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 (BALTIMORE – Dec. 6) – In order to be successful – especially in business, one must be properly prepared, well-disciplined, and constantly about the business of improvement. Not many master these traits. Hence, there are few at the top.

Just opposite the former Memorial Stadium, Alexis Coates is adamantly on his post at dEVNIX’s third floor suite in the former Eastern High School on 33rd Street.

dEVNIX, of which Coates is the CEO, has gone from an IT (information technology) training and maintenance start-up to an even more focused data backup and security firm. In fact, if there was ever a time in the world of business – despite race, class, creed, religion, nationality – where preparation, discipline and persistence all meet together, it would star dEVNIX.

So, what are all the accolades for? Here’s the unofficial memo:

On Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at the City’s Board of Estimates meeting, dEVNIX Data Management continued to bridge the technological divide by securing a lucrative contract with Baltimore City. Sources indicate that dEVNIX will provide IT services for several agencies throughout the City’s infrastructure. The City Wide Network and System Support bid was awarded to Digicon Corporation, dEVNIX, Applied Technology Services (ATS), and Early Morning Software (EMS). The award was announced and approved.

So, what did Coates, the ever-charismatic 6 foot 3 and always dapper young exec have to say about the recent award?

In an exclusive interview with BMORENEWS.com, Coates stated, “Team dEVNIX has strategically partnered with Digicon and EMS so as to provide the City of Baltimore with optimum information assurance solutions.”

Well aware of the responsibilities that come with the deal, Coates said, “It is the goal of dEVNIX to assure the City of Baltimore that it’s chosen IT provider will deliver on-time solutions along with a complete array of IT services.”

No stranger to politics, Coates knows all too well the significance of this year’s election. Even more, he is very knowledgeable about the need for political leaders to push the envelope for small and minority businesses.

With this in mind, Coates said, “It is clear to see that the city is making a solid attempt to help build healthy minority businesses.”

Coates credits Mayor/Governor-elect Martin O’Malley and other City officials with having continued the push to increase minority business participation on all levels.

He added, “dEVNIX looks forward to continuing to build relationships with entities such as the City of Baltimore.”

Also on dEVNIX’s Executive Team are Jevon Spivey, the CTO, and Brett McAlily, Esquire, the President and COO.

HISTORY

Prior to joining dEVNIX, Alexis Coates had a distinguished career in academia with Baltimore County Community College – Catonsville (BCCC - Catonsville) where he taught an assortment of software courses, including Microsoft, Oracle, project management, database, and System Development Cycle classes.

Then, some way – some how - he and Spivey started Telracom Technology. Coates served as the CEO. Talrecom ultimately came to provide computer training and system design for organizations and entities such as Comcast Cable, the State of Maryland, Hopkins Transportation, and other private firms throughout Maryland. Coates’ tenure at Talrecom focused specifically on software development and design. Further, he was responsible for sales and support of Talrecom’s technology products and services.

When asked his intentions, he replied, “Our goal was and is to help people. We have always aimed to give back to society, and that’s what we have done – all the way to KatrinaBaltimore.com.

Troubled by the sight of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina on national television, Coates led an effort with BMORENEWS.com to provide an on-line resource for Katrina victims who found their way to Maryland.

He said this was his way of dealing with the horrific tragedy that consumed millions of people around the world.

Mind you, Coates is no pushover hungry for a hard-luck story. He said he knows all too well the taste of defeat and instead savors the flavor of victory. He said that being in business is all about staying on the grind, ever improving one’s skills, ever staying on-task – regardless of distractions.

The consummate entrepreneur, Coates enters his firm’s suite each day he says with renewed enthusiasm, an innate desire to be the Tiger Woods of IT, the Jay Z of the computer world, perpetually about the business of giving back to local schools, and, if nothing else, lending a kind and encouraging word to a fellow entrepreneur like: “You got to stay on the grind.”

