The Cloud ERP. Case Study JAAS

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2 Systems Company» Founded: 1999» Location: Columbus, OH, USA» Industry: Manufacturing software Overview Develops and sells inte-grated accounting and manufacturing software solutions Key Results» $400,000 in development cost savings» 52 man months of development time savings Systems Systems utilized Acumatica to convert their on-premise manufacturing solution to the Cloud. Learn how saved $400,000 and 2 years of development time using Acumatica. Business Challenge Systems creates advanced manufacturing software (JAMS) that is used by mid-sized manufacturing companies to stream-line production and accounting processes. JAMS was originally developed using a client-server architec-ture. While this is effective for some deployments, Systems realized that a web-based solution would be easier to deploy, keep client costs down, and provide more flexible integration with modern Cloud accounting systems. Converting to the Cloud By moving to the Cloud, will gain access to 25% of the $13 billion ERP market that is considering the Cloud. Their concerns were (1) moving years of manufacturing expertise to a modern web-based environment and (2) the need to build accounting and inventory functions in a cloud environment.» Delivered solution 2 years ahead of schedule» 10 years of client-server development was migrated to the Cloud in less than 10 man months JAMS Bill of Materials Screen

3 Systems Systems utilized Acumatica to convert their on-premise manufacturing solution to the Cloud. Learn how saved $400,000 and 2 years of development time using Acumatica. Systems Company» Founded: 1999» Location: Columbus, OH, USA» Industry: Manufacturing software Overview Develops and sells inte-grated accounting and manufacturing software solutions Key Results Business Challenge Systems creates advanced manufacturing software (JAMS) that is used by mid-sized manufacturing companies to stream-line production and accounting processes. JAMS was originally developed using a client-server architec-ture. While this is effective for some deployments, Systems realized that a web-based solution would be easier to deploy, keep client costs down, and provide more flexible integration with modern Cloud accounting systems. Converting to the Cloud By moving to the Cloud, will gain access to 25% of the $13 billion ERP market that is considering the Cloud. Their concerns were (1) moving years of manufacturing expertise to a modern web-based environment and (2) the need to build accounting and inventory functions in a cloud environment.» $400,000 in development cost savings» 52 man months of development time savings» Delivered solution 2 years ahead of schedule» 10 years of client-server development was migrated to the Cloud in less than 10 man months JAMS Bill of Materials Screen

4 Systems Systems utilized Acumatica to convert their on-premise manufacturing solution to the Cloud. Learn how saved $400,000 and 2 years of development time using Acumatica. Systems Company» Founded: 1999» Location: Columbus, OH, USA» Industry: Manufacturing software Overview Develops and sells inte-grated accounting and manufacturing software solutions Key Results Business Challenge Systems creates advanced manufacturing software (JAMS) that is used by mid-sized manufacturing companies to stream-line production and accounting processes. JAMS was originally developed using a client-server architec-ture. While this is effective for some deployments, Systems realized that a web-based solution would be easier to deploy, keep client costs down, and provide more flexible integration with modern Cloud accounting systems. Converting to the Cloud By moving to the Cloud, will gain access to 25% of the $13 billion ERP market that is considering the Cloud. Their concerns were (1) moving years of manufacturing expertise to a modern web-based environment and (2) the need to build accounting and inventory functions in a cloud environment.» $400,000 in development cost savings» 52 man months of development time savings» Delivered solution 2 years ahead of schedule» 10 years of client-server development was migrated to the Cloud in less than 10 man months JAMS Bill of Materials Screen

5 Using Acumatica s tools we migrated our applica-tion to the cloud without hiring additional developers or worrying about HTML 5.0. Why Acumatica? Acumatica provided a development platform with key components that Systems needed.» Built in ERP logic including accounting and inventory» Web-based platform works with any browser» Solutions run on-premise or on as SaaS» Built in document management, inquiries, report writers, and workflow engine Time saving tools utilized by JAMS developers are listed in the table below: James Harrison, Systems, Director of Development FEATURE Separation of logic DESCRIPTION Acumatica separates business logic from the user interface (UI) making it easier to build and maintain. The UI logic is managed as ASP pages. Generating schemas Acumatica automatically generates a schema for the DAC, saving 1-2 days per screen that used to be spent copying files to create data-tier applications. Auto-numbering Screen wizards Customizing mode Acumatica allows you to select algorithms for numbering orders, payments, and other objects. Legacy platforms require looking up old orders, reading data, then saving. Acumatica has a wizard to allow you to quickly place data elements onto screens in a logical manner. This saves hours per screen. Make quick and easy customizations using the web-interface in screen customization mode. View, copy, and modify existing code to speed development. Attachment handling Acumatica has built in features to handle file attachments at the document level. Acumatica s tools allowed us to spend more time on business logic and get to market sooner. Russ Collins, SystemsDeveloper Inquiries builder Dashboards Batch processing Built in inquiry designers and advanced filtering help users define queries on the fly so you don t have design every report in advance. Dashboards can be powered by any inquiry. Users can create dashboards from any processing and in-quiry screen. This delivers personalized data views with-out additional effort from the developer. Acumatica includes objects you can call for creating batches. To maintain data integrity, all data processed in batch mode is validated by business logic before being placed into the database.

