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NTELX’s Director of Analytics on INFORMS’ CAP Credential

claudia — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:54:32 +0000

Vienna, Va. – Matt Windham, NTELX’s Director of Analytics was interviewed by Data Informed for an article on the Certified Analytics Professional (CAPÔ) credential he recently received. Matt and sixteen other analytics professionals were the inaugural cohort to earn the credential.

The CAP program was launched by the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) as a means of establishing professional standards for competence and ethics in the data analytics field. “I think this is an important element of building a culture of ethical behavior across the CAP community, and branding the CAP credential with high ethical standards” said Matt, who also offered his thoughts for making the program meaningful, including “professional education requirements for CAP holders that include a focus on ethics; stated code of ethics for INFORMS members; and raising awareness of ethics issues across INFORMS via workshops, publications, and classroom training.”

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About NTELX

NTELX, headquartered in the Virginia suburbs outside Washington, DC, supports clients as they tackle complex operational decisions. With capabilities that support the decision management life-cycle from strategy to data analytics to solution design, implementation, and maintenance, and expertise in logistics, human services, and intelligence, NTELX has a proven track record of producing results. Our technology solutions are used by private and public sector organizations around the world to manage operations and business logistics. NTELX has delivered and supports critical solutions for the United States Government, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Health and Human Services.

About Data Informed

Data Informed is the leading resource for business and IT professionals looking for news, in-depth case studies, expert insight, best practices, and product analyses to plan and implement their data analytics and management strategies.

Data Informed gives decision makers perspective on how they can apply big data concepts and technologies to their business needs. With original insight, ideas, and advice, we also explain the potential risks and benefits of introducing new data technology into existing data systems.

About INFORMS

INFORMS is the largest professional society in the world for professionals in the field of operations research (O.R.), management science, and business analytics. INFORMS serves the scientific and professional needs of Operations Researchers and those in the Management Sciences including educators, scientists, students, managers, and consultants. The Institute serves as a focal point for O.R. professionals, permitting them to communicate with each other and reach out to other professional societies, as well as the varied clientele of the profession’s research and practice.

NTELX is Hiring

claudia — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:40:47 +0000

NTELX is looking for talented individuals to join our team.

Please visit our careers section for more information regarding our current job openings.

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NTELX Announces Iraq Truck Management Agreement

claudia — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:51:44 +0000

Subsidiary executes agreement to manage access to Iraq’s Seaports and Borders: Project will modernize Iraq’s ports, transport, and trade sectors.

Vienna, Va. – NTELX, Inc. announced that its Jordanian-based subsidiary, Nafith Logistics, has signed a concession agreement to provide a comprehensive system to manage truck access to Iraq’s seaports and border crossings. The system will organize the activities of Iraq’s ports, borders, terminals, truckers, freight agents, and government into an integrated solution designed to promote efficiency, productivity, and transparency.

Nafith will deploy its technology platform; build three truck marshaling yards, RFID and communications networks; and implement a new work flow design for accessing Iraq’s ports and border crossings. The project will begin operations later this year and will be operated by Nafith for ten years. The total capital investment is approximately US$13 million.

Nafith developed and operates a similar system in Aqaba, Jordan’s sole seaport. By minimizing truck waiting times, inland transportation costs have dropped by an estimated 20 percent. The port terminals are more efficient; chaos and confusion at terminal gates has been eliminated; and pollution, fuel consumption, and accidents have been reduced. The system won the 2009 award from the Intelligent Transportation Society of America for the best use of advanced technology in surface transportation.

“Nafith has proven that its cutting-edge approach to managing truck movements at ports, borders, and other congested points significantly increases infrastructure and truck productivity,” said Larry Kahn, Vice Chairman of Nafith and a member of NTELX’s board of directors. “For Iraq to meet its ambitious growth plans, an efficient transport sector is essential.”

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About Nafith

Nafith designs, deploys, and operates trade and transport facilitation services for public and private sector customers to improve the operating efficiency, productivity, and security of land-transport freight operations. Nafith, which began with support from the US Trade and Development Agency, is a Jordanian-American company headquartered in Amman.