Raised near Park Circle, Coates comes from truly modest beginnings. And, let him tell the story, he has come a long way since the days he and now-City Councilman Kenneth N. Harris, Sr. would stroll to the now-defunct Giovanchi’s, a West Baltimore club loved by teenagers back in the late seventies/early eighties.

Since then, Coates said he has yearned to be his own boss. And Spivey agreed.

“We decided we didn’t want to work for someone else,” he said. “We wanted to build a national conglomerate for information technology.”

And so, he fondly recalls, his first client would be Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Homes, founded by a young entrepreneur who, along with his wife and business partner would go on to become Baltimore’s most dynamic young funeral director in years. And, with dEVNIX doing the IT backup, he will quite likely stay atop his industry for a long time to come. After all, when one uses good old-fashioned customer service – combined with the latest technology, success is damn near guaranteed.

History of dEVNIX

December 1, 2006 – dEVNIX honored by Baltimore Business Journal as among top Minority firms in Maryland, top IT firm in Maryland
November 15, 2006
dEVNIX awarded multi-million dollar IT contract with City of Baltimore
September 4, 2006
dEVNIX, Congressional candidate John Sarbanes host meet-n-greet
September 16, 2005
dEVNIX is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Nguyen as Director of Web Development as of September 14, 2005. In this new position, Nguyen will be responsible for development and implementation of client websites. He is also responsible for researching and developing new web design techniques and opportunities.
September 13, 2005
dEVNIX is proud to announce a new Content Management System (CMS) to offer its clients who have web sites. The new CMS will give clients the ability to update their website, even if they have no prior html knowledge.
September 5, 2005
In an attempt to demonstrate our support for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, dEVNIX along with BMORENEWS has launched KatrinaBaltimore.com. Do email any pertinent information to webmaster@katrinabaltimore.com.
September 1, 2005
dEVNIX, a local leader in the IT industry, is in the process of launching its first political-oriented website for Baltimore City Councilman Kenneth N. Harris, Sr. According to dEVNIX CEO, "As always, we are committed to providing the absolute best IT solutions for our clients. Even more, Councilman Harris is one of many politicos that we are working with so as to get their message out to the world."
June 22, 2005
Business Telecom Executive, Tyrone Cloyd, has been named Southeastern Regional Senior Vice President of Business Development.
June 14, 2005
dEVNIX and Symantec awarded contract with Baltimore City Public School system.
June 03, 2005
Baltimore Business Journal has named dEVNIX as the 41st largest minority owned business in the Baltimore Area.
April 21, 2005
dEVNIX launches new web enterprise solutions for services business
April 20, 2005
Veteran Telecom Executive, Brett McAlily, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO).
March 20, 2005
Digicon and dEVNIX agree to pursue state and local government business in Maryland.
February 15, 2005
African World Books launch a new online bookstore with the assistance of dEVNIX new web solutions product.
January 30, 2005
JHR housing center have selected dEVNIX to set-up and configure it's five locations with dEVNIX's new network and software solution.
January 28, 2005
Chicago, Ill. - WJYS TV 62 and its new sales office have selected dEVNIX to install their new network system.
December 28, 2004
dEVNIX re-launches 9lanes.com, a free email comparable to Hotmail or
Yahoo.
November 28, 2004
dEVNIX Data Management builds enterprise network security for all clients.
October 27, 2004
dEVNIX Data Management, Inc. builds enterprise application for Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Homes.
September 20, 2004
dEVNIX Data Management, Inc. assists DMGlobal Communications, LLC, the creator of BMORENEWS.com with network stabilization.
August 24, 2004
dEVNIX Data Management, Inc. designs and loads cosmojobs.com
July 19, 2004
dEVNIX Data Management, Inc. announces the first backup system to
FILE SAFE ONLINE. Now, businesses can have their company's
important data safely stored and filed away without ever leaving the
comfort of their office via dEVNIX's FILE SAFE ONLINE system.
