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Businesses experiencing a period of fast growth must discover ways to scale quickly or watch opportunities turn into challenges, something which the right technology investments will help you solve. SWK Technologies is a solutions provider and consulting firm that has worked with thousands of small and mid-sized companies to empower their success through streamlining operations and automating critical business processes. Leveraging decades of firsthand experience helping businesses like yours navigate scalability concerns, the team at SWK will show you how to unlock your true business potential with technology solutions that grow with you:
Resolving Your Growth Challenges with Technology
Technological automation is a core component for most growing businesses, as well as the key to scaling disparate and often repetitive, time-consuming processes. Without it, you are left with gaps in your operations and prevalent issues that could pose new challenges:
- Relying on manual processes that lack scalability, like using spreadsheets to record high volumes of data
- Using discrete systems that do not automatically communicate with each, creating silos and blind spots
- Suffering from bottlenecks caused by disconnected processes run across multiple systems, apps, channels, etc.
- Lacking the level of insight into your data you need to empower better decision-making, and identify trends and risks
- Sinking money into maintaining servers and other on-premise hardware, until they need to be replaced in a few years
- Struggling to patch up vulnerabilities between systems and networks, and keep up with the rapid pace of change for your IT needs
- Having to pay mounting costs to resolve the problems that arise from all of the above
However, it is not just about throwing technology at these issues and watching them magically solve themselves – it is about choosing the solutions that line up with your goals and needs best. This is where SWK comes in.
The Evolution of Your Business Management Software Stack
Business management systems have become vital tools for scalability (and compliance) for many SMBs and midmarket companies. From applications like CRM (customer relationship management) to ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) to WMS (warehouse management system), the right software stack will help streamline your disparate workflows. Those workflows and your business objectives will change over time, though, and while you can get away with using QuickBooks for bookkeeping now, there will come a day where the ROI will reverse.
Enabling ERP Implementation Success
Successful ERP implementations require good planning beforehand as well as ensuring alignment between your business goals, team needs, project scope, process automation expectations and the solution you choose. SWK Technologies has a proven track record in deploying enterprise-level systems for thousands of customers, as well as in providing post-implementation support and performing implementation recovery projects.
The Role of Software Consultants in ERP Implementation
The expertise of your software consultant makes the difference between a smooth ERP implementation and costly failure. Any firm you work with must understand where your solution will fit into your business processes and how it will deliver value for your unique needs and challenges to ensure success.
SWK’s expert consultants bring:
- Knowledge of industry best practices
- Experience in resolving common ERP pain points
- Expertise in tailoring solutions to fit unique needs and face critical challenges
Seamless Integration Between Systems
Implementation encompasses more than just an ERP by itself, including how your new solution will fit into your existing technology ecosystem. SWK Technologies will help you assess the compatibility of your enterprise accounting software with different systems, and if need be, will recommend specific applications based on their viability for integration and how well they align with your business goals.
Customized Solutions for Fast Growth
Technology solutions – and challenges – are often not one-size-fits-all and will require additional work to ensure your needs and objectives are met. By focusing on your business’s unique requirements, SWK will work with you to ensure that your software and IT infrastructure continues to support your growth and enables your team to operate efficiently, whether through helping you streamline existing workflows or customizing your applications to fit with your needs better.
Tailoring Your ERP to Industry Demands
One of the biggest challenges many SMBs and midmarket companies run into when implementing technology is tailoring it to industry-specific demands, from regulations and seasonality to changing customer demands. The SWK team leverages experience working both with and within different industries to provide you with support in:
- For manufacturing: Implementing scheduling and tracking workflows to automate your supply chain operations
- For distribution: Setting up robust warehouse management and logistics management capabilities
- For service and field teams: Streamlining project and financial management, as well as time tracking functionalities
Strategic and Efficient IT Management
A forward-thinking IT strategy is essential for fast-growing businesses looking to scale efficiently, given how much you will be relying on your technology ecosystem to accelerate your team’s processes. Keep in mind that this not only includes all of your network assets, workstations and other hardware, but also everything else that makes up your infrastructure and every component included. SWK Technologies will help you capture a big picture look at how all of these pieces fit together and determine which can be optimized to achieve better scalability for your growth.
Leveraging Cloud Hosting
Software is increasingly migrating to the cloud, but many businesses have retained their legacy on-premise versions of key systems like ERP for a variety of reasons, from cybersecurity to cost concerns. As a certified CSP (cloud service provider), and the first to include ERP security tailored to SMBs, SWK will help you develop a plan for moving to a secure, cloud-based environment that limits the overhead costs and headaches your team faces.
Tailored Cloud Solutions
Cloud migration must include flexibility, and that is why SWK Technologies will ensure that you have a cloud-based environment that works for your needs, whatever pain points you have:
- Hybrid cloud solutions that allow you to combine on-premise and digital infrastructure
- Multi-tenant cloud environments for scalability, flexibility and process segmentation
- Private cloud options for businesses with stringent security or compliance requirements
Enhanced Cybersecurity Measures
Cybersecurity is a vital part of modern business strategy, and unfortunately growing businesses are at risk of becoming prime targets for hackers looking to catch you off-guard. Partnering with a managed service provider (MSP) like SWK Technologies for security and IT support will give you access to:
- Advanced firewalls and content filtering
- Employee security awareness training and resources
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions
- Scheduled vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Multi-Factor authentication (MFA) for as many devices as you need
- Dark web scanning for leaked email addresses on hacker forums
Sustain Your Growth with Reliable Technology Support
What truly makes an effective technology partner is the ability to support your continuing journey during your fast growth, and SWK’s dedicated resources will ensure your applications and IT infrastructure remain productive, scalable and reliable as you grow. Whether you require help with managing your ERP systems, cloud environment or IT assets, SWK Technologies is here to assist you every step of the way across each part of your technology ecosystem.
ERP and Business Management Software Support
SWK’s ERP support team consists of experts in Sage 100, Sage Intacct, Acumatica and other business management solutions, providing:
- Technical troubleshooting for software issues
- Guidance on best practices for utilizing your ERP system
- Assistance with custom reports and queries
- Support for software updates and patches
- Assistance with feature enhancements and expansions
Managed IT and Cloud Services Support
The Managed Cloud Services (MCS) team at SWK Technologies offers expert support for your IT, cybersecurity and cloud hosting needs, including:
- Around-the-clock network monitoring and issue resolution for system anomalies
- Automated patch management and security updates
- Support for scaling your cloud resources as your business grows
- Capacity planning to anticipate and address growth-related IT needs
Human Capital Management (HCM) Technology Consulting
SWK’s HCM team specializes in assisting with payroll, HR and workforce management solutions, such as:
- Troubleshooting for payroll processing issues
- Guidance on compliance with changing labor laws and regulations
- Support for employee self-service and mobile app portals
Ongoing Systems Optimization and Consultation
Your needs will continue to evolve as you grow. The SWK team provides ongoing consultation to help you optimize your systems and processes, ensuring they continue to support your business objectives. This includes:
- Regular technology strategy reviews with SWK’s Strategic Technology Advisory Team (STAT)
- Recommendations for process improvements and automation opportunities
- Guidance on integrating new technologies into your existing infrastructure
- Assistance with long-term technology planning and budgeting
SWK Will Help You Turn Fast Growth into Long-Term Success
SWK Technologies brings the expertise, experience, support and tailored solutions you need to turn your fast growth into sustainable, long-term success. Get in touch with our team today and let our expert consultants show you how to scale your operations leveraging the right technology.
Contact SWK here and get started on your journey to long-term success by accelerating your processes and capitalizing on your growth today.