If you are considering investing in a custom software solution, the most important question you can answer is whether WorkXpress is good fit for what you are trying to build. If it is, then you can realize all of WorkXpress's quality, cost and other advantages.

Here is a partial list of the types of applications people have built in WorkXpress

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A Digital Assessment Survey showed on average; …1 vulnerability for every 8 lines of code, and 1 CRITICAL vulnerability for every 69 lines of code

Solution: Eliminate application security concerns at the platform level The WorkXpress architecture allows developers to build applications that pass application-level security tests…AUTOMATICALLY.

How? WorkXpress is a secure platform with a unique, proprietary architecture. Because of this, the applications built on top of WorkXpress do not need to be independently penetration tested - they are automatically secured according to level of security applied to the platform itself.

In other words, one secure platform saves thousands of applications from having to be tested and secured individually, avoiding enormous expense of time, cost, training and remediation. Security features include;

• Encrypted URLs
• Hardened against XSS scripting
• No JavaScript allowed
• Hardened against SQL injection
• Penetration tested
• Unified up‐to‐date package set
• Physical and network security are controllable
• No anonymous API or user access

Additionally, the WorkXpress platform provides critical Data-security tools

• Data encryption in transit
• Data encryption at rest as needed
• Data redaction of critical privacy information
• Supported infrastructure offers compliance including SAAS70, Federal, HIPAA, HITECH, PCI and more.

For one example of how a specific public cloud provider, Amazon Web Services, supports a range of compliances please see http://aws.amazon.com/security/

The WX Wiki http://wiki.workxpress.com is a one-stop source for all things WorkXpress. Whether you are building a simple public webform or a robust ERP system, chances are you will find answers to your questions there.

• Quickstart - if your in a hurry, at least watch this video! It will show you the basics to get started
• Before you Build - use this section if you do not have previous development experience. In just a few minutes it will give you the basic understandings necessary to “think technically” enough to be effective with WorkXpress.
• Building your Application - this section provides “how to's” for a wide range of specific tasks, grouped by functional category.
• Examples and Best Practices - this section shows diaries of how an application develops over time. It also shows more detailed examples of “best-practices” in software development.

WorkXpress will assign dedicated support representatives who will invest time in you and will personally help you with any questions that you may have. You may reach them by phone, email or IM, and they will be happy to setup a desktop sharing webinar to talk through your questions. Contact your dedicated support representative for;

• Technical questions not answered on the WX Wiki
• Specification and requirements gathering questions
• Questions about integrations and 3rd party services
• Questions about compliance and security issues
• Systems Administration and SDLC questions
• Billing questions
• …and much more

Engaging WorkXpress is easy. First, determine whether you are using this software internally, or for commercial purposes. Then, determine whether you wish to do it yourself (DIY) or hire us to do it for you (SaaS).

If your company is simply seeking software to use, then you qualify as an “Internal Use” customer.

• DIY Internal Use Customers will use their own developers to build applications and provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support
• SaaS (Software as a Service) Internal Use customers will engage WorkXpress to provide customization services, Tier 2 and Tier 3 support

• DIY (1) - $200/developer, + $15/user/month
• SaaS (1) - $45/user/month

(1) Includes hosting. Excludes optional pay-per-use services such as SMS and bulk-email

If your company is seeking to resell WorkXpress software or services based on WorkXpress software then you are a “Commercial Use” customer.

• DIY Commercial Use Customers will use their own developers to build applications and provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support
• SaaS (Software as a Service) Commercial Use customers will engage WorkXpress to provide customization services, Tier 2 and tier 3 support.

See here for commercial use pricing

“WorkXpress is disruptive” - Stefan Ried, PhD, Senior Analyst with Forrester Research wrote in a Twitter Post - IDC Analyst Briefing on PaaS

“Comparing MS Access to WorkXpress is like comparing an old rotary phone to the iPhone“ - Tom Lertola, D-I-Y customer

“I have been watching the PaaS space for some time now and have witnessed WorkXpress gain worldwide attention from major analyst firms and clients. WorkXpress is a leader in this space.” - George Fischer, EVP Worldwide Sales and Operations, CA (NYSE: CA). WorkXpress Board Member.

Read the full Case Study in pdf: http://www.workxpress.com/case-study/EPS-case-study.pdf

“With WorkXpress, we’ve gotten everything we asked for at a fraction of the cost of traditional software solutions and in less than two months. We expect a full return on our investment in under 60 days.” - Eric Kaufman, EPS

EventPro Strategies (EPS), headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is the premiere full service event staffing and execution agency in the industry offering clients in-the-field strategy, expertise, innovation, and measurement, at an unsurpassed value.

For more than a year, EPS searched for a customized software solution to consolidate their hundreds of event detailing spreadsheets and thousands of talent and client e-mails. After a few months, it became evident to the company’s chief operating officer, Eric Kaufman, that to consolidate all of their desired workflow processes into a new custom software solution using the traditional development method would be impossible due to the expense.

• Need: EPS needed to consolidate the hundreds of spreadsheets and e-mails they handled daily into comprehensive event planning and execution software.

• Solution: WorkXpress created five portals allowing application access anywhere and consolidated and automated workflow to ensure event execution organization.

• Success: EPS was able to begin using their software less than 2 months from the first build day and receives 80% productivity gains with their new event management solution.

The EPS project took a total of five weeks to create the five portals; talent, client, staff, accounting, and management, and all related functionality. Only three additional weeks were then needed to fine-tune the software and train staff before implementation. The project was completed on time and on budget, a relatively unusual reality in the world of customized software.

