Updates

WennSoft Evolution Re-Defines Operational Solutions for Asset-Centric Organizations

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

NEW BERLIN, Wis. — Today, WennSoft announced the availability of WennSoft Evolution – a complete operational solution for organizations focused on work order management, asset management, installation, field service and maintenance. The solution is designed for equipment or asset centric organizations in the energy, construction, communications, and manufacturing and distribution industries.

Built on the Microsoft xRM framework, Evolution delivers asset management, maintenance agreements, simple and segmented work orders, field service, advanced dispatching and scheduling, mobile solutions for field technicians, quotes, purchasing and invoicing, and includes Microsoft Dynamics^® CRM. It can operate as a stand-alone solution; it can be integrated with Microsoft Dynamics ERP products; and it can be integrated with other business application software and services.

“Evolution has been designed to help organizations who want more – market leaders who know that keeping the customer at the center of your business sets you apart. They need the complete solution delivered how and when it fits their plans, with the flexibility that allows their organizations to grow untethered.” says Julie West, President and COO of WennSoft.

Relationships First
Evolution provides users the information they need to build and maintain long term relationships with customers, suppliers and vendors, and to accurately track all tools, equipment and assets. Strong cross-department cooperation is supported by roles based access to information and the workflow to drive timely action. The ability to collaborate through the use of mobile and portal solutions ensures customers and technicians are informed. Sales and service are aligned and customers’ expectations are met.

Access and Accountability
Evolution enables accountability by providing access to all information — whenever it’s needed, from any location, and from multiple devices. Access to information drives action – dispatch can graphically drag and drop activities and appointments to ensure SLAs are met. Technicians, tools and equipment can be scheduled on work orders reducing trips to the office. Marketing can track warranties and ensure clear communications and follow up offers are delivered on time. Sales and service have a closed loop – so no opportunity is left unaddressed, and consistent service is provided. Asset managers have a pulse on their own, and their customers’ equipment, with tools to manage simple to complex hierarchical relationships, streamline model configurations, and track utilization and maintenance. The result: Cross organization accountability drives limitless business opportunity.

Choice and Flexibility
Evolution grows with a company. It can be implemented in phases, or at once across the entire organization, based on customer requirements. Furthermore, Evolution can be deployed on premise or in the cloud. And it can be used as a stand-alone solution or integrated with ERP applications, additional operational software packages or web services.

Evolution supports Microsoft Outlook as a client, giving end users a familiar, intuitive work interface. It is also accessible from a web-client. Finally, technicians in the field can use multiple devices across operating systems -iOS, Android and Windows 7 - to access FieldTech, a mobile solution that has both online as well as “Store and Forward” capabilities.

“With almost two decades of delivering operational solutions to customers in these markets, we’ve had an incredible advantage in building Evolution.’ says Jim Wenninger, CEO of WennSoft. ‘Evolution delivers the competitive advantage that so many companies are looking for – the missing link to their operational success.”

Availability
Evolution can be licensed perpetually, or by subscription. Qualified customers may be eligible to finance the licensing of the solution. Evolution is available in English speaking countries today with plans to expand to other languages with future releases.

About WennSoft
Founded in 1995, WennSoft is a leader in providing operational solutions for organizations focused on work orders, asset management, installation, field service and maintenance across asset and equipment centric industries. WennSoft serves customers worldwide directly and through a global network of local partners. As Microsoft partner, the WennSoft products are Certified for Microsoft Dynamics (CfMD).

Media Contacts:

Holly Holt
262-317-3807
hholt@wennsoft.com

Jon Thorp
701-492-9194
jon@promersberger.com

WennSoft Names Partner of the Year Award Recipients

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600

January 30, 2012 - Today, WennSoft, Inc. announces three partner companies have been recognized with WennSoft’s Partner of the Year Awards for 2011.

In its second year, the WennSoft Partner of the Year Awards program recognizes members of the WennSoft partner network who have made the greatest contributions to the partnership over the course of the previous year. WennSoft partners take full responsibility for the sales process and implementation of WennSoft solutions. Partners have achieved the training requirements and certifications necessary to sell and implement WennSoft solutions.

The following partners are recognized for demonstrating the key characteristics of strong partners:

Callow & Associates – Canadian and Global Partner of the Year Awards Callow & Associates, a partner since 1995, is awarded the Canadian and Global Partner of the Year Awards, which recognize the Canadian and Global partners who have contributed the largest number of new customers over the course of the year.

BDO – Partner of the Year for Customer Loyalty BDO has been a partner since 2005 and is awarded the Partner of the Year for Customer Loyalty Award. This award recognizes the partner who contributes the highest revenue for existing customers and highest customer retention rate.

Professional Advantage – Australian Partner of the Year Professional Advantage, a partner since 1999, is awarded the Australian Partner of the Year Award, which recognizes the Australian partner who has contributed the largest number of new customers over the course of the year.

Each of these partners is a WennSoft Executive Partner. Executive Partners are chosen by WennSoft for their commitment to WennSoft solutions. These partners have shown repeatable, consistent business with WennSoft and provide outstanding service to the organizations’ mutual customers.

