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Macula Group is a services organization focused on Small and Medium business enterprises.  By leveraging the expertise of their three specialty practices, they approach each obstacle holistically to provide the most comprehensive solution.

The three practices, Staff Augmentation Service, Application Services, and Business Services, work as a cohesive high-performance team to move the client's business forward.  All practices are involved from the beginning of the client relationship, and are prepared to respond directly and decisively as client requirements and goals become known.

Michael C. DeCarlo is the founding partner of Macula Group, Inc.  He has over 10 years of technology experience and heads up business development and strategic vision for the company.

Duncan C. Lovejoy is a partner of Macula Group, Inc., and is responsible for the operations of the company.  Duncan is also the practice leader for the Staff Augmentation Service.

Applied Research & Engineering's Russell C. Sibley heads up Macula Group's Application Services Practice in a tightly aligned relationship between the two companies.

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Speaksoft offers management consulting services related to the planning, development, and implementation of information systems.  Its approach is based on the premise that effective information systems are those that support the business strategy and streamline business design.  This top down approach, combined with a fundamental understanding of information technology are the keys to providing top management with effective consulting services.

Peter Troiani, Director of Technology, is a results-oriented professional with over twenty-five years experience in IT consulting, information systems development, and software engineering.  Pete has a diverse technical and functional background utilizing Mainframe, Unix, NT, and Windows technology to address the needs of manufacturing, construction, and service organizations.


Virtual Systems began in 1995 as a consulting company specializing in planning and implementing business solutions using information technology.  The company provides services to clients in the following industries: manufacturing, publishing, utilities, information technology, distribution, and banking.

John B. Lojko (Jack), Managing Director, has over twenty-five years of professional experience in management consulting, information technology and manufacturing operations.  Jack has held senior management positions in manufacturing and information technology and has developed information technology and supply chain solutions in a wide range of companies and industries.


    The core competencies of AR&E's business partners overlap ours, with these notable additions:

  • Strategic Planning.
  • Sales and Marketing.
  • Employee Retention Services.
  • Executive Mentoring.
  • Career Coaching.
  • Staff Augmentation.

  • Value Stream Analysis and Re-engineering.
  • IT Strategy and Business Alignment.
  • IT and Business Transformation.
  • E Business Strategy and Web Development.
  • Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing.
  • Cognos PowerPlay Certifications
  • Cognos Impromptu Certifications
  • Software Quality Assurance.
  • Application Evaluation and Development.
  • Project Management.

  • Certified Practitioner Inventory Management:
    • APICS.
    • The Education Society for Resource Management.

  • Supply Chain Solutions
      (with emphasis on strategic purchasing and transportation operations).
  • Enterprise Operational Reporting.

  • ...and more!