bennett porter & assoc

What bennett porter & assoc does

Bennett/Porter & Associates, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based technology consulting firm founded in February 1988 by Sue Bennett and Deni Porter that delivers ERP implementation, human capital management software, and managed IT services to small and mid-sized businesses across the Pacific Northwest. The firm operates as a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) for Acumatica Cloud ERP and Sage 100 ERP, a reseller of People Savvy HCM (powered by UKG Ready), and a regional managed IT services provider under the BP/IT brand. Its core customer base consists of SMBs typically ranging from 10 to 200+ employees that have outgrown entry-level accounting tools and require integrated finance, HR/payroll, and IT infrastructure.

The company's technology portfolio rests on a Sage Certified, SOC 2 Type II certified Tier IV cloud hosting facility in Hillsboro, Oregon — operated by Bennett/Porter itself since 2012, predating Sage's own cloud program — alongside integrations with Acumatica, UKG Ready, Microsoft 365 (Silver Partner), Datto (ransomware detection/backup), Huntress (endpoint threat detection deployed September 2025), Avalara, Quadient, and BizNet. Sub-brands include BP/IT (managed IT), People Savvy HCM (HR/payroll), and HR Sidekick (on-demand HR advisory). Bennett/Porter was recognized as Acumatica's 2025 Retail & eCommerce VAR of the Year.

Revenue is generated across five streams: ERP professional services (one-time implementation plus ongoing optimization), recurring Sage 100 cloud hosting, recurring People Savvy HCM subscriptions, recurring BP/IT managed services ($100–$300 per user/month, with the typical SMB tier at $150–$200), and lower-tier HR Sidekick subscriptions. Go-to-market is consultative and sales-led, with free no-pressure consultations, multi-year contracts on enterprise software, and a stated emphasis on long-term partnership over transaction volume; no e-commerce storefront or self-serve channel exists. Marketing is content-driven (blog, SEO, quarterly newsletters) and amplified through vendor co-marketing with Sage, Acumatica, and UKG, plus participation in Acumatica Summit and community initiatives.

Name

bennett porter & assoc

Legal name

Bennett/Porter & Associates, Inc.

Website

https://bennettporter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bennett/Porter & Associates is a Portland, Oregon-based technology consulting firm founded in 1988 that delivers ERP implementation (Sage 100, Acumatica), HR and payroll software (People Savvy HCM), and managed IT services to small and mid-sized businesses across the Pacific Northwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ERP and Managed IT Services for SMBs

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Workplace Services (DaaS/Workplace-as-a-Service) (BPAEAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Software/Application Support (SaaS, Enterprise Apps) (BPAAACAC), Cloud & Infrastructure Support (Servers, Storage, Virtualization) (BPAAACAE), Managed Application Platforms (App PaaS & Runtime Services) (HDABAAAD)

Keywords

• ERP implementation services
• Managed IT services
• Cloud ERP hosting
• HR payroll software
• Workforce management solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Tigard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. ERP Software Implementation & Consulting: Revenue from implementing and configuring Acumatica ERP and Sage 100 for SMB and mid-market clients. Includes project scoping, business process mapping, UAT testing, and ongoing optimization. This is a professional services stream with one-time implementation fees plus recurring support.
2. Sage 100 Cloud Hosting: Recurring managed hosting revenue for Sage 100 ERP, including server maintenance, security, backups, updates, and geographic redundancy. Provided from Bennett/Porter's own Tier IV data center in Hillsboro, OR as a Sage Certified Hosting Provider since 2012.
3. People Savvy HCM / HR Software Subscriptions: Recurring subscription revenue from People Savvy HCM platform (powered by UKG Ready), encompassing HR, payroll, time & labor management, and scheduling modules. Sold as an all-in-one workforce management solution.
4. Managed IT Services (BP/IT): Recurring managed IT services revenue with per-user monthly pricing ($100-$300/user/month), covering help desk, monitoring, patching, cybersecurity, backups, and endpoint protection. Includes response-time SLAs and proactive security.
5. HR Sidekick Subscriptions: Low-cost subscription for on-demand HR advisory and self-service HR resource library, providing compliance tools, policy templates, and access to certified HR advisors. Positioned as a lower-tier entry point compared to the full People Savvy HCM platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bennett/Porter & Associates implements, hosts, and supports business software and IT infrastructure for small and mid-sized businesses. Core offerings are Sage 100 and Acumatica cloud ERP implementations, Sage 100 cloud hosting from a SOC 2 certified Tier IV data center, People *Savvy* HCM (powered by UKG Ready) for HR/payroll/time & labor/scheduling, HR Sidekick advisory, and BP/IT Managed IT Services with a 2-hour response SLA.

