When

Abra Collabra was formed in 1997 to provide collaborative computing and communications solutions to small and medium-sized businesses.

 

Who
Consisting of a team of highly skilled, responsive and resourceful people, Abra Collabra (defined as "Teamworks Magic") prides itself on helping its clients discover and meet their computing and communications objectives.  Our consultative selling approach involves a balance of listening, research, team-building and responsive execution.  We focus on Customer Relationship Management, Integrated Telephony systems and the necessary equipment to support those applications.

 

Marty Addison

CompTIA™ Network+ Certification: WAN, LAN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, POP3, VOIP

CIW™ Professional (Certified Internet Webmaster) Internetworking & Server Admin. Certification

Intel® Certified Network Integration Specialist

Design of LAN/WAN architecture including router, hub, switch and NIC selection & installation.

Configuration of servers, T1’s and user accounts for LAN, email and voice mail access (unified messaging).

Installation of CISCO, Netgear Intel 400 & 500 series switches extending gigabit technology to all servers and workstations

Installation of Intel 9000 series routers for Internet access.

Installation of  Symantec® and SONICWALL® firewall and router for shared, protected DSL & T1 Internet access.

Experienced with ARCServe, Backup Exec and Retrospect backup software used with tape auto-loader systems.

Certified integration specialist for PC-PBX/ACD phone systems: TeleVantage®, IBM® Computer Telephony & Netphone.

 

Scott Phillips

Between 1997 and 2002, Mr. Phillips directed MassHysteria, Inc. to one of the most high-profile iTV and content management technology companies in the United States. During this period, the company was recognized by Deloitte and Touche Fast 50 in Orange County/San Diego and Fast 500 nationally. MassHysteria, Inc. was the combined entity after Mr. Phillips led the acquisition of Echolink Interactive by Sycamore Studios, LLC. in 1999 and successfully raised capital to grow the business. 

 

MassHysteria developed marketing technology, publishing tools, content syndication and market expertise in all facets of online and iTV production. Clients included: America Online, AOLTV, Microsoft UltimateTV, Liberate, Digital Cities, Intel Choiceseat, The Knot, University Netcasting, AOL France, AOL Canada, AOL United Kingdom, Athlete Direct, and the World Wrestling Federation. Mr. Phillips specializes in the development of Abra Collabra’s business by immersing himself in their clients businesses to understand and help direct their technical needs.

Core Competencies

Abra Collabra is a member of the Intel Innovative Technology Provider program.   What makes an Abra Collabra so unique? We have full-time Intel Certified professionals on staff. When you deal with an Intel Certified professional, you're working with an individual that has achieved the highest level of proficiency in Intel products and related technologies. And we're not just talking about microprocessors. Intel Certification includes technology tracks such as servers, networking, and e-Business solutions, as well as PCs. The following is a list of our capabilities:

   Local Area Network design, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting
   Server and workstation design, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting
   PC-based telephone and ACD systems that integrate with ACT, Goldmine, Outlook, etc.
   Internet access, ecommerce and security/firewall
   Virtual private network design, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting
   Printers, scanners and forms automation systems
   Network and telephone cabling
   Needs assessment, consulting and software selection assistance