HagerIM has advised on next-generation Voice and Data networks, embedded network appliances, IT infrastructure, and strategic M & A.At Forethought.net led business development to transition CLEC/ISP legacy business to a leading provider of wireless and FttX in rural Colorado. Revenue increased from $2M to $8M with business potential resulting in a $14M acquisition in January 2022. Business development included exiting CLEC businesses, two acquisitions, and growing wireless, FTTx, and streaming TV.For Network Appliance vendor: transformed and repositioned the business to engage strategic Financial Market requirements for a leading provider of risk management to Financial Market clearinghouses. $500K Design win to build FPGA accelerated network appliance for financial markets. In China: transformed the capital-intensive business model into incrementally deployable businesses for a segmented market strategy through partnerships and joint ventures. For Expedient Holdings: developed strategy for next-generation Metro Ethernet; defined acquisition strategies and secured private equity to complete six acquisitions: including bankrupted Metro Fiber, Managed Services, and Data Center Operations. Prior, for Livingston Enterprises and Lucent: led service provider sales and product strategy for 3G/LTE, IP Services (IMS), IPTV, and Metro Ethernet. Completed over $2B in M&A transactions.