NTELX CEO Featured on Bloomberg Segment: Boosting Trade Around the World

claudia — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:10:34 +0000

Vienna, VA – Rob Quartel, Chairman and CEO of NTELX was interviewed by Bloomberg for a CBS feature on the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). The segment appeared on CBS’ Capitol Gains. Quartel discussed USTDA’s role in helping NTELX penetrate the Jordanian and foreign markets.

With the assistance of USTDA, NTELX developed, implemented, and continues to support a solution which has significantly improved traffic conditions around the port of Aqaba, Jordan’s sole seaport. In 2011, an independent assessment by Nathan Associates Inc. concluded that “the port access system cuts an estimated 14 hours from turnaround times for trucks transiting Aqaba. It saves time and money by reducing road congestion and improving turn times, terminal access, and reliability, all of which boost Jordan’s economy and create jobs. Additionally, the system reduces vehicle emissions and accidents, and generates transportation benefits for other users of the street and highway system.”

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About Capitol Gains

Capitol Gains is Bloomberg Government’s new Sunday morning political television show which focuses on the business of Washington, featuring key Washington players and exclusive content by Bloomberg Government analysts.

NTELX Executive Invited to Zubieta “Hall of Fame” Induction at Terminal Operations Conference in Panama City

claudia — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 10:30:03 +0000

Vienna, VA – Dan Reiss, Business Development Manager for NTELX, was among 35 honored guests at the induction of Alberto Aleman Zubieta into the Global Institute of Logistics “Hall of Fame.”

The “Hall of Fame” serves as a way to recognize distinguished members of the logistics community, with those elected to membership representing the highest achievement in their field, serving as models of what can be achieved and how. Mr. Zubieta was recognized for his leadership role as Administrator of the Panama Canal Authority from 1998 through 2011.

The Induction Dinner was held in conjunction with the Terminal Operations Conference on Container Supply Chains in Panama City, and brought together thought leaders from all parts of the world to honor Mr. Zubieta, meet with their colleagues, and to recognize their contributions to the Americas logistics industry.

Mr. Reiss was invited to attend as an honored guest for his deep understanding of the business processes and information streams that ports and terminals rely upon. He has designed operating systems for automated and semi-automated marine terminals, which resulted in significant increases in operating efficiencies and improvement in bottom line results. Mr. Reiss is driving the adoption of innovative approaches to managing freight traffic around ports to alleviate congestion and improve productivity.

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About Terminal Operations Conference

Terminal Operations Conference (TOC) is the global meeting place for ports, terminals, shipping lines, 3PLs & shippers. The exhibition is a showcase for port and terminal technology and operations and the conference focuses on collaboration within the container supply chain.

Through the years TOC has built a strong reputation as the trusted event portfolio for the maritime trade, shipping, ports and terminal communities. The events now have a renewed focus on supply chain making them the premier business and networking event for the stakeholders within the container supply chain.

NTELX’s PREDICT Solution Recognized for Its Work Helping the FDA

claudia — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:51:11 +0000

Vienna, VA – PREDICT, a solution designed, developed, and implemented by NTELX at the Food and Drug Administration was recently recognized in an article on American Shipper for its success in helping the Food and Drug Administration detect risky imports entering the country.

PREDICT is the only information-based risk-targeting solution used by the United States Government to screen regulated food, drugs, and medical device imports. Deployed at the nation’s seaports, land border crossings, and airports, PREDICT provides a risk score for every import under the jurisdiction of the FDA, giving the agency’s front-line inspectors the information they need to quickly and objectively decide which imports to inspect.

The article quoted acting principal deputy associate commissioner for regulatory affairs at FDA, Howard Sklamberg as saying: “The FDA this year has completed deployment of its web-based PREDICT system to all districts in the country that handle imports. PREDICT analyzes factors such as the potential for a drug to be illegally copied and the history of the firm to find patterns that might not be noticeable by looking at an individual entry document. It produces a score letting inspectors know whether to initiate an inspection or expedite low-risk shipments—if full and accurate data has been entered by the importer or its agent. It [PREDICT] replaces the admissibility screening function of OASIS, the FDA’s legacy system.”

