IBM Webinar: Transforming SaaS Delivery with IBM Cloud

November 3, 2026 by cgc2017

CGC recently partnered with IBM and GlassHouse Systems for an industry webinar highlighting how Computer Guidance has transformed its SaaS delivery model through IBM Power Virtual Server and IBM Cloud.

Originally presented on October 21, 2026, the webinar explores CGC’s cloud journey, the technology behind our hosted eCMS environment, and how our collaboration with IBM and GlassHouse Systems is helping position CGC for the future.

We invite you to watch the webinar recording: How Computer Guidance Corporation Transformed SaaS Delivery with IBM Power Virtual Server

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Cybersecurity for Construction: What are the Risks for Construction Companies?

October 21, 2026 by cgc2017

Why does cybersecurity matter to construction companies?

Today’s construction companies rely on technology for every aspect of their operations: from accounting, payroll, and project management, to estimating and document management, as well as communications, banking, and collaboration with owners, subcontractors and suppliers. Cybersecurity for construction is a hot topic today. The data and systems that power construction operations are among the company’s most valuable assets. This makes construction companies vulnerable to cyberattacks.

In this blog we’ll define cybersecurity and discuss some of the most common types of cybersecurity breaches and outline how cyberattacks can damage construction companies.

What is cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting people, data, and networks from cyberattacks by employing processes, policies, and technologies. Cybersecurity is part of an overall risk management strategy to guard against common cyberattacks. Construction companies should have a plan in place to deal with potential cyberattacks.

Cybersecurity is the ongoing practice of managing three elements that are essential for every organization.

Confidentiality: Who should have access to your data? Who should not have access?
Integrity: Can an organization and its customers and suppliers trust that its data has not been altered, corrupted, nor manipulated?
Availability: Can employees access systems and information they need in a timely fashion?

In construction, data availability is as important as confidentiality. When your team is unable to access accounting systems, payroll, project documents, contracts, schedules, and other critical information, your business can’t operate normally. Cybersecurity for construction companies is protection against business interruptions.

What is a cyberattack?

A cyberattack is a deliberate attempt to gain access to a computer or computer network. Its goal is to steal, alter, release, or destroy data, applications, or other assets stored on computers.

Common Cyberattacks

What is Data Theft?

The intentional and unauthorized transfer of data from a device or network. This type of cybercrime can be accomplished manually or automated using malware, which is short for malicious software.

What is Phishing?

Phishing deploys fake emails, text messages, websites, or phone calls to trick people into sharing private or sensitive data or downloading malware. Phishing is a significant threat because it uses people’s vulnerabilities to provide access to their target.

What is ransomware?

A ransomware attack is when some type of malware holds a person or a company’s sensitive data hostage, unless the victim pays a ransom to the attacker. The consequences for the victim can include blocked access to their data, destruction of their data, or release of sensitive data.

Cyberattacks can come from multiple actors. Preventing unauthorized access, disruption, theft, damage, or misuse of your systems, networks, and data is a key responsibility for construction companies. But cybersecurity is more than just installing software, creating a strict password and authentication regime, or adding an IT department.

What are the costs of cyberattacks?

Cyberattacks are costly. IBM estimates the global average cost of a data breach is $4.99 million. This cost includes detection, response, downtime, lost revenues, and brand damage.

According to its annual Internet Crime report, in 2025 the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received more than 3600 ransomware complaints, which amounted to more than $32 million in reported losses. But those figures are incomplete, as reported losses don’t typically include the costs of lost business, downtime, lost wages, equipment replacement, and third-party data recovery services.

Given construction’s increasing reliance on digital technology, cloud-based applications, and electronic data, contractors are more vulnerable than ever to cyber criminals.

In fact, an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and Egnyte report found that construction was the third most targeted industry sector for ransomware attacks between April 2023 and March 2024. 59% of Architecture, Engineering and Construction firms surveyed in the report reported experiencing a cybersecurity threat within the previous two years.

How can construction companies reduce their risk of cyberattacks?

Whether or not they consider themselves technology companies, construction companies must be vigilant to guard against risk of cyberattacks. There is no single product, tool, or security solution that will eliminate cyberattacks, but construction companies can become more secure and better prepared to handle cybersecurity by engaging their people, investing in technology, and improving policies and overall awareness.

