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We understand that it takes more than just technology to solve complex inventory, asset management and database challenges. At IPM, we employ the most reliable technologies with a deep understanding of the software, data management, and human elements that are required for technology to be truly effective.

IPM is a State of Texas GoDIRect Approved Contractor (DIR-SDD-1011). For more information please read the press release.

Company Background

Independent Professional Management, Inc. (IPM) was founded in Houston, Texas in May of 1992 by Sheila R. McIlnay, CEO and President. Ms. McIlnay, a former prosecuting attorney, formed IPM after fifteen years of practicing law to address management and consulting issues she had seen in Information Technology.

IPM's first clients were Shell Oil and Shell Chemical, in the SAP arena. IPM later expanded into legacy systems. IPM, from the beginning, has taken a proactive/consultive approach to its business. IPM's core business essentially was supplemental staffing. As IPM became more involved with its clients' business needs and functionality, the company developed external alliances and partnerships. By this time, IPM was truly a global company, recruiting worldwide and working in Europe, Asia, and North America. In 1998, IPM Solutions was formed as a business unit to provide end-to-end consulting.

In 1998, it became apparent that the shift in business was toward e-business and internet services. IPM formulated a business philosophy that began planning for the e-business world.

In 2001, in response to client demand, IPM began exploring offshore options in order to compete within the marketplace. IPM's initial offshore development was in Budapest, Hungary. In 2003, IPM concentrated on Northern Ireland. In partnership with Invest Northern Ireland, an economic development company set up to develop business in Northern Ireland, IPM has the capability to provide cost competitive offshore development in an English speaking country, with a workday that overlaps the U.S. workday, creating a situation where a client can select individual consultants and have unprecedented access creating a situation where a client has greater control over their offshore development.

In 2005 IPM established a Sarbanes Oxley compliance practice to compliment its other established consulting areas. Our team of experienced financial, audit, business process consultants and IT professionals have now worked on projects, not only in the US, but also across the world. As the Sarbanes Oxley legislation is further refined by both Congress and the courts IPM is looking to continue to provide our clients cutting edge consulting. In conjunction with Sarbanes Oxley IPM began in 2006 to more thoroughly develop their asset management and supply chain management practices, looking to technology such as RFID to help clients better manage assets, manage their supply chain and implement better, more efficient business practices.

In 2006 IPM began exploring asset management solutions in conjunction with it’s Sarbanes-Oxley practice We have a software that can greatly enhance your ability to improve your business practices and inventory time.

In conclusion, IPM is always looking for ways to clients grow or meet regulatory deadlines and operate more efficiently through technology and better business practices.