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About American Shipper Magazine

American Shipper magazine was first published under the name “Howard Publications, Inc.” in May 1974 and is designed to serve the information needs of shippers, carriers and third parties involved in international transportation and for executives managing international logistics and supply chains. Howard Publications was founded by David A. Howard in 1951 and has published magazines covering international logistics and transportation since that time.

NTELX Receives US Patent for Risk Targeting Technology Using Seasonality Data

claudia — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:32:02 +0000

Vienna, VA – NTELX, Inc., has been awarded a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for innovative technology that uses data on seasonality to identify anomalies and target risks.

The method has applicability in a variety of domains such analysis of agricultural products, transportation activities, and commerce. Patent inventors include Dr. Lusine Yepremyan, a member of NTELX’s data analytics team, as well as former NTELX employees.

Products manufactured or shipped out-of-season can have a higher incidence of substandard quality or spoilage. NTELX has developed methods for identifying seasonality patterns; leveraging patterns identified to find anomalous transactions; and communicating analysis results for application in business processes and other systems. Most vegetables, food crops, fruits, and to a lesser extent, industrial products, show seasonality trends, which can be analyzed for anomaly detection.

“By recognizing and protecting this invention, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has confirmed that NTELX is driving real innovation in the solutions we deliver to our customers. We will continue to make investments in further differentiating our NXanalyzerÔ risk targeting technology,” said Dhiren Patel, NTELX’s President.

The risk targeting solutions for regulated imported products that NTELX provides to the US Food and Drug Administration and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission can both utilize this patented method. Since its implementation, PREDICT, the FDA system built around NXanalyzer, has enabled the FDA to improve the detection of risky imports by one third while decreasing false positives, allowing FDA to more effectively deploy inspection resources, while also identify risky products before they enter US markets.

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NTELX Invited to Participate in 2012 United States – Pakistan Business Opportunities Conference

claudia — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:09:46 +0000

Vienna, Virginia – NTELX CEO Rob Quartel and Board Member Larry Kahn were invited by The Office of The United States Trade Representative in partnership with the Government of Pakistan to attend the 2012 US – Pakistan Business Opportunities Conference.

The event was held at the Citicorp, Stirling Square Carlton Gardens in London on October 4th through the 5th. It kicked off with a welcoming reception hosted by the US Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Louis B. Susman and concluded with a reception and remarks from the Pakistan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Wajid Shamsul Hasan.

NTELX received a grant from the US Trade and Development Agency in 2010 to develop a feasibility analysis to improve Pakistan’s inland freight transport starting at the Karachi container terminals. The study resulted in a proposed solution called PAWS (Port Access Workflow System), the goal of which has been to streamline operations that improve service for freight agents and cargo owners while decreasing congestion and pollution around the port.

The PAWS feasibility study leveraged NTELX’s experience in Aqaba, Jordan’s sole seaport, where the company, along with local partners, designed, developed, and operates under a public-private partnership agreement, an award-winning Truck Control System (TCS). TCS minimizes wait times by combining intelligent transportation applications that collect, validate, and share information with sophisticated routing and scheduling algorithms and near real-time visibility for users. The system has cut inland transport costs by 20%, while reducing chaos, taming congestion, and eliminating an estimated 5,000 tons of carbon emissions annually.

Rob and Larry are shown in the photo below with Mr. Michael Delaney, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative, South and Central Asia, and H.E. Sherry Rehman, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the U.S.

The photo was taken at the closing reception at the Pakistan High Commission in London (from left to right): Mr. Michael Delaney, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative, South and Central Asia; Mr. Larry Kahn, Member, Board of Directors, NTELX; Amb. Sherry Rehman, Pakistan Ambassador to the U.S. Hon.; Rob Quartel, Chairman and CEO, NTELX.