In summary

Cybersecurity in construction is a critical priority because the industry has adapted technological tools at a rate that’s outpacing its security preparedness. In Part 2 of our cybersecurity series, we’ll examine four defenses every organization should consider: phishing awareness, multi-factor authentication, backups, and employee cybersecurity training.

We’ll also examine how the role of leadership helps keep companies prepared, how to protect and utilize your company’s valuable data, and why construction companies should view cybersecurity as an investment in business continuity, data protection, customer trust, and operational resilience.

Cybersecurity: Computer Guidance Corporation Announces Key Initiatives to Strengthen Governance and Security

September 28, 2026 by cgc2017

Computer Guidance Corporation Announces Key Initiatives Strengthening Its Commitment to Cybersecurity Governance

New Governance Framework Strengthens Oversight and Accountability Across the Organization

Scottsdale, Arizona—September 30, 2026 – Computer Guidance Corporation, a provider of cloud-based ERP solutions for the construction industry, today announced a suite of cybersecurity efforts as part of its commitment to provide a secure, reliable, and resilient environment for its customers, partners, and employees.

CGC, with support from its parent company, JDM Technology Group, has implemented enhanced cybersecurity standards, policies, and governance practices designed to reduce risk, protect systems and data, and strengthen its ability to prevent, detect, and respond to evolving cyber threats.

The company has put into place a comprehensive framework of protection including strengthened governance and oversight, which is stewarded by a dedicated security delegate. The pillars of its strategic cybersecurity governance include the following:

Creation of a Business Continuity Policy and Data Recovery Plan, to be reviewed and updated annually
Creation of a Risk Assessment Policy, to be reviewed and updated annually
Mandatory cybersecurity training for all employees, with regular refresher training to ensure its team is working with the latest information.
Implementation of training and filters against phishing
Holding access reviews for all critical applications on a quarterly basis

James Bullis, Director of Cybersecurity for JDM Technology Group, leads cybersecurity initiatives across the organization, overseeing security strategy, risk management, monitoring, incident response, compliance, and ongoing improvements to our cybersecurity program. “Strong cybersecurity isn’t just about tools, it’s about governance,” said Bullis. “We’ve built a framework where every business unit operates under clear policies, regular risk assessments, and defined accountability, so our security posture is something we can measure and prove, not just claim.”

These governance measures reinforce technical safeguards already shared with customers in CGC’s recent Cybersecurity Bulletin, including:

Endpoint Protection & Threat Detection – Advanced protection and monitoring across employee devices and servers leveraging Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Sentinel One.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) – Strengthened authentication requirements for network access and critical business applications.
Windows 11 Upgrade on all systems and terminals.
Cybersecurity Awareness Training – Ongoing security training and phishing awareness testing for employees.
Vulnerability & Patch Management – Processes to identify, address, and reduce potential security vulnerabilities.
Access Controls & Reviews – Established schedules and processes for regular reviews of user and privileged access to critical systems and applications.
Incident Response – Defined procedures for identifying, reporting, and responding to cybersecurity incidents within CGC and JDM Technology Group.
Network & Infrastructure Security – Enhanced network perimeter security, segmentation, encryption, and other protective measures.

“Our customers trust us with critical business data, and that trust has to be backed by real accountability, not just technology,” said Computer Guidance President Mike Bihlmeier. “This governance framework means every part of our organization is held to the same standard, with clear ownership and regular review, so our customers know exactly what’s protecting them.”

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. Computer Guidance Corporation is part of the JDM Technology Group, a global construction-specific software business that serves more than 500,000+ in 40 countries and 7 continents.

Driving Forecasting Innovation with eCMS

June 8, 2026 by cgc2017

Driving Forecasting Innovation with eCMS: How Onware Helped Miller Brothers Transform Their Financial Planning

Accurate forecasting is essential for construction organizations striving to maintain financial control, manage risk, and keep projects on track. For Miller Brothers Construction, this meant moving beyond a legacy desktop tool that no longer supported the speed, accuracy, or collaboration required in today’s data-driven environment. Their existing process relied heavily on manual data entry, disconnected spreadsheets, and time-consuming reconciliation efforts that made it difficult to respond quickly to changing project conditions.

