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Computer Guidance Corporation Successfully Passes SOC 2 Type II Audit For Its Cloud Hosting Systems, Services and Associated Processes

Assurance provided by CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP in Accordance with Attestation Standards Established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Computer Guidance Corporation, the leading developer of cloud-based ERP solutions for the construction industry, today announced receipt of its annual System and Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II attestation engagement report for the eCMS Hosting Service system that was designed and implemented throughout the period October 1, 2018, to December 31, 2019.

The trust services report provides independent validation that Computer Guidance Corporation’s security, availability, and confidentiality controls operated in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountant (AICPA) applicable Trust Services Criteria (TSC) as a result of an examination of the description of a service organization’s system and the suitability of the design and operating effectiveness of controls involving a number of factors such as security, availability, and confidentiality outlined in the audit report.

The audit reviewed several processes and procedures that have been implemented by Computer Guidance to proactively manage the cloud environments that host the eCMS system, associated Tier III data centers, including:

• eCMS Hosting Services System based on the criteria set by the AICPA Guide Reporting on Controls at a Service Organization Relevant to Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, or Privacy (SOC 2®)
• The suitability of the design and operating effectiveness of controls to meet the criteria for the Security, Availability, and Confidentiality Trust Principles set forth in TSP section 100, Trust Services Criteria, and Illustrations for Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy (AICPA, Technical Practice Aids) throughout the period.

“Computer Guidance Corporation’s commitment to strong internal controls supporting its service commitments and system requirements in regard to their cloud-based hosted system solutions and services is evident in this report,” stated Mark Eich, Partner In Charge of Information Security Services, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP. “Computer Guidance Corporation’s successful completion of this audit for the past seven years demonstrates its integrity, accountability, and commitment to its clients, partners, and industry. Computer Guidance customers can be confident that controls described within the report are accurately depicted and were operating as represented during these engagement periods.”

“The successful completion of our SOC 2® Type II examination audit provides Computer Guidance’s clients with the assurance that the controls and safeguards we employ to protect and secure their data, systems, and cloud hosting environments are in line with industry standards and best practices,” stated Bob Shantz, Director of Infrastructure and Cloud Services, Computer Guidance Corporation. “Computer Guidance strives for improvements in our controls and operating procedures year over year; ensuring a well-controlled and secured environment for our clients.”

Scottsdale, Arizona – August 29, 2019 – Computer Guidance Corporation, the leading developer of ERP software solutions for the construction industry, today announced that its customers, Lancaster Development, Northern Electric, and The Sack Company were named as 2019 Vision Award winners by Constructech magazine for leveraging innovative technologies enabled by Computer Guidance Corporation’s eCMS ERP applications.

Recognizing tech-savvy construction companies, Constructech magazine announces the winners of the 2019 Constructech Vision Awards, which were honored at a dinner last night, following the Constructech Technology Days event, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago in Arlington Heights, IL.

Constructech also recognized one Project of the Year for its outstanding commitment to leverage technology across all project team members. The project demonstrates teamwork, ingenuity, and tech-savvy.

This represents the 20th year Constructech has honored construction companies with this award. Companies are able to submit in a number of different categories including residential, commercial, trades, corporate owners, and more. At the dinner, companies were awarded a Gold, Silver, or Bronze award in their category. In addition to recognizing the construction companies, Constructech also awarded the hardware and software companies that have helped enable the construction company to receive its award.

The winners were selected by a group of industry experts. The judges chose the winners based on their ability to solve a challenge with the use of technology, specifically honing in on the ROI of the solution.

• Specialty Contractor: Heavy/Highway/GC $26 million to $100 million
• Silver: Lancaster Development

• Specialty Contractor: Electrical Work $26 million to $100 million
• Bronze: Northern Electric Inc.

• Specialty Contractor: Construction Services $26 million to $100 million
• Silver: The Sack Co.

“Each year I am in awe of the steps these construction companies take to improve their business through the use of technology,” says Peggy Smedley, editorial director, Constructech magazine, and president of Specialty Publishing Media. “These are truly the most innovative companies in the construction industry and I am honored to hand them each a trophy.”

“Construction companies face new challenges every day and Vision Award winners take advantage of these opportunities to improve processes and become more efficient. This goal can be achieved with the use of the right technology solutions,” said Andrew Grasso, Director of Account Management at Computer Guidance Corporation. “We are proud to see three CGC clients named as Vision Award winners.”

About Computer Guidance Corporation

With over 20% of their clients represented on top ENR lists, Computer Guidance Corporation delivers the leading construction enterprise resource planning solution including financial and project management, #1 business intelligence, mobile and enterprise content management. Scalable, customizable and cloud-hosted, CGC serves thousands throughout North America and has been named the solution of choice by the AGC. Computer Guidance Corporation is part of JDM Technology Group, a global construction-specific software conglomerate that serves more than 100,000 users in 40 countries and 6 continents.

