Naviant, Inc. Acquires Business Process Automation Provider in Michigan

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Naviant, Inc. Acquires Business Process Automation Provider in Michigan.

Naviant, a leading provider of intelligent automation solutions by Hyland and ABBYY, announced today that it signed an agreement to acquire User Friendly Consulting. User Friendly Consulting (UFC) is a business process automation provider based in Michigan.  

Michael Carr, President & CEO at Naviant, says, “UFC is a top ABBYY partner and has an incredible reputation in the Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) market, and you can expect that same great service to continue with Naviant. UFC’s talent partnered with Naviant’s talent and thriving and happy client base will help elevate our client experience and accelerate intelligent automation journeys for clients.” 

Travis Spangler, General Manager and Director of Sales & Operations of UFC, says, “Our superior client experience will continue with Naviant’s strong reputation and core commitment to client success. Naviant brings experienced resources with expanded offerings to help our clients achieve even more success.” 

“We’ve worked closely with Naviant and UFC, two of ABBYY’s leading partners, for many years to deliver impactful ROI using our purpose-built AI for understanding documents,” comment Neil Murphy, Chief Sales Officer at ABBYY. “We look forward to their continued investment in the Intelligent Process Automation market.” 

Michael Carr added, “We are committed to providing the same outstanding support and delivery of services our clients have grown to expect, and we look forward to personally welcoming User Friendly Consulting clients and staff into the Naviant community.” 

About Naviant 

Naviant is a nationally recognized intelligent automation solutions integrator and business process consulting organization with over 30 years of experience. We help our clients do more with less by using technology to streamline processes and gain visibility into the data they need to make better decisions.  

Our “process-first” approach emphasizes the importance of process improvement before implementing technology solutions such as OnBase, Brainware, the ABBYY intelligent capture platform, Hyland RPA and Jadu content portal technology.  

We are proud to be a top-tier partner for Hyland’s OnBase, a single enterprise information platform for managing content, processes, and cases. OnBase combines ECM, case management, business process management (BPM), records management, compliance, and capture functionality on a single platform. In addition, we’re a top partner for ABBYY intelligent document processing platform. To learn more about Naviant, please visit naviant.com. Process focus. Excellence.

About Hyland

Hyland is a leading content services provider that enables thousands of organizations to deliver better experiences to the people they serve. Find us at Hyland.com.

DeWitt Relocates to New Office in Madison

MADISON, Wis. (March 18, 2024) – DeWitt LLP today announced it has relocated to a new office in Madison located at 25 W. Main Street, Suite 800.

The new office is conveniently located across the street from the Wisconsin State Capitol and is minutes away from the Supreme Court, the Dane County Circuit Court, the Court of Appeals, and the Federal Courthouse.

“We are thrilled to have our new office right in the heart of Madison, not too far from our previous one downtown where we have proudly served clients for decades. Our team will have a more contemporary space and the location provides convenient access for our clients,” said Michele Perreault, DeWitt’s Madison Office Managing Partner. The new office provides additional functional space to DeWitt’s team in Madison, which is home to more than 100 attorneys and staff.

DeWitt, recently honored as a Top Workplace award winner in Madison from 2022 through 2024, is Madison’s largest law firm, with attorneys who provide services for individuals and businesses on a local, statewide, and national basis.

About DeWitt

DeWitt LLP was founded in 1903 and is one of the ten largest law firms based in Wisconsin, with an additional presence in Minnesota. It has more than 130 attorneys practicing in Madison, Green Bay, and Greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Its attorneys have the experience to service clients of all scopes and sizes. DeWitt is known for its work in a variety of legal areas.

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Cousins Subs Opens New Location in Stoughton

Cousins Subs announces the opening of its newest location in Stoughton, Wis., on Monday, February 19. This marks the second store the brand will open in the area in 2024, reflecting its commitment to serving local communities and continuing to reinvest in the Madison area. With 92 locations, including 54 corporately owned establishments, Cousins Subs continues to expand its footprint, bringing its renowned deli fresh and grilled-to-order subs to the Stoughton community.

The 1,900 square-foot restaurant, located at 1432 US-51, Stoughton, WI 53589, boasts a full-service drive-thru, seating for 32 guests, and the brand’s distinctive ‘Milwaukee Sub Shop’ ambiance. Adorned with natural wood, stone and metal accents, the décor reflects Cousins Subs’ commitment to its cuisine philosophy, rich history, and community engagement, exemplified through its Make It Better Foundation. Digital menu boards enhance the overall dining experience.

