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Business Systems Engineering

Business systems that actually work together

Most businesses don't have a system problem—they have a disconnected systems problem. We design, integrate, and support business systems where data flows between departments, nothing is rekeyed, and reporting is consistent. One system. One source of truth.

The Disconnected Systems Problem

From spreadsheet chaos to a single source of truth

What most businesses have

Separate systems, duplicate data, conflicting reports.

  • Accounting software, CRM, and spreadsheets that don't talk to each other
  • Staff rekeying the same data into multiple systems
  • Reports that don't match because data was entered differently in each place
  • Manual processes that break as the business grows

What we build

Data entered once, flows everywhere, reports match.

  • Systems connected so data flows between departments automatically
  • One entry point for each piece of data—no duplication
  • Consistent, accurate reporting across finance, operations, and sales
  • Processes that scale without adding headcount to manage data

Decades of ERP Experience

Built on real business systems experience

Unlike typical IT providers, we've spent decades working inside ERP systems, finance platforms, and operational workflows. We understand how businesses actually operate, how data flows across departments, and where inefficiencies hide.

We continue to support and enhance existing ERP platforms— including Tencia and Acumatica—while helping businesses modernise their systems over time.

Existing ERP clients: your systems remain fully supported. Same team, same expertise, same commitment.

Systems we support & integrate

  • 01

    MYOB Acumatica (Advanced)

    A cloud-based ERP platform offering flexibility and scalability for growing businesses, with strong financial management, project accounting, and CRM capabilities.

    • Cloud environment management
    • User administration and security
    • Custom workflow configuration
    • Reporting and dashboard development
    • Integration support
    Actively supported
  • 02

    Tencia Business System

    An Australian-developed business management solution with strong general ledger, inventory, and job costing functionality, designed for small to medium enterprises.

    • System maintenance and updates
    • Custom report development
    • Data migration assistance
    • User training and documentation
    • Integration with complementary systems
    Actively supported
  • 03

    Arrow Financials

    A legacy Australian financial management system. While Arrow is no longer actively developed, we continue to support existing installations and can assist with migration planning to modern platforms when you are ready.

    • Ongoing system maintenance
    • Break-fix support
    • Data extraction and reporting
    • Migration planning and execution
    Legacy — migration available

How We Support You

Your investment, protected and optimised

Your investment in business systems is significant. We ensure you continue to receive value from it—through proactive care, responsive support, and strategic guidance as your needs evolve.

  1. 01

    Proactive Maintenance

    Regular system health checks, security patching, and performance optimisation to keep your systems running smoothly.

  2. 02

    Responsive Support

    When issues arise, our experienced team is available to diagnose and resolve problems quickly, minimising disruption to your operations.

  3. 03

    Strategic Guidance

    As your business evolves, we advise on system optimisations, upgrades, or migration paths that align with your operational requirements.

Consolidated IT Support

One team for business systems and IT

Many of our long-standing ERP clients have consolidated their IT support with us. When we manage both your business systems and your broader IT environment, troubleshooting is faster and nothing falls between the cracks.

  • Unified support — one team that understands both your business systems and your broader IT environment
  • Proactive monitoring — 24/7 oversight of your servers, network, and business-critical applications
  • Enhanced security — modern cybersecurity measures to protect your business data
  • Simplified vendor management — a single point of contact for your technology needs
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Planning for the future

Technology evolves, and so do business requirements. If you are considering any of the following, we can help you evaluate options and plan a transition that minimises risk and disruption:

  • Upgrading to a newer version of your current system
  • Migrating to a cloud-based platform
  • Consolidating multiple systems into one
  • Replacing legacy software approaching end-of-life

Our team has extensive experience with data migration, user training, and change management.

Designed for Your Business

Software should adapt to your business—not the other way around

No two businesses operate the same way. We configure systems to match your workflows, build custom integrations where needed, and extend platforms beyond their standard capabilities. Manufacturing, wholesale, and services each look completely different—and we build for that.

Manufacturing

  • Order to job to dispatch — no rekeying between systems
  • Supplier delivery to stock allocation to ERP update
  • Quality control workflows with automated reporting
  • Shop floor data feeding directly into financial reporting

Wholesale & Distribution

  • Purchase order to receipt to accounts payable — automated
  • Inventory sync across warehouse and e-commerce platforms
  • Customer pricing rules applied consistently across channels
  • Delivery tracking integrated with invoicing and CRM

Professional Services

  • Time tracking to invoicing to reconciliation — hands-free
  • Proposal acceptance triggers project setup and folder creation
  • Resource allocation visible across billing and operations
  • Client onboarding and access provisioning automated
Systems + Automation + AI

Connected systems are just the start

Once your business systems are integrated and your data is clean, the real value compounds. Layer on automated workflows to eliminate manual processes. Add AI-powered document processing and Copilot for analysis. Business systems → automation → AI. In that order.

Frequently asked questions

Ready to connect your systems?

Whether you're looking to integrate what you have, extend your ERP, or plan a modernisation path—we'll start by understanding how your business actually works. 37+ years of doing exactly this.

Discuss Your Systems
(03) 9320 0000support@communicat.com.au

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