NEWS
June 2010 -
Consumers, Clients, Businesses, and the Evolution of Corporate Communication
Finix has partnered with Thomson Reuters to produce a White Paper titled, "Catch the Wave: Component Outsourcing." Today, many asset managers are exploring component outsourcing in an effort to boost their bottom line. Component outsourcing is an increasingly more common option for firms to be able to align costs with their overall revenues. Finix Partners Mike VanderVat and Jeff Musgrove provide their insights and research in this White Paper. Managing Partner Mike Abbaei commented, "We are seeing a trend with companies choosing to focus on their core competencies while relying on others for noncore subject matter expertise and support, and component outsourcing is a low risk option to get started." To catch the wave, please click here.
May 2010 -
Consumers, Clients, Businesses, and the Evolution of Corporate Communication
The "net generation", as defined by PriceWaterhouseCoopers, refers to "16- to 29-year-olds who were first to grow up immersed and fluent in mobile and interactive technologies that allow individuals to connect to a global community." As the "net generation" enters the workforce in the next 1-8 years, consumers, clients and businesses alike will be introduced to newer forms of instantaneous communication. This workforce and its expertise in these emerging forms of communication will create a new standard of contact between consumers, clients, and businesses. This report aims to investigate that assumption. learn more >
January 2010 -
Dana Jackson joins Finix Business Strategies
Dana Jackson joins Finix Business Strategies, LLC as a Practice Partner, extending Finix's industry leading technology expertise. "Dana is a proven technology leader, adept at leveraging technology to improve business processes and decision making for client firms. Dana brings with him a track record of highly successful project management and a strong reputation for developing a talented team," announces Mike Abbaei, Finix Business Strategies' Managing Partner.
January 2010 -
Finix Business Strategies Launches Business Intelligence Practice
Finix Business Strategies, LLC announces the formation of a new practice group focused on Business Intelligence. In today’s information world, many firms struggle to manage large volumes of data and then leverage it so that it can be used strategically to manage the business.
Finix’s Business Intelligence Practice focuses on establishing the processes, technologies, and practices needed to support business decisions. We work with our clients to develop a data management strategy, and an implementation plan that incorporates the right mix of technologies and operations. Our practice experts have a history of providing data to business leaders with tool sets that allow them to analyze and review information, leading to well informed decision making and quicker response to emerging trends.
“The challenge today is turning data into actionable information,” said Mike Abbaei, Finix Business Strategies’ Managing Partner. “We have found that firms of any size can realize tangible benefits from mining their data efficiently to make prudent and timely decisions.”
About Finix
Finix Business Strategies is a management consulting firm offering both advisory and implementation services. Our partners have a deep knowledge of best practices and a total commitment to improving our clients’ business functions and bottom line. Finix offers complete end-to-end advisory services with an emphasis on experience, relationships and customization.
November 2009 -
Firm prepares for New Levels of Growth and Opportunity with Ian Mahaney
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 2, 2009 – Baltimore, MD – Converge, a Maryland-based company, announced that it has hired Ian Mahaney as its new Chief Technology Officer. In his new role Mr. Mahaney will be responsible for all aspects of technology, product development and professional services for Converge.
"We are seeing a very positive response and interest in our technology from many entities in different markets" said Mike Abbaei, Chief Executive Officer of Converge. "As a new company we are very encouraged to see our vision crystallizing in a short period and we are thrilled that Ian will be joining the Converge team as we continue to expand our offerings."
Mr. Mahaney brings more than a decade of Information Technology and internet management to Converge. Most recently as Technical Services Director of Millennial Media, he built and managed the technology organization from the ground up including Engineering, Management Information Services and Quality Assurance. Prior to that, he worked with Tribeca Tables as the Director of Information Technology. He also played a key role in the sale of Tribeca Tables prior to his departure. In addition, Mr. Mahaney spent more than 5 years with Advertising.com as a Senior Systems Engineer.
About Converge
Converge is an enterprise social media solution company that offers a function rich, sophisticated platform that allows users to interact seamlessly, exchange ideas, and share information in a secure, web-based environment. Our team has significant knowledge of diverse industries such as Financial Services, Education, Human Resources, and Insurance. Converge has created a flexible, functional, highly intuitive tool with specialized product platforms designed to meet the unique business objectives of any organization. For more information about Converge, go to www.whyconverge.com.
Converge Media Contact
Mr. Davis Rodericks
410.400.8525
media@whyconverge.com
August 2009 -
Finix Converge, an affiliate of Finix Business Strategies, launches website
Converge, a function rich, sophisticated platform that allows users to interact seamlessly, exchange ideas, and share information in a secure, web-based environment, today launched its website. "Converge is Finix's first venture company and we are excited about this first step in what is a very bright future," announces Mike Abbaei, Finix Business Strategies' Managing Partner. Visit www.whyconverge.com for more information.
July 2009 -
Stuart Bowers joins Finix Business Strategies
Stuart Bowers joins Finix Business Strategies, LLC as one of the newest partners, extending Finix's reach well into Mutual Funds Industry. "Stuart is a well respected industry expert and brings in a new breath of experience into our framework that is unprecedented," announces Mike Abbaei, Finix Business Strategies' Managing Partner.
July 2009 -
Jeff Musgrove joins Finix Business Strategies
Jeff Musgrove joins Finix Business Strategies, LLC as one of the newest partners, where he brings in highly seasoned project management skills with a diverse industry background. "With Jeff on board, we now have all the pieces to provide the strongest level of service to our clients in all aspects of their business," announces Mike Abbaei, Finix Business Strategies' Managing Partner.
July 2009 -
Michael VanderVat joins Finix Business Strategies
Michael VanderVat joins Finix Business Strategies, LLC as one of the newest partners, adding his proven experience supporting the asset management business as a senior technologist. "Mike truly understands the intersection of the asset management business and technology, and has a proven history of architecting and building advanced technology platforms in the asset management arena," announces Mike Abbaei, Finix Business Strategies' Managing Partner.
July 2009 -
Finix Business Strategies launches its website
