Business Intelligence Companies & Consultants in Harwinton, CT

CAL Business Solutions, Inc. is an ERP and CRM partner based in Harwinton, Connecticut. It helps small and mid-size organizations choose, deploy and support business management software. The firm has been in business in Connecticut since 1982, and it says it has worked with more than 750 companies across the United States.

For buyers comparing Business Intelligence providers, CAL's analytics work happens inside the ERP platforms it sells. It focuses on financial reporting, operational analytics and connecting core business data, rather than offering standalone dashboard tools.

Platforms and Products

CAL resells and implements four main software families. Each one is aimed at a different kind of buyer:

• Acumatica Cloud ERP: a browser-based system that combines ERP, CRM and project accounting. It is built for mobile use and can also be installed on-premises.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: a scalable application that works with other Microsoft tools. It offers strong financial features plus enhanced reporting and analytics.
• Microsoft Dynamics GP: an established product with tens of thousands of users worldwide, hundreds of add-on tools and detailed financial reporting that works closely with Microsoft Office. CAL also offers a hosted version called CAL GP Cloud.
• Cavallo SalesPad: a distribution platform created by people from the distribution industry. CAL's team has completed more than 70 implementations of it.

How CAL Works With Clients

The company describes itself as a practical team that gives candid advice, sets clear goals and recommends a system that fits each client's needs and budget. Prospective clients usually start with a discovery call. CAL then helps them weigh their options, for example comparing Acumatica with Dynamics GP or choosing between cloud and on-premises deployment.

After go-live, CAL provides support, user training, upgrade resources for GP customers and a customer center with events and promotions. Its blog, white papers, infographics and recorded webcasts are written to help finance professionals through the software selection process.

Industry Focus

CAL says its industry expertise comes from more than 300 projects. The sectors it highlights include:

• Brick and block suppliers
• Wholesale distribution
• Staffing firms
• Manufacturing
• Professional services
• Visiting nurse associations and long-term care
• Non-profit organizations
• Tire retail and auto service
• Mobility and accessibility providers

Background and Differentiators

CAL has more than four decades of experience and points to its long-serving staff, professional certifications and an in-house development team that can build extensions and custom features. The firm calls integration one of its core strengths, which matters to buyers who need data from several systems combined into one view for reporting.

CAL also uses Acumatica to run its own business after moving off Dynamics GP, and it shares what it learned from that migration with clients facing the same decision. Buyers looking mainly for ERP-centered reporting and analytics, especially in distribution, manufacturing or service industries, will find CAL a good fit.