Software Archives - I-Tul Design & Software, Inc

10 Sep

Infrastructure – The Backbone

Building successful software infrastructure requires detailed strategy and planning. If you build the best infrastructure for your company, then all of the parts work together like a well-oiled machine. So, how do you create a successful technical infrastructure? Nowadays, you can choose from off-the-shelf systems, monthly subscriptions, and custom development. While it might be tempting to purchase an “off the shelf” system, we believe custom development is...

02 Aug

10 Signs You Need Better Software

by Amanda Hart

in Ideas, Software

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How can you tell if your company’s software is truly working for your needs? As your company grows and evolves, it’s important to reevaluate your software to ensure it can effectively handle your company’s processes. Here are 10 common things to consider when evaluating your software. If you have any of these problems, don’t worry – all of them can likely be fixed with better, more...

30 Jul

Estimate & Approval Systems

by Amanda Hart

in Ideas, Software, Technology

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“Where is that estimate?” “Did the manager approve that one?” “Did the client get it?” “How many got approved last month?” “Why did that one get rejected?” Sound familiar? If so, it might be time to update your estimates and approvals systems. An outdated system can create a lot of problems for businesses, including: Missing or incorrectly filed paperwork Miscommunication between teams and clients Wasted time on...

30 Jul

Alerts

by Amanda Hart

in Ideas, Software, Technology, Trends

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When important things happen, do the right people know about it? How long does it take to get vital information into the right hands? From schedule changes and updates, to upcoming product launches or recalls, how do you alert your team or customers about what’s new with your company? Do you still rely on email and phone calls to send out important information? Great! However, it might...

24 Jul

Software as a Service (SaaS)

by Amanda Hart

in Ideas, Innovation, Software, Technology

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Did you know that once you build a custom software system for your business, you could potentially sell it to other businesses? You absolutely can with our Software as a Service (SaaS) solution! At i-Tul, we can help you build the right software for your needs, and then help you license and sell that software to other businesses. We’ll also help you set up everything to get...

22 Jul

Come on in!

by Amanda Hart

in I-Tul Basics, Software

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Technology allows us to communicate with each other instantly from anywhere, which is great for business. However, we sometimes miss the one-on-one connection of meeting in person. Because of this, we gladly welcome visits from our clients! The best times for in-person meetings from our clients are at the very beginning, the very end or whenever we’re at a tricky part of our project. In the...

08 Jul

Employee Portals

by Amanda Hart

in Ideas, Software, Technology

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Does your web site support your team? Your web site is the foundation of your business’s technology. By offering an employee portal or intranet, you can provide clear paths to help your team do their jobs effectively. An employee portal can provide a variety to tools and power a host of interactive functions. The ones you need are the ones that will make your team happy...

18 Jun

Question: Can this be done? How could this work?

by Amanda Hart

in Ideas, Software

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Clients often wonder what is possible in the world of custom software. The good news is that we are very rarely asked to do something impossible. So, let’s start by assuming that whatever you need done is very doable. Common Requests Common requests involve moving data between different people or systems, creating documents, automating tasks and managing workflow. In general, all of these things can be done...

14 Jun

VOIP Integration

by Amanda Hart

in Ideas, Innovation, Software, Technology, Uncategorized, VOIP

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Do you need to integrate your phone system and software? Are phone conversations an important part of your business? VOIP integration can streamline processes and make your team more effective. We developed a system for a client in the collections industry that enabled their internal team to call people from a local phone number. Online line of business software managed the entire process. All the team members...