We started the company with two highly discerning clients, one a global telecommunications giant and the other an agency at the highest executive level of the U.S. Government. Our earliest clients demanded core confidence from the very beginning, and we demanded it from ourselves. At MorganFranklin we expect nothing less than every effort to deliver the expertise, energy and focus required to help you advance your organization and achieve your high-stakes objectives. Bob Morgan CEO
high-stakes
objectives High Stakes: A complex situation or objective that requires accurate, reliable and timely decision making to capture or protect something of significant value. MorganFranklin professionals combine business and technology expertise with core confidence to anticipate and convert high-stakes financial, operational and IT challenges into value for our clients. Our clients count on us to deliver high-impact solutions in four areas:
Essential Information and Communications Financial and Operational Readiness Radical Growth and Change Risk and Crisis Management
You have it, and you expect it from others. Demand it from your advisors. It’s the persistent application of skill, focus and determination. It’s a luxury when navigating day-to-day priorities. It’s an absolute must when faced with high-stakes objectives.
“When I was asked by the White House to be in charge of the 2004 G8 Summit that was hosted by President Bush at Sea Island, Georgia, I contacted MorganFranklin to drive our network implementation and secure communications initiatives. Without any existing infrastructure in place, their team moved our entire network from Washington, D.C., to Sea Island, where they connected and secured remote offices and built out our IT call center while simultaneously creating our local operations center. The integration was completely successful and they were able to deliver with rapid response and timeliness without sacrificing the quality required for an event attended by the president of the United States and other world leaders.� Bob Goodwin United States Ambassador Executive Director - 2004 G8 Summit
• Harness information that speeds the pace of business • Discover actionable intelligence from mountains of data • Align IT priorities with organizational goals • Deploy bulletproof networks • Protect data at rest and in motion
Information essential Communications and
It’s at the core of your business — the intelligence you need to outsmart and outmaneuver the competition, ensure compliance, and protect vital assets. High-stakes objectives like business continuity and regulatory compliance require information and intelligence that is accurate, reliable and accessible. To fully exploit this you need communication networks, information systems and decision-support capabilities that are secure, manageable and responsive to shifting requirements. MorganFranklin delivers reliable and secure communication networks, information systems and decisionsupport solutions to help you achieve your high-stakes IT objectives.
“MorganFranklin has demonstrated a willingness to scale their level of involvement based upon our ability to devote internal resources to support project-related activities. MorganFranklin has become a trusted advisor for us because they have a truly independent viewpoint, have demonstrated an ability to deliver strong consultants on short notice, and have the ability to blend best practices with a solid understanding of our business.� Larry Campbell Senior Director, DAI
Financialand Operational
readiness
You expect optimum performance from your finance function, IT and supporting operations. But you’re fully aware of the obstacles that slow the pace of business — loss of key talent, inefficient manual processes and poor data quality, to mention a few. Readiness means having the skilled resources, information and vigor to tackle day-to-day challenges as well as time-sensitive and technically intensive high-stakes objectives. MorganFranklin provides on-demand capabilities in finance and accounting, project management and IT to support your everyday operations and special project needs.
• Meet reporting deadlines with confidence • Streamline and reduce the cost of operations • Complete critical projects ahead of schedule • Limit disruptions from unexpected personnel turnover • Align daily activities with business goals
“We were planning for a significant equity transaction that could have been a major distraction. Timelines were tight and we needed a self-directed team that could jump in to deliver the technical know-how and experience required to address critical accounting and reporting matters. The MorganFranklin team demonstrated a clear understanding of our goals and the implications for our business. They provided us with a rare combination of skill, energy and confidence with humility that enabled us to power through a very important transaction. And outstanding project management skills gave us assurance that we were getting meaningful value for our fees.� David Kaminsky Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, USIS
• Simplify transaction complexity • Remove transformational roadblocks • Harness innovation for competitive advantage • Limit disruptions that accompany rapid change • Capture and report results that matter
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Radical growth comes at you quickly. Fueled by mergers, acquisitions, capital formation, leaps in innovation and other catalysts, it will transform your organization. Radical growth means excitement, uncertainty and definite change — things you must manage wisely to seize opportunity and capture value. But certain forces work against you — strained resources, unreliable information and tight time constraints. MorganFranklin combines industry expertise with a rigorous but flexible project management discipline to help you extract maximum value out of environments of extraordinary change and radical growth.
“We were driving hard to meet several compliance-related deadlines. Time was of the essence. MorganFranklin’s experienced advisors helped us successfully deliver our revenue review program and our deadlines were met.” ED HUNT Managing Director, Finance BearingPoint, Inc.
risk and crisIs
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Manage market, technology and organizational risk well to gain a competitive advantage. It’s as much about seizing opportunity as it is about limiting downsides and uncertainties. The successful navigation of risk requires clear objectives, an awareness of consequences and smart decision making. Compounded by a hefty compliance burden and increased expectations for reducing costs, the pressures are significant. Needless to say, your plate is full. MorganFranklin provides strategy, planning and support to organizations that insist on highly effective risk, compliance and crisis management programs that deliver additional value beyond compliance.