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NTELX Continues Hiring to Support Growth in Decision Analytics Business

claudia — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:05:25 +0000

Vienna, Va. – NTELX, Inc. announced today the hiring of a new executive for the company’s growing decision analytics business.

Rob Quartel, Chairman and CEO said: “This experienced, proven talent represent for us and our customers a continuing commitment to growth in the freight logistics arena where our award-winning traffic management solutions make life better for everyone involved with moving cargoes in congested areas.” Dhiren Patel, President of NTELX, said “We’re excited to welcome this very accomplished individual into the NTELX family, and to have his help in growing our businesses.”

New appointment announced is:

PAUL WEDEKING, Managing Director

Paul Wedeking will develop international partnerships and opportunities for NTELX’s freight traffic management solutions. Prior to joining NTELX, Paul was a Partner at Vector Growth Partners, a management consulting firm focused exclusively on helping companies improve their overall revenue performance and profitability. He has also served as a Managing Director at IBM, as a Partner at AT&T Solutions, Blue Ridge Partners, Potomac Partners Management Consulting, and as a Principal at A.T. Kearney. Paul received his BA from St. Andrews University, a Professional Management Degree from the University of Southern California, an MA in Management from the Drucker School of Management at the Claremont Graduate University, and a Certificate in Executive Management from the Wharton School of Business.

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NTELX Presents at First Borderless Conference in Africa

claudia — Wed, 30 May 2012 13:14:29 +0000

Vienna, Va. – Business leaders, high-level public sector officials, and development partners gathered in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire for the inaugural conference organized by the Borderless Alliance and the USAID West African Trade Hub.

The Alliance is an international donor supported platform that responds to the “urgent need for the private sector to rethink its role in advocating for freer movement of goods and services.” The USAID West Africa Trade Hub “has been both a prominent and behind-the-scenes player in igniting and encouraging economic growth in one of the world’s poorest regions. Partnering with firms, financial institutions, civil society, governments, donors and entrepreneurs, the Hub acts as an honest broker of deals, policy recommendations and organizational changes leading to real and sustainable reductions in poverty.”

Michael Ivenso of NTELX spoke to participants on the importance of realizing efficiencies in trade and transportation to address the many challenges confronting the region. Poor physical infrastructure, long transit times, and frequent road accidents cause delays in the movement of cargo, increase costs. Products and often do not comply with government and industry regulations, and performance measures are not widely available. Panelists discussed the impacts of these challenges on economic development in the region and reviewed strategies for overcoming them.

Mr. Ivenso walked participants through three key innovative concepts proven to significantly improve similar challenges in other regions around the world: Asset management, resource targeting, and trade automation. NTELX’s sophisticated Trade and Transport solutions, which include systems for freight traffic management and import risk targeting, have produced enormous gains in efficiency and accelerated trade at ports around the world.

An impact assessment conducted by Nathan Associates Inc., on the implementation of NTELX’s Truck Control System in Aqaba, Jordan’s sole seaport, concluded that the system has helped move trucks more quickly and efficiently resulting in an additional US$100 million annually to Jordan’s GNP. According to the assessment, trucking costs to and from inland points have dropped, port infrastructure has become more efficient and secure, and the impact of truck traffic on residential, tourist, and commercial neighborhoods has been minimized since the launch of the system back in 2006.

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About the Borderless Alliance

Established in 2011, the Borderless Alliance is a regional alliance of private companies in West Africa with a strong interest in promoting and facilitating regional and international trade in West Africa. Housed at USAID West Africa Trade Hub, Accra the Alliance has a vision of removing barriers to trade.

About the West African Trade Hub

The USAID West Africa Trade Hub uses a market-driven approach to increase exports from the region – making West Africa competitive in world markets. The Trade Hub provides direct assistance to hundreds of companies in six value chains. That work is complemented by teams tackling problems in transportation, telecommunications, access to finance and business environment that make it difficult for West African companies to compete.