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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS), discontinued

    Score6.9 out of 10
    N/AJenzabar Internet Campus Solution was a cloud-based ERP solution for university process management. Jenzabar now offers Jenzabar ONE as their higher ed solution.N/A

    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AUnit4 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (formerly Business World, and before that Aggresso) is an ERP accounting software designed to deliver visibility and control over finances, projects, procurement, reporting, forecasting and payroll.N/A
    Pricing
    Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS), discontinuedUnit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS), discontinuedUnit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS), discontinuedUnit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS), discontinued and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS), discontinued
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    29% above category average
    Pay calculation6.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS), discontinued and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS), discontinued
    3.5
    1 Ratings
    73% below category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    22% below category average
    API for custom integration6.01 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Plug-ins1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS), discontinued and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS), discontinued
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Single sign-on capability8.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions8.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS), discontinued and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS), discontinued
    6.0
    2 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    10.0
    3 Ratings
    29% above category average
    Dashboards1.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Standard reports8.02 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Custom reports9.02 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS), discontinued and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS), discontinued
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    10.0
    3 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Accounts payable8.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Accounts receivable8.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations8.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Global Financial Support00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Standardized Processes00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS), discontinued and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS), discontinued
    -
    Ratings
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Inventory tracking00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS), discontinued and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS), discontinued
    -
    Ratings
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Pricing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Order entry00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Credit card processing00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Order Orchestration00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS), discontinued and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS), discontinued
    -
    Ratings
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Billing Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Period Close00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS), discontinuedUnit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
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    Usability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS), discontinuedUnit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Jenzabar, Inc.
    JICS is well suited for schools that have long-used Jenzabar products or are looking for a stripped down, direct data management system. If someone is seeking innovation or the latest in features and technology, I do not believe they would be as pleased with JICS. It's a bare bones system alternative.
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    Unit4
    Unit4 is good for small and mid-level companies where they need a single platform to manage their functionality.
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    Pros
    Jenzabar, Inc.
    • Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS) is good at interacting with the Jenzabar database.
    • Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS) can integrate with Active Directory to allow for one set of credentials and also has its own credential management system for local accounts to be created.
    • Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS) will display grades as soon as they are entered into the Jenzabar database.
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    Unit4
    • Since the software is built with your needs in mind, it can be tailored to your specific needs.
    • System security is also created with your specific needs in mind and can be extremely detailed for various roles within the organization.
    • The various modules integrate well, if thought through system processes when building.
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    Cons
    Jenzabar, Inc.
    • Jenzabar is unwilling to work with other companies to integrate information across multiple platforms.
    • The quality of JICS is contingent upon appropriate use and entry by those on campus. While not a limitation to JICS itself, there seems to be more problems with JICS in this regard than I have noticed on other campuses with other platforms.
    • JICS is typically behind on the times. Features it adds today were commonplace for others much earlier.
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    Unit4
    • Their layout and limited web capabilities are a turn-off
    • They lack basic functionality in their web [version]
    • The implementation phase is bumpy since their guides and process documents are not step by step and are usually confusing
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    Usability
    Jenzabar, Inc.
    Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS) is very usable and easy to maintain. With us having students log in with their AD credentials, they don't have to remember an extra username and password. Also, I have been able to update and customize some of the coding, which has allowed us to make sure the site works just the way we want it to.
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    Unit4
    Unit4 is very easy to use. One can use it without much technical knowledge.
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    Support Rating
    Jenzabar, Inc.
    Support is generally very helpful. There are some support staff that really try to go the extra mile and help with solving the problem you have, not just answering your initial question. If you don't understand a feature that is offered in the Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS) environment, they also have a portal with on-demand webinars/courses that you can watch to get a better idea of offerings at your own base.
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    Unit4
    Their consultant and support service is also very responsive.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Jenzabar, Inc.
    We selected JICS many years ago as it was a cost-effective option that was streamlined and straight-forward. Today, no one is ever thrilled with their SIS, and I can anticipate major difficulties if we attempted to move from JICS. However, from a features and revolutionary standpoint, I do feel we will always be a step behind if we continue with Jenzabar.
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    Unit4
    I have used Fund EZ and QuickBooks. Unit4 is for larger organizations and was needed for our scaling.
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    Return on Investment
    Jenzabar, Inc.
    • Jenzabar has allowed us to house all data in one system, which was badly needed.
    • Jenzabar allows us to speak one language across campus, although many offices still work outside of Jenzabar due to limitations within JICS.
    • Jenzabar has not been effective in being a leader in new features or developments. I always feel like we are a step behind.
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    Unit4
    • Our business processes were in flux when the initial build of our system was taking place - this made lives very difficult. Make sure processes are set!
    • Time - beyond what could have been imagined - this is a huge project, that needs proper resources assigned to it within a company when planning to install.
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