Key Things to Know:
- D-Tools SI v24 introduces real-time multi-user project editing for team collaboration.
- New features improve project timelines, financial accuracy and operational control.
- SI v24 is designed to help integration firms work more efficiently and profitably.
What is D-Tools SI v24?
D-Tools SI v24 is the latest version of the company’s business management platform, designed to help system integration teams work faster, collaborate better and maintain greater control over projects.
How does SI v24 improve collaboration?
The centerpiece of SI v24 is its new multi-user project editing feature, which allows team members across sales, design, engineering and installation to work on the same project simultaneously. This eliminates bottlenecks, reduces delays and ensures everyone works from the same accurate data.
What are the benefits of real-time collaboration?
With real-time collaboration, teams no longer need to wait for sequential handoffs. Changes are saved automatically, reducing version conflicts and accelerating project delivery. This feature shortens the timeline from project kickoff to installation.
How does SI v24 support external collaboration?
SI v24 includes a Gantt chart export to Microsoft Project, enabling integration teams to share detailed timelines with architects, contractors and other stakeholders. This ensures professional, accurate project plans without duplicate entry or reformatting.
What operational enhancements does SI v24 offer?
SI v24 introduces several features to improve financial, operational and administrative control:
- Financial precision: Custom timesheet fields and tax configuration by labor type improve cost accuracy.
- Catalog consistency: System types can now be assigned at the Catalog level, reducing setup time.
- Change order governance: New permission levels provide clearer oversight of scope changes.
- Enterprise scalability: Optional deployment on Azure Load Balancer supports larger firms.
- Mobile workforce support: The Mobile Install app now handles file transfers up to 100MB.
- Administrative control: Update notifications can be limited to SI Admins for better change management.
When is D-Tools SI v24 available?
D-Tools SI v24 is available now, offering integration firms the tools they need to streamline workflows, protect margins and grow confidently.
G Paul Hess, CEO of D-Tools, says, “SI v24 is built to help enable that outcome. When project teams collaborate without bottlenecks, financials stay accurate across every job, and workflows match how the business actually runs, integrators can take on more work, protect their margins, and grow with confidence.”
This release underscores D-Tools’ commitment to addressing the challenges integration teams face, delivering practical solutions that enhance efficiency and profitability.
