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Global Sage Group

GSG Overview

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2 GSG Overview l by: Enrico PalumboGlobal Sage Group 04/20/23

What’s in a name?

• “Global” refers to our extensive geographic reach, with resources in South America, Russia, Egypt and across the United States

• The term “sage" refers to the extensive knowledge and experience of our Principals

• “Group” is in our name to indicate that we are a virtual organization made up of individuals who have committed their time to GSG.

We deliver the best wisdom available, complete independence from vendors and suppliers, and work with you to efficiently and effectively improve your business……


True Collaboration

• We deliver business results - not just white papers

• Create Innovative, Industry-focused Strategies and Solutions

• Re-invent business models, envision, plan, design and build complex "Value Webs," which link and synchronize demand chains and supply chains across the extended enterprise

• Each engagement is a trust based partnership

• We listen and tailor our service offerings to meet Client needs– Based on past experiences and best practices– Quickly determine the most efficient course of action for each project

• Our experienced Principals, along with our alliance partners, work with our clients to encourage a collaborative environment, making unique solutions achievable


At the Global Sage Group

Work is defined as energytranslated into motion…..

GSG provides the services, systems, andexpertise that let you translate your energy into your work in the new digital marketplace

Sometimes it is not just about knowing “why” but knowing “why not”

GSG can add clarity to the complexity of your information technology choices


Experience

Knowledge

Quality of experience:Former CIOs, CEOs, COOs, VPs, Directors, Program Managers, Global Implementers -We have been there and done that!

Hands-on, engagement delivery and management of business environmentsWe know how to get the job done!

Leadership methodologies for Assessments; Business Process Improvement, Strategy, Alignment, Regulatory Compliance

Strong “knowledge”

“We are the Business Improvement gurus”

Who we are

WisdomDeep “experience”

• Proven track record across multiple industries and functional areas

• Strategy and Transformation Experts• Big 5 and Global 200 experience• Information Technology from A to Z

Our Experience


Global Reach

• Certified development resources off-shoreCertified development resources off-shore• Global Alliance PartnersGlobal Alliance Partners• Deep industry experienceDeep industry experience

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CairoCairoAtlantaAtlanta

BostonBostonSeattleSeattle

San FranciscoSan FranciscoSilicon ValleySilicon Valley

New New MexicoMexico

TampaTampa

HoustonHouston

PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia

RochesterRochester

St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg..

ArgentinaArgentina

PeruPeru


GSG Operations• New Venture

– Start of Operations May 2001

• Only experienced practitioners– Former CEOs, COOs, and CIOs– Big 5, Answerthink, KPMG, Accenture, SAIC, Cap Gemini, EDS, etc.

• Professional Sales and Delivery Kits– All service offerings have supporting materials

• SOW, Sales Presentation, supporting surveys/questions, project plans, etc.

– GSG has formal project review, status, quality, and risk management methods in place

• Global reach

• Alliance relationships– Pyramidps.com and Beautin Associates for Off-Shore development– Boston University and Northeastern for education and training– AdvizeX and Amherst Technology for infrastructure solutions– Avicon for manufacturing and logistics solutions– Peak Networks and Nelson Communications for connectivity services– CommerceQuest for integration and workflow management– SiteScape for content and collaboration management


Value Proposition

• Only experienced practitioners– Add value immediately– Virtual Team, distributed around the world– Been there and done that experience

• Knowledge Based – Client proven Service Offerings available for immediate delivery– Thought Leadership and Development continually in process

• Alliance relationships– Certified development resources– Training with a big name

• Priced to compete– Fee structure half that of the Big 3– Off-Shore resources are a best buy– Packaged, repeatable service offerings


ClientsCurrent GSG resources have been members of the Delivery Team at these and other great companies…..

EGPC

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Organization

• Professional Service Best Practice

• Business Development

• Managed Solutions

• Practice Solutions

• Wireless Assessments

• Wireless LAN Development

• Wireless Conversions

• WISP Development

• Voice & Data Assessments

• Network Architecture

• Solution Architecture

• New Construction Engineering

• Business Strategy

• Process Excellence

• Regulatory Compliance

• Off-Shore Development


Technology Enabled Services

Business Strategy

Process Excellence

Connectivity

Six Sigma Quality

Professional Service Execution

• IT Assessment/Strategy• Business Alignment• Business Continuity• Sourcing Strategy

• Wireless Assessment/Strategy• New Construction Engineering• Voice & Data Assessments• WISP Development

• HIPAA Services • Sarbanes Oxley Services• IT Process Management• Business Process Management

• Assessment/Strategy• Program Development• Process Development• TQM Training

• Program Office Development• Interim CIO• Change Management• Off-Shore Development

• Service Offering Development• Service Organization Development• Managed Solutions• Practice Solutions


Knowledge Portal


Our Overall Approach


We Follow A Four Step Approach

Assessment Planning Development Transformation

— Develop Strategies— Identify Required

Transformation— Construct the

Transformation Plan

— Estimate Required Investment

— Develop & Deploy the new Environment

— Manage Change— PMO— Measure Benefits— Continuous

Improvement

— Benchmark— Identify

opportunities— Set priorities— Mobilize

resources

— Develop the Future Vision

— Identify (validate) Quick Wins

— Build A Solid Business Case


Knowledge Based Methodology

Assessment and Planning Phases

Collective Wisdom

Profiling

Develop Transformation

Plan

Process

Knowledge Base

• Case Studies

• Skills & Experience

• Technical Information

• Previous Work Products

Tools

• Profiling/Bus. Alignment

• Best Practice Models

• Investment Analysis

End-State Visioning

Develop StrategyDiagnostic

Assessment

Investment Analysis


We use these four levels of performance to allow organizations to rapidly assess their existing ability to meet business requirements and customize a transformation approach For the Basic Operational Compliance, Effective & Responsive Management, and Best Practice / World Class Delivery levels, we’ve developed End-State scenarios and best-practice processes for the following areas:

– Business Strategy Characteristics– Technology Capabilities– IT Service Characteristics– IT Processes and models – IT Organizational Models– Management systems– Six Sigma Quality

Service Overview

Each stage provides a higher degree of operational excellence

Unstructured Operation

Stabile & ConsistentExecution

Efficient & Effective Management

Delivery Excellence


Company Status

• Initial Market Permission– Go-to-Market and Brand Strategies proved to be correct– Loyal Clients who pull on us for services– Preferred provider status– Client are attracted to our deep experience

• In the green and growing– Lean, virtual business model – Greater than 30% growth each year– Three years of audited financials

• Stable Workforce– Compensation model is viable– GSG model attracts new talent– SME and market vertical expertise

• Business Development– WWW presence continues to grow– Alliance Relationships are strong– New web sites emerging


Next Steps

• Continue to Identify Additional Client Opportunities– All GSG Resources initiating Relationship Sales

– Identify GSG as a logical line extension for alliance partners• When can GSG leverage business for others• When can others identify business opportunities for GSG

• Focus on domestic Business Development – Identify and/or package new/unique service offering

• Off Shore Development• Six Sigma• Sarbanes Oxley

– Work with all resources on account strategies

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