The document discusses ICC, a Columbus-based data analytics firm, and their proposal to partner with Columbus 2020! to create a state-of-the-art analytics development center that would generate hundreds of high-paying jobs by hiring and training local college graduates. The partnership would also work with universities to enhance analytics education and create an analytics think tank. ICC outlines their innovative delivery model, community involvement, clients, capabilities in areas like advanced analytics and mobile analytics, and commitment to job growth in Columbus.

1. Overview
Data Analytics Practice
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2. A Columbus Vision Columbus 2020!
Choosing ICC to participate in this initiative will be a great
story for the Columbus community and Columbus 2020!
Together, Columbus 2020, Columbus Corporate
Leaders, ICC and its partners will:
 Create a State of the Art Analytics Development Center
for use by the local, national and international communities
 Create hundreds of high paying jobs by hiring and training college graduates
using our fully developed Information Factory model for Agile Analytics
 Work with Universities to create enhanced curricula in Advanced Analytics and
create a think tank for higher level Business Analytics staffed by prominent
professionals, fed by the young rising stars of the Information Factory
 Offer our Corporate partners an onshore alternative with proven cost and
business value advantage that add jobs in Columbus
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3. ICC Overview
About ICC
 A Columbus success story, employing over 500
associates, dedicated to the local community
 Largest privately-held IT consulting firm in Ohio
 Largest data analytic practice in the Midwest
 Innovative research, delivery and training
methodologies
 20+ years of excellence and 100% client
satisfaction
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4. ICC Overview Vision
ICC is a different kind of
information technology service
provider. We focus on what
information our clients need to
achieve success. We envision
innovative solutions using
emerging technologies, then
integrate technology, knowledge
and processes to give our clients
sustained competitive
advantage.
Simply put… We deliver insight
and analytics that matter!
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5. ICC Overview
Community Engagement
 Columbus 2020 Investor Advisory Council
 Charter Sponsor of TechTomorrow
(formerly CIO Symposium)
 Major Sponsor of CIO Solutions Gallery
(Ohio State - Fisher College of Business)
 Longstanding member of Tech Columbus
 Sponsor of multiple charitable institutions
 Sponsor of local and national industry, vendor
and professional organizations
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6. ICC Overview Top 20 Clients
 ABB
 Abbott Labs
 Abercrombie
 Affinion
 Battelle
 BMW
 Cardinal Health
 Chemical Abstract Service
 Greif
 Honda
 Huntington Bank
 IBM
 Limited Brands
 McGraw-Hill
 Momentive
 Nationwide
 NetJets
 State Auto
 State of Ohio
 Wendy’s
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7. Business Model
Applied Research
 Solving practical problems in a messy world
 Applying knowledge and methods for
Applied
Research
client driven purpose.
Public/Private Collaboration
Public/Private
Collaboration  University curricula exchange
 Analytics lecture series
Execution  Industry thought leaders
Excellence
Execution Excellence
 Information Factory - Onshore Delivery Model
 Job creation engine
ICC has been a very valuable partner in helping us define industry trends and future
needs. Additionally, they have provided opportunities for our faculty to learn about new
and immerging areas by welcoming us to their facility and by encouraging our
involvement with industry groups involved in areas like advanced analytics in the greater
Columbus area.” Thom Luce – Professor & Chair MIS, Ohio University
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8. Full Service Consulting Capabilities
Analytics is the process of obtaining an optimal or realistic decision based on
existing data. Common applications of analytics include the study of business data
using statistical analysis in order to discover and understand historical patterns with
an eye to predicting and improving business performance in the future.
ICC provides full service consulting including:
Advanced Analytics Business Intelligence Data Integration
 Data Mining  Data Architecture  Data Consolidation
 Data Visualization  Data Stewardship  Data Migration
 Healthcare Analytics  Enterprise Decision Mgmt.  Data Virtualization
 Predictive Analytics  Credit Risk Analysis  Enterprise Service Bus
 Sentiment Analysis  Fraud Detection  ETL/EAI/EII
 Statistical Analysis  Marketing Analytics - SVOC  Master Data Mgmt.