6 Using Acumatica s tools we migrated our applica-tion to the cloud without hiring additional developers or worrying about HTML 5.0. Why Acumatica? Acumatica provided a development platform with key components that Systems needed.» Built in ERP logic including accounting and inventory» Web-based platform works with any browser» Solutions run on-premise or on as SaaS» Built in document management, inquiries, report writers, and workflow engine Time saving tools utilized by JAMS developers are listed in the table below: James Harrison, Systems, Director of Development FEATURE Separation of logic DESCRIPTION Acumatica separates business logic from the user interface (UI) making it easier to build and maintain. The UI logic is managed as ASP pages. Generating schemas Acumatica automatically generates a schema for the DAC, saving 1-2 days per screen that used to be spent copying files to create data-tier applications. Auto-numbering Screen wizards Customizing mode Acumatica allows you to select algorithms for numbering orders, payments, and other objects. Legacy platforms require looking up old orders, reading data, then saving. Acumatica has a wizard to allow you to quickly place data elements onto screens in a logical manner. This saves hours per screen. Make quick and easy customizations using the web-interface in screen customization mode. View, copy, and modify existing code to speed development. Attachment handling Acumatica has built in features to handle file attachments at the document level. Acumatica s tools allowed us to spend more time on business logic and get to market sooner. Russ Collins, SystemsDeveloper Inquiries builder Dashboards Batch processing Built in inquiry designers and advanced filtering help users define queries on the fly so you don t have design every report in advance. Dashboards can be powered by any inquiry. Users can create dashboards from any processing and in-quiry screen. This delivers personalized data views with-out additional effort from the developer. Acumatica includes objects you can call for creating batches. To maintain data integrity, all data processed in batch mode is validated by business logic before being placed into the database.

7 Overview ACUMATICA Cloud ERP software that allows your entire organization to retrieve and act upon real-time business data so users can work anywhere using any device with a browser. Acumatica provides customizable ERP and accounting software that can be accessed from anywhere using only a web-browser. Acumatica includes integrated CRM and document management tools to improve business productivity. Advanced Financial Features > Multiple currencies, tax structures, and languages > Customized workflows > Role based security > Document management and wiki-based help, templates, notifications > Financial consolidation and reporting Flexible, Evolves With You > Switch between cloud and on-premise deployments > Perpetual licensing or SaaS subscription > Customize reports, business logic, source code, workflow, and more > User defined dashboards > Access to source code Work from Anywhere > Access from anywhere with client-server performance > Involve everybody and maintain control of sensitive data > Consolidate remote operations without impacting workflow > No client to manage works in any browser Acumatica clients can switch between a traditional on-premise deployment and a SaaS offering. Both solutions are priced for unlimited users so you can afford to include all employees and partners in business processes. Acumatica Suites Acumatica suites are integrated with core reporting, workflow, document management, and security features. Web customization tools, APIs, and a complete SDK allow you to interface with existing software and create new applications. Financial Suite Distribution Suite Customer Management Suite A set of applications designed for companies with complex accounting, financial, and automation requirements. The financial suite includes a general ledger (GL), accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), cash management, currency management, revenue recognition, timesheets, expense reports, tax management, fixed assets (sold separately), and more. An add-on product to the Financial Suite for managing the complexities of distribution such as purchasing, ordering, tracking inventory, filling orders, and delivering customer support. Customer Management Suite A customer relationship management (CRM) application for managing leads, contacts, opportunities, campaigns, and business accounts. A customer relationship management (CRM) application for managing leads, contacts, opportunities, campaigns, and business accounts. Unlimited user pricing allows you to involve everybody in process automation so you can use a team appoach to customer and supplier management. Improve business efficiency using software that is deployed, customized, and maintained for less money than traditional client-server solutions.

8 Overview ACUMATICA Stay In Control > Control pricing avoid price increases associated with SaaS-only vendors > Control your data get your data whenever you want it > Control your upgrades decide when you want to upgrade to the next version Runtime Requirements > Acumatica can be deployed on-premise, hosted at a datacenter, or purchased as SaaS. On-Premise and Hosted Requirements Application Server > Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or 2008 > Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5 or higher Database Server > Microsoft SQL Server Express, Workgroup, Standard, or Enterprise > Acumatica can be installed on a dedicated server, a virtual server, or a cloud services platform. Feature Rich with Low TCO Acumatica provides more features than today s PC-based and SaaS-only solutions and has lower installation and maintenance costs than clientserver systems. Acumatica is priced so you can involve everybody in your organization, including infrequent users who access limited features such as time sheet reporting and expense claims. Expensive Acumatica provides a cloud service option so you only pay for resources that High Cost of Ownership you use. But unlike many SaaS providers, Acumatica does not lock you into a single hosting vendor or datacenter. Acumatica is web-based so a global business can access a single, consolidated deployment without service degradation. Features and Functions Key Benefits Several Acumatica benefits are provided in the table below. Access from anywhere Low cost of ownership Involve everybody Basic Comprehensive Client-server solutions Low Value SaaS-only solutions High Value Acumatica cloud ERP solution PC-based solutions Affordable Access all data and system functions using any popular browser. Reduce costs by eliminating client software and deploying the server on-premise or hosted. Rapidly add and remove users with role-based security and unlimited user pricing. Low SaaS Requirements A browser and an Internet connection is all that s needed - the servers, operating environment, and upgrades are all included. Acumatica is offered as a service using Windows Azure. Improve budgeting Manage subsidiaries Improve time and expense reporting Faster order entry Better reporting Single view of your customers Create multiple budgets based on prior year budgets or results. Run multiple tenants on a single system and automate consolidation processes. Reduce paperwork and errors by entering timesheets and expense reports online. Customize screens and set defaults to improve the speed and accuracy of order entry. Use the integrated report writer to modify existing reports or create new ones. Manage customer web form submissions, sales contacts, service cases, and bills from one place.

9 Build cloud and web applications in less time with fewer developers. Overcome client software constraints and access new markets using Acumatica Cloud Development Tools» Accounting and inventory» On-premise or SaaS» Cross-platform» Dashboards» Workflow The Cloud ERP

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