Serenic Navigator Reviews

Pros

I've been using Serenic for quite some time and have found it to be a fantastic tool for managing and delivering financial and grant information. The straightforward data entry and various options for extracting information have definitely made my job easier.

Cons

I've always felt the lack of a graphical interface, with some functions being added later on, and the client service not being as proactive as it should be. Field Connect comes after specific requirements are set, rather than addressing the initial market gap.

Pros

The integration is smooth and the functionality is highly adaptable, meeting a wide range of requirements effortlessly.

Cons

I think there should be more training manuals and greater support for customizations.

Pros

The familiarity from the Microsoft connection, combined with simple experiences in the diocese and accounting module, was very helpful.

Cons

The printing of forms and formats leaves a lot to be desired.

Pros

The design of the features, the smart integration, the logical connections between functionalities, the consistency of ledger entry reports, the flexibility in report customization, and the linking of award, subaward, PO, PPI, and payment journals are all impressive.

Cons

Jet Reports, which was associated with Serenic for generating reports like trial balances and creditor balances, didn't meet our expectations. As a result, we switched to Power BI after five years.

Pros

Honestly, I can't praise this enough. It's simple and enjoyable. I enrolled my daughter, and the step-by-step process made it easy for me.

Cons

I have no complaints about this software.

Pros

This product allows my company to merge multiple needs into a single platform, saving time and providing quick and accurate information.

Cons

This product has been outstanding for us; there's nothing I would change about it at this point.

Pros

I appreciated that it was free. The provision of all necessary resources for the year was great. I also liked the interactive classroom feature and the instant feedback on assignments to see how well I did on a lesson.

Cons

I didn't like the government-led education due to its bias. The overwhelming amount of work was also a downside. No public education child has that much daily work.

Pros

Only the Navigator tool seems effective when using this software.

Cons

The data analysis tools are quite limited, which isn't enough for optimizing the HR department. It's not effective for onboarding services, and the app also tends to freeze when multiple users are logged in.

Pros

What stood out most to me was the wealth of useful information and educational content available for teachers, especially in reading comprehension strategies and formative assessments.

Cons

Honestly, I have no complaints about this software or its features. I'm satisfied with it.

Pros

The ability to tailor fields, generate meaningful reports, perform quick searches for employee data, and build, schedule, and run interfaces with other HR applications is very valuable.

Cons

Launching the navigator, distributing the server to balance the load, and finding data from backend sources with multiple similar tables has been challenging.

Pros

Doing fund accounting in QuickBooks or other non-specialized software is a lot of effort. Serenic simplifies the process and adds extra "dimensions" for tagging transactions for various purposes. I love how easily I can create spreadsheets with any fields I need.

Cons

There isn't really any direct customer support from the company. Instead, a consulting firm is assigned to you for support, and you don't get to choose or vet them yourself.

Pros

We chose Serenic Software in 2006 because it handled standard GL activities, as well as Deposit & Loan Fund transactions, and allowed for foundation fund tracking. We wanted to invest our time and resources in just one application, and we've been very satisfied with how Serenic meets our needs.

Cons

The product is moving to the web, if it isn't there already exclusively. I prefer my older version that's on my own network.

Pros

The functionality of all the modules we use, except the D&L module, is great. Exporting to Excel is very useful, though it always requires some formatting.

Cons

The Deposit and Loan module is very difficult to use effectively, and the A/R module could be more user-friendly.

Pros

We are currently on the Azure server, which is quite slow. Our plan is to bring it back in-house to our own server.

Cons

It was tough to meet the annual minimum requirements on time. It consumed a lot of daily time, and there was no way to skim through a lesson.

Pros

Our company needs a highly dynamic and robust GL system for our unique needs. Serenic Navigator fits the bill perfectly, and we're very happy with it. The GL dimensions offer great flexibility for capturing not just financial data but also statistical information. When we encounter issues, Serenic Tech support always provides quick solutions.

Cons

The app has some inconsistencies that are very inconvenient for users.

Pros

IAVI implemented the Awardvision grants management tool as an integral part of our financial processes. 2. Thanks to Serenic Navigator's powerful reporting tools like Jet Reports and Cube, grant managers can now generate reports directly from the accounting software, and budget managers can see actuals vs. budgets in real time. 3. IAVI now produces quarterly consolidated financial statements effortlessly through the Cube. 4. The Navigator workflow management and basic validation rules help streamline expense authorization and allocation to Fund/Award and Project. 5. The drill-down feature makes navigating accounting transactions easy and provides a solid audit trail. 6. IAVI uses Attributes extensively to aggregate expenses according to management needs. -IAVI has cut the time to produce quarterly financial statements by half. -We've nearly eliminated miscoding and the need to reclassify expenses. -Time required to upload allocated payroll into the financial system has decreased from 4 weeks to 2. -Uploading corporate credit card expenses post-approval is now zero. -Real-time balances on all authorized POS are available without relying on external systems (ContractCentral). -We've received prompt and attentive customer support for all issues.

Cons

The Revenue Recognition module might be too complex.

Pros

The construction is exceptionally robust, demonstrating solid and reliable engineering that ensures durability and long-term performance.

Cons

It isn't web-based or easy to deploy overseas with limited broadband.

Pros

The only benefit Navigator provided was the ability to store personnel files electronically in one place.

Cons

We couldn't use it for onboarding and had no place to keep notes on employees. Navigation was difficult, and it didn't offer any of the features we needed.

Pros

The quality is consistently excellent and always reliable. It's clear that the company has a solid process in place to keep customers satisfied.

Cons

I've observed some noticeable inconsistencies in the system. These inconsistencies stand out and can affect the overall user experience, causing disruptions and making it difficult to rely on the system for accurate and consistent results.

Pros

It's easy to use, intuitive, and meets my organization's needs well. It's a strong product that performs as expected.

Cons

It can be challenging to get a tech support person on the phone. Serenic isn't always as responsive as I'd like.