Competitive Difference

Below is a chart that illustrates how CMiC Open Enterprise v10 stacks up against competitors. For more information on how CMiC software can help your organization, please contact us.


 

 

CMiC

GENERIC ERP

LOW END ACCOUNTING SYSTEM

Data Model

All software created on same unified data model

Bolted together from different applications

Not able to handle large volume necessary for large companies

Upgrades

All functions remain from last version

Custom to each company, so each upgrade different

Limited functionality with upgrades – just the basics

Technology

Cutting edge- ahead of the curve but easy to maintain with a small IT department

Technology stack too large and unwieldy -  not easy to maintain and requires large IT staff

Low end technology stack that doesn’t have the capability to handle large volume

Customization

All customization written into standard product

Each system different, so customization varies and there is no standardization

Minimal customization provided

New Products for Construction

Constantly developing new products for the industry

Not designed for the construction industry – modifies products designed for other industries

Struggles to keep up with the shifting demands of the industry

Availability from the Field

100% Web based with mobile options, no programming required

Heavy programming required in order to suit the needs of the field and accounting

Limited to no options

Implementation and Support

Performs own implementations with experienced staff, and all support done in-house

Done by 3rd parties that have no control over the product

Done through re-sellers/consultants that have competing interests

Workflow for Construction

Out of the box

Requires heavy programming

No options or limited to AP

Business Intelligence

Ad Hoc querying and project analytics provides essential project information

Requires heavy programming

No options, or provided by 3rd parties

Business Model

Designed to over service mid to large companies in the construction/capital project owner space

Industry is an after thought

Attempts to service small as well as large contractors – can’t handle both ends of the spectrum

Ownership

Owned by original owner and staff that designed the product still at the company

Large multi-nationals

Owned by private equity that have no interest in the long-term viability of the industry