16 Nov 2018
Will You Need a Data Protection Officer in 2019?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a new legal framework that replaces the EU Data Protection Directive and is enforceable since it became effective on May 25, 2018. The purpose of the GDPR is to further protect the privacy rights of EU individuals by governing how organizations manage...
15 Nov 2018
Life After QuickBooks: Question Your Financial Management Right Now
Unfortunately, virtually every growing business also soon realizes that the undeniable early value of QuickBooks—and even QuickBooks Online—is soon overtaken by the limitations and compromises that emerge. Perhaps your organization has already run up against some of these barriers: inflexible pr...
14 Nov 2018
Which Business Technologies Will You Implement In 2019?
When it comes to growing your business, here are 4 digital technologies you may want to introduce in 2019. The Hybrid Cloud A hybrid cloud solution combines private (internal/on-premise) and public (external) cloud deployment models. With a typical private cloud solution, one would build, develop an...
13 Nov 2018
Cloud ERP: The Right Model for Job Shops and Manufacturers
In the face of growing competition and a challenging business climate, many job shops and manufacturers are looking for ways to reduce costs, streamline operations, and improve the bottom line. Implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is a proven solution for running a business effic...
12 Nov 2018
CompuData and AvidXchange Announce New Partnership
CHARLOTTE, NC, and PHILADELPHIA, PA – CompuData, an award-winning business technologies firm specializing in Cloud ERP, Managed IT and Cloud Services, has signed on as an AvidXchange Gold Partner. The new relationship with AvidXchange, the leading B2B payment solutions provider for midsize compa...
10 Nov 2018
8 Cloud Accounting Benefits for Faith-Based Organizations
Are you a faith-based organization exploring cloud accounting benefits for more comprehensive, data-driven financial management? The reality is, today’s not-for-profit organizations do not have the luxury of a large IT budget. Yet, they require a financial management system that provides depth of ...
10 Nov 2018
Cyber Security 2019: Manufacturing at Risk
According to the Wall Street Journal, cyber risk is nothing new to any company operating today, but for many manufacturers the threats are far more serious than ever. The current pace of digital transformation, coupled with increasing digital interconnections around the globe, are escalating the ris...
09 Nov 2018
5 Reasons Multi-Entity Wealth Management Firms Go Cloud ERP
According to Thomson Reuters, today’s wealth management and private banking firms want access to comprehensive, up-to-date financial market information and analytics delivered as a multi-channel digital experience chiefly to enhance risk management and regulatory compliance capabilities and capita...
06 Nov 2018
Is Your Accounting Firm Leveraging Cloud Accounting Software?
Successful accounting firms must provide high-value strategic support to multiple offsite clients including high-net-worth individuals and small businesses, plus run a tight ship in house. One key to maximizing the profitability of client accounting practices is reducing time-consuming manual effort...
05 Nov 2018
CompuData Proudly Supports 2018 Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Pitch
PHILADELPHIA, PA – For the second year in a row, CompuData is proud to support the Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Pitch initiative to provide rising female founders in the Greater Philadelphia Region with advice, support and opportunities to improve their business pitch, secure funding and ...
01 Nov 2018
SaaS Businesses Are Scaling for Growth with Cloud Accounting
SaaS businesses in today’s highly competitive marketplace provide unique services, increase customer loyalty, and improve productivity with the automation of key business processes. Tech-savvy CFOs and controllers at fast-growing software companies are pushing to automate complex financial process...
31 Oct 2018
CompuData Receives University of Delaware Blue Hen 17&43 Award for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Growth
PHILADELPHIA, PA – CompuData Inc, an award-winning business technologies firm specializing in ERP, Managed IT and Cloud Services, is proud to announce that it is a recipient of the 2018 University of Delaware’s (UofD) Blue Hen 17&43 Awards. Recognizing successful Blue Hen ventures, the Blue ...
31 Oct 2018
Stop the Madness: You Need Managed IT Services
What’s your view on managed services today? As you read this, more businesses are making evaluating making the move to managed IT services. The decision to turn over certain IT functions to managed IT service providers frees internal IT staff to focus on strategic projects and empowering business...
22 Oct 2018
Why Are Multi-Entity Firms Paying Attention to Cloud Accounting?
Multi-location organizations face complexities — decentralized payables, inter-entity transactions, multiple currencies, global consolidations — that require a purpose-built financial management system. Whether your business is global or domestic, simple or complex, now you can close the books f...
22 Oct 2018
Multi-Entity Financial Management: What Can Cloud Accounting Do for You?
Why do multi-entity firms need to pay attention to cloud accounting? Multi-location organizations face complexities—decentralized payables, inter-entity transactions, multiple currencies, global consolidations—that require a purpose-built financial management system. Whether your business is glo...
19 Oct 2018
What Is Cloud Financial Management?
