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We eliminate needless paper from field processes and workflows

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              eCMS Cloud Construction Software provides you with:
  • Eliminating paper forms that your mobile workforce use to capture structured information which is then re-keyed, scanned, posted, or filed where access by the rest of your organization is difficult.
  • Decreasing the time and effort to process and transmit service, billing, collection and job-related communication by getting rid of paper documents and manual processes.
  • Improve productivity around your deliverables (i.e. blueprints, design drawings, procurement and supply chain orders, equipment logs, daily process reports and punch lists) by digitizing all data and processes.
  • Save time, eliminate rework, and increase accountability by removing paper-based documents / processes and introducing content management and email integration to all correspondence / communication.
eCMS Cloud Construction ERP Software has a proven track record helping commercial contractors run smarter operations by providing integrated financial and project performance data coupled with unique online functions and extensive ad-hoc reporting.

Finally! Comprehensive revenue recognition and WIP reporting tools that are completely integrated with your ERP.

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WIP Reporting Construction ERP Software

eCMS Cloud Construction Software provides you with:

  • A WIP reporting database that is completely online, eliminating the need to rekey data or export to Microsoft Excel.
  • Directly integrated with job costing and financial reporting applications, eCMS WIP reporting tools include the ability to enter revisions to forecasted cost or revenue, to forecast backlog into future periods, and to monitor the cash position of projects on a monthly basis.
  • Customizable WIP reports that tell you if your jobs are over- or under-billed, and cash positive or negative; and warn you when you are not meeting margin targets.
  • Real-time job costing and billing information monitoring so you know where you stand on your billing versus actual progress and current forecasts.
  • Optional automatic revenue accruals for unbilled cost on T&M jobs.
  • Automatic booking of financial impact to General Ledger for over/under billed, cost and revenue accruals.
  • Extensive ad-hoc reporting capabilities, providing the user with the ability to easily create a myriad of related reports and dashboards, including historical trend reporting by month.
eCMS Cloud Construction ERP Software has a proven track record helping commercial contractors run smarter operations by providing integrated financial and project performance data coupled with unique online functions and extensive ad-hoc reporting.

2018 Top Product is Awarded to Computer Guidance’s eCMS v.4.1 Cloud-Based ERP Solution

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  Construction professionals recognize the skilled labor shortage is causing a ripple effect that is impacting every single business across the country. The good news; however, is that technology can help in a big way, especially if implemented at the right time within the right company. Contructech Magazine Forrester Research, Cambridge, Mass., suggests 2018 will be the year when a majority of enterprises will start dealing with the hard facts, which include embracing technology solutions such as AI (artificial intelligence), big data, and cloud computing, among others. Further, companies will harvest insights using both data analytics and qualitative methods and will then implement insights in software to drive revenue and expand competitive barriers. This will allow business to sustain 27%-40% annual growth. Today, the good news is there is a significant opportunity for construction companies, if they are able to tap into that data effectively. The challenge is identifying how to best leverage that intelligence. This is where the Constructech Top Products comes into play. To help identify the best technology on the market, Constructech recognizes the most innovative solutions in the construction industry with a Top Products award. Computer Guidance’s eCMS v.4.1 Cloud-Based Construction ERP has been selected as a 2018 Top Product by Constructech Magazine. The selected 2018 Top Products will enable construction companies to derive greater insights into business operations in 2018, ultimately improving processes and the bottomline. Why eCMS ERP? eCMS cloud construction ERP from Computer Guidance  provides users with ubiquitous business intelligence tools taking the guessing game out of decisions and eliminates “busy work” so you can focus on growing your business and taking care of your clients.
  • easy-to-use interface and navigation through intuitive dashboards
  • integrated browser-based applications accessible on any device anytime and anywhere
  • unparalleled construction-specific functionality that has decades of proven performance
  • the industry’s most reliable cloud ERP platform
  • cutting-edge technology trusted by over 50,000 users

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

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AICPA SOC 2 Type II Audit Computer Guidance Managed Hosting Cloud Services

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

Scottsdale, Arizona – February 6, 2018 – Computer Guidance Corporation, the leading developer of Cloud-based ERP software solutions for the construction industry, today announced receipt of its annual Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II (SOC 2 Type II Audit) attestation engagement report. 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 Principles and Criteria (TSPC).

The SOC 2 Type II Audit reviewed several processes and procedures that have been implemented by Computer Guidance to proactively manage the cloud environments that host the eCMS system, including the relationship with Avnet and 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 Principles, 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 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 six years demonstrates its integrity, accountability, and commitment to its clients. Computer Guidance customers can be confident that controls described within the report are accurately depicted and were operating as represented during these engagement periods.”

“Our customers rely on Computer Guidance to deliver secure and reliable managed hosting systems, services and ensure data security and systems controls,” stated Bob Shantz, Director of Infrastructure and Cloud Services, Computer Guidance Corporation. “SOC 2 Type II certification further gives our clients confidence that Computer Guidance complies with their internal security policies and standards.”

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 www.computerguidance.com or call 888.361.4551.

JDM Technology Group, the parent company of Computer Guidance, acquires Plusfactor

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JDM Technology Group, the parent company of Computer Guidance, acquires Plusfactor software company. Based in Auckland, Plusfactor Group Limited is a leading provider of accounting and job costing software to the construction market in New Zealand. The acquisition continues the JDM Group’s global Buy and Build strategy to acquire construction software companies and grow them within the group. Plusfactor will continue as a separate brand and its team will join with Christchurch-based CostCon. More information about: Plusfactor – plusfactor.co.nz JDM Technology Group – http://jdmtechnologygroup.com Computer Guidance Corporation – www.computerguidance.com

JDM Technology Group, the parent company of Computer Guidance, acquires Nimbus

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JDM Technology Group, the parent company of Computer Guidance, acquires Nimbus software company. Founded in 1978, Nimbus offers business management software to customers involved in quoting and contracting with a focus on electrical, plumbing, and road contractors. The acquisition continues the JDM Group’s global Buy and Build strategy to acquire construction software companies and grow them within the group. The Nimbus team will continue to operate as a separate business from their Nelson office on the South Island. More information about:
  • Nimbus – www.nimbus.co.nz
  • JDM Technology Group – http://jdmtechnologygroup.com
  • Computer Guidance Corporation – www.computerguidance.com

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