Additional information regarding WennSoft partnerships can be found online.

About WennSoft, Inc.
WennSoft is a leader in providing a complete suite of business applications that control costs, increase operational efficiency and improve profit margins for organizations in the energy, construction, mechanical contracting, specialty trades and equipment industries. A Microsoft partner with ERP gold and ISV silver competencies, WennSoft delivering solutions which are certified for Microsoft Dynamics (CfMD). WennSoft was established in 1995 and has customers in 23 countries.

WennSoft Delivers High Impact Solution for Energy, Construction and Equipment-Centric Companies

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500

(MILWAUKEE)– Oct. 4, 2011 – Today WennSoft® introduces WennSoft Signature 2010 r2 a complete solution for companies in the energy, construction, mechanical contracting, specialty trades and equipment related fields that want strong business insights reporting; choice and flexibility of functionality across operations, CRM and ERP; and are focused on operational efficiencies resulting in retaining and growing profit margins. The solution will be featured at the 2011 WennSoftSynergy customer conference this week in Milwaukee.

The product release features new refrigerant tracking, service estimator, and customer relationship management (CRM) accelerator for construction that streamline business processes contractors need. WennSoft Signature delivers on the company’s vision by increasing collaboration and cross company insights to drive growth.

Streamline Business Processes
WennSoft Signature includes the functions and tools tailored to the requirements of specific organizational roles. New features simplify business operations like job forecast revisions and service estimation delivered in Excel. “By combining the operational power and the productivity solutions included in Microsoft Office, we’re able to support people in a way that’s familiar to them,” said Julie West, president of WennSoft. “This solution is a great choice for companies focused on solutions that are easily adopted and can grow with their changing requirements.”

Collaborate for Success
Driving billing efficiency and optimizing speed to cash demands service technicians’ ability to complete work order details onsite. Technicians use MobileTech to enter purchase orders , secure customer signatures, invoice and collect payment in the field. Billing can be completed daily. MobileTech coupled with also provides customers up to the minute status on their work orders as well as other critical maintenance information.

Integration with Microsoft Dynamics CRM, as well as the CRM accelerator, helps construction companies find, pursue and close business. Customers can jumpstart their CRM initiatives to proactively managing their bids pipeline, focus on managing account details including locations and equipment, and manage relationship centric workflow across their organization.

Enhance Insights
WennSoft Signature provides a complete set of SQL Services Reporting Services reports (SSRS), enhanced interoperability and works with many of the reporting tools including PowerPivot for Microsoft Office Excel 2010. Dashboard views for customers through the Customer Portal as well as dashboard capabilities are available across company roles.

Availability
WennSoft Signature is available directly from WennSoft as well as from a global network of local partners. Customers may choose to deploy the solution on-premise or hosted.

A virtual launch event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 13. Please see www.wennsoft.com for release and event registration details.

About WennSoft
WennSoft is a leader in providing a complete suite of business applications that control costs, increase operational efficiency and improve profit margins for organizations in the energy, construction, mechanical contracting, specialty trades and equipment industries. A Microsoft partner with ERP gold and ISV silver competencies, WennSoft delivering solutions which are certified for Microsoft Dynamics (CfMD). WennSoft was established in 1995 and has customers in 23 countries. To learn more about WennSoft please visit www.wennsoft.com

WennSoft Signature 2010 Improves Productivity for Field Technicians and Back Office

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500

WennSoft^®, a leading provider of operational management, financial and CRM software for construction, service and equipment intensive industries, announces the immediate availability of WennSoft Signature 2010. This release is focused on optimizing the processes needed to be more effective in providing better service to customers, and providing the cross-business visibility needed to ensure compliance and maximize profit margins.

WennSoft Signature 2010 makes field staff more productive through the software’s mobility module, MobileTech. In addition to being able to remotely update schedules and record expenses, MobileTech enables field staff to capture multiple signatures, generate invoices and accept payments while in the field. This new functionality will drive efficiencies by completing work normally done by the back office. It will also help bring payments into the organization more quickly.

WennSoft Signature 2010 has added functionality designed specifically for organizations that perform work in the public sector. Since most government contracts require reporting to ensure compliance with prevailing wage, WennSoft expanded its prevailing wage functionality by including the ability to create a shift premium when entering time against jobs, service calls or work orders.

WennSoft Signature 2010 is a complete solution offering an array of new enhancements. The product is built on Microsoft technologies, and is compatible to Microsoft Dynamics GP® 2010.

“WennSoft Signature 2010 delivers a combination of enhancements based on customer feedback, key market trends and takes the fullest advantage of Microsoft technologies, which are familiar to users and have the ability to grow with the company,” said Jim Wenninger, CEO of WennSoft. “This product allows customers the ability to make better decisions faster, with the information they need to drive operational efficiency and better profit margins.”

WennSoft Signature 2010 delivers additional enhancements to further improve operational excellence. It offers reporting enhancements via SQL Reporting Services that make it easier to share, modify and tailor reports to the meet the specific requirements of each user. Signature 2010 also introduces functionality that improves tracking and data-entry of labor, including greater visibility into pay rates for employees, streamlined prevailing wage data-entry,and enhancements designed to improve rental utilization.

