Grunt Worx Technology

GruntWorx(TM), was presented with a 2008 Tax & Accounting Technology Innovation Award by The CPA Technology Advisor magazine. The company was spotlighted at the California Accounting and Business Show & Conference in Los Angeles. GruntWorx was recognized for its breakthrough technology that delivers the highest levels of accuracy in an affordable solution for scanning and organizing tax documents. GruntWorx automatically scans, identifies, organizes and bookmarks client documents so tax professionals can prepare returns faster and more accurately. The web-based application delivers the highest levels of accuracy and security in an affordable solution that makes it easy for firms of any size to increase productivity.
I think web-base applications are always beneficial to the firms.
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ERP cost savings

WAYNE, PA – March 17, 2009 – Jay Deakins, president of Deacom, Inc., recently presented the webinar "Break Free from IT: How Fully Integrated ERP(Enterprise Resource Planning)Software Can Provide the Roadmap for IT Independence," in conjunction with Paint and Coatings Industry (PCI) Magazine. The free event discussed the software selection and implementation process of manufacturer American Inks and Coatings, and explained how using integrated ERP manufacturing software can help manufacturers of paint, coatings, adhesives, and sealants reduce their reliance on IT support and cut down its associated costs. Prior to selecting a new ERP software solution, American Inks and Coatings used three customized software systems and more than a dozen servers to manage its business. System communication breakdowns left the manufacturer of high-volume ink and coatings at the mercy of a remote IT manager - the only person who knew how to "un-stick transactions." After evaluating several best-of-breed replacement systems, American Inks and Coatings chose the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and ERP System. DEACOM was the only software solution that could combine all its business processes, including sales, purchasing, production, formulation, inventory control and lot tracking, regulatory reporting, and accounting, in a single system. In one year, American Inks and Coatings more than paid for its ERP system through savings on former business process and IT impediments. For example, the IT department previously required eight TI lines running in and eight TI lines running out. DEACOM replaced that "with point-to-point communication that reduced their communication costs by a factor of about eight," Deakins said. "It was a huge savings just in simplification." The hour-long webinar also included a detailed discussion of key functionality to look for in manufacturing ERP software, as well as a participant Q & A Session. An archived recording of the webinar is available at www.pcimag.com.To learn more about the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and ERP Software System or to schedule an online demonstration, call 610-971-2278 ext. 15 or visit www.deacom.net. About Deacom, Inc. Headquartered in Wayne, PA, Deacom, Inc. is the producer of DEACOM, a complete accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for building component and process manufacturers with difficult-to-handle requirements. The DEACOM System seamlessly links all departments within a manufacturing company, providing a comprehensive view of the entire operation. By making complex issues simple, Deacom helps streamline manufacturing business processes to maximize productivity and profitability.
I think ERP is a great idea and it saves businesses a lot of money that can be invested elsewhere. http://www.accountingsoftware411.com/Press/PressDocView.aspx?docid=10713

Colligo workgroup edition 4.0

Colligo networks developed Colligo workgroup edition 4.0, which enables mobile workgroups to collaborate through a simple process of discover, connect and interact. Colligo’s instant networking software allows WiFi-enabled notebooks, tablet PCs and PDAs to create “server free” direct connected adhoc networks with a single button click. Users can then share data and interact with each other using common or corporate applications in a secure and reliable environment, regardless of whether they have access to the internet or corporate servers.
In my opinion, this is going to improve the way business is perfomed because of the easy access to information.
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