June 10, 2004
Baltimore Business Journal has named dEVNIX Inc. one of the largest
minority-owned businesses in the Baltimore area.
May 20, 2004
Baltimore Office of Promotions & the Arts selects dEVNIX to provide
technical services contract for their additional locations: School 33 Art
Center, Top of the World, and The Cloisters.
April 15, 2004
Dr. Craig Lane selects dEVNIX as his practice's technical services provider to install and maintain network.
March 29, 2004
dEVNIX launches website for fashion designer Nicky's Tailoring.
March 14, 2004
dEVNIX Board of Directors today approved the lowering of the hourly
technician time for clients down to $85.00 per hour.
February 24, 2004
MyMatchmade.com, which has forecasted to have over 1 million members by 2005, has selected dEVNIX as their long-term database backup contractor.
January 16, 2004
Baltimore Office of Promotions & the Arts selects New Enterprise Content Management and Customer Communications Platform from dEVNIX.
December 20, 2003
dEVNIX has secured funding to research Linux network setup for VPN clients in Maryland.
October 18, 2003
Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Homes selects dEVNIX's Network Secure Server Install to protect their email system.
August 14, 2003
dEVNIX installs network server at Baltimore Office of Promotions & the Arts.
July 27, 2003
Baltimore Business Journal names dEVNIX as the 24th largest network system integrators in the Baltimore Area.
July 25, 2003
Baltimore Business Journal has named dEVNIX as the 23rd largest e-business provider in the Baltimore Area.
June 15, 2003
dEVNIX Inc. has secured a long-term contract for network services with the Top of The World Center in the World Trade Center.
May 05, 2003
dEVNIX Data Management is proud to announce its certification in the State of Maryland's Minority and Disadvantage Business Enterprise Program/MDOT.
April 18, 2003
dEVNIX Data Management is proud to announce its certification in Baltimore City's Minority Business Enterprise Program.
March 10, 2003
dEVNIX Inc signs contract to become service integrator for Baltimore Office of Promotions & the Arts.
February 13, 2003
In today's competitive business environment, the success of your enterprise depends upon exceeding customer demands for service and value across all forms of interaction. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions employ new technologies that can promote your business.
January 15, 2003
dEVNIX is available to comment on how companies can maximize Technology Investments for 2003.
December 04, 2002
E Med Marketing and dEVNIX have established a partnership which provides a full range of marketing services. Their areas of specialization include Strategy Consulting and Health Care Consulting.
November 21, 2002
dEVNIX Data Management announced today that it is expanding its services to the gaming design by the spinning off its main operating company - 4-ACES MEDIA. 4 ACES MEDIA will design games for mobile phones, PDA's and game consoles. By conducting this expansion, 4-ACES MEDIA is expecting to promote its products globally.
AUGUST 05, 2002
omegaDawn Visual Communications has been selected by creativeboost.net as one of the hottest websites in North America.
JUNE 25, 2002
With the recent acquisition of omegaDawn Visual Communications, dEVNIX Incorporated has undergone a total makeover, acquiring a new corporate identity and internet presence. Since it's inception in 1994, dEVNIX has grown considerably, and, by recruiting omegaDawn, has expanded its reach from the IT field to the creative industry. Consequently, doors to new opportunities have been opened.
JULY 18, 2002
dEVNIX listed as the 5th fastest growing private firm in the Baltimore area by the Baltimore Business Journal.
JUNE 17, 2002
Outbox Creative announces Strategic Agreement with dEVNIX to enhance the performance of company marketing plan for dEVNIX and all of its operating companies.
NOVEMBER 13, 2001
dEVNIX sells the minority interest of 4 Aces Media gaming company to long- time gaming design expert Walter Carter, whom will join forces with dEVNIX to become the full-time president of 4 Aces Media. dEVNIX retains majority stake in this operating company.
MARCH 7, 2000
Veteran Telecom Executive, Brett McAlily, joins dEVNIX as Senior Vice
President.
DECEMBER 14, 1999
dEVNIX launches 9lanes.com, a new majority-owned operating company of dEVNIX Inc., dedicated to providing free email and selling advertisement banners to businesses.