Cousins Subs’ extensive menu, featuring deli-fresh subs and made-to-order sides, will be available for dine-in, drive-thru, pick-up and delivery. Catering orders can conveniently be placed through the Cousins Subs website. Customers enrolled in Cousins Club, the brand’s point-based loyalty program, will earn one point for every $1 spent, both online and in-store.

In keeping with its dedication to the Stoughton community, Cousins Subs aims to contribute to the local economy by creating job opportunities and actively participating in the area’s growth and development. The restaurant, open seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., is currently seeking enthusiastic team members who can enjoy flexible schedules, complimentary meals, and next-day pay in a welcoming, family-friendly work environment. Interested applicants are invited to visit www.work4cousins.com.

“Opening our doors in Stoughton isn’t just about subs; it’s about commitment,” says Justin McCoy, vice president of marketing at Cousins Subs. “We’re here to serve fresh, flavorful food while supporting the local community and making meaningful connections with our guests.”

As Cousins Subs becomes an integral part of the Stoughton neighborhood, the brand looks forward to fostering meaningful connections with residents and supporting the communities it serves.

Endres Manufacturing Company Acquires Skyline Steel, Inc.

Waunakee, WI—February 2, 2024

Endres Manufacturing Company announced today that it has acquired the assets of Skyline Steel, Inc. located in Arlington, WI.  Skyline Steel is a structural steel and miscellaneous metals fabrication that is family-owned and has been in business since 2000. The acquisition will allow Endres Manufacturing to expand its offerings and increase its production to meet customer demands.

Jerry Raflik, President of Skyline Steel says, “Endres is a great organization, and we are excited for this new opportunity to work with Endres and to create a smooth transition for our customers and employees.” Sam Ballweg, President of Endres Manufacturing says, “We are thrilled to join forces with Skyline Steel. This acquisition will support our goal of being the top structural steel fabricator in Southern Wisconsin. With the addition of this new location, we will have additional capacity to better serve the customers of both organizations.”

Skyline Steel will be integrated into Endres Manufacturing’s existing operations, and Skyline Steel employees will become part of the Endres Family.  Endres is an AISC-certified family-owned steel manufacturing company that has been in business since 1926.  Endres works on everything from the most complicated construction projects down to individual beams for home builders and are specialists in decorative railings and specialty metals. The asset acquisition will allow each location to serve more customers at an even higher level. A genuine commitment to customers and employees has always been a vision shared by both companies.

For more information, visit www.EndresMfg.com.

Naviant, Inc. Acquires Business Process Automation Provider in Orlando, FL

Naviant, a leading provider of intelligent automation solutions by Hyland and ABBYY, announced today that it signed an agreement to acquire Next Phase Solutions. Next Phase Solutions is a business process automation provider based in Orlando, FL.

As a top Hyland partner, Naviant has been named an OnBase Platinum and Diamond Support partner consistently year after year with a thriving and happy client base. “We are committed to providing the same outstanding support and delivery of services our clients have grown to expect, and we look forward to personally welcoming Next Phase Solutions clients and staff into the Naviant community,” said Michael Carr, President & CEO, at Naviant. 

“Hyland is in full support of this acquisition, and we see Naviant as an exemplary model of a partner that provides excellent delivery and support to their clients. Recently, Naviant was honored by Hyland with the Premier Solution Provider Designation and Low Code Application Development for OnBase Competency Status,” said Eric Miller, Assistant Vice President of channel sales at Hyland.

Mary McKnight, CEO of Next Phase Solutions, says, “Our client experience will continue to be the best in the industry with Naviant’s strong reputation and core commitment to client success. Naviant brings experienced resources with expanded offerings to help our clients achieve more with their digital automation solutions.”

Michael Carr, President & CEO, at Naviant says, “Next Phase Solutions has taken exceptional care of their clients, and we are extremely excited to continue to work with their experienced talent and client base. We believe this acquisition will help take everyone to the next level in their intelligent automation journey.”

About Naviant

Naviant is a nationally recognized intelligent automation solutions integrator and business process consulting organization with over 30 years of experience. We help our clients do more with less by using technology to streamline processes and gain visibility into the data they need to make better decisions.

Our “process-first” approach emphasizes the importance of process improvement before implementing technology solutions such as OnBase, Brainware, the ABBYY intelligent capture platform, and Hyland RPA.

We are proud to be a top-tier partner for Hyland’s OnBase, a single enterprise information platform for managing content, processes, and cases. OnBase combines ECM, case management, business process management (BPM), records management, compliance, and capture functionality on a single platform. To learn more about Naviant, please visit naviant.com. Process focus. Excellence.

About Hyland

Hyland is a leading content services provider that enables thousands of organizations to deliver better experiences to the people they serve. Find us at Hyland.com.