A chance meeting that gives you more than a chance!

The other day I happened to bump into a friend of mine who is also our client. He said, “Harsha, I owe you a drink!”

“Sure thing John! I will take my usual Arnold Palmer! But what is the celebration about?” I asked in surprise.

“Well, you know before August I had been really swamped and wanted your help to just...Read more.

About the Author

As the founder of Vantage Agora (VA), Harsha has been instrumental in the growth of the company since its inception. Harsha has over 20+ years of experience in consulting, Enterprise Social Networking, Business Intelligence,  and Process improvement. His work with companies such as Fidelity, American Airlines, I2 Technologies, etc. has made him an expert in Business intelligence and Process improvement. 

Harsha has developed a patent pending 'Enterprise Social Network – VA Club', Harsha also has 4 process improvement patents.

Harsha graduated MBA from southern Methodist University (SMU) Dallas, a masters in Computer Science from Louisiana State University (LSU) Baton Rouge, and a Bachelors in Engineering from Bangalore University (BU).

About Vantage Agora

Vantage Agora (VA) is a global provider of back-office solutions, custom IT services and consulting services for companies in the insurance, finance, and healthcare sectors. As a SSAE 16 Type II audited company, Vantage Agora utilizes advanced data processing and quality control systems on a secured network to ensure efficient, comprehensive management of back-office functions such as insurance, accounting, financial and administrative tasks. Founded in 2004, Vantage Agora has offices in Cleveland and Dallas.

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Time to Thanks a New Era!

Here is short conversations that happened over my Thanks Giving lunch. I thought it will add value to you.

I was over at my friend’s house for our Thanks Giving lunch. It is a big family and friends affair. My friend Joe (The host of the party, who heads a P&L unit of over a billion dollars for a fortune 500 company) and I were the only two people watching the game. In years gone by, everyone would watch at least part of the game, but this time it was a very different. The kids were on their devices (Phones, tablets, computers). It felt like every person was just attached to their device and seemed far away from the people right next to them.

Close yet far away

Joe turned to me and said, “Harsha, it is awfully quiet this time for Thanks Giving”

The game was not interesting, I turned to Joe and said,  

“ Do you realize why? Take a look around,

   1. Kids have their own game box or mobile device logged onto internet games with other people as avatars on a game.

Playing together yet alone

   2. The young adults are listening to music that is a raving hit for three days, created by a group of people who uploaded it on a social network from across the world!!

Connected to the limitless Social Network!

   3. Let alone people of our age, even seniors are connecting with family and friends on their favorite social networking site!!!

Connecting with the Virtual family!

   4. In fact, my own little personal survey found that at least 40% of the people on the road are on their phone (Scary) and over half of them are on their social network!

Addicted to Social Media??? 

Bottom-line, there is a complete change in the way people interact with each other. Because of technology and social networks people interact with others only through their devices, primarily because they don’t have deal with other people and their baggage but can actually get to work/play/interact with them at the same time!” Continue reading...

About the Author

As the founder of Vantage Agora (VA), Harsha has been instrumental in the growth of the company since its inception. Harsha has over 20+ years of experience in consulting, Enterprise Social Networking, Business Intelligence,  and Process improvement. His work with companies such as Fidelity, American Airlines, I2 Technologies, etc. has made him an expert in Business intelligence and Process improvement. 

Harsha has developed a patent pending 'Enterprise Social Network – VA Club', Harsha also has 4 process improvement patents.

Harsha graduated MBA from southern Methodist University (SMU) Dallas, a masters in Computer Science from Louisiana State University (LSU) Baton Rouge, and a Bachelors in Engineering from Bangalore University (BU).

About Vantage Agora

Vantage Agora (VA) is a global provider of back-office solutions, custom IT services and consulting services for companies in the insurance, finance, and healthcare sectors. As a SSAE 16 Type II audited company, Vantage Agora utilizes advanced data processing and quality control systems on a secured network to ensure efficient, comprehensive management of back-office functions such as insurance, accounting, financial and administrative tasks. Founded in 2004, Vantage Agora has offices in Cleveland and Dallas.

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Five Questions with Vantage Agora

Sudhir from Vantage Agora interviewed about back-office outsourcing cost-effectiveness and process improvement

The CLE is home to a great variety of tech firms, from software companies to web companies to IT services businesses, and even some hybrid companies that cross all those lines.  Recently, I spent some time with Vantage Agora, an IT company located in Mentor. The company first became a member years ago, and recently re-joined NEOSA in 2011. Sudhir Achar, CEO, and Mike Fieseler, VP, shared some of the inside story of the company.

NEOSA: So, give us a little background on the business - - core products, markets served, when were you founded, and so forth.

Vantage Agora: Vantage Agora was founded in 2004. We’re a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) based in Mentor. We have two solution areas that we offer coast-to-coast. Back Office Operations and IT.

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About the Author

As the founder of Vantage Agora (VA), Harsha has been instrumental in the growth of the company since its inception. Harsha has over 20+ years of experience in consulting, Enterprise Social Networking, Business Intelligence,  and Process improvement. His work with companies such as Fidelity, American Airlines, I2 Technologies, etc. has made him an expert in Business intelligence and Process improvement. 

Harsha has developed a patent pending 'Enterprise Social Network – VA Club', Harsha also has 4 process improvement patents.

Harsha graduated MBA from southern Methodist University (SMU) Dallas, a masters in Computer Science from Louisiana State University (LSU) Baton Rouge, and a Bachelors in Engineering from Bangalore University (BU).

About Vantage Agora

Vantage Agora (VA) is a global provider of back-office solutions, custom IT services and consulting services for companies in the insurance, finance, and healthcare sectors. As a SSAE 16 Type II audited company, Vantage Agora utilizes advanced data processing and quality control systems on a secured network to ensure efficient, comprehensive management of back-office functions such as insurance, accounting, financial and administrative tasks. Founded in 2004, Vantage Agora has offices in Cleveland and Dallas.

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The 3 rules of web products that you must know and being the judge!

VA's New Website

A short conversation

Sudhir Achar

Founder & CEO

Mike Fieseler 

Vice President: Business Developement

Sudhir Achar and Mike Fieseler of Vantage Agora were at the  show earlier this week. Dan, someone they knew walked up to them and said, “Hey guys! Good to see you, I saw your website. I like what you have done with it!”

We are always trying to understand why someone likes (or dislikes) our products and services and they asked, “Thanks. What were the aspects that appealed to you?” said Sudhir....Read more

About the Author

As the founder of Vantage Agora (VA), Harsha has been instrumental in the growth of the company since its inception. Harsha has over 20+ years of experience in consulting, Enterprise Social Networking, Business Intelligence,  and Process improvement. His work with companies such as Fidelity, American Airlines, I2 Technologies, etc. has made him an expert in Business intelligence and Process improvement. 

Harsha has developed a patent pending 'Enterprise Social Network – VA Club', Harsha also has 4 process improvement patents.

Harsha graduated MBA from southern Methodist University (SMU) Dallas, a masters in Computer Science from Louisiana State University (LSU) Baton Rouge, and a Bachelors in Engineering from Bangalore University (BU).

About Vantage Agora

Vantage Agora (VA) is a global provider of back-office solutions, custom IT services and consulting services for companies in the insurance, finance, and healthcare sectors. As a SSAE 16 Type II audited company, Vantage Agora utilizes advanced data processing and quality control systems on a secured network to ensure efficient, comprehensive management of back-office functions such as insurance, accounting, financial and administrative tasks. Founded in 2004, Vantage Agora has offices in Cleveland and Dallas.

Know more about Harsha and Vantage Agora.