brian@nterdev.net www.nterdev.net II IV
Application Development, Design, Hosting, Internet

Brief Company Description:.NTERDEV is an IT services company providing

custom application outsourcing services, website design, managed hosting services, and internet marketing. NTERDEVs industry focus is on small and mid size businesses, and local municipal departments, providing a range of specialized technology products and services. NTERDEV's solution team understands both our clients critical business issues and their technology. We work in partnership with our clients to implement strategic solutions that allow them to focus on their core missions, ensure return on investments by reducing program costs and increasing operational benefits, and continue to improve service levels to their customers.
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Individual Member Profile: PC Experts Software Solutions Contact Name: Juan Soto Address: 566 W. Lake St. Suite 495, Chicago IL Phone Number: (312) 258-1510 Fax: (312) 258-1393 Email: juan@pcexperts.com Website: www.PCExperts.com Primary Quadrant: II 2nd Quadrant: IV Specialty: Custom Software and Database Applications Brief Company Description: We develop database and software
solutions using Microsoft technologies and Access or SQL Server database backends. We also offer a unique product for the transportation industry that is customizable: www.ConstantTracking.com, GPS Tracking and Fleet Management Solutions. Custom software and database applications, visit www.GreatCustomSoftware.com, www.SQLServerExperts.net

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Individual Member Profile: Quantum Crossings LLC MBE/DBE Contact Name: Address: Phone Number: Fax: Email: Website: Primary Quadrant: 2nd Quadrant: Specialty:
Cameras

Roger J. Martinez 455 N. Cityfront Plaza, Suite 3100, Chicago, IL (312) 467-0065 (312) 467-0340 Rmartinez@quantumcrossings.com http://www.Quantumcrossings.com I (Hardware, Security, Help Desk) III (Enterprise Systems HW & SW)
Electrical and Technology Contracting & Security

Brief Company Description: Quantum Crossings is a technology

company and an electrical contractor providing installation and maintenance for system solutions. Quantum provides camera and security solutions for the Homeland Defense projects in and around the City of Chicago. We also provide wired and wireless system solutions for both data and voice systems. Quantums clients are City Agencies and Local Government as well as State Government entities. In addition, Quantum has a large variety of private industry clients including Banks, Utilities, Telecom Carriers, 2-way Radio Manufacturers, Information System Integrators, Energy Product Suppliers and other industry divisions.
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Individual Member Profile: theCentroGroup, LLC

Contact Name: Honorio J. Padrn Address: 980 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 1085, Suite 1085 Chicago, IL 60611 Phone Number: 888-CentroG Fax: (703) 759-4148 Email: hp@theCentroGroup.com Website: http://www.theCentroGroup.com Primary Quadrant: IV Specialty: Business Transformation Brief Company Description: Design and implementation of Global Business Transformation initiatives.
Global IT strategy and operating models development and implementation, specializing in the alignment of Business and Technology. Development and deployment of enterprise-wide global governance models, including portfolio management and outcome based performance management. ERP selection, procurement, and implementation strategy design and deployment. Strategy development and implementation of Shared Services initiatives. Outsourcing strategy design and contract negotiations, including the development of Service Level Agreement (SLA) parameters. Development and implementation of an integrated customer experience transformation with the regeneration of the employee experience. Advising and conducting due diligence for venture capital firms on M&A activities. Reducing SG&A and IT costs through shared services, process transformation, and business process improvement techniques. Advising senior executives on the application of both current and future management, technology capabilities, and services that serve to improve business performance. Strategy development and deployment on the implementation of offshore capabilities, with specific emphasis in Mexico, Central, and South America.
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Individual Member Profile: VisionIT

Contact Name: David Segura Address: 3031 W. Grand Blvd, Suite 695 Detroit, MI 48202 Phone Number: (313) 664-5650 Fax: (313) 664-5651 Email: dsegura@visionitinc.com Website: www.visionitinc.com Primary Quadrant: We provide technical resources in every quadrant Specialty: Staffing Brief Company Description:
VisionIT is a national provider of technical staffing services providing information technology personnel to Fortune 500 companies. VisionIT has offices in Chicago, Detroit and Atlanta. VisionIT's client list contains many industry leaders in which VisionIT is a preferred supplier including EDS, Dell, Siemens, Comerica, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors. VisionIT is recognized as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the U.S. making the Inc 500 list from Inc Magazine for the past 2 years (2005 & 2004). VisionIT has a unique process called FAST (Focused, Agile, Streamlined, Talented) in which we can respond to open job positions within 48 hours with qualified candidates.

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