Rand Group

Rand Group, is an IT consulting and Software company that implements business software solutions utilizing Microsoft products. Founded in 2003, Rand Group was recognized in 2012 as the 16th largest accounting technology firm in the United States.<ref name"Rand Group Maintains 16th Spot in Accounting Today's VAR 100">Rand Group Press Release.Rand Group Maintains 16th Spot in Accounting Today's VAR 100

Rand Group is an atypical Microsoft Partner in that it has combined technical services staff with Certified Public Accountants, providing customization, deployment and support services for companies in the oil & gas, construction, manufacturing, and the distribution industries. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company had 85 employees at the close of 2012, with the addition of a new executive appointment. Rand Group also has an office in Dallas.

History

Rand Group was formed in 2003 by the acquisition of the technical consulting division of Hein & Associates LLP, a regional accounting firm. Between 1996 and 2003, prior to the formation, the same management team provided the same service offering at Hein. Rand Group received Gold Partner status in 2005, primarily as a result of its 90% client retention rate.

Rand Group has consistently made Accounting Today's VAR 100 list and is now considered the largest Texas-based Microsoft and Sage partner.

Acquisitions

To-date, Rand Group has acquired the following firms:

• In 2003, Rand Group was formed by the acquisition of the technology consulting division of Hein & Associates LLP.
• In 2012, Rand Group acquired Houston-based SMBology, a growth-oriented IT firm offering strategic consulting, user experience design, and application development.

Community Involvement

Rand Group is heavily involved in the local community. In 2012, the company acted as an underwriter for The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and announced it would be a Supporting Sponsor for the Alley Theatre and the 2012-2013 Houston Symphony Family Concert Series. In past years, Rand Group has supported the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Houston Zoo, Houston PBS, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Services

Rand Group services center around helping businesses do better with technology by building solution sets to fit clients' needs and simplifying complicated processes. This includes through implementing ERP and CRM solutions, such as Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, .NET technologies and SharePoint.

Rand Group's services include business management,Customer Relationship Management for marketing, Sales Force Automation, Portal Solutions, Business Intelligence Solutions, Construction Business Software, and Supply Chain Management and Optimization.

Industries

Rand Group's solutions are tailored to the following industries:

• Oil & Gas
• Manufacturing
• Distribution
• Construction
• Professional Services

Awards

• Microsoft Dynamics: President's Club, 2010, 2011
• Accounting Technology Magazine VAR 100 list eight years in a row: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
• SourceMedia's Published List of Top 100 "Pacesetters", 2007

Competitors

Rand Group competitors include a number of the larger IT consulting and oil & gas accounting software companies, including Avanade, P2 Energy Solutions and CGI 1.

External links

• Rand Group's Website www.randgroup.com
• Rand Group Microsoft Pinpoint Profile Rand Group Pinpoint Profile
• Financial Executives International (FEI) Gold Partner FEI.org