Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions: N/Compass

An IBM Built on Express Portfolio^TM solution

Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions (ECS) is a business unit of Arrow Electronics, Inc. that enables nearly 8,500 value-added resellers to provide comprehensive computing solutions to small- and enterprise-sized businesses. It has broad market access, extensive supplier relationships, and the resources to help their business partners meet the needs of their customers.

Arrow ECS connects their partners to more than 75 hardware, software, storage and security suppliers. They are the leading value-added distributor of enterprise products for IBM and other vendors, and the leading distributor of enterprise storage, security and virtualization software.

Arrow ECS believes the only way to grow their business is to help their solutions providers grow theirs. Their experienced team supports every aspect of the software practice, enabling solutions through industry-leading software and services.

Solution overview

The N/Compass software suite, designed for IBM^® System i™ customers, helps companies manage their financial, human resources and distribution business operations. It includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing and order entry, fixed assets management, general ledger, inventory, menu security, payroll, personnel, and purchasing.

N/Compass has been serving the mid-market, across all industries, for over 20 years. N/Compass features an enhanced menu designed for greater customization, more flexible and professional report presentations, and standards-compliance as required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

IBM Built On Express components:

IBM System i5™ 520 Express Edition
IBM DB2® Universal Database™ Express Edition v8.2

Proven client success

At first glance, a home healthcare provider and a manufacturer of carpets don’t seem to have much in common. However, Girling Health Care and Brooks Industries both needed a financial and accounting software package.

The ability to maximize cash position, save time and money and gain the critical information necessary to make solid financial decisions are crucial requirements for any company. Both Girling and Brooks found their answer with N/Compass from Arrow ECS. Paired with the DB2 Universal Database for Series i, the N/Compass Accounts Payable package addressed the requirements of Girling and their accounting department.

For Brooks, the solution had to be intuitive, easy to learn and meet an aggressive implementation timeline. The N/Compass team helped ensure the implementation was completed on time and within budget.

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