 Web Analytics  Operational Reporting
 Supply Chain Analytics
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9. Thought Leaders in Analytics
ICC - Achievements
 Architected Agile Analytics methodology and Agile Maturity Model
 Created Information Factory delivery model
 Early adopter of Mobile Analytics platform
 First deployment of data analytics combining textual and relational data
 First deployment of cloud analytics
 First implementation of database appliance platform
 First implementation of decision intelligence platform
ICC - Current Research
 The Challenges and Opportunities of Big Data
 Understanding Customer Sentiment Analysis
 Leveraging Smart Phone data
 The Wisdom of Crowds – Practical Applications
ICC - Published Articles – (recent)
 Host of the Agile BI Channel - http://www.b-eye-network.com/channels/5557/
 Agile Expert Blog – Jim Gallo
 Who are the Business Intelligence Leaders of Tomorrow? - TDWI
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10. Agile Analytics Maturity Model
ICC created an The Maturity Model involves the following aspects:
industry leading
process model to Maturity Levels: A 5-Level process maturity continuum -
enable rapid where the uppermost (5th) level is a notional ideal state where
delivery of processes would be systematically managed by a combination
analytics of process optimization and continuous process improvement.
Key Process Areas: A Key Process Area (KPA) identifies a
cluster of related activities that, when performed
collectively, achieve a set of goals considered important.
Goals: The goals of a key process area summarize the states
that must exist for that key process area to have been
implemented in an effective and lasting way. The extent to
which the goals have been accomplished is an indicator of
how much capability the organization has established at that
maturity level. The goals signify the scope, boundaries, and
intent of each key process area.
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11. Agile Analytics Maturity Model
AA Maturity Levels
1 2 3 4 5
Optimized
Defined Architected Implemented Integrated (Continuous)
Roles Alignment Formation Cross Functional Growth
People Responsibilities Dynamics Execution Cohesive Learning
Competencies Measures Results Accountable Improvement
Goals Workflows Release Streamlined Lean
Process Deliverables Artifacts Sprints Production Cost Effective
Measurements Signoffs Acceptance Support Valuable
Tool Patterns Installed Shared Reusable
Platform Technique Templates Maintained Connected Configurable
Framework Standards Supported Conformed Maximized
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12. Agile Analytics Productivity
0 1 2 3 4 5
Current State Defined Architected Implemented Integrated Optimized
Combined
People
Speed Platform
Process
Velocity
Semantic Modeling and Agile
Methodologies increase velocity
Quality and enables delivery of analytics
in weeks!
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13. Information Factory Positioning
Onshore Resources at Offshore Prices, Better Results!
We are well on our way to establishing a state of the art analytics practice in
Columbus, Ohio in conjunction with local universities and local and national
clients.
Working with Columbus 2020! will allow ICC to accelerate our Agile
Analytics Development Center generating hundreds of new jobs in
Columbus.
We are poised to capitalize on the integration of our previous innovations
with the alignment of high level analytics experts to supplement/enhance
our team.
 Outcome-based pricing, guaranteed deliverable quality
 Readily scalable model - recruiting top talent produced by local universities
 High job growth realized by winning data analytic projects competing
head-to-head against offshore vendors (Infosys, TCS, Wipro)
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14. Hiring the best talent Recruiting
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15. Agile ADC - Delivery Model
“Information Factory; professional end-to- “A collective of
end delivery of exceptional data integration intelligent minds
through nimble, adaptive practices at functioning as one
extremely competitive rates”
cohesive unit”
“Robust and flexible processes
implemented in a cost efficient and
highly optimized factory like setting.”
“The Information Factory development approach that ICC utilizes is one of the best I have
ever come across. They are the only consulting firm that I have used that have truly
been able to put in practice a systemic, Agile project approach for Business Intelligence
and ETL development.” Jerry Bisaha – Director BI Limited Brands
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16. Mobile Analytics Capabilities
Mobile Devices are Hot!
These new platforms provide huge potential for developing analytics that
profile consumer behavior and/or provide workforce productivity gains.
The critical work (and jobs) is in the creation of an enterprise mobile
analytics strategy, business process re-design, development of mobile
analytics/applications, integration with legacy applications and developing
mobile governance and security processes.
ICC is an early adopter of the Mobile platform and has developed several
market ready applications and analytics solutions for our clients.
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17. Mobile Analytics Multi-platform
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context, anytime, anyw
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18. Columbus 2020! Commitment
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ICC is a willing partner anytime, anyw
context, to achieve Job
Growth in Columbus.
here
We are committed to doubling our
IT workforce by 2015.
We are committed to hiring, training and
retaining college graduates providing
them exceptional opportunities for IT
leadership.
We will continue our financial and
executive commitment to support the
regional economic development and job
creation strategies of Columbus 2020!
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