Yardi and MRI Users Enjoy Greater Data Integration with ELVIS, SharePoint Solution from Lynx Systems Inc.

    TORONTO, ON, August 04, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- When it comes to real estate companies and their property management accounting systems, most companies have a "love-hate relationship," according to Don Robinson, Lynx Systems' President. "The accounting departments are happy with the functionality of the systems; it does the basics."

Unfortunately, in the other departments, the level of satisfaction with the accounting systems varies from "lukewarm to absolute dislike" depending on the perceived ease of use and on the level of functionality provided to them.

The main reason for this is that most companies have a variety of non-integrated systems that don't talk to each other. For departments outside of accounting, the tool of choice is Excel. In addition, other third party products for facility management, CRM, construction management and other key processes are sometimes used; but they are seldom integrated with the legacy accounting systems. As a result, these firms often have thousands of databases, excel spreadsheets and silos of data throughout the organization- not talking to each other, not integrated.

A number of companies have been looking at Microsoft SharePoint as a potential solution to some of these issues; however, SharePoint is primarily a set of tools to produce solutions for specific problems. Out of the box, it is somewhat like Excel; it is a blank slate. Unfortunately, it can take a long time to develop workable solutions that link with the core accounting systems and share information seamlessly. Don comments, "I have found that many companies do not have the resources or the long-term strategy, the vision or the knowledge of the possibilities of the project to use SharePoint effectively. Some companies that have tried to launch and develop SharePoint on their own have given up on the program."

Based on our many years of experience with real estate systems and SharePoint, Lynx Systems has been able to build a robust set of applications, interfaces and collaboration tools, in our ELVIS, SharePoint for Real Estate program. These applications allow an organization to overcome the challenges of limited resources and development issues, and often deliver immediate solutions at a reasonable cost.

With years of hands-on experience with all of the property management accounting systems, the consultants at Lynx are well qualified to make ELVIS work closely with existing accounting systems. Our consultants will assess your requirements, streamline your key processes, define new procedures, train staff, and tailor the ELVIS system to your specific requirements. Don concludes, "Taking advantage of our extensive industry and technology knowledge will remove the risk and frustration associated with innovative improvement."

Don Robinson
President
Lynx Systems Inc.
1-866-517-1088 Ext 263
[email protected]
www.lynxsystemsinc.com

About Lynx Systems Inc.
Lynx Systems Inc. is a technology consulting company that specializes in assisting real estate companies with their automation needs with a focus on Yardi, MRI and Microsoft SharePoint solutions. Lynx Systems works with clients to improve productivity and reduce costs by focusing on key processes and by recommending state of the art solutions that streamline operations. Our services include the selection, implementation, support, customization and training on a variety of applications. www.lynxsystemsinc.com

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