DatalogixSuccessStor..

A Small Business
Success Story
By Gus Mercado
Founding Co-Owner/CEO
Company Profile
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Family-owned business. Started in 1993
providing IT services to Fortune 500
companies, e.g., IBM, EDS, CSC, Hogan.
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Re-incorporated in 2003 specializing in
wireless telecom services to top cellular
carriers in the U.S. -- AT&T, Cingular,
Mobile Wireless and Partner Companies.
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120 Active Employees, 200 contracted,
with limitless pool of trained resources.
96% minorities: Filipinos, Asians,
Hispanic, Blacks.
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2000% Growth since 2003.
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Profitable and Debt-free From Year 1.
Company’s Clients
Computer Sciences Corporation
Hogan Banking Systems
Brosna Communications
T-Mobile Wireless
AT&T Wireless
Telecom Network Specialists
Professional Telecom Consultants
CelCite International
Avion Systems International
Growth Profile – in $000
MILESTONES
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$12,000
2003 – 6 Engineers $10,000
$250K in Revenues
Grew by 300% / year $8,000
2008 - 120 Engineers
2008 $10M Projected* $6,000
20-25% operating
margins
$4,000
Debt-free
*Projections based on continued
expansion/growth per past trend
Sales
Margin
$2,000
$0
2003
2004
2005
2010
Company Reputation
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Recognized as one of fastest growing
subcontractors in U.S. wireless industry
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In Top 100 U.S. Companies that Employ
Foreign-Born, High-Tech Workers
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“Datalogix is at the right place, at the
right time. Filipino wireless engineers are
the pillars of our industry.”
… (Tony Kupinski, Pres. EXI-Parsons)
Excellent Company Reputation
Excellent
Company
Reputation
We need 70-100 wireless engineers for large
GSM and UMTS projects. We offer very
competitive rates, bonuses, profit sharing and
we sponsor H1B visas or green cards.
Contact us or send resume:
8315 Navisota Dr. Lantana TX, 76226
Tel 940-725-0152 Fax 940-725-0198
EMail: careers@datalogixtexas.com
Owner Profiles
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Founded by respected community leaders for 30 years,
Pres. of Phil-Am Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Jaycees
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Retired from executive positions with Fortune 100 firms:
Rockwell-Alcatel, Caltex, Sprint
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Award-winning International publishers
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Family and community-focused
Challenges Hurdled
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Huge and formidable competitors
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Limited initial capitalization
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Securing a profitable market niche in a
slowing industry
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Finding perfect timing for services
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Finding right contacts/clients
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Sustaining client/staff interest in a
highly-competitive industry
Success Factors
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Turned “Small, Minority-Owned”
Handicap into a Big Asset
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Leveraged Strong Personal, Civic and
Business Community Relationships
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“Family” Approach to Employee
Management Paid Big Dividends. Had
lowest employee turnover in industry.
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Frugal Fiscal Management
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Impeccable Work Ethic
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Driven to Succeed. Poised for explosive growth.
Expansion Plans - Global
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Grow present service line & revenue to $50M
in 5-10 years while keeping company
private/family-owned, or
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Explore IPO track or merger options with
large international players for fast-track
expansion and growth. Willing to sell majority
interest in company to the right partner.
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Expand to Canada, South America,
Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Expansion Plans in Asia
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Build staff incubation/training centers in
the Philippines and facilitate recruitment
thru L1 and E2 visa routes.
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Round up “best of the best” Filipino
techs from Asia and Middle East.
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Diversify by investing/partnering in HighTech Call Centers and BPOs, training
U.S. staff as marketing representatives.
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Pursue Partnership/JV Agreements with
major players in $4 Billion outsourcing
industry in the Philippines. Will consider
Asian Partners outside of the Philippines.
Slogans that Inspire Us
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“Whatever you are… Be the best!”
(Abe Lincoln)
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“In the big, broad field of battle,
In the bivouac of life…
Be not like dumb, driven cattle,
Be a hero in the strife!” (Longfellow)
Thanks!
Visit our website: http://www.datalogixtexas.com
Or email: gmercado@datalogixtexas.com
A Small Business
Success Story
By Gus Mercado
Founding Co-Owner/CEO