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CIS Consulting Group Partners with Viewpoint Construction Software

June 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Press Release

For Immediate Release
CIS Consulting Group Partners with Viewpoint Construction Software

CHARLOTTE, NC (June 15, 2010) CIS Consulting Group, based in Charlotte, NC has been selected as a Viewpoint Construction Software Channel Partner for the CIS East Coast Territory, greatly enhancing the CIS product offering.  Viewpoint offers the most modern SQL / .Net construction-specific solution tailored for mid to large contractors.

The added product line will allow CIS to offer a complete portfolio of technology solutions for its customer base as well as increased market opportunities in its North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland territories. Viewpoint Construction Software provides construction professionals with integrated, configurable applications for all aspects of project management, financial planning and day-to-day operations.

“We are excited to have Viewpoint as a strategic part of our construction technology offering. They are well positioned in key market segments, with well rounded product functionality delivered on a robust technology platform,” said Chuck Elyea, CEO of CIS Consulting Group.

As more construction firms are forced to evaluate their aging technology platforms over the next few years, the combination of Viewpoint’s experienced direct sales force combined with strategic channel partners, positions Viewpoint to effectively meet the technology needs of General, Heavy/Highway and Specialty/Sub Contractors. Viewpoint is optimistic that 2010 shows signs of a recovering economy and believes that now is the time for construction firms to invest in their businesses to position themselves to capture the opportunities of tomorrow.

“The addition of CIS as a well respected partner will help more construction companies realize the benefit of Viewpoint’s industry leading products,” said Jay Haladay, CEO of Viewpoint Construction Software.

About CIS Consulting Group
Established in 1987, CIS Consulting Group is headquartered in Charlotte, NC and specializes in construction and real estate technology solutions.  CIS Consulting Group is a full-service partner providing a wide range of professional services, telephone support, service agreements and classroom education with full IT and sales support.

CIS Consulting Group represents the best in technology, with solutions from Sage, Viewpoint Construction Software, Hard Dollar, PlanSwift, Microsoft, Citrix, and Hewlett Packard among others.  The group participates in several exclusive vendor sales and advisory circles with a proven track record of being a prominent industry partner.  CIS Consulting Group currently has 40 employees and over 1,700 active clients in four major U.S. regions.  For more information, visit www.cisinfo.com.

About Viewpoint Construction Software
With a long-standing focus on meeting the information needs of mid to large-scale organizations, Viewpoint has achieved a leadership position in construction enterprise software.  Built on a contemporary and scalable Microsoft .NET platform, the firm provides construction-specific solutions that address the unique needs of leading firms throughout the U.S., Canada and Australia.

Viewpoint works closely with its customers to gain specific insights necessary to evolve the software as industry conditions change.  The result is software that is built to adapt and scale as customers’ business needs grow and change. Most importantly, it means providing an information platform as rock-solid as the foundations our customers build their roads, bridges and buildings upon. For more information, visit www.viewpointcs.com.

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Contact Information
Kyle W. Smith
Marketing Director
4340-A Taggart Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28208
www.cisinfo.com
704-971-3195

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Automating Receivables with My Assistant

June 11, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Our friends at Innovative Software just released their second quarter newsletter.  Here’s a link to a great and detailed post on using My Assistant with AR.  Many customers are using it to save time and resources:

“You’re using Sage Timberline Office to produce and reconcile AR invoices.  A great start, but are you doing everything you can to maintain a firm cash position?  Click the link below to learn more about how MyAssistant can enhance your receivables process.  For example, learn how to ensure all costs and change orders get billed, customers have what they need to promptly pay your invoices, and you don’t don’t lose your lien rights.”

Use MyAssistant to Improve your Receivables Process

If you would like assistance with using My Assistant, please contact CIS Consulting Group at 888-865-9425.  You’re also welcome to email me directly at towner.blackstock@cisinfo.com.  I always enjoy hearing from you!

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One Click Reporting in Sage Timberline Office

May 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Sage Timberline Macros may quickly become your new best friends. What exactly is a macro? Simply put, a macro is a series of recorded steps or tasks that you can save and perform on demand.

Macros are a great way to streamline your mundane, repetitive processes. Take printing monthly reports for example. Don’t you print the same reports each month? Why not record those steps and have a macro do the work for you. It’s easy once you understand the basics.

Take a look at this short instructional video to learn how.

Leave a comment and tell us what you think. If you already use macros, feel free to share with others how you’re using them to streamline your tasks.

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Losing Your Data

May 12, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Last week, one of our clients ran out of hard drive space and needed to restore their data from backup. Unfortunately, they discovered that a third-party IT provider had changed the process. So, they had a backup from the prior night, but not from the day before that.

Today, another client called because their server failed, and they were looking to recover their data.  Their third-party IT provider was having difficulties because they were not familiar with Sage Timberline Office.

There are morals to these stories.

First, call your accounting software vendor immediately when a problem emerges.  Do not wait a day or two.  It can mean the difference between a quick solution and expensive surgery.

Second, audit your IT provider and make sure they are giving you the services and protection you require.  You get what you pay for.

Third, consider using IT support that takes the time to know your software and systems.  IT generalists may be cheap, but are increasingly unable to deal with the individual needs of small and medium sized businesses.  You are not generic.

At CIS, we’re happy to provide IT support, or to help you audit your third-party supporter.  Either way, we don’t want you to lose your data . . . or your sleep.  Talk to IT Group Manager Rod Hatley at rod.hatley@cisinfo.com, (704) 971-3175.

Towner Blackstock
towner.blackstock@cisinfo.com 

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