Meet Conest Software Systems, a trailblazer in takeoff, estimating, and project management solutions for the electrical, low voltage, and data/telecom industries, founded in 1989.
Conest has set the industry standard by delivering cutting-edge software that meets the unique needs of contractors across the US, Canada, and Australia.
This customer story explores Conest’s journey to meet the growing demand for a cloud-based version of its software through a partnership with V2 Cloud.
Facing challenges in delivering cloud accessibility without reengineering their existing software, Conest sought a solution that would provide flexibility, security, and seamless user experience.
The result? A rapid, smooth transition to a cloud platform that enhanced deployment speed, improved customer accessibility, and strengthened data security.
This shift allowed Conest to focus on delivering value to its clients while reducing operational overhead and IT complexity.
The Challenge: Meeting Cloud Demand Without Rewriting Software
As the demand for cloud-based software grew, Conest Software Systems faced mounting pressure from its customers to offer a cloud version of their flagship product.
However, the company encountered several critical challenges:
- Legacy Software Limitations: Conest’s existing software, while highly effective in its on-premise form, wasn’t cloud-ready. A complete rewrite of the code to make it cloud-compatible would require significant time and resources, both of which were unavailable.
- Traditional Hosting Shortcomings: Traditional hosting solutions were not an option due to the complexity of maintaining seamless user access. These solutions would require heavy support from IT teams, which Conest’s clients often lacked.
- Failed Vendor Partnerships: Previous attempts to work with a cloud vendor fell short due to difficulties in testing, long-term commitments, and lackluster performance, leaving Conest still searching for a scalable and reliable solution.
In summary, Conest needed a flexible, fast, and scalable cloud solution that could deliver a seamless experience for their users—without the burdens of a full code rewrite, additional support resources, or long-term vendor commitments.
The Solution: Custom Cloud Environment
To address Conest’s challenges and deliver a cloud-based solution quickly and efficiently, they needed a partner that could offer scalability, ease of use, and robust security—all without the need for a full software rewrite.
V2 Cloud emerged as the perfect fit for Conest’s needs.
Finding the Right Partner
After a comprehensive search, V2 Cloud was selected for several key reasons:
- Ease of Implementation: V2 Cloud’s platform allowed Conest to move its existing software to the cloud without major changes to the codebase. This preserved the software’s functionality while meeting the growing customer demand for a cloud option.
- Seamless User Experience: V2 Cloud’s infrastructure was designed for easy deployment and management. It provided a smooth user experience with minimal setup, eliminating the need for complicated configurations or additional IT resources.
- Built-in Security and Scalability: V2 Cloud’s solution came with automated backups, integrated antivirus, and disaster recovery, which meant Conest could offer secure, reliable cloud access to its clients, reducing their need for IT support.
Implementation
The deployment of V2 Cloud’s solution followed a strategic approach:
- Pre-configured Cloud Templates: V2 Cloud created tailored cloud environments for Conest’s software, significantly reducing deployment time. This allowed Conest’s customers to access the cloud version of the software quickly, with no additional setup required.
- Remote Access from Any Device: With V2 Cloud’s platform, Conest’s customers gained the ability to access their software from any location, whether in the office, at home, or on the job site. This eliminated the need for physical on-premise installations, improving both flexibility and efficiency.
- Comprehensive Support: V2 Cloud’s proactive support ensured smooth operation. Daily backups and live monitoring guaranteed that Conest’s customers had secure, uninterrupted access to their cloud-based software, with real-time insights into system health.
Key Achievements
- 75% Faster Software Deployment: Deployment time for Conest’s cloud-based software was reduced from an hour to just minutes, allowing customers to connect seamlessly and efficiently.
- Access from Anywhere: With V2 Cloud, Conest customers gained the freedom to access their software from the office, field, or home. No longer tied to a single computer, users now enjoy greater flexibility and mobility.
- Streamlined Sales and Improved Customer Experience: V2 Cloud’s pre-configured templates enabled quick trial setups, reducing deployment times to just minutes and eliminating the need for customer involvement, drastically improving the onboarding process.
- Enhanced Security and Automatic Backups: Many of Conest’s clients lack dedicated IT resources. With built-in antivirus protection, automated backups, and disaster recovery, clients can now rest easy knowing their data is secure—without the need for additional IT support.
Why Conest Chose V2 Cloud
Conest selected V2 Cloud because it checked all the boxes: faster deployment, easier access, enhanced security, and reduced IT dependency.
Moreover, the responsive support team at V2 Cloud played a critical role in ensuring a smooth transition and ongoing success.
As Christine Massone, Director of Support Services at Conest, noted:
“V2 Cloud not only provided the best solution, but their support team was extremely responsive and went the extra mile to ensure our success.”
How ISVs Can Succeed Like Conest
Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) often face the daunting challenge of moving their existing software to the cloud without extensive code rewrites, increased IT demands, or a compromise in user experience.
Just like Conest, many ISVs must balance the need for scalability, security, and accessibility while meeting customer expectations for cloud solutions.
Ready to take your Software to the cloud?
If you’re an ISV facing similar challenges, V2 Cloud can help you deliver a cloud version of your software that meets your customers’ needs—without the complexity of code rewrites or increased IT costs.
Let us handle the technical side while you focus on growing your business. Contact V2 Cloud today for a demo and see how we can help you make the leap to the cloud effortlessly.
