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Manuel Zarate
President

As the Founder and President of HBMG, Manuel Zarate, has more than 20 years experience in the field of systems integration, workflow analysis, communications and the arts. Manuel has negotiated contracts, managed projects, and worked in direct support of the following notable clients: Accenture, HDR, Fluor, Atkins, AT&T, Sprint, Northrop Grumman, IBM, Raytheon, Navy, TxDOT, Parsons Brinkerhoff, Zachery, Cintra, Jacobs, Texas Public Utility Commission, Sears, Texas Division of Information Resources, Texas Department of Health and Human Services and others. He has served as the Senior Information Technology project manager and advisor for numerous projects nationwide and has led the development of project control systems on some of the largest construction projects in the country.

He is considered an entrepreneur and creative visionary. His multi media experience has revealed the potential of communication using technology to create one on one experiences amplified millions of times over using the web.

He is a playwright, photographer and poet of note. His work on the relationship between non-profits and profits had lead to the development of different funding models. In 2004, he established the HBMG Foundation to support the development of creativity and innovation in arts, technology and business. The foundation has advised and mentored hundreds of creative entrepreneurs. He has served as a mentor to numerous entrepreneurs and continues to serve as an advocate for creativity as a chief economic driver and foundation for America’s role in the global economy.

He has evangelized the concept that America’s borders are no longer defined by a map but by the reach of its technology. He is a guest speaker at many events and speaks on the role of creativity and technology in our society.

David Smith
Chief Executive Officer

As a noted futurist, technologist, and business leader, David brings more than 30 years of experience in digital convergence, strategic planning, and emerging technologies to the helm of HBMG. David has assisted in creating and implementing plans for Fortune 100 companies, emerging companies, universities, and government agencies, including Bank of America, Boeing, the CIA, Lockheed Martin, National Security Agency, Sun Microsystems, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

As a leader in innovation, he has played an integral role at two of the nation's most successful consortia, SEMATECH and the Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corporation (MCC), designing IN-Q-TEL for the United States intelligence agencies, the intelligence community’s research and development venture capital solution, and working as one of a three-person coordination committee and on the steering and implementation committees that developed the highly respected Semiconductor Industry Association National Technology Roadmap.

As an invited keynote speaker, teacher, and presenter, David’s compelling orations have captivated a range of audiences. He is also quoted in many publications, classes, and books. In addition to being a senior research fellow at the University of Texas at Austin IC2 Institute, David was awarded the SEMATECH Eagle Award for a 1993 Strategic Plan and the Council of Consortia Award for Extraordinary Contributions and Achievement in Technology Transfer.

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Collaboration

Collaboration is at the heart of Electronic Content Management. Effective collaboration allows people across the extended enterprise to circulate ideas, experiences and knowledge. Smart organizations look to collaboration technologies in order to increase productivity, lower costs, and enhance existing IT resources. To maximize agility and responsiveness, companies today focus on improving collaboration among employees, partners, and customers. Organizations around the world and from varied industries use Electronic Content Management, or ECM technology to foster collaboration, implement vital process improvements, and to protect and retain mission-critical information.

HBMG Inc. is focused on providing a secure space for sharing ideas and maximizing the intelligence of multiple entities. HBMG has created the eManagers Collaboration Suite to do just this. eManagers allows you to share information anytime and anywhere. It automates document tracking and auditing, and helps teams meet objectives in a secure enclave. People can quickly form cross-functional project teams, capture shared knowledge, manage processes and meet project deadlines across geographic, departmental or company boundaries.

HBMG’s Collaboration Suite may be just the solution to conquer the pressures of changing markets, shrinking margins, and increasing competition.

Security

Protecting your organizations assets is more important and more difficult than ever before. Today's threat landscape comprises far more than DDoS attacks, viruses and worms. To protect against the broad array of internal and external threats, more companies are considering security programs that forge closer ties between the physical and logical security realms. The different security staffs have the same goal—protect enterprise assets and usually they exist as independent factions. The new economy of the convergence technology, budgetary realities and government initiatives are driving enterprises and agencies to question whether business as usual is hurting the bottom line. HBMG’s Security Practice helps companies bridge the gap between physical, data and logical security.

Strategy

Change is happening at an increasing pace. Newer technology replaces new technology. Global competition appears in local markets and changes not only the market but value chains. Customers demand more innovation from their partners and providers, changing the face of collaboration. Knowledge of and preparation for the future is a must for survival.

The HBMG Strategic Insights and Futures (SI&F) team provides a range of services to help you focus on the right future path for your organization. Experience across a range of industries and technologies has prepared our team to provide insight into how multiple technologies will impact your organization or region in such areas as digital convergence, collaboration, nanotech / biotech / infotech / neurotech fusion, and smart devices.