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'''Proxicom, Inc.''' |
'''Proxicom, Inc.''' was an [[interactive agency]] that developed custom-tailored interactive and web-enabled [[solution]]s for Global 1000 organizations. Founded in 1991 by American entrepreneur and philanthropist [[Raul Fernandez (entrepreneur)]], Proxicom was one of the original interactive professional services organizations from the [[Dot-com bubble|dot com]] era. Proxicom provided services for a number of industries including: Automotive, Financial Services, Retail & Consumer Goods ([[Fast Moving Consumer Goods|CPG]]), Healthcare, Technology & Media, Government, Energy & Utilities, and Industrial Materials & Goods. |
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==History of Proxicom== |
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Proxicom was purchased by a digital marketing agency based out of New York in 2007. |
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Today Proxicom is part of iCrossing, a digital marketing agency headquartered in New York. iCrossing, which is owned by [[Hearst Corporation]], purchased Proxicom in mid-2007.<ref>iCrossing Press Release [http://news.icrossing.com/press_releases_2007.php?press_release=icrossing-acquires-web-development-leader-proxicom iCrossing Inc.Acquires Web Development Leader Proxicom ]</ref> |
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Automotive, Financial Services, Retail & Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Technology & Media, Government, Energy & Utilities, and Industrial Materials & Goods |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters |  New York, New York, United States |
Key people | Daniel Eric, CEO Paul Cooley, President Blue Van Dyke, EVP, Sales and Marketing Ann Gaglioti, EVP, Operations Tim Warder, SVP, Corp. Strategy |
| Products | Interactive Strategy & Optimization; Creative Design & User Experience; Marketing Services; Technology, Development & Systems Integration |
| Website | www.icrossing.com |
Proxicom, Inc. was an interactive agency that developed custom-tailored interactive and web-enabled solutions for Global 1000 organizations. Founded in 1991 by American entrepreneur and philanthropist Raul Fernandez (entrepreneur), Proxicom was one of the original interactive professional services organizations from the dot com era. Proxicom provided services for a number of industries including: Automotive, Financial Services, Retail & Consumer Goods (CPG), Healthcare, Technology & Media, Government, Energy & Utilities, and Industrial Materials & Goods.
History of Proxicom
Overview
Proxicom, originally known as Proxima, was a systems integrator based in Reston, Virginia. The original founder and CEO was Raul Fernandez. During the mid- and late nineties, Proxicom focused on the design and development of websites for companies including MCI, America Online, Marriott, Prudential, Morgan Stanley, and ExxonMobil.
In 1997 Proxicom became famous for developing polymer land - a disruptive online distribution platform for plastics following Jack Welch's motto "destroy your own business". polymerland is one example for B2B value chain disruption of the e-business era. Proxicom Develops Polymerland's New Web Site
In 1998, Proxicom purchased two organizations based on the west coast of the United States. The first acquisition was Ibis Consulting, a technical integration firm located in San Francisco, California. The second purchase was a user experience and creative design boutique entitled Ad Hoc based in Sausalito, California. With these additions, Proxicom had a nationwide presence with 7 office locations and more than 1,500 personnel.
In 1998 Proxicom acquired first customers in Europe, starting with projects at BMW Financial Services in Munich, Germany, where the first office was opened outside of the U.S.. The European offices contributed large Fortune 500 customers like Renault, DuPont Engineering Polymers, GE Plastics, and Deutsche Bank.
On April 14, 1999, Proxicom became a publicly traded organization listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the trading symbol PXCM. This IPO netted Proxicom investors $58.5 million and Proxicom became known as one of the “little five” — competing against MarchFirst/CKS-Web, Sapient, Scient, and Viant — within the interactive consulting arena.
In June 1999, Michael D. Beck was promoted to Executive Vice President, Client Services for the Americas [1] and Proxicom grew to more than $200 million in revenues in 2000 with approximately 1,700 workers. Beck would later join The IQ Business Group, Inc. (IQBG) as president and CEO.
The Dot Com Bubble
In April 2001, Proxicom was purchased by Dimension Data, a South African based networking services company. Dimension Data focused on the design, development, and construction of networking systems for global organizations. The goal of the Proxicom purchase was to quickly establish a services practice and brand presence within the United States.
The Rebirth
In 2004, The Gores Group LLC, a privately held investment firm based in Los Angeles, purchased Proxicom from Dimension Data. In 2005, Proxicom expanded its industry offerings through the purchase of a healthcare services firm, Daou Systems, Inc. Through diligent management and financial oversight, Proxicom leadership and the Gores Group successfully navigated the hurdles of the .com era to reestablish Proxicom within the interactive agency space.
Today
Proxicom was purchased by a digital marketing agency based out of New York in 2007.
Past Clients
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References
- Mazda North America Operations (MNAO), Mazda Chooses Proxicom To Put Zoom Zoom In Its New Mobile Web Site, March 2007
- Philadelphia Business Journal, Proxicom Will Buy Daou, August 2005
- EContent Digital Content Strategy & Resources, Verity and Proxicom Partner on Health Plan Provider Portal, July 2004
- ClickZ Network, Proxicom Company Profile, August 2002
- Microsoft News, Proxicom and Microsoft Form Strategic Alliance, February 2000
- Business News Americas, Proxicom-Iberdrola to Provide B2B Ecommerce, September 1999
- NASDAQ, NASDAQ Company Profile, April 1999
- Smartmoney,A Better Internet Neighborhood?, September 1999
- Footnotes