To modernize their forecasting process, Miller Brothers partnered with Onware, a long-standing expert in eCMS data integration, analytics, and custom software development. Together, we built a modern forecasting platform that not only streamlined internal workflows but also unlocked new levels of visibility and confidence in project financials.

A Modern Forecasting Platform Built on eCMS Data

Miller Brothers needed a forecasting solution that could seamlessly connect to their eCMS Cloud Construction ERP, reflect real-time project performance, and support the complex cost structures inherent to heavy civil construction. Their teams required a tool that could handle detailed cost codes and the nuanced forecasting logic that evolves throughout a project’s lifecycle.

Onware delivered a custom web-based forecasting application designed specifically for these needs. The platform integrates directly with eCMS using secure SQL data pipelines and real-time APIs to pull cost, revenue, labor, and historical performance data into a unified forecasting environment. This ensures that every projection is grounded in accurate, up-to-date ERP information.

The new system allows project teams to:

Drill into cost codes
Update projections with intuitive, spreadsheet-like interactions
Reconcile variances between actuals and forecasts
Track trends across months, projects, and divisions
Export data for executive reporting and audit purposes

By eliminating manual data manipulation and spreadsheet-based workflows, Miller Brothers reduced their monthly forecasting effort from 40 hours to just 4, while improving accuracy and consistency across the organization. The tool also supports multi-user access, enabling project managers, finance teams, and executives to collaborate more effectively.

Expertise in eCMS Data: A Key Differentiator

One of the most significant contributors to the project’s success was Onware’s deep familiarity with eCMS data structures, reporting logic, and integration patterns. Construction ERPs are complex, and eCMS is no exception—its job cost, payroll, equipment, and forecasting modules each have unique data relationships that must be understood to build reliable, high-performing integrations.

Onware’s team brought years of experience working with eCMS customers across North America, allowing them to:

Navigate eCMS’s data model efficiently
Identify the data sources for forecasting inputs
Build performant queries that scale with large datasets
Align the application’s logic with how users work with eCMS

This expertise shortened development timelines, reduced risk, and ensured the final product aligned with Miller Brothers’ operational reality. Instead of forcing teams to adapt to a generic forecasting tool, we built a solution that fit naturally into their existing workflows.

Beyond Reporting: Advanced Analytics and Custom Development

While many partners focus solely on software development or integrations, Onware combines data analytics expertise with full-stack custom software development. This dual capability allows us to build solutions that go far beyond dashboards—solutions that reshape how organizations plan, forecast, and operate.

For Miller Brothers, this meant developing a forecasting engine that:

Applied business rules specific to heavy civil construction
Supported multiple forecasting methodologies (e.g., percent complete, cost-to-complete, earned value)
Provided dynamic filtering and drill-down capabilities
Enabled scenario modeling for “what-if” analysis
Integrated seamlessly with existing reporting tools

The platform also includes built-in auditability, allowing teams to track changes over time and understand how forecasts evolve month-to-month. This level of transparency is essential for financial governance and executive oversight.

Onware’s ability to blend analytics with custom application development is what enables us to deliver tools that are both insightful and operationally impactful. Instead of choosing between a rigid off-the-shelf product or a disconnected spreadsheet model, Miller Brothers now has a solution that is tailored, scalable, and deeply integrated with their ERP.

A Partnership Approach That Reduces Risk

Working with a third-party development partner can raise concerns about continuity, support, and long-term ownership. Onware addresses these risks through a team-based delivery model designed to ensure reliability and transparency.

Key elements of this approach include:

Cross-trained developers who can step in if a team member becomes unavailable
A dedicated project manager who oversees communication, timelines, and quality
A responsive support team that ensures issues are resolved quickly
Industry-standard technologies that make the solution maintainable by any qualified developer
Full customer ownership of all source code, documentation, and intellectual property

Onware stores source code in secure, customer-accessible repositories, ensuring that clients retain full control of their technology investments. This eliminates the risk of vendor lock-in and provides peace of mind that the solution can be maintained or extended by internal teams or other partners in the future.

This commitment to transparency and continuity is a core part of Onware’s philosophy and a major reason why contractors trust them with mission-critical systems.

