12 January, 2023 ICG’s third focus for 2023 is that your IT department is critical to the overall success of your business. We discussed this briefly in an earlier blog. Now we will take a deeper dive into what that really means. ICG has decades of experience with technology, and we’ve always had a security-first approach. For IT we focus on: Architecture – IT Process – End User Applications, Infrastructure Maintenance & Administration. These in turn underpin all business operations. And it’s important for that technology to be secure and to be resilient. It must be able to withstand internal...

11 January, 2023 ICG’s second focus for 2023 is that Acumatica Cloud ERP is the 21st Century ERP for manufacturers and distributors. We talked about this at a high level in an earlier blog. Roger Weidel, our Sales Director, has spent over 40 years working with manufacturers and manufacturing systems. Along with the rest of the ICG leadership team, Roger spent a significant amount of time evaluating move-forward ERP options. ICG continues to support all customers for whom their legacy ERP is still the best option. However, for those in need of a more modern platform, Roger is aligned with...

05 January, 2023 Credit unions, banks and other financial institutions rely on technology to serve their customers efficiently and effectively. Over the past decade, shifting needs and growing expectations of modern consumers have driven the development of new technologies, software, and applications that change the delivery of banking services. These new technologies necessitate a properly architected foundation and increased focus on security and compliance. The ever-tightening labor market makes it difficult to find and retain top information technology (IT) talent. Meanwhile, financial institutions are adopting increasingly intricate business processes and systems. As a result, internal teams struggle to respond to...

02 January, 2023 ICG’s Foundation Approach is core to our success and our customers.  That foundation is not only based on experience & skill, but based on open and honest communication.  Below are 7 key items that make ICG a leader in Manufacturing Technology and Performance!   1. Transparency is TrustICG is always transparent with our customers, ensuring we earn their trust. We believe our customers want and need to hear the truth about the status of  IT Systems, ERP Software, or processes. We celebrate our successes and we own up to setbacks and mistakes and learn from them. ICG...

13 December, 2022 As 2022 comes to a close, it’s time to ensure your company is ready to start 2023 fresh. Clicking on the links below will take you to best practices for specific topics: IT Department Fourth Shift ERP VISUAL ERP  Year-End Best Practices:. IT DepartmentIT Department Year-End Best Practices note: for each area a full system backup should be completed and verified prior to starting any process. Follow proper change management processes to ensure all departments agree with any changes or resets. Review all contracts for IT services including ISP, Telecom, SAAS subscriptions (Office 365, business apps) for...