Case Studies

City of Cupertino’s Digital Transformation in Capital Improvement Planning

The City of Cupertino faced significant challenges managing their Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) using outdated Excel spreadsheets.
Client:
Solutions Implemented:
The Problem
Manual, Siloed Capital Improvement Planning (CIP) Processes
M365 Tools Used:

Power Platform

SharePoint

PowerBI

DataVerse

Challenges

The City of Cupertino faced significant challenges managing their Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) using outdated Excel spreadsheets. Each year, an enormous amount of time was spent manually planning and tracking projects, resulting in inefficiencies, delays, and inconsistencies. Financial data was siloed, leading to lagging project financial reports and limited visibility into budgets and expenditures.

The city explored large enterprise CIP management solutions like e-Builder, Cityworks, and Procure, but these systems required substantial SaaS subscription fees, adding long-term costs that did not align with their needs or budget.

Solutions

Nexinite partnered with the City of Cupertino to develop a modern, centralized CIP Planning and Management Solution using the Microsoft tools already included in their existing licensing. By leveraging Power Platform, SharePoint, and other Microsoft capabilities, we delivered a tailored, scalable solution that eliminated the need for costly third-party software.

Key features include:

Centralized Project Management:
Unified project documents, templates, and forms into a single platform for improved collaboration and efficiency.

Integrated Financial Tracking:
Real-time reporting on project budgets, expenditures, and funding sources, providing instant visibility into financial performance.

Automated Workflows:
Streamlined project approval processes and task management, saving time and ensuring accountability.

Cost Savings:
By eliminating SaaS subscription fees, the city reduced annual expenses and leveraged their existing Microsoft licensing for a higher ROI.

Results

With Nexinite’s solution, the City of Cupertino transformed its CIP process, reducing manual effort, improving financial visibility, and centralizing project management. By choosing a cost-effective approach over expensive enterprise systems, they now have a streamlined, scalable solution that aligns with their operational goals.

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