Strengthening the eCMS Ecosystem Together

The Miller Brothers forecasting project demonstrates what’s possible when Computer Guidance’s robust ERP platform is paired with a partner who understands how to unlock its full potential. eCMS provides the foundation—accurate job cost data, reliable financials, and a strong operational backbone. Onware builds on that foundation by creating tools that extend functionality, improve decision-making, and modernize workflows.

Across North America, Onware supports construction organizations in:

Building custom applications that integrate with eCMS
Developing advanced analytics and forecasting tools
Creating data pipelines and reporting environments
Enhancing operational efficiency through workflow automation

As construction firms continue to modernize their operations, Onware remains committed to helping them build data-driven cultures, streamline processes, and make smarter decisions powered by eCMS.

About the Author

Fraser Gallop is the CEO of Onware and a recognized leader in construction data analytics, business intelligence, and custom software development. With deep expertise in Tableau, Power BI, and complex construction ERP ecosystems—including eCMS—Fraser has spent his career helping the construction industry unlock the full value of their operational data. He is a Tableau Ambassador, a sought-after speaker, and an active mentor in the analytics community. Fraser is known for blending strategic vision with hands-on technical insight, guiding organizations toward scalable, data-driven decision-making. His work spans forecasting, workflow optimization, and enterprise reporting solutions used by hundreds of construction professionals across North America.

About Onware

Onware is a North American software development and data analytics firm with offices in both the United States and Canada. Founded in 2002, Onware began as a project management software provider and has since evolved into a trusted partner for construction organizations seeking to modernize their operations through custom applications, ERP integrations, and advanced analytics.

For more than two decades, Onware has specialized in custom web applications, forecasting tools, data pipelines, and business intelligence solutions that integrate seamlessly with construction ERPs like eCMS, as well as financial systems and field tools. Our team combines deep industry knowledge with modern development practices, ensuring every solution is scalable, maintainable, and fully owned by the customer. With a team-based delivery model, dedicated project management, and a commitment to transparency, Onware helps contractors build resilient, data-driven cultures and unlock the full potential of their operational data.

Computer Guidance Corporation Announces Migration of Hosted Clients to IBM Cloud in Partnership with GlassHouse Systems

April 27, 2026 by cgc2017

Scottsdale, Arizona — April 28, 2026 – Computer Guidance Corporation, a provider of cloud-based ERP solutions for the construction industry, today announced the migration of all hosted clients to IBM Cloud, in collaboration with GlassHouse Systems.

The migration represents a consolidation of hosting services offerings onto IBM Cloud, an enterprise hybrid cloud platform designed to support secure, scalable, and distributed workloads across IBM Power and x86 environments. IBM Cloud provides robust infrastructure and platform services that enable organizations to manage mission critical applications across hybrid environments.

As part of IBM’s broader hybrid cloud ecosystem, IBM Cloud is used across regulated industries and supports workloads requiring high availability, security controls, and operational resiliency. The IBM Cloud environment also enables integration with hundreds of cloud services including artificial intelligence (AI), analytics, and automation capabilities used in modern enterprise application deployments.

The central part of the infrastructure supporting Computer Guidance Corporation’s hosted environment is based upon IBM Power Virtual Server built on IBM Power systems technology, which is designed for enterprise workloads requiring high performance and reliability. IBM’s Power platform supports hybrid cloud deployment models and is used in environments where continuous availability and workload optimization are required.

“This migration reflects our continued focus on providing a stable and supported hosting environment for our customers,” said Akshay Choudhary, Director of Information Technology, Computer Guidance Corporation. “Working with IBM and GlassHouse Systems allows us to align our infrastructure strategy with enterprise-grade cloud capabilities.”

“IBM Cloud and the IBM Power Virtual Server service is designed to support a broad range of mission-critical workloads, including IBM i based applications provided by ISVs. With its strong focus on security, resiliency, and hybrid flexibility, IBM Power Virtual Server is the ideal place for ISVs to run their as-a-service offerings” said Anthony Ciccone, Director Product Manager, IBM. “We are pleased to support Computer Guidance Corporation in their transformation and to host their clients as part of this environment.”

“For IBM i-based software construction companies, the next phase of growth starts with a stronger foundation. GlassHouse Systems is proud to partner with Computer Guidance to extend their trusted IBM i environments to IBM Power Virtual Server, giving them the agility of cloud while preserving the reliability their customers count on. That means less time managing infrastructure and more time building the software and services that keep construction businesses moving.” Said Alex Talmor, President, GlassHouse Systems

The migration is intended to provide a standardized hosting environment for all Computer Guidance Corporation hosted clients and to support long-term infrastructure consistency and operational efficiency.