Product overview

Bennett/Porter & Associates provides a multi-product technology portfolio centered on cloud ERP systems, workforce management, and managed IT services. The core offering includes Sage 100 and Acumatica cloud ERP platforms for accounting, inventory, manufacturing, and distribution; People *Savvy* HCM (powered by UKG Ready) for integrated HR, payroll, time tracking, and scheduling; HR Sidekick for on-demand HR advisory; and BP/IT Managed IT Services for security, monitoring, and infrastructure support. Sage 100 Cloud Hosting extends the Sage 100 deployment with certified cloud infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BP/IT: Managed IT services division providing local managed IT support, cybersecurity, monitoring, and cloud hosting for small and midsize businesses in the Portland metro area.
• People *Savvy* HCM
• HR Sidekick

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.99% uptime infrastructure for Sage 100 cloud hosting
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HuntresscoreTechnology or Integration · 25 September 2025BP/IT deployed Huntress cybersecurity platform across its managed IT client base in September 2025. Huntress provides advanced threat detection beyond traditional antivirus, identifying hidden threats and securing Microsoft 365 environments. This partnership enhances Bennett/Porter's cybersecurity stack for Portland SMBs.
• SagecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Bennett/Porter is one of only a few Sage Certified Hosting Providers in America, certified to host, implement, and support Sage 100 ERP. The partnership involves reselling Sage 100, providing cloud hosting from Bennett/Porter's Tier IV facility, and delivering implementation and ongoing support services. Sage 100 hosting has been offered since 2012, before Sage's own cloud program.
• UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)coreTechnology or IntegrationPeople Savvy HCM is powered by UKG Ready, an all-in-one HR, payroll, time & labor management, and scheduling platform. Bennett/Porter resells and implements UKG Ready as its workforce management solution, combining the platform with its consulting and support services for Oregon/Pacific Northwest SMBs.
• AcumaticacoreTechnology or IntegrationBennett/Porter is an Acumatica Value-Added Reseller (VAR), implementing Acumatica Cloud ERP for manufacturing, distribution, retail, and eCommerce clients. Bennett/Porter won Acumatica's 2025 Retail & eCommerce VAR of the Year award. The partnership includes implementation, customization, training, and ongoing support.
• DattocoreTechnology or IntegrationDatto provides continuous remote oversight and ransomware detection for Bennett/Porter's Sage 100 cloud hosting environment. Datto's RMM (Remote Monitoring and Management) tools are integrated into Bennett/Porter's managed hosting infrastructure to protect client data and detect threats before they spread.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationBennett/Porter holds Microsoft Silver Partner status, demonstrating competency in Microsoft 365 and cloud solutions. The partnership involves deploying and managing Microsoft 365 environments for SMB clients, including AI/Copilot readiness assessments and SharePoint Advanced Management.
• CompTIAminorOthersCompTIA Network+ certification is listed among Bennett/Porter's team credentials, indicating staff hold this industry-standard IT networking certification.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SWK Technologies: SWK Technologies is a Sage and Acumatica VAR offering ERP implementation, managed IT, and cloud hosting to SMB and mid-market clients. Closely comparable to Bennett/Porter in vendor stack, customer profile, and partner-led delivery model.
• Dataprise: Dataprise is a national managed IT services provider offering help desk, cybersecurity, cloud hosting, and infrastructure management to SMB and mid-market clients. Directly comparable on the BP/IT managed IT services line, though operating at a national scale.
• Cetrom: Cetrom is a managed IT and cloud hosting provider focused on SMB clients, with strong positioning in cloud-hosted ERP and cybersecurity stacks. Closely comparable to Bennett/Porter's BP/IT and Sage 100 cloud hosting offerings.
• NetGain Technologies: NetGain Technologies is a managed IT services and cybersecurity firm serving SMB and mid-market clients across multiple U.S. regions. Comparable to Bennett/Porter's BP/IT division on managed services, monitoring, and security delivery.
• Summit Group Software: Summit Group Software is a Sage-certified VAR and ERP implementation partner serving SMBs with accounting, distribution, and manufacturing software. Directly comparable to Bennett/Porter's Sage 100 implementation and consulting practice.

Broad incumbents

• Paychex: Paychex is a national payroll, HR, and benefits provider serving SMBs at scale. Overlaps with Bennett/Porter's People Savvy HCM/UKG Ready offering but competes across broader geographies and at much greater scale.
• ADP: ADP is a global incumbent in payroll, HR, tax, and benefits administration, including the RUN Powered by ADP platform for small businesses. Directly competes with the People Savvy HCM product line for SMB payroll and HR wallet share.
• Oracle NetSuite: Oracle NetSuite is a leading cloud ERP suite widely adopted by mid-market and upper SMB segments. Competes with Bennett/Porter's Acumatica and Sage 100 ERP offerings in the same Pacific Northwest buyer pool.

Others

• Sage Group: Sage is the ERP software vendor whose Sage 100 product Bennett/Porter resells, implements, and hosts. While Sage's own direct cloud program competes with Bennett/Porter's hosting service, the partnership is the foundation of the firm's ERP revenue stream.
• Acumatica: Acumatica is the cloud ERP vendor for which Bennett/Porter is a top-ranked VAR (2025 Retail & eCommerce VAR of the Year). Acumatica's direct sales motion is a partner-channel relationship rather than a direct peer competitor at the SMB services layer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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