Kaufman said, “I’m sure other business owners can understand, we needed better organization, cleaner processes and a faster way to ensure our clients were successful without any issues. The new EPS Tracker System® 2.0 centralizes pre-event and post-event information while assisting both the client and EPS staff with event execution. Our mission is simple, ‘Provide our clients with the data that they want and need at their fingertips.’ With WorkXpress, we now have the peace of mind to take our business to the next level of world class service.”

Read the full Case Study in pdf:http://www.workxpress.com/case-study/Servolift_case_study.pdf

“WorkXpress is 10x faster than Access, and has 20x the capability” - Tom Lertola - ServoLift

Servolift is a New Jersey based machinery designer, manufacturer, and reseller. To date, the company has successfully installed their premium manufacturing blenders and lifters in more than 5000 locations worldwide.

• Need: Servolift needed a highly customized ERP software solution that could consolidate their many Access databases and paper processes. Prior to implementation, the company haphazardly ran their operations with constantly failing software that wasted time and caused vast frustration.

• Solution: WorkXpress provided its platform solution that allowed Tom Lertola of Servolift to build their complex ERP himself without programming. 5GL build tools in WorkXpress empowered Tom, who is not a programmer, to build their software, a feat he would have been unable to do on any other platform.

• Success: Servolift completed their software project and now enjoy a 30% time-savings over their previous process. The company saved $100’s of thousands of dollars in customized software expense and feel secure that their operation will never again see broken software and plant computer shutdowns due to Access database issues.

The features and functionality, built entirely by Lertola, include; accounting, customer relationship management (CRM), human resources management, employee tasks and time off, reminders, international currency conversion, expense reports, internal commissions, sales representative commissions, quoting, purchasing, shipping and receiving, machine tracking by serial number, RMA’s, work orders, service schedule, parts inventory, shop tool tracking, project management, bill of materials, allocation, scheduling, standard assemblies, and model number generation.

Lertola said, “Since we implemented WorkXpress 5 years ago, we’ve been very happy with the level of service we’ve received. If I ever had questions, I knew exactly who to call and was able to secure solutions in a very timely manner.”

Read the full Case Study in pdf:http://www.workxpress.com/case-study/RT_grim_case_study_final.pdf

“WorkXpress delivered on time, and saved us over 50%” - Mike Wentz – R.T. Grim Operations Manager

R.T. Grim (RTG) is a regional electronics company based in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Historically, the company focused on providing service for car audio and video, computers, televisions, camcorders, VCR’s, home stereos, DVD players, and professional audio/visual equipment. As an extension of these electronics capabilities, RTG bid on and earned a contract to refurbish Ford Motor Services instrument clusters.

Wentz and his team members searched for an easily customizable platform as a service (PaaS) solution to meet their unique needs. It was essential for the company to be up and running quickly, implement a system that could grow and change with their changing needs, and be able to perform specific automated tasks not currently available in any off-the-shelf software.

• Need: R.T. Grim needed a customized software solution to automate their part and order tasks. The new system needed to be functional within three months and their current employees would need to get in and use on day one. That meant the ability to manipulate a database, log parts use and much more without manual data entry or knowledge of programming.

• Solution: WorkXpress provided bar coded data entry automation, FedEx integration, personalized automated ticket creation and much more all on time and on budget. 5GL build tools enabled capability and functionality to be built faster than any previous method of software build would have allowed.

• Success: R.T. Grim is now successfully using their new system with 70% time-savings over their previous method. All of this was completed with a 50% cost savings.

A number of powerful features were implemented for R.T. Grim including a bar code scan to simplify order processing, automation of ticket creation with personalized headers and footers, integration of shipping with FedEx, and a clear system for accountability and tracking of dashboard instrumentation throughout their service pipeline.

Wentz said, “No other customized software solution or platform as a service we researched could have provided us everything we needed and still been on schedule. I have been very impressed with WorkXpress’s ability to provide such complex customization and reporting capability without any programming. Add the excellent customer service we’ve enjoyed and I can honestly say that if I had to make the decision to create more software, WorkXpress would be my first and likely only call.”

Read the full Case Study in pdf:http://www.workxpress.com/case-study/Tex-Visions_case_study.pdf

“We have been very happy with our WorkXpress CRM. It’s increased our productivity by at least 30% and everyone on the system finds it very easy to use and learn.” - Marcel Ruhland, Tex Visions President

Tex Visions is one of the world’s leading custom printing facilities. Located in Pennsylvania, the company has quickly moved from an early phase start-up to an industry leader in custom flags, banners, displays and hardware.

With more than 1000 customers around the world and more than 20 employees using an off-the-shelf customer relationship management (CRM) tool, the company decided to seek out a more powerful cloud based software solution to handle and consolidate their fast growing business interests.

• Need: Tex Visions needed an advanced customized CRM tool to manage their fast growing list of clients, opportunities, and marketing initiatives. They liked their previous CRM but realized it wasn’t particularly sophisticated. With sales growing so quickly, their sales team needed a higher level of automation for follow-ups and tracking leads. In addition, management wanted to create complex reports on sales activity.

• Solution: WorkXpress built a fully customized, advanced CRM that delivered a customer portal, lead tracking, automated quote generation and much more. Using 5GL build tools saved Tex Visions thousands of dollars while providing a first rate PROJECT MANAGEMENT.

• Success: Tex Visions has enjoyed a 30% gain in productivity levels and sales have increased through a more focused sales pipeline and structured lead tracking.

Tex Visions now enjoys features including; lead tracking, automated alerts for lead follow-ups, scheduling capability, e-mail integration, voice over internet (VoIP) call integration, outgoing VoIP call integration, fax integration, custom quote generation, and complex sales and marketing reporting.