Ajera Extends Functionality with New Consultant Management Feature

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Axium's Ajera Software Extends Functionality with Innovative Consultant Management Feature

Project Managers Increase Productivity and Profitability Using
Ajera's New Consultant Management Capabilities

May 16th, 2005 – AIA National Conference (Booth #4264) – Las Vegas, NV – Axium, a leader in accounting and business management solutions for architectural and engineering firms, today announced that Ajera now includes consultant management tools, in addition to full accounting capabilities and project reporting. These new tools help firms easily manage consultant contracts for increased performance and profitability.

Finding new ways to remain competitive and increase profits is paramount to a firm's success. For A/E firms, improving project management increases productivity and is directly related to profitability. A core element of project management is consolidating, monitoring, and managing consultant contracts. Ajera, a complete accounting and business management solution, now includes consultant management functionality.

Managing consultant contracts with Ajera, gives users easy access to the status of commitments. During contract negotiation a user can verify that consultant's insurance policies provide adequate coverage for the life of the project. Firms are able to see how much work consultants have contracted to provide for each phase of the project. For the life of the project, Ajera provides real time access to the amount invoiced to date and the amount paid to consultants. To complete the process, the amounts can then be compared directly with the client contract, what services have been billed, and what the client has paid. The consultant management feature automatically verifies invoices to the original consultant budget and generates warning notices to ensure consultants do not over bill and projects stay within budget. By tracking consultant contracts at the beginning of the project, firms have an accurate picture of their commitments at each phase of the project. Ajera eliminates surprises and empowers A/E firms to control their own project profitability.

About Axium
With over 20 years of A/E experience, Axium provides accounting and business management software solutions for architectural, engineering, and project-based firms. At Axium, client service is our number one priority. We are dedicated to the success of our clients, the development of industry-specific solutions and providing exceptional service in every way. Founded in 1984, Axium is headquartered in Beaverton, OR with distributorship throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. For more information, visit www.axiumae.com.

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