Computer Ingenuity Associates, Inc. (CIA) is a hotel management solutions provider with 20 years of experience serving hotel management companies and owner/operators. The company has developed 7 in-house applications for budgeting, forecasting, revenue analysis, and profit analysis.
CIA needed to replace their outdated legacy system with “aHEAd” (Hotel Enhanced Accounting), a modern web-based solution that automates hotel data collection and integrates with external accounting systems through APIs.
A need to replace an outdated legacy hotel management system with a modern cloud-based platform that could automate data collection and integrate seamlessly with multiple external PMS, POS, and accounting systems.
Platform Modernization
Move all legacy application functions to a highly sophisticated cloud application with numerous API integrations.
Security & Access Enhancement
Replace legacy-based authentication with single sign-on and provide full application access through an online portal.
System Integration
Build new database to consume data from external PMS and POS systems, integrate Excel workbook functionality, and add QuickBooks online API integration.
Telliant transformed CIA’s legacy system into the modern, cloud-based “aHEAd” hotel management platform, featuring API integrations with PMS and POS systems, single sign-on security, role-based access, automated data collection, enhanced reporting, and integrated help functionality.
Cloud Platform Migration
Successfully moved all legacy functions to a sophisticated web-based application with modern architecture.
API Integration Suite
Integrated with 8 PMS systems (Choice, Fosse, Maestr, etc.) and 8 POS systems (Booker, Infogn, etc.) plus QuickBooks Online.
Enhanced Security
Implemented single sign-on authentication replacing outdated legacy security method.
Database Modernization
Built new database infrastructure to consume and process data from external PMS and POS systems.
Excel Integration
Added full Excel workbook functionality (xls and xlsx) for familiar user experience.
Online Portal Access
Provided complete application access through comprehensive web-based portal.
Role-Based Access
Created customized login systems tailored to different client types and user roles.
Integrated Help System
Built in accounting practice guidance and help functionality for users.
Significantly increased client base & market share, especially among small & mid-sized hotels.
Enhanced usability through modern web-based platform design.
Improved extensibility for future upgrades and feature additions.
Expanded user access through comprehensive online portal.
Streamlined operations with automated data collection and posting.