Info-Tech Research Group also recognized Arctic IT as the “Partner of Choice” and as a “Trend Setter” for the industry. Arctic IT was the only partner to receive an Exemplary rating, the highest possible score, for the overall balance in product strength for both Financial Management and Tribal Enrollment categories.
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In the recent study, Arctic IT earned an absolute perfect feature score in the Tribal Enrollment and Membership Management Solution report. The company’s solution known as Tribal Platforms by Arctic IT is a customized solution built on Microsoft Dynamics CRM. It was ranked highest across all eight Advanced Product Features which include the following capabilities:
- Member Records- Interactive directory, contact de-duplication, & advanced fieldsFamily Tree – Track members with an interactive graphic
- Blood Quantum Tracking – Manual entry or auto calculation through pedigree
- ID Cards – Identification cards issued for members
- Election Management – Coordination of elections, tracking participation and tabulation
- Document Management – Support attachments such as PDF’s, Word, Image, Media, etc.
- Reporting & Analytics – Configurable dashboards analyzes demographics and family tree
- Audit Logs & History – View changes, when they were made, by whom, reverse as needed
“If you are considering Microsoft Dynamics CRM then you should be strongly considering Arctic IT’s Tribal Platforms,” said Tim Lawless, Product Manager at Info-Tech Research Group. “Among the hundreds of Microsoft Certified Partners, only Arctic IT has the tribal knowledge and experience to quickly and aptly provide native-specific customizations as part of the package.”
Lawless also mentioned, “The key advantage Arctic IT offers is its strong implementation and support capabilities. Its staff are well-versed on the needs of Native American governments and ready to support them.”
Arctic IT ranked highest in the Financial Management Solutions report for all nine Advanced Product Features with their Tribal Platforms solution, a customized solution built on Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) accounting software which earned another perfect score pertaining to the following features:
- Per-Capita Distribution – Distribute tribal income to members based on age, social service use, loans, etc.
- Tribal Loans – Track loans to members including TANF
- Grant & Fund Management – Manage and processes grants & funds applied for & received
- Budgeting – Supports budget planning with forecasting function, track budget compliance
- Data Management – Monitor data modification and warehouse previous versions
- Financial Reporting – Automate collection with templates adhering to regulatory bodies
- Multi-Site Support – Create and manage multiple operating entities or locations
- Workflow – Automate and simplify organizations financial processes
- Mobile Support – Ability to view and interact with solution through mobile browser
“If you are considering Microsoft Dynamics CRM then you should be strongly considering Arctic IT’s Tribal Platforms,” said Tim Lawless, Product Manager at Info-Tech Research Group. “Among the hundreds of Microsoft Certified Partners, only Arctic IT has the tribal knowledge and experience to quickly and aptly provide native-specific customizations as part of the package.”
Lawless also mentioned, “The key advantage Arctic IT offers is its strong implementation and support capabilities. Its staff are well-versed on the needs of Native American governments and ready to support them.”