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CGC is proud to share that JDM Technology Group is growing again through the acquisition of Applied Computer Systems Inc., provider of JOBPOWER construction management software, headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. More info on our new sister company can be found at www.jobpow.com. Acquiring JOBPOWER further strengthens our overall position in the North American construction software market. The acquisition reinforces our locally-led, globally-supported principle of local teams addressing the needs of local customers with support from the larger group and add multiple product offerings suited to different tiers of customers to the group. The JDM Group is a private, professionally-managed, family company. That makes us different: our focus is on the long-term, with the goal of building strong, successful companies based on great teams, great customer relationships, great products, and enabling individual companies to succeed. We are pleased to welcome the JOBPOWER team to the JDM Group and look forward to working with them and you to create the future of the construction software industry.

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 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 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

JDM Technology Group, the parent company of Computer Guidance, acquires ConCost software company. Based in Christchurch, CostCon offers a fully integrated accounting ERP and job costing system geared to contractors 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. The CostCon team will continue to operate as a separate business from their Christchurch office on the South Island. More information about:

• CostCon – www.costcon.co.nz
• JDM Technology Group – http://jdmtechnologygroup.com
• Computer Guidance Corporation – www.computerguidance.com

 

Rendra AS offers a platform named StreamBIM for 3D BIM collaboration throughout all stages of the construction project, from design, through construction, to as-built handover, and facilities maintenance. Users can always access the latest 3D BIM model and drawings from the field, as well as document issues, and the as-built work completed. Through StreamBIM, real-time interaction with everyone on the project reduces time sensitive delays between all parties.   As the adoption of BIM technology increases worldwide through government regulation and various initiatives, the acquisition of Rendra gives us a strong position in the market, and a good technology base in the industry with potential applications in other geographies where we are active. This acquisition continues to solidify JDM Technology Group’s commitment to growth and stability for many years to come. We are pleased to welcome the Rendra team to the JDM Group and look forward to working with them and you to create the future of the construction software industry.