Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, SSOE Group is an internationally ranked architecture and engineering (A&E) firm managing more than 2,000 projects annually. With a global workforce of approximately 1,600 employees, SSOE delivers complex, innovative projects across a wide range of industries.
To maintain its leadership position and support continued growth, SSOE needed an ERP platform that could align with its unique business processes while enabling greater efficiency, visibility, and scalability across the organization.
Industry: Architecture & Engineering
Headquarters: Toledo, OH
Solutions: Deltek Vantagepoint
Website: ssoe.com ↗
In 2019, SSOE set out to modernize its ERP environment by moving beyond Deltek Vision to a next‑generation solution. After an initial ERP selection failed to meet the firm’s needs—despite partial implementation—SSOE reevaluated its approach and returned to a trusted technology partner: Aktion Associates.
By implementing Deltek Vantagepoint with Aktion Associates, SSOE achieved:
SSOE needed to transition from legacy systems and heavily customized processes that limited scalability and modernization. In addition to moving off Deltek Vision, the firm was also replacing homegrown tools—particularly in resource management and project workflows.
The complexity of SSOE’s global operations required an ERP solution capable of supporting advanced project accounting, resource planning, and financial processes without excessive customization.
SSOE selected Deltek Vantagepoint for its advanced capabilities and alignment with the firm’s business model. Aktion Associates, the largest Deltek partner in North America, brought deep AEC expertise and a long‑standing relationship with SSOE—making them well positioned to guide the transition.
Aktion worked closely with SSOE to transition custom Vision workflows into Vantagepoint’s native functionality—modernizing processes while preserving operational efficiency.
A major milestone was SSOE’s move from a homegrown resource management system to Vantagepoint’s built‑in planning capabilities. The firm also replaced legacy billing workflows, such as message boards, with interactive billing and draft invoice approvals.
Aktion provided strategic readiness assessments, on‑site effectiveness reviews, and tailored training sessions to ensure rapid adoption across SSOE’s global workforce.
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SSOE’s partnership with Aktion continues beyond go‑live. Aktion provides ongoing support, strategic guidance, and innovation—helping SSOE apply successful solutions to additional use cases and future initiatives.
SSOE Group’s successful transition to Deltek Vantagepoint demonstrates the power of pairing the right ERP platform with the right partner. Through collaboration, strategic guidance, and a disciplined implementation approach, SSOE achieved significant gains in efficiency, visibility, and financial performance—positioning the firm for continued growth.
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