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Challenge
Precision used Viewpoint Vista's ERP, which was stored on
company-owned servers and accessed from the jobsite trailer
via a VPN. For the first contractor on site, VPN connectivity
issues were common due to limited internet and cell service.
Additionally, the demands of managing server hardware, data
backups, software updates, security, business continuity and
data availability, strained the IT department's resources.
Cloud hosting was viewed as the best path forward, but
concerns around migrating data and process change
impacts to end users, causing delay.
A variety of manual processes were being used to bridge the
gap between apps that weren't natively connected with Vista.
These processes consumed time and impacted efficiency for
both field crews and back-office staff. The use of a Procore
developed Vista connector for job financials resulted in a
disconnect between accounting and operations. Additionally,
licensing and contracts from multiple vendors, which did not
yield bundling discounts, kept software costs elevated.
The expectation is a six-figure
saving by moving to Trimble
Construction One.
— Jeff Jayne, IT Manager,
Precision Concrete
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