Computer Guidance Corporation will be discussing IBM Cloud, the migration and hosting strategy in more detail at its upcoming Customer Focus 2026 event, where IBM and GlassHouse Systems executives will also participate.

About Computer Guidance Corporation

With over 20% of its clients represented on top ENR lists, Computer Guidance Corporation delivers construction enterprise resource planning software including financial management, project management, business intelligence, mobile solutions, and enterprise content management. Scalable and cloud-hosted, CGC serves thousands of organizations throughout North America. Computer Guidance Corporation is part of the JDM Technology Group, a global construction software organization serving more than 500,000 users across 40+ countries and 6 continents. Visit https://computerguidance.com

About GlassHouse Systems

For over 33 years, GlassHouse Systems (GHS) has been delivering transformative digital and security technologies that power the world’s most innovative companies. Our teams address the entire breadth of technology needs, from strategy and design to managing secure operations on-premises and in the cloud. To achieve this, we draw upon our deep in-house expertise and strategic partnerships and deliver creative technical deployments that help chart new strategies for our clients’ growing digital resiliency needs. For more information about our services, visit www.ghsystems.com.

About IBM

IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of governments and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to effect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com

Computer Guidance’s eCMS v4.2 Earns 2026 Top Product Recognition from Constructech

March 31, 2026 by cgc2017

Scottsdale, Arizona—March 31, 2026—Computer Guidance Corporation, the leading developer of cloud-based ERP solutions for the construction industry, today announced that Computer Guidance’s eCMS v.4.2 ERP solution was selected as a 2026 Top Product by Constructech.

Constructech unveiled the winners of the Constructech Top Products 2026 Awards, honoring the most innovative, influential, and future shaping technologies in commercial residential, and infrastructure construction, and the broader AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) ecosystem. This year’s winners reflect a marketplace undergoing rapid transformation—where AI (artificial intelligence), robotics, automation, digital twins, and connected platforms are no longer emerging trends but essential tools for building smarter, safer, and more sustainably.

The Constructech Top Products program recognizes solutions that demonstrate exceptional innovation, strong customer adoption, and measurable impact on real world construction workflows. Each product is evaluated for its ability to solve industry challenges, improve productivity, enhance safety, and advance digital maturity across commercial, industrial, heavy civil, and residential sectors.

“Data is the key to successful construction projects, but often information isn’t easily accessible,” says Peggy Smedley, editorial director, Constructech. “Computer Guidance Corp., solves this with eCMS v4.2, which helps turn data into insights and delivers it to the right people at the right time. Congrats to Computer Guidance on the 2026 Constructech Top Products win.”

Computer Guidance Corporation’s eCMS v.4.2 is a comprehensive, cloud-based ERP platform purpose-built for the construction industry. Designed to unify financials, project management, and operational workflows in a single system, eCMS centralizes vast amounts of critical business data and transforms it into actionable insights. Through advanced reporting, business intelligence, and mobile capabilities, users can easily leverage real-time and historical data to support daily decision-making, improve forecasting, and drive strategic planning—whether in the field or in the office.

“We are proud to be recognized as a 2026 Top Product by Constructech,” said Steven Gross, VP of Client Success at Computer Guidance Corporation. “This honor underscores our commitment to innovation and to helping our customers harness the full power of their data.”

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. Computer Guidance Corporation is part of the JDM Technology Group, a global construction-specific software conglomerate that serves more than 500,000+ in 40 countries and 6 continents. https://computerguidance.com

About the Constructech Top Products Awards

For more than two decades, the Constructech Top Products Awards have recognized the most forward-thinking solutions in construction technology. Winners are selected based on innovation, adoption, user experience, and the ability to solve critical industry challenges. A panel of industry experts judge and determine the winners. Learn more at connectedworld.com

About Constructech

Constructech is the leading authority on the intersection of construction and technology, connecting people, equipment, technology, and data. It delivers award programs, research, editorial analysis, and thought leadership that empowers industry professionals to embrace innovation and drive transformation.

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