• Align risk management priorities with business objectives • Reduce the cost of compliance — not the effectiveness of controls • Limit the impact of unexpected business disruptions • Extract untapped value out of risk management investments • Avoid THE high cost of compliance failures
“Often company’s slogans are just that, but in the case of MorganFranklin they actually live by their slogan ‘surpassing expectations.’ We have asked them time and again to assist on or take on important projects that require industry insight and technical knowledge. They have never turned us down and they have never let us down. As an advisor to BT they have helped us meet deadlines and manage costs. But most importantly they have added a level of quality to key deliverables that we otherwise would never have achieved.” bill warne Finance Manager British Telecommunications plc
surpassing
expectations Clients prefer MorganFranklin because they know we will deliver on our commitments. Quite simply, just getting things done is not enough. Our capabilities are broad and we do a great job combining expertise to anticipate and solve complex problems. And we do it fast. But we know we are not all things to all people. This is why we value our partners and put all egos aside to do the right thing for clients. It’s about core confidence. We believe in it, recruit for it and demand it from ourselves.
Commitment To operate in a nimble, accountable and collaborative manner to earn the trust of our clients as an action-oriented partner on complex financial, operational and IT challenges. To create meaningful opportunities for our professionals who consistently surpass client expectations and maintain the highest standards of honesty, integrity and excellence. Presence We serve national and international clients from offices in Washington, D.C., Chicago, London, and other locations. Facilities include corporate, integration labs, engineering and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) in the continental U.S. People Our professionals bring deep industry, consulting, public sector and military experience. This includes an average of 20 years of experience for managers and above. Extensive technical expertise is demonstrated by credentials such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, RCDD, MBA, Ph.D. and PMP certifications, to name a few. Most importantly, we bring a track record of success applying this expertise in high-stakes environments.
Capabilities • Accounting and audit, financial reporting, and risk management expertise to help address the complexity and scrutiny that characterize today’s public and private markets. • Process improvement, project management, IT strategy and business intelligence expertise to help clients manage radical growth and extraordinary change. • Bulletproof systems and networks to ensure secure and reliable access to essential information and intelligence. Our Difference At MorganFranklin core confidence means the persistent application of skill, focus and determination. And that core confidence is built upon a solid foundation of: •
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People. Recruit professionals with creative problem solving skills and track records in high-stakes environments. Communication. Deliver clear, frank communication with a pledge to deliver unpopular messages with the same urgency used to convey good news. Collaboration. Employ a multi-lens approach to anticipate and convert challenges into gain for our clients. Vigor. Offer energy, focus and high expectations for excellence in execution. Speed. Uphold an organizational structure that enables us to be nimble, responsive and accountable.
“The integrity, energy, drive and vision of the management team inspired me to join the Advisory Board. MorganFranklin’s greatest strength is its people — they are professional, pleasant and work hard. There is a clear commitment to preserve this culture. It reminds me of a sports team. They are driven to win and work hard. As an advisory board member, this is an exciting company to support as they continue to grow.” Dale Peck Chief Executive Officer Peck Advisory Services MorganFranklin Advisory Board Member
AES BearingPoint British Telecom CA (Computer Associates) Clark Realty Covansys DAI Educate, Inc. Freddie Mac GTSI
Commercial and public sector
Hughes Network Systems Intelsat Insys Pharmaceuticals
Learning Point Associates NeighborCare NeoPharm Nortel Government Solutions Paradigm Solutions Qiagen
clients
MorganFranklin delivers professional services and
IT solutions to commercial and public sector clients in the U.S. and abroad. We bring a track record of performance in sectors including communications, technology and IT services, professional services, life sciences and healthcare, financial services, real estate, and nonprofit. Our public sector clients come from federal civilian, defense and intelligence agencies and state and local governments.
SI International Software AG
U.S. Department of Defense
TESSCO Technologies
City of Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC)
U.S. Foodservice Defense Information Services Agency USIS U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Vangent U.S. Department of Homeland Security World Bank U.S. Department of the Interior (BIA) G8 Summit Planning Organization Presidential Inaugural Committee Federal Energy Regulatory Commission U.S. Department of Labor U.S. Department of Treasury U.S. House of Representatives Missile Defense Agency Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)
“I was attracted to serve on the MorganFranklin board by the quality of the company’s leadership and their commitment to building a clientfocused organization. Yes, they bring the expertise to solve complex challenges for their clients. But it’s their energy and commitment to excellence — for clients and employees — that is by far MorganFranklin’s biggest strength.” Todd A. Stottlemyer President and Chief Executive Officer National Federation of Independent Business MorganFranklin Advisory Board Member
Solutions • Reporting optimization and Simplification • Enterprise Risk and Compliance • Transaction Life Cycle Support • Business Crisis and Financial Distress • Management Transitions • Information Management • Disaster Readiness and Recovery • Assured Communications • Enterprise Mobility • Integrated Security
expertise
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Capabilities MorganFranklin combines business, technology and industry expertise with the continuous investment and refinement of tools, best practices and training to deliver the high-impact solutions our clients require to advance their high-stakes objectives.
Financial Advisory • Regulatory Compliance • Technical Accounting and Audit Support • Financial Reporting and Analysis • Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance • IT Audit and Technology Risk • Internal Audit Services • Financial and Operational Due Diligence • Dispute and Litigation Support
Management Consulting • IT Strategy and Transformation • Business Process Management • Enterprise Program Management • Project Management • Business Continuity Planning • Business Intelligence • Operations Analytics • Data Management • Innovation Management
Technology and Systems • Wireless Networks • Converged IP Networks • Network Infrastructure • Continuity of Operations • Mobile and Transportable Platforms • Information Assurance and Network Security • Operations and Maintenance • Systems Implementation and Integration • Technical Consulting
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