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DATABASE MERGERS
Elite Merger Services
If your firm is considering a merger, Data Fusion can help make your planning and/or consolidation a success. Many of the AmLaw Top 200 firms that use Elite have come to us for assistance because of our extensive knowledge and experience. Data Fusion can provide you with assistance in many capacities; from helping you create your merger/consolidation plan to final system consolidation. [..more]

SOFTWARE UPGRADES
Elite Upgrade Services
If your firm is planning to upgrade, Data Fusion can help make sure everything goes smoothly. Many upgrades can be done routinely, with a minimum of outside assistance. For some platforms, however, particularly Unix/Informix installations, it pays to do some homework before embarking. Elite upgrades can require related upgrades to operating systems, compilers, Informix versions, Fulcrum versions and other supporting software. [..more]

INTEGRITY CHECKS
Protect Your Credibility
Maintaining the integrity of your Elite database is a mission critical responsibility. A loss or absence of data integrity can cost your firm time and money and can damage your accounting department's credibility. Many firms assume if their system is up and no error messages are being encountered, the database is fine. Unfortunately, this isn't always true. [..more]

TRAINING
Knowledge is Power…
The Elite billing system is the most sophisticated product of its kind, packed with features and options designed to meet the most demanding requirements. Mastering all aspects of system operation, reporting, and auditing can be a formidable task. Data Fusion can help you reach your desired level of proficiency in the key Elite functional areas. [..more]

CUSTOM REPORT WRITING
Beyond the Basics…
The Elite Professional Billing System (EPBS) includes a comprehensive set of over 100 standard reports and a full-featured inquiry system. For the vast majority of firms, these cover 95% of their reporting needs. However, many firms have specialized reporting needs driven by profitability goals, compensation arrangements, market analysis or other management objectives. These factors require data to be processed and presented in a context that may not be available in the standard package. [..more]

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Professional, Experienced and Independent Project Managers
When you are planning your next major upgrade, or if there is a significant merger on the horizon, consider the value of having a seasoned veteran at the helm of your project team. Our senior project managers bring years of experience to your project and can contribute to your success on several levels. [..more]