ClearView InFocus ERP Reviews

Pros

The analytics feature is invaluable, allowing me to monitor multiple data points efficiently. With just a few clicks, I can track resource utilization across any timeframe, check department and associate availability at a glance, identify projects with budget concerns, assess spending against our plans, and easily track proposal status. It significantly simplifies my job.

Cons

While Project Planning and Resource Scheduler are useful, I believe more effort should be directed toward enhancing components like Earned Value and Change Order tracking, and improving tools for manipulating scheduled data.

Pros

I like how seamlessly I transitioned from another software to InFocus. It's been user-friendly since I started using it in 2010, and it continues to improve with new features regularly. Trust me you'll be impressed!

Cons

While the reports are generally good, extensive customization is often required to achieve specific results. One drawback is the lack of a payroll application; companies managing payroll in-house will need to use a separate software alongside InFocus.

Pros

InFocus offers all the functionality of SAP with strong internal controls that safeguard data integrity. Its user-friendly interface allows for quick queries, customizable reports, and seamless integration with third-party applications. It's a software that caters to our needs without imposing the limitations of larger systems.

Cons

Currently, there's nothing I truly dislike about the software. If I had to choose one aspect, it would be the manual process required for generating standalone statements for clients, similar to invoicing. However, clients receiving monthly invoices automatically receive their statements along with them.

Pros

I successfully imported data from an outdated program (Sema4), which was a major plus.

Cons

It would be beneficial to have the ability to write code to modify templates within the software.

Pros

The standout benefit of this product is its intuitive user interface. It's clean and requires minimal training to use effectively.

Cons

The main downside for me is the relatively low adoption rate among users. Otherwise, I have no complaints from my perspective.

Pros

The software's ease of use is complemented by excellent support. Reports are well-formatted and easy to extract information from, tailored to our specific needs.

Cons

I would like it if the training modules were offered free of charge. Additionally, the increasing monthly maintenance costs in US dollars are becoming a concern.

Pros

This software is incredibly user-friendly, supported by an excellent team that assists with every question and issue. Its integration of daily financials, banking systems, employee timesheets, bill reviews, and invoicing makes billing simple and efficient.

Cons

Creating custom reports can be challenging, but the support staff is highly knowledgeable and always ready to assist.

Pros

Metrics and planning - Ability to monitor projects in real-time is a crucial feature.

Cons

The interface feels clunky and could definitely be more intuitive; I encounter glitches, such as staff not being cost-calculated in project planning when added to the resource scheduler.

Pros

Its adaptability, robustness, and data retrieval capabilities are impressive. With a company of forty-five people spread across five office locations and six disciplines, including a majority of field personnel working across various disciplines and offices, managing hundreds of open projects for numerous clients is extremely challenging. Transitioning our extensive client, project, time, and accounting records to Clearview's system was seamless and precise, matching to the penny. Working with them has been a pleasure. InFocus delivers on its promises, and the Clearview team is exceptional to work with. Although there's a learning curve, the intuitive solutions often make you wonder why you didn't think of them yourself. Their support resources from literature to training videos are invaluable. While there may be comparable products, I doubt there's anything better; if there were, Clearview would likely match or surpass it. Competition drives us all to excel.

Cons

Encouraging colleagues within our organization to better like and utilize this management tool has been a challenge.

Pros

The software is easy to use, simple, and not overly complex.

Cons

It's inconvenient not having a desktop shortcut directly to the login; I have to open a browser and manually type the link each time.

Pros

The setup cost and ongoing per-seat pricing are reasonable. We were up and running online within 24 hours and had our data migrated from Deltek in just 7 business days. Technical support is excellent, with rapid responses via a dedicated user interface, usually resolving non-critical issues within 2 hours. InFocus allows for custom reports and invoice designs through Microsoft's SQL Business Intelligence Development Studio 2005.

Cons

One drawback has been the slower interface speed since switching to SaaS. Response times are notably slower compared to our previous onsite server setup. I expected better server performance in the background with SaaS, as requests now take about four times longer to process.

Pros

The software enables project managers to oversee project statuses seamlessly, integrating accounting, project management, and CRM functionalities in one platform.

Cons

Sometimes, navigating or designing reports can be challenging, especially without prior report-building experience.

Pros

What I like most about this software is its capability to provide real-time critical information for making informed project decisions. The availability of numerous standard and customized reports has also been immensely useful.

Cons

Initially, the range of capabilities can be overwhelming to grasp.

Pros

InFocus is remarkably affordable for our small firm yet provides the comprehensive functionality needed to operate like a medium to large firm financially. It also ensures compliance with government FAR regulations.

Cons

With so many features, it can take me a while to remember what each one does.

Pros

Customer service is exceptional, offering valuable assistance in tailoring the program to suit my business needs with prompt responses.

Cons

The learning curve was steep, especially since I had to manage my usual workload while learning the new software, essentially doing everything twice.

Pros

It simplifies tracking project costs and offers extensive options for project setup. Users can log time and expenses from anywhere, and electronic file attachments are supported throughout the software.

Cons

Some modules lack drill-down capabilities, and critical areas like posting AP/AR to closed periods could benefit from more warning messages.

Pros

Once familiar with its layout, navigating the software and locating desired information becomes simple. I'm eager to explore its full potential and see how it can support our future growth.

Cons

It's somewhat restrictive in project structuring requirements to utilize all its features effectively. For instance, accommodating multiple project managers on one project requires workarounds due to the software's rigid assumptions.

Pros

The software's capacity to capture vast amounts of data and generate a seemingly infinite array of custom reports for analysis is impressive.

Cons

The software platform feels dated and may not appeal to progressive users. While its functionality is robust with proper data input, errors often go unnoticed until attempting functions like exporting.

Pros

InFocus excels with its intuitive user interface and remarkable flexibility.

Cons

There's a slight learning curve, especially for those not well-versed in accounting principles.

Pros

It's user-friendly, well-designed, and the layout is logical and intuitive.

Cons

Occasionally, data retrieval can be slow, though this happens infrequently.