Since its inception, Continental Optronics has enjoyed steady growth. However, as operations expanded, it became clear that their existing QuickBooks software couldn't keep up. Recognizing this need, they partnered with Equation to implement Sage Intacct, a robust, cloud-based ERP system that provided the scalability & functionality that efficiently managed their multi-entity business.
Value of Working with Equation Technologies:
"They are super quick to respond. They jump in and help and solve problems very quickly. Over all the years, I’ve had no complaints. They’re very fast, easy to talk to and they know what they’re doing. They’re good.”
Jimmy Gilbreath
President & Lead Engineer
For 18 years, Equation has been CSMC’s trusted technology partner, facilitating seamless operations with their Sage 300 system, and providing exceptional technical expertise & support. So, when it was time to transition to a more modern, cloud-based ERP software, CSMC naturally turned to Equation for assistance.
Value of Working with Equation Technologies:
“Equation really brings value by finding solutions and helping us to solve problems. If there’s something that we need to do, they help us figure out a way to make that happen.”
Patricia Meckes
Vice President of Accounting, CSMC
After using Sage 300 for over a decade, the Port of Kalama recognized the need for more detailed financial data to make smart strategic & informed decisions. With the help of Equation's custom migration tool & the in-depth expertise of their team, the Port seamlessly migrated their business from Sage 300 to Sage Intacct.
Value of Working with Equation Technologies:
"I used to spend two days compiling monthly financial statements, now it takes me all of 45 minutes."
Mindy Heuer
Director of Finance Accounting
MPEG LA needed to move from Sage 300 to a cloud-based solution, as well as to improve their currency conversion & global entity consolidation. They found the ideal solution with Sage Intacct and Equation Technologies and are already seeing significant impacts.
Value of Working with Equation Technologies:
"Sage Intacct is so easy to use, we don’t run into many questions, but when we do we get an immediate response. Equation Technologies is very supportive.”
Jessica Lay
Controller
When CASA/LA decided they needed to move to the cloud, they required seamless remote access capabilities, streamlined reporting on funds & grants, integration with their AP automation software (Bill.com), and a dimensional general ledger. Sage Intacct was the ideal choice and with Equation Technologies custom migration tool, the transition was seamless.
Value of Working with Equation Technologies:
"When it was time to implement a new, modern,
cloud-based financial management software, we
knew we wanted Equation involved."
Robert Berman,
CFO, CASA/LA
Equation wrote a program to save time in accounts payable invoice entry process. The company now enters an invoice once and proper percentages are allocated to each hotel the invoice affects. Time-savings is only one of the ways Equation has helped the Ayres Group.
Value of Working with Equation Technologies:
“The project came in on time and under budget. We feel like we got tremendous value for our investment.”
Gregg Kleminsky
Ayres Hotels, Regional Controller
We helped create flexibility and bullet-proof reporting capabilities.
Value of Working with Equation Technologies:
“It was refreshing to work with Equation Technologies. When they sat down with us to go over our RFP, they were just as excited and dedicated to learning new things as I was. We worked through our unique situation together and came up with an outstanding solution."
Dorian Bell
Charter School Management Corporation, Controller
Chef Works is a fast-growing company. Moving from an antiquated system in 2005, to using Sage Accpac & Sage CRM, Equation has helped to create and maintain an application infrastructure that Chef Works can count on to process a tremendous volume of orders each month.
Value of Working with Equation Technologies:
“We are proud that we can manage our systems on our own and incorporate new pieces as necessary. Once we had the framework in place, we were able to run with it. We appreciate that Equation Technologies was willing to work with us to get us to this level of independence, but we also appreciate that they are just a phone call away and always ready to give us the guidance we need.”
Dave Roth
Chief Operating Officer, Chef Works
After a difficult start with another company, Cornerstone US Wine Imports turned to Equation Technologies for their Sage 300 implementation and additional support services
Value of Working with Equation Technologies:
"Equation Technologies is the single most important vendor we work with in terms of growing and developing our business. They are good, honest and ethical people."
Mike Hessenberger
Operations Manager
When a Sage 300 client needed a flexible integrated solution to better manage customer information and order workflow, Equation Technologies partnered with Embtrak to provide a more streamlined and easy solution.
Value of Working with Equation Technologies:
"Equation Technologies was ethical, professional & knowledgeable about the manufacturing & distribution industries. Sage 300 proved to be an easy solution to integrate EmbTrak into. We would enjoy the opportunity to work with Equation Technologies & Sage 300 again.”
Dan Brown
Owner of DV Brown Company (Embtrak developer)
Expense Reduction Analysts switched off QuickBooks to Sage 300. Now, they save significant time producing reports and can manage their business more effectively.
Value of Working with Equation Technologies:
“This is the first time I have been able to go live with a new system without having to run parallel.”
Teresa Terrel
Expense Reduction Analysts, Controller
After working with Equation, FOCUS Industries Inc. increased order accuracy and improved customer satisfaction. The FOCUS team also reported streamlined workflow by eliminating duplicate manual data entry.
Value of Working with Equation Technologies:
“We have a culture of constant improvement at FOCUS and wanted a partner who complemented that. When we met with Equation, they asked all the right questions. We knew they were listening to what we needed and how our business worked.”
Frank Ash
FOCUS Industries, Inc., Director of Operations
This company experienced their first ever, on-time and on-budget implementation working with Equation.
Value of Working with Equation Technologies:
“All my years of doing implementations, I never had an implementation on budget or got all that I wanted. Equation really listened to me and took time to understand what was important to our business. I am sure that this contributed to the success of our company.”
Karen Gilmore, CPA
HRE Wheels Vice President Finance
A pioneer in real estate asset management for the wireless industry, Md7 administers lease programs that allow carriers to maximize their operating efficiency and enable landlords to secure cell site income.
Value of Working with Equation Technologies:
“I was familiar with the flexibility of the Sage 300 ERP product and confident in the business process knowledge that Equation Technologies brought to the table.”
Alex Eng
Md7, Controller
The relationship with Equation and their Human Resources solution helped them to grow without adding additional support employees.
Value of Working with Equation Technologies:
“Our relationship with Equation Technologies has allowed our company to grow without having to add support people.”
Cheryl Soule
NBMC Medical Centers, Human Resources Coordinator
Optelec has supplies customers around the globe with innovative vision technology products.
Value of Working with Equation Technologies:
“They (Equation Technologies) spent a lot of time assessing and understanding our needs before bringing a solution to the table. This brought a lot of trust and credibility to the relationship.”
Takashi Yamashita
Optelec, CEO
They were able to centralize their entire operation with Equation's help. The Port streamlined billing, speeded tax payment processing, and reduced data input errors, among many others. If you're interested in learning how Equation helped the Port migrate from Sage 300 to Sage Intacct, check out their latest Case Study here.
Value of Working with Equation Technologies:
“Equation Technologies has our future in mind so everything is set up to be flexible to accommodate us. I don’t know where we would be without them.”
Liz Newman
Port of Kalama, Executive Assistant
This company achieved stellar growth in five years and relied on Equation to help them find ways to run smoother, be more automated and improve customer service.
Value of Working with Equation Technologies:
“In the last five years Rainbow Sandals has grown 1000%. Equation Technologies has been there to help us find ways to run smoother, be more automated and improve customer service.”
Carla Troupe
Rainbow Sandals, Vice President
Equation worked with them to save 10 hours weekly on data entry, automatically balanced intercompany transactions, and more.
Value of Working with Equation Technologies:
“We are more efficient due to our relationship with Equation Technologies.”
Debbie Gahan
The Fish Market, Controller
