Clarity Solution Group Finalizes Deal to Acquire NxGen Consulting


CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - May 7, 2012) - Chicago-based Clarity Solution Group (Clarity) strengthened its position in the market this week with the purchase of Bay Area-based NxGen Consulting. The announcement expands Clarity's presence in the West, increases collaboration with leading-edge technology companies, and deepens its expertise in data visualization and predictive analytics.

Clarity, a national data and analytics firm, provides expert solutions to some of the biggest brands in the nation. Clarity is headquartered in Chicago, IL, with an office in Austin, TX, a Development Center in Palatine, IL, and an Innovation Center in Reston, VA.

"Adding complementary solutions from NxGen increases our ability to provide additional depth in data and analytics services our clients ask for," said John G. Papadia, CEO of Clarity Solution Group. "Clarity distinguishes itself through a laser-focus on our clients' needs and NxGen shares the same values and visions of quality and personal service."

NxGen Consulting, founded by Matthew Feyling and Andy Rizzuto, provides focused solutions helping clients answer business questions they couldn't answer before. With their strong customer focus and ability to identify and solve problems, they have quickly built a great reputation as leading provider of data visualization services.

"I am excited to join Clarity and blend our capabilities and expertise nationally," said Matt Feyling, Co-Founder of NxGen Consulting. "Collectively, the team has some of the most talented individuals in the industry leveraging leading-edge technologies and building ground-breaking solutions. We truly are changing the way businesses think about, organize and use their data."

NxGen will formally become the West Coast Practice, with both founders taking on leadership roles. Clarity will leverage partnerships with Tableau, QlikTech and Teradata developing a dedicated data visualization practice, increasing and enhancing the technology skills of its nearly 200 consultants, and extending those relationships geographically.

About Clarity Solution Group

Clarity is a data and analytics firm providing expert consulting services and solutions with an uncompromising focus on client success. Clarity delivers enterprise-class, full life-cycle solutions -- from strategy through to implementation. Clarity delivers solutions focused on emerging technologies, data integration and customer intelligence and has created competitive advantages for its clients by tapping into advanced analytics providing deeper understanding into customer behavior, giving them the ability to leverage unstructured data, influence closed loop analytics, and deliver real-time offers.

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