What is cloud financial management – and what does it have to do with graduating from QuickBooks? Today’s growing businesses are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. On the positive side, they have the opportunity to capitalize on global markets and resources by virtue of today...
16 Oct 2018
Here We Grow Again!
CompuData has been busy with five new hires this quarter! Dave Uhlig joins CompuData as a Sage Intacct Consultant, bringing with him more than 20 years of expertise in ERP implementation and consultation. Dave is a fan of both the Phillies and the Flyers – but weirdly not the Superbowl Champion Ea...
16 Oct 2018
By Transforming Operations, Plastics Manufacturers Can Stay Competitive. Here’s How!
Are you a plastics manufacturer? How does tighter delivery schedules, increased profits, and real-time actionable visibility into plant and business operations sound to you? To maximize profit margins, leading manufacturers are re-engineering their core business processes, from sales to planning an...
11 Oct 2018
CompuData Named Sage Intacct Partner of the Quarter
PHILADELPHIA, PA – CompuData Inc, an award-winning business technologies firm specializing in Cloud ERP, Managed IT and Cloud Services, is proud to announce that it has been named Partner of the Quarter by Sage Intacct. “We’re proud to award CompuData as the Sage Intacct Partner of the Quarter...
02 Oct 2018
CompuData Podcast: CompuCast Talks Internet of Things
Welcome to CompuData’s Podcast! CompuData’s CompuCast features insights from CompuData’s Drew Rosado, Mike Ulrich and Paul Thompson – plus CompuData guests! Hear directly from the CompuData team on what’s new, what’s important, and what’s next! What’s CompuCast ta...
02 Oct 2018
VersaPay Welcomes CompuData as a Gold Partner
PHILADELPHIA, PA – CompuData, an award-winning business technologies firm specializing in Cloud ERP, Managed IT and Cloud Hosting Services, is pleased to announce it has joined VersaPay’s VersaPartner Program as a Gold Partner. VersaPay is a leading provider of cloud-based invoice-to-cash soluti...
01 Oct 2018
The Digitization of Manufacturing: Are You Ready?
During 2018, only 30 percent of manufacturers investing in digital transformation will be able to maximize the outcomes; the rest are held back by outdated business models and technology, according to IDC Manufacturing Insights, Moving Forward with Digital Transformation in the Manufacturing Industr...
01 Oct 2018
CompuData Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s Top Women-Owned Businesses
PHILADELPHIA, PA — CompuData, an award-winning business technologies firm specializing in Cloud ERP, Managed IT and Cloud Hosting Services, is proud to announce it has once again been recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as a leading Women-Owned Businesses in the Philadelphia metro r...
24 Sep 2018
What’s Holding Up Your Financial Management?
What does financial management at leading, growing businesses look like – right now? Today’s fast growth businesses often require CFOs to work closely with the controller to ensure that the organization gets the full benefit of the controller’s talents and knowledge and, the controller’s...
16 Sep 2018
Do Staffing Agencies Need Cloud Accounting?
For today’s competitive staffing organizations, fast growth depends on fast decisions derived by leveraging the right information at the right time. The way to fast decisions: Cloud accounting. Why cloud accounting for staffing agencies today? Cloud accounting helps reduce hours to minutes, helpin...
07 Sep 2018
What is Cloud-based ERP Software?
Connecting and collaborating with different teams in different locations. Leveraging unparalleled insight into all areas of your business, including inventory and order management, accounting, human resources and more. Harnessing the cloud to bring together real-time information on your company’s ...
23 Aug 2018
Does Your Growing Business Need SaaS? Probably!
Why SaaS? When evaluating software, it is obvious to look at the cost of the software, but purchasing licenses and installing licenses is only one component of the tech investment. Hardware and servers can be costly and some organizations can only afford computers with limited storage space or prefe...
22 Aug 2018
Is Your Digital Marketing Agency Outgrowing QuickBooks? What’s Your Plan to Control Expenses – As You Grow?
For competitive marketing agencies, positioning for growth in the marketing and advertising sector, when real-time visibility into budget vs. actual at the project, campaign, and department levels is lacking, it’s incredibly difficult – if not impossible – to make timely decisions ...
16 Aug 2018
CompuData Recognized in Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2018 Soaring 76
CompuData, an award-winning business technologies firm specializing in Cloud ERP, Managed IT and Cloud Hosting Services, is proud to announce that it has been named to the Philadelphia Business Journal‘s 2018 Soaring 76, which celebrates the region’s fastest-growing companies. “We’re proud ...
09 Jul 2018
Accounting Today Recognizes CompuData on The VAR 100 2018
PHILADELPHIA, PA — CompuData, an award-winning business technologies firm specializing in Cloud ERP, Managed IT and Cloud Hosting Services, today announced it is recognized on Accounting Today’s VAR 100 for 2018. Accounting Today‘s VAR 100 is an annual ranking of the top resellers and implemen...