In addition to the many enhancements, this release is accompanied by a change in the product name. The new product name, WennSoft Signature 2010, will help differentiate the WennSoft Inc. from the products it offers. WennSoft has also adopted a year-based versioning as part of its brand name. This will support the continuity and clarity of product compatibility between WennSoft Signature and Microsoft Dynamics GP.

WennSoft offers a full suite of business applications to help customers manage their sales and marketing; projects and jobs; customer and field service operations; equipment (asset management), maintenance and rentals; cost management; financials as well as reporting and compliance. WennSoft is celebrating its 15th anniversary, serving over 1,500customers across 23 countries, primarily in construction, service and equipment-intensive industries. WennSoft is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner developing and delivering solutions that are Certified for Microsoft Dynamics.

WennSoft Named to Constructech 50

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Top 50 solution providers in the construction industry are recognized by Constructech magazine

WennSoft, a leading provider of operational management, financial and CRM software for construction, service and equipment intensive industries, announces inclusion on the 2011 Constructech 50. Constructech Magazine describes the award and significance within the construction industry as, “the Constructech 50 is a listing of the most influential construction technology providers with a strong and ongoing market presence. The Constructech 50 continues to function as a snapshot of the current construction climate. The construction industry is still ever-changing marketplace, but the use of innovation technology continues with a solid presence.”

Since the award launched in 2005, WennSoft has been named to the annual Constructech 50 award in 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010 and now 2011.

Mike Carrozzo, chief editor of Constructech Magazine adds, “As the technology available to the construction industry has blossomed, we here at Constructech have watched the solutions grow. From the early days when companies first began trying to harness the Web, to now, when companies are offering automated payments and cloud solutions, technology is continually changing how construction business is conducted. The Constructech 50 winners exemplify an array of options that can be found today.”

Published in the July/August print and online issues of Constructech Magazine - a resource that uncovers the necessary tools to increase productivity and profitability and reveals the value of information technology tools and building control automation - as well as part of the annual Constructech IT Playbook, WennSoft is honored to be included on the Constructech 50 again this year as well interviewed for the cover story in the issue called Technology History: A Story of 50

To learn about the criteria and background on the Constructech 50, please read Constructech Magazine’s press release, or view the online listing.

CPA Technology Advisor's 2010 Review of WennSoft Job Cost

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Read the Review on Technology Advisor's website

Gartner Names WennSoft to 2010 Magic Quadrant for Field Service

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Gartner, the world’s leading information technology research and advisory company, has selected WennSoft as one of 14 companies to earn a spot on the 2010 Magic Quadrant for Field Service. Gartner’s Magic Quadrants offer visual snapshots of a market's direction, maturity and participants. Understanding our research methodology will help you use these models effectively when choosing a product or service, or managing a vendor relationship.

WennSoft Construction Software Named 2010 Top Product

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600

WennSoft^®, a leading provider of operational management, financial and CRM software for construction, service and equipment intensive industries, announces the immediate availability of WennSoft Classic 2010. This release is focused on optimizing the processes needed to be more effective in providing better service to customers, and providing the cross-business visibility needed to ensure compliance and maximize profit margins.

WennSoft Classic 2010 makes field staff more productive through the software’s mobility module, MobileTEC. In addition to being able to remotely update schedules and record expenses, MobileTEC enables field staff to capture multiple signatures, generate invoices and accept payments while in the field. This new functionality will drive efficiencies by completing work normally done by the back office. It will also help bring payments into the organization more quickly.

WennSoft Classic 2010 has added functionality designed specifically for organizations that perform work in the public sector. Since most government contracts require reporting to ensure compliance with prevailing wage, WennSoft expanded its prevailing wage functionality by including the ability to create a shift premium when entering time against jobs, service calls or work orders.

WennSoft Classic 2010 is a complete solution offering an array of new enhancements. The product is built on Microsoft technologies, and is compatible to Microsoft Dynamics GP® 2010.

“WennSoft Classic 2010 delivers a combination of enhancements based on customer feedback, key market trends and takes the fullest advantage of Microsoft technologies, which are familiar to users and have the ability to grow with the company,” said Jim Wenninger, CEO of WennSoft. “This product allows customers the ability to make better decisions faster, with the information they need to drive operational efficiency and better profit margins.”

WennSoft Classic 2010 delivers additional enhancements to further improve operational excellence. It offers reporting enhancements via SQL Reporting Services that make it easier to share, modify and tailor reports to the meet the specific requirements of each user. Classic 2010 also introduces functionality that improves tracking and data-entry of labor, including greater visibility into pay rates for employees, streamlined prevailing wage data-entry,and enhancements designed to improve rental utilization.

In addition to the many enhancements, this release is accompanied by a change in the product name. The new product name, WennSoft Classic 2010, will help differentiate the WennSoft Inc. from the products it offers. WennSoft has also adopted a year-based versioning as part of its brand name. This will support the continuity and clarity of product compatibility between WennSoft Classic and Microsoft Dynamics GP.