Information Control Company (ICC) Acquires Predictive Analytics Firm Farsite Group; Strengthens ICC's Ability to Deliver Big Data Analytics Solutions to Clients

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Information Control Company (ICC), a nationally-recognized business solutions provider to the Fortune 1000, has announced the acquisition of Farsite Group, a data science firm renowned for its sophisticated decision-making tools based on predictive and advanced analytics. Clients such as Dick's Sporting Goods, The Ohio State University Medical Center and MacArthur Foundation have depended upon Farsite Group to isolate and extract useful information from big data to empower their decision-makers and achieve competitive advantage. This acquisition strengthens ICC's ability to help its clients navigate the big data maze, make data-driven decisions with confidence, and create customer value through predictive and advanced analytics.

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"ICC has always offered our clients superior quality business analytics and unparalleled proficiency in user experience," said Steven Glaser, CEO of ICC. "To supplement our existing solutions, we wanted to enable our clients to utilize their big data more effectively to develop new strategies and out-perform their competition. Farsite's team of data scientists brings to ICC the sophisticated statistical modeling, interpretive expertise and collaborative approach we are seeking."

"Farsite brings to ICC the power of predictive analytics," says Michael Gold, CEO of Farsite Group. "We are combining our advanced analytics expertise with ICC's strength in enterprise data management and the creative talents of the in-house marketing agency Clutch Interactive. I am excited that this unique offering will enable organizations to leverage their data to drive value and sustain a competitive advantage."

This acquisition brings ICC's clients the ability to develop analytics-driven strategies that will enable their organizations to thrive in fiercely competitive markets. As a partner to Columbus 2020, a local economic development group, ICC believes their new capabilities support the vision to transform the Central Ohio region into an economic hub for technology and analytics.

About Farsite 
Founded in 2008, Farsite Group (www.farsitegroup.com) transforms big data into strategic business decisions. Through the combination of sophisticated statistical modeling, powerful data and an expert and experienced team, Farsite Group develops tailored, detailed and easy-to-use business and market intelligence. With proven models and successful partnerships with clients such as Dick's Sporting Goods, Farsite gained national attention for its innovative use of predictive analytics in entertainment during the 2013 Academy Awards season. Its "Farsite Forecasts" offer real-world examples of the power of big data that help companies find the real meaning buried within massive amounts of data by joining it all together in ways that, until today, have been either too difficult or too expensive for companies to do. Farsite Group continually provides insights that provide its clients a competitive advantage. 

About ICC  
ICC (Information Control Company), based in Columbus, Ohio, is a leading provider of enterprise technology solutions. With a staff over 500 highly trained consultants, we are experts in Strategy, User Experience, Visual Design, Engineering, Project Management, Business Analytics and Quality Assurance. Using these skills, we develop and deploy innovative, business-critical solutions that enable Fortune 500 and mid-market organizations to improve operational efficiencies. Our Business, Digital and Technology solutions give our clients a competitive advantage that helps them drive revenues and increase margin.

Clutch Interactive is a world-class digital ad agency inside the walls of ICC. Together, they're a collection of seasoned strategists, user experience specialists, writers, art directors and developers who specialize in the art and science of Interactive Conversations. 

ICC is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and an IBM Premier Business Partner. Clients include Nationwide, Cardinal Health, McGraw Hill, the State of Ohio, and Honda. ICC is committed to serving its clients, community and country by developing U.S.-based leaders who work hard to strengthen the American economy. More information is available at http://www.icctechnology.com.

Media Contacts: 
Theresa Hodgson 
ICC 
[email protected] 
614-523-3070 x106 
http://www.icctechnology.com/

Rich Mullikin 
Communication Strategy Group for ICC 
[email protected] 
866-997-2424 
www.communicationstrategygroup.com

SOURCE Information Control Company (ICC)