02 Jul 2018
CompuData Named To Bob Scott’s Top 100 VARs 2018
PHILADELPHIA, PA — CompuData Inc, an award-winning business technologies firm specializing in Cloud ERP, Managed IT and Cloud Hosting Services, today announced it is recognized on the 2018 Bob Scott’s Insights (BSI) annual ranking of the Top 100 VARs across North America. Bob Scott’s Insight...
28 Mar 2018
Office 365 Passwords At Risk: 8 Tips to Catch Email Phishers
CompuData has detected an increase in the number of Office 365 password phishing attempts in 2018. Malicious actors are sending emails with links that prompt the user for their email address and password. The attackers then use this information to distribute further phishing emails from the victimâ€...
16 Jan 2018
CompuData Achieves Datto’s Elite Blue Partner Status
CompuData, a leading business technologies innovator specializing in Cloud ERP, Managed IT Services and Cloud Hosting, today announced it has achieved exclusive Blue Partner Status with Datto, a leading provider of total data protection solutions for businesses around the world. Exceeding high perfo...
03 Jan 2018
CompuData Named To Bob Scott’s VAR Stars 2017
Members of the VAR Stars were selected based on factors such growth, industry leadership and recognition, and innovation. Selection is not based on revenue and those firms chosen represent a wide range of size and many different software publishers of accounting software. “Each year, 100 VAR Stars...
11 Oct 2017
CompuData Partners with Nexonia to Deliver Web and Mobile Expense Reports and Timesheet Solutions
PHILADELPHIA, PA — CompuData, a leading business technologies innovator specializing in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technologies, software implementations, Managed IT Services and Cloud Hosting, announces it is partnering with Nexonia, a leading provider of web and mobile expense reports an...
08 Aug 2017
CIO Review Names CompuData to 20 Most Promising Epicor Solutions Providers 2017 Ranking
PHILADELPHIA, PA – CompuData, a leading business technologies innovator specializing in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technologies, implementations and strategies, Managed IT Services and Cloud Hosting, reports it has been selected one of the 20 Most Promising Epicor Solution Providers of 201...
04 May 2017
Philadelphia Business Journal Recognizes CompuData on Top Tech Employers List
PHILADELPHIA, PA — CompuData, an award-winning business technologies firm specializing in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Managed IT Services and Cloud Hosting, has once again been recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal on its Top Tech Employers List. Providing business software a...
24 Aug 2015
Understanding the Role of ERP in Supply Chain Management
What role does ERP play in a supply chain management strategy? The integration of Supply chain management and ERP allows manufacturing and distribution businesses the ability to gain greater visibility into all operations while increasing speed, efficiency and overall customer satisfaction. A growi...
24 Jun 2015
10 Ways to Improve Your Supply Chain Strategy
According to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, the cost of US business logistics is over one trillion dollars a year. That is seven percent of the United States GDP, which is larger than the entire GDP of Mexico. The financial health of the U.S. economy and your business depends ...
24 Jun 2015
Top 10 ERP Implementation Strategies
You’ve done the hard part and chosen your Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform. Now it’s time to implement. The smartest strategies for getting your ERP up and running allow you to facilitate a more effective and successful changeover. Don’t make the mistake of failing to properly handl...
15 Jun 2015
Top 20 Financial KPIs Every CFO Dashboard Should Have
Key Performance Indicators, or KPIs, help determine the condition and sustainability of your current business model. Think of KPIs as your business’ health checkup. Regularly reviewing them will help you spot potential problems before they become serious, allowing you to manage proactively. More s...
31 Mar 2015
5 Professional Services KPIs Driving Business Growth
The professional services market is back—and more competitive than ever. How will you outperform your competition? What professional services KPIs will keep you competitive? Service Performance Insight (SPI) has analyzed and identified the profit-centric measures with the highest correlation to fi...
08 Mar 2013
The Difference Between ERP Tier 1, ERP Tier 2, and ERP Tier 3
Understanding Each ERP Tier All ERP solutions are not created alike. Like the Goldilocks story, one might be too big, another too small, but the third is just right. And just right for you, not anyone else, not even your competition. Even though you may have heard about another company in your indus...
31 Jan 2013
6 Selection Criteria for Choosing an ERP System
In the midst of purchasing an ERP system, there are multiple decision points and numerous factors. Where to begin? Â What are the primary selection criteria that you and your team need to know before you start? As you embark on this task, here are six key considerations to guide you as you try to de...
31 Dec 2012
What Is ERP?
You’re told that your business needs a new ERP system, but you don’t even know what ERP stands for. It seems like everybody who’s saying you need ERP is speaking a different language. So how are you supposed to make a purchase decision? This article provides the basics of what business owners ...