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Featured Products & Services

QuantumCMS

QuantumCMS is a web-based technology powerhouse for organizations that want and need the performance of a custom-designed, enterprise-level CMS. With the flexibility to integrate with existing systems, QuantumCMS uses the latest trends in web design and functionality to help you leverage your web presence as a strategic element in your overall marketing plan.

Invoices Anywhere

Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment is a breeze with Invoices Anywhere. It works with data from your existing billing system and accepts payments directly into your existing bank account. Your organization can present invoices, take credit card payments, handle invoice disputes and more, all online without your own web server.

Principals

Steven B. Raines, CEO and Co-Founder
Buffalo & New York Offices

Since 1995, Steve has built Internet and Intranet applications, electronic commerce systems, scalable enterprise-wide infrastructures, order entry systems and production analysis software using Microsoft technologies. Prior to co-founding Algonquin, Steve was a Senior Programmer/Analyst at SOFTBANK Services Group (now Client Logic).

Steve earned a Bachelor of Arts in English (with Honors) from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

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Stephen M. Kiernan II, MBA, President
Buffalo & New York Offices

Stephen has been designing and building solutions for the web, print, and CD-ROM since 1998. He has extensive knowledge of many web-based technologies, including: Active Server Pages (ASP), HTML, CSS, XML, and XSL. Before joining Algonquin Studios, Stephen worked as a multimedia consultant in Boston, MA, with clients including Bentley Motors, Houghton Mifflin, and Marriott Hotels.

Stephen earned his Masters of Business Administration at the State University of New York at Buffalo and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Corporate Multimedia from the State University of New York College at Fredonia.

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Adrian A. Roselli, Vice President and Co-Founder
Buffalo & New York Offices

Adrian has been developing accessible, effective user interfaces for the Web since 1993, as well as interfaces for multimedia and software applications. With a focus on standards and accessibility, he ensures our products can be used by users with varying levels of ability on a wide array of platforms.

Adrian serves as an invited expert in the W3C HTML Working Group, the standards body responsible for developing HTML, and is also part of the W3C Accessibility Task Force. Adrian has written articles for trade journals, web sites, and participated as an author and editor on several books.

Adrian earned his bachelor's degree in Media Study at the State University of New York at Buffalo. You can read about his writing and speaking work at AdrianRoselli.com.

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David M. Thiemecke, MBA, Vice President of Market Strategy and Co-Founder
Buffalo & New York Offices

Dave was published by Glasshaus in Content Management Systems, his contributions include a chapter on Publishing via a content management system and time spent as a technical editor on the book.

Dave graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a combined degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science and earned his Executive MBA from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

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Brian G. Peters, Vice-President and Chief Software Architect
Buffalo Office

Brian has been building enterprise-level systems since 1995. He has extensive knowledge of enterprise technologies including VB.net, ASP. net, SQL Server (including database design), Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop platforms and he is well-versed in n-Tier component-based, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and mobile platform systems.

Brian earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management Computer Information Systems from Canisius College in Buffalo, New York.

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Case Studies & White Papers

Good Design Starts with Good Content

It might sound counter-intuitive but a web site’s design shouldn’t dictate how content appears on the page. On the web, content is king and successful web sites are those that present quality content to users in an effective manner. Let our Web Development Manager walk you through an exercise designed to help you offer your site visitors quality content, in an easy-to-navigate layout, that keeps the focus on user engagement.

The Smart Approach to Working with an SEO Consultant

Search engine marketing spend is on the rise and the coveted "top spot" for many popular search terms is becoming harder and harder to achieve. Working with an SEO Consultant might seem like a no-brainer, but there's a lot of deception in the marketplace and not everyone is on the up-and-up. Explore the benefits and potential pitfalls of engaging the services of an SEO "pro" and learn what you should expect from an honest provider.