Technology services group

Accounting system consulting
Implementation/support of MAS 90/MAS200
Infrastructure consulting
Custom solution development

Accounting system consulting

Benefit: 

• Leverage technology to increase productivity and profitability
  
  
• Protect your organization’s mission-critical systems and information
  
  
• Use industry best practices to upgrade your systems

Who’s most likely to benefit:

• Any organization, large or small, using or considering using accounting software to handle the organization’s financial systems
  
  
• Any organization which has outgrown its accounting software or seeking a change because the software no longer meets its needs

Description:

AGH’s technology consultants first meet with a client to understand the organization’s current systems, needs, and issues with their existing systems and software. During this initial meeting, they look ahead to future needs, expansion, physical location, and additional requirements that may affect technology decisions. Only after gaining a thorough understanding of an organization and its environment does a consultant examine possible hardware and software solutions based on industry standards, experience with other clients and organizations, and the organization’s timeline and budget.

Our consultants’ assistance doesn’t stop with simply making a recommendation. AGH can serve as a guide and facilitator through the entire evaluation, selection, implementation, training and support process – working to make the changeover as seamless and convenient as possible while upgrading the organization’s level of financial management and reporting.

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Implementation/support of the Sage MAS 90/MAS 200 accounting systems

Benefit:

• Increase functionality and scalability from “start-up” accounting software such as QuickBooks® by Intuit® or Peachtree by Sage accounting software
  
  
• Reliability and support of the software recommended by more CPAs than any other business management application in its class
  
  
• Ease of use and powerful reporting functions provide convenient access to critical business indicators for decision-making

Who’s most likely to benefit:

• Any organization, large or small, using or considering using accounting software to handle the organization’s financial systems
  
  
• Any organization which has outgrown its accounting software or seeking a change because the software no longer meets its needs

Description:

The Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 accounting systems are two business-management software packages offering organizations tremendous flexibility, customization and ease of use. CPA Technology Advisor publication’s Dec. 2005 review of high-end accounting software gave Sage Software’s MAS 90/MAS 200 its highest rating – 5 stars – on the following areas:  modules available/scalability; ease of use/transaction entry; customization/security; integration/import/export; reporting; supporting/training/help system; and overall value.

AGH’s services as a Sage MAS 90/MAS 200 reseller/partner go beyond simply providing and installing the software. First, we work with you to evaluate your accounting, technology and human resources requirements to help determine if the Sage MAS 90/MAS 200 system is appropriate for your organization. If so, we work with you to develop a plan for a seamless transition from your current accounting systems to the Sage MAS 90/MAS 200 system. That plan includes:

• Evaluation of your current network infrastructure
  
  
• Evaluation of your staff training and support needs
  
  
• Implementation of the Sage MAS 90/MAS 200 system
  
  
• Migration of your existing accounting and financial data
  
  
• Assistance with staff training
  
  
• Ongoing product and process support

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Infrastructure consulting

Benefit:

• Save staff time, reduce human error, share information and serve your clients more effectively by using technology to streamline your processes
  
  
• Reduce technological barriers to information-sharing between existing data “silos” and new systems
  
  
• Minimize transition issues related to integrating new technologies into current workflows and data systems
  
  
• Minimize likelihood of problems related to data security, privacy and business interruption

Who’s most likely to benefit:

• Any organization considering or implementing new software or hardware
  
  
• Any organization seeking to leverage technology as a tool to increase productivity, efficiency and client service
  
  
• Any organization currently experiencing business process issues related to or that could be assisted by technology

Description:

AGH’s technology consultants work with clients to ensure that technology upgrades, changes, expansions and other changes in an organization’s information systems work as smoothly as possible. Our focus is on taking care of the technical details so that the benefits can be achieved as quickly and easily as possible.

For example, an organization moving from a small group of individual personal computers to a companywide network should consider factors related to hardware, software, connectivity, compatibility, operating systems, backup, firewalls, security, and numerous other technical issues to ensure efficient and effective operation of the new system. AGH’s consultants can manage part or all of that process, from initial review of technology and business goals through system selection and implementation to staff training and ongoing support.

AGH is a Microsoft Certified Solution Provider (MCSP), delivering business solutions built on the Microsoft platform. MCSPs offer customers of all sizes and industries a full range of services such as Internet, intranet and e-commerce solutions, line-of-business applications and client/server implementations.

Through engagement with Microsoft, MCSPs can provide clients with a variety of exclusive resources and early product information. These resources include priority access to a support team of Microsoft certified systems engineers, non-disclosure evaluation of new products and technologies, as well as planning tools and events to keep up to speed on the latest Microsoft product developments and future direction.

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Custom solution development

Benefit:

• Tailored to your specific organization’s needs and systems
  
  
• Flexibility to upgrade and scale as your needs change and grow
  
  
• Create a competitive advantage through technological advances

Who’s most likely to benefit:

• Organizations seeking to improve efficiency and productivity through technology
  
  
• Organizations seeking to link existing or new systems or software
  
  
• Organizations whose needs cannot be met with standard software or hardware
  
  
• Organizations undergoing rapid change or growth

Description:

When use of technology could be used to solve problems or make improvements to an organization's business processes – but no off-the-shelf system or software delivers the exact results needed – that’s where custom solution development comes in. Our technology consultants meet with you to determine what technology resources already exist in hardware, software, and trained staff. Then, based on our extensive programming capabilities and industry and product knowledge, we can create customized solutions to our clients’ problems in a wide range of areas, including:

NETWORKING:

• Networking security and management
• Hardware and software inventory control
• Legacy systems integration

COLLABORATION:

• Project management
• Document management
• Scheduling
• Email

INTRANETS/INTERNETS:

• Security and firewalls
• Web design
• Online inventory/catalogs
• Web server

E-COMMERCE:

• Taking/placing orders online
• Web design and management
• Online inventory/catalogs
• Security

AGH is a Microsoft Certified Solution Provider (MCSP), delivering business solutions built on the Microsoft platform. MCSPs offer customers of all sizes and industries a full range of services such as Internet, intranet and e-commerce solutions, line-of-business applications and client/server implementations.

Through engagement with Microsoft, MCSPs can provide clients with a variety of exclusive resources and early product information. These resources include priority access to a support team of Microsoft certified systems engineers, non-disclosure evaluation of new products and technologies, as well as planning tools and events to keep up to speed on the latest Microsoft product developments and future direction.