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc., Implements eCMS Content Management to Integrate Enterprise-Wide Information and Automate Workflows

Computer Guidance solution helps marine construction company eliminate manual processes and centralize data with increased security and efficiency that the former system could not deliver.

Computer Guidance Corporation, the leading developer of Cloud-based ERP software solutions for the construction industry, today announced that J.F. Brennan Company (Brennan) has implemented their eCMS Content Management solution for greater efficiency, improved productivity and interactive collaboration across the organization.

With eCMS Content Management, Brennan achieves:

• Integrated, built-in content management repository and workflow solution
• Faster inter-departmental processing, allowing users in the field or office to make better and more informed decisions
• Role-based user security and workflow assignments to better manage confidential content while promoting easy access and quicker processing
• On-demand visibility into assigned workflows and enterprise content through dynamic dashboards and reports
• Interactive forms to capture data and automatically tie it with all eCMS applications

“Since implementing eCMS Content Management, we’ve reduced our AP workflows from the 100s to almost single digits, all while putting in place a secure, integrated content management platform,” said Tori Weissenberger, Financial Systems Analyst at Brennan. “eCMS gives us the ability to automate processes throughout numerous aspects of our business. We’ve reduced labor-intensive workflows and paper-based documents, and now, we have access to real-time data across our company.”

“eCMS Content Management is true enterprise information and workflow platform that provides tailored user experiences for Brennan’s operating scenarios by accessing the most up-to-date content anytime and anywhere,” said Steven Gross, VP of Client Solutions, Computer Guidance Corporation. “With eCMS CM, construction companies and contractors can take immediate control of their documents and processes to stay organized, efficient and scalable, showcasing their growing level of productivity and effectiveness with every client project they deliver.”

About Computer Guidance Corporation

With over 20% of their client-base represented on top ENR lists, Computer Guidance Corporation has long delivered the leading construction-specific enterprise resource planning solution including financial and project management applications, #1 business intelligence, mobile technologies, and enterprise content management. Scalable, custom configurable and available both cloud-hosted and private cloud, eCMS serves the needs of thousands throughout North America and has been named as the ERP solution of choice by the AGC. Computer Guidance Corporation is part of JDM Technology Group, a global construction-specific software conglomerate that serves more than 45,000 users in 40 countries and 6 continents. For more information, visit http://www.computerguidance.com or call 888.361.4551.

About J.F. Brennan Company, Inc.

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. (Brennan) is a marine solutions company based in La Crosse, WI that specializes in providing services to public and private owners of civil infrastructure. Focused on quality since the company’s inception in 1919, Brennan takes pride in successfully working with clients, partners, and engineering firms while upholding high levels of integrity, safety, and professionalism. For more information on Brennan’s marine, environmental, dam, harbor, and railroad solutions, connect by calling at 1-800-658-9027 or visit https://www.jfbrennan.com.

Computer Guidance Corporation is Recognized Among the 2019 Constructech 50 Winners—A Listing of the Most Influential Construction Technology Companies

Scottsdale, Arizona – July 16, 2019 – Computer Guidance Corporation, the leading developer of ERP software solutions for the construction industry, today announced that the company was recognized among the 2019 Constructech 50 Winners, a listing of the most influential construction technology companies with strong company culture and ongoing market presence.

The Constructech 50 is about more than just technology, although that is a key component, they serve their customers well by equipping their employees to innovate, inspire, and lead with excellence.

The Constructech 50 is comprised of the most influential technology firms in the construction industry. It takes into consideration both public and private companies, revenue, customers, and intangibles, which includes how responsive the companies are to customers and the industry as a whole, how accessible they are, and how they serve the industry behind the scenes.

The editors underwent an extensive judging process, which involved reviewing entries, conducting research on each company considered, and engaging in additional conversations with industry advisors including professors and construction CIOs who share their thoughts about key companies in the space.

“This year’s Constructech 50 prove that these companies have the vision, intuition, and stamina, to continue to help the construction industry build bigger and better projects,” says Peggy Smedley, editorial director of Constructech magazine and president of Specialty Publishing Media. “These companies have truly built a business that is designed to stand the test of time by empowering employees to serve the industry well.”

“We are honored to be recognized among the most influential construction technology companies in North America,” said Mike Bihlmeier, President, Computer Guidance Corporation. “This recognition is a true testament of our continued vision and daily efforts to work hand in hand with our customers solving their daily challenges and bringing them a competitive edge through our innovative construction software solutions.”