Consultant

Robert Huber Associates

Robert Huber Associates
Robert C. Huber, CMC, CPCM

9446 East Jenan Drive
Scottsdale, AZ USA 85260
Tel:        (480) 551-0520

Tel:        (888) 277-3118

Fax:       (480) 551-0521

Web:     www.AllCampusCard.com

Email:   huber@allcampuscard.com

Campus Card Consultant

Professional Guidance From An Industry Pioneer

Robert Huber Associates is a "vendor independent" business consultancy which specializes in assisting colleges, universities, community colleges, boarding schools, healthcare facilities, and corporations with evaluation and implementation of campus card programs.

Vendor Independence:   Robert Huber Associates has no financial ties with any vendors (e.g., card systems, banks, credit unions, financial institutions, telecom companies, vendor consortiums, etc.) affiliated with and/or doing business in the campus card industry.  Mr. Huber does not recommend specific systems or companies to clients. Robert Huber Associates works as strategic and collaborative partners with their clients to guide them through a strategic planning process (e.g., card industry educational sessions, recommended policies & procedures, strategic marketing campaigns, etc.).  The firm provides its clients with specialized expertise so administrators can make informed business decisions, not based on flawed dialogue, but sound professional advice.

Services:   Robert Huber Associates provides a variety of customized campus card program consulting services.  These include Feasibility & Assessment Studies, Business & Marketing Plans, Request for Proposals (RFPs), Vendor Negotiations, New System Implementations, and periodic campus card program Assessment Studies.

Industry Education:   As an educational tool and resource for institutions, Robert Huber Associates provides an on-line web site listing of Industry Vendors and contact information, a glossary of common Industry Terms, an extensive 40-year anthology of Campus Card History, and the highly acclaimed "Campus Card Industry Forecast" and "What's Hot and What's Not?"Campus Card Forecast

Qualifications:   Robert C. Huber, CMC, CPCM, is a certified business consultant who has been a leader in the development and utilization of campus cards since 1982.  Over the past 25 years, he has worked with over 200 campuses, was instrumental in the development of the DukeCard (1985), installed the first campus smart card systems, and co‑developed the renowned "All‑Campus Card" concept – now adopted at an estimated 5,000 colleges, universities, corporate campuses, and medical centers around the world. 

Mr. Huber has an extensive administrative, management, operations, marketing, and business consulting background.  During the past 35 years, he implemented over 350 management systems (including point-of-sale, debit card, food service, meal plan, vending, door access, mainframe, food production, and campus card access), was responsible for the startup of 50 Burger King® franchise restaurants, and has trained over 2,000 employees in the food service, retail, broadcasting, hospitality, marketing, card technology, and higher education industries.

In addition to his startup of over 150 business operations, Mr. Huber has worked with many "multiple site" and "multiple operator" system implementations throughout North America (including Harvard University, Colleges of the Fenway, and The Pennsylvania State University).  Robert C. Huber, CMC, CPCM, is an author, business consultant, industry analyst, card technology expert, media resource, college adjunct instructor, and frequent speaker at workshops and national conferences.

NACCU Discount:   Robert Huber Associates extends a special professional association discount to all clients who maintain an active N.A.C.C.U. membership.

Contact Information:   For more information on our campus card consulting services, contact Robert Huber at (480) 551-0520, (888) 277-3118, huber@AllCampusCard.com, or visit our web site at www.AllCampusCard.com.

Helping Organizations Achieve Their Goals and Exceed Their Expectations

Runge & Company
Erik M. Runge, President
3731 Stancliff Road
Clemmons, NC  27012
Phone: 336-712-1964
Fax: 336-712-1967
Web: www.rungeandcompany.com
Email: erik.runge@rungeandcompany.com

Runge & Company is a consulting firm that specializes in helping schools and financial institutions identify and originate partnership opportunities that deliver increased revenue, streamlined administrative services, and superior technical operation.  Runge & Company has significant hands-on experience in creating customized one card solutions that successfully combine banking functionality with student identification and essential campus services.  This can include integrating Visa® or MasterCard® debit functionality onto a school’s existing one card program.  We offer expertise in business development and contract negotiation, relationship management, financial analysis, systems integration, project management, and card and event marketing. 

Mr. Runge has over twelve years of experience in financial services and has managed the design and deployment of campus card systems for several top institutions. He developed the first “instant issue” one card programs in the United States with card embossing to support Visa-debit functionality, and he has worked extensively with both Blackboard® and Diebold®-based transaction systems.  Mr. Runge is a subject-matter expert on Visa/MasterCard security requirements and operational best practices for instant issuance of embossed debit cards in bank branches and on college campuses.

We offer a free 1-hour consultation to NACCU members.  Call or email today for more information.

SPECS Computer Software Ltd.
24 D’Auteuil,
Chelsea, Québec, Canada, J9B 1N9
Phone : (819) 712-3497
Web : www.specsid.com
E-mail: info@specsid.com

SPECSid is your solution to ID credentials

SPECSid™, a division of SPECS Computer Software Ltd., was created in 1995 to deliver custom solutions and services for complex ID integration projects. The technical team adheres to the highest standards of project delivery, software development practices and pragmatic solutions for customers. Throughout the years the company has continually earned its reputation for excellence in the delivery of professional consulting services and software solutions.

“We started out with a plain piece of paper and SPECSid put together the perfect plan. Everyone on our team was very enthusiastic with his approach to the project. SPECSid has made possible what many thought was impossible.”
Charles A. Surendranath, Department of Public Safety, New York University

SPECSid’s team combined operations experience, technical expertise and breadth of business knowledge to transform your ideas into successful solutions. Over the years we have developed a wide variety of software for a broad spectrum of businesses. Collectively, we have many years of experience working with interactive applications and data management. Individually, we have unique and complementary skills to help overcome your ID integration and technology challenges.

Our Philosophy

We strive to maintain a long-term, trusting relationship with our partners and customers. SPECSid communication skills and business knowledge will ensure the most effective ID solution with minimal impact on business practices and infrastructure. The highest standards of quality, professional ethical services and teamwork are amongst SPECSid’ best practices. Honesty and integrity is at the core of everything we do.

Our first priority is to get the job done.

We believe that SPECSid is uniquely equipped to help you meet your project challenges. After working with us, you will have the knowledge and tools to rely on your internal team.

This is our commitment.

What we can offer

• General ID Consulting services and project management

• Software development and integration including client-server and Internet based applications, biometric data management and smart cards (Contact, Contactless, HID iClass, MIFARE, Java Cards, .NET Card)

• Database management and data migration (Microsoft® Access, Oracle, Microsoft® SQL Server and data exchange with legacy data repositories)

• SPECSid™ Framework innovative set of software development tools based on Microsoft® .Net architecture that combines our industry knowledge and experience.

NACCU
9201 North 25th Avenue
Suite 188
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Phone: 602.395.8989
Fax: 602.395.9090
Email: naccu@naccu.org

Last Update: January 30, 2005