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Our Products
SYMPAQ is a mature, scalable,and cost-effective accounting solution for government contractors and non-profits that need DCAA or A-133 audit compliance.
Our Services Rapid Deployment, Reliable Results
Aldebaron serves its clients by mitigating accounting risks associated with federal contract audits and by offering timely support. Because Aldebaron emerged from a successful government contracting business, our staff has a deep understanding of the industry. Our support professionals are well versed in project accounting, government contracting, and software development and, therefore, have the in-depth knowledge to quickly analyze and resolve issues.
Aldebaron provides services to government contractors in three critical areas: Product support, Service-as-a-Service, Technical services, Conversion services, and Hardware-as-a-Service.
Product Support
Good support starts early. At Aldebaron, we design cost accounting software that’s easy to learn and use, with a clear and well-organized interface. Then, we ship SYMPAQ SQL with a complete set of documentation, from module-specific User’s Guides to Onscreen Help. We also provide onsite training and seminars for users at every level.
You might never need to pick up that phone! But if you do, you’ll find cost accounting experts waiting for your call. Our support staff includes accountants with detailed knowledge of the needs of government contractors. We would be pleased to provide you with client references for our support skills – just contact us!
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
If your government contracting company is new to the business and perhaps not certain about your long-term commitment to perform on government contracts, you probably should consider renting your cost accounting software, as opposed to investing in a perpetual license. The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) method enables you to get DCAA compliant without the upfront license and maintenance fees associated with “buying” cost accounting software. In addition to lower upfront costs, SaaS also means:
* no required installation of on-premise software, and
* updates and error corrections are included and automatically applied as part of your subscription.
Further, there is no need to purchase backup software or a server-class computer, since your applications are hosted in a secure, monitored location for as long as you wish to subscribe. Your data is backed up incrementally each day, with full backups performed weekly. 24/7 access is provided, with the exception of scheduled server maintenance (typically provided on weekends or after normal work hours). Your data is stored on a virtual server with restricted access. Using this service model, an annual subscription agreement is required.
Technical Services
Aldebaron designed SYMPAQ SQL to be so feature-rich that government contractors rarely need program customization. In some cases, we’ve created custom reports for clients with unique reporting requirements.
Our experts can perform analysis, specification, programming, testing, and installation for software and hardware configurations. We can also handle your local area network installation needs. And our frequent product updates and enhancements are based on valuable feedback from our clients.
Conversion Services
Government contractors need their product conversions to be fast, accurate, and airtight. Aldebaron has created powerful conversion utilities to ensure the transfer of mission-critical cost accounting data:
- Charts of accounts
- Client records
- ITD balances
- Recurring invoices
- G/L budgets
- Employee records
- Projects
- Vendor records
- Trial balance activity
- Indirect costs
Hardware-as-a-Service
More and more government contractors are forgoing moving into formal office space and are keeping their overhead costs low by establishing virtual offices. In these circumstances, the vast majority of their direct workforce is located onsite at government premises; similarly, other support staff, including accounting department members, often work remotely from home.
However, this lean approach may inadvertently result in the absence of an available computing infrastructure to adequately process cost accounting data in a multi-user environment. In other words, there is no centralized file server and related network hardware/software applications on premises that are required to host mission-critical database applications such as SYMPAQ SQL.
If this sounds familiar, we offer a convenient, affordable, and secure hosting arrangement by way of a virtual server where your data is backed up nightly and 24/7 access is provided via an Internet connection. This is particularly attractive for companies without the hardware environment who prefer to purchase a perpetual software license and do not wish to enter into a software subscription agreement (see Software-as-a-Service). Best of all, you need not worry if you do not have available IT support; we become your outsourced managed service provider and install SYMPAQ SQL and SYMPAQ eTs updates as they become available. Pricing is based on your number of concurrent users and no annual agreement is required.
