--- title: ComTec Solutions | Blog | dave description: Learn more about ComTec Solutions through our blog. --- [![30th Anniversary (16)](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/hubfs/30th%20Anniversary%20(16).png) ](https://www.comtecsolutions.com) - Epicor ERP - [Epicor Kinetic ERP](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/epicor-kinetic-erp) - [Epicor Prophet 21](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/epicor-prophet-21) - [Managed IT Services](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/managed-it-services) - [CMMC Readiness Services](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/cmmc-readiness-services) - [About Us](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/about-us) - [Careers](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/careers) - [Resources](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/blog) - [Optics and Photonics Industry](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/-optics-and-photonics) [ Let’s Talk ](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/contact-us) [ Client Portal ](https://comtecsolutions.itclientportal.com/) # Helpful Resources ![bg-security2](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/bg-security2.jpg?width=800&height=1035&name=bg-security2.jpg) ## 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[ComTec Solutions Named to 2024 Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 List of Fastest-Growing, Privately Owned Companies](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/blog/comtec-solutions-named-to-2024-greater-rochester-chamber-top-100-list-of-fastest-growing-privately-owned-companies) [![ComTec Solutions Streamlines Optimax Workflow with Epicor ERP Customizations](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/hubfs/XuX_3KO_.png) ](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/blog/channel-futures-announces-comtec-solutions-as-a-2024-msp-501-winner) ![time](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/LandingPageTheme/images/time-icon.png) 1 minute read ## [Channel Futures Announces ComTec Solutions as a 2024 MSP 501 Winner](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/blog/channel-futures-announces-comtec-solutions-as-a-2024-msp-501-winner) [![ComTec Solutions Streamlines Optimax Workflow with Epicor ERP Customizations](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/hubfs/bob-scott.png) ](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/blog/comtec-is-named-bob-scotts-top-100-vars-for-2024) ![time](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/LandingPageTheme/images/time-icon.png) 1 minute read ## [ComTec is Named Bob Scott’s Top 100 VARs for 2024](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/blog/comtec-is-named-bob-scotts-top-100-vars-for-2024) [![ComTec Solutions Streamlines Optimax Workflow with Epicor ERP Customizations](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/hubfs/brainstorming.jpg) ](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/blog/answers-to-the-top-8-technology-questions-keeping-manufacturing-business-owners-up-at-night) ![time](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/LandingPageTheme/images/time-icon.png) 5 minute read ## [Answers to the Top 8 Technology Questions Keeping Manufacturing Business Owners Up at Night](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/blog/answers-to-the-top-8-technology-questions-keeping-manufacturing-business-owners-up-at-night) [![ComTec Solutions Streamlines Optimax Workflow with Epicor ERP Customizations](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/hubfs/ComTec%20Solutions%20Managed%20Service%20Provider.jpg) ](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/blog/how-to-kick-your-current-msp-to-the-curb-and-finally-achieve-real-value) ![time](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/LandingPageTheme/images/time-icon.png) 5 minute read ## [How to Kick Your Current MSP to the Curb and Finally Achieve Real Value](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/blog/how-to-kick-your-current-msp-to-the-curb-and-finally-achieve-real-value) [![ComTec Solutions Streamlines Optimax Workflow with Epicor ERP Customizations](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/hubfs/shutterstock_2290886555.jpg) ](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/blog/comtec-solutions-streamlines-optimax-workflow-with-epicor-erp-customizations) ![time](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/LandingPageTheme/images/time-icon.png) 4 minute read ## [ComTec Solutions Streamlines Optimax Workflow with Epicor ERP Customizations](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/blog/comtec-solutions-streamlines-optimax-workflow-with-epicor-erp-customizations) [![What to look for in an MSP](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/hubfs/IT%20Managed%20Services%20with%20ComTec.jpg) ](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/blog/it-managed-services-for-manufacturers-what-to-look-for-in-an-msp) ![time](https://www.comtecsolutions.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/LandingPageTheme/images/time-icon.png) 4 minute read ## 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