Institute of Management Accountants

I am pleased to announce that we have a panel this month of ERP System Users, not software vendors or resellers. The panelists are users of the following software products:

1. Deltek GCS

2. Deltek CostPoint

3. Microsoft Dynamics NAV

4. Microsoft Dynamics SL

5. Sympaq

6. Procas

They will provide a summary of:

1. What ERP System did your firm use before your current system?

2. Why did you decide to change systems?

3. Implementation

a. When did you implement the new system?

b. How much had you budgeted for the implementation? How much did actual implementation cost?

c. How long did implementation take?

d. Did you use a Value Added Reseller, Support Contract or other consulting to implement?

4. What has been your experience with the new system?

a. Were the advantages used to justify the implementation achieved?

b. What is the general user satisfaction with the system?

c. Would you recommend the system to others?

5. Comparing your new system to your previous system and others that you have used, what are the strengths and weaknesses?

6. Do you have a maintenance plan covering upgrades and technical support?

7. How would you evaluate the Technical Support available to you?

Please mark your calendars for these upcoming breakfasts as well!

14-Sep-10 Ernst & Young LLP; TBD

9-Nov-10 Sajeev Malaveetil; Argy, Wiltse & Robinson, P.C.; DCAA System Audits

11-Jan-11 Maria Davey; DCAA; DCAA Current Initiatives

8-Mar-11 TBD

10-May-11 Robert Gregg; Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.; Ethics

IMA Nation's Capital Chapter	*Government Contractor Breakfast* *July 13, 2010*
	I am pleased to announce that we have a panel this month of ERP System Users, not software vendors or resellers. The panelists are users of the following software products: 1. Deltek GCS 2. Deltek CostPoint 3. Microsoft Dynamics NAV 4. Microsoft Dynamics SL 5. Sympaq 6. Procas They will provide a summary of: 1. What ERP System did your firm use before your current system? 2. Why did you decide to change systems? 3. Implementation a. When did you implement the new system? b. How much had you budgeted for the implementation? How much did actual implementation cost? c. How long did implementation take? d. Did you use a Value Added Reseller, Support Contract or other consulting to implement? 4. What has been your experience with the new system? a. Were the advantages used to justify the implementation achieved? b. What is the general user satisfaction with the system? c. Would you recommend the system to others? 5. Comparing your new system to your previous system and others that you have used, what are the strengths and weaknesses? 6. Do you have a maintenance plan covering upgrades and technical support? 7. How would you evaluate the Technical Support available to you? Please mark your calendars for these upcoming breakfasts as well! 14-Sep-10 Ernst & Young LLP; TBD 9-Nov-10 Sajeev Malaveetil; Argy, Wiltse & Robinson, P.C.; DCAA System Audits 11-Jan-11 Maria Davey; DCAA; DCAA Current Initiatives 8-Mar-11 TBD 10-May-11 Robert Gregg; Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.; Ethics
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