Solutions | High Point, NC
Technology Solutions for North Carolina Business Problems
Start with the problem, not the product. Each solution below explains one problem North Carolina manufacturers and small businesses bring to us, what fixes it, and which Preferred Data service does the work. We are based in High Point and work on-site within 200 miles. Pick the one that sounds like you, or schedule a call and we will point you to it.
- In business since 1987
- 39 years
- Active clients
- 100+
- Average client tenure
- 20+ years
- BBB Accredited rating
- A+
- On-site radius from High Point
- 200 mi
- Threat monitoring on every plan
- 24/7
Which problem are you trying to solve?
Each solution page answers the problem directly, compares the options and links to the services that do the work.
“We want to use AI, but safely and where it actually helps.”
AI for small business
Where AI pays off for a small business (email, documents, routine questions, your own records) and how to connect it to your data without exposing it.
Services that solve it
Read the solution“Orders, invoices and inventory are retyped between systems.”
Process automation and ERP integration
Connect the ERP to email, portals and the plant floor so data is entered once. Integrations are read-only by default and quoted per project.
Services that solve it
Read the solution“Nobody owns our IT plan or budget, and every purchase is a surprise.”
IT strategy and vCIO services
A written IT roadmap and budget with quarterly reviews in Preferred Professional, and a dedicated virtual CIO in Preferred Complete.
Services that solve it
Read the solution“Upgrades only happen when something in the plant or office fails.”
Technology roadmap for manufacturers
A three-year plan for PCs, servers, the ERP, networks and security, with vendor deadlines on the calendar and costs spread across quarters.
Services that solve it
Read the solution
Where should a North Carolina business start?
With the problem that costs you the most time or risk today. Most businesses also need a managed IT plan underneath, because every solution here depends on patched, monitored and backed-up systems. Find your situation below.
| If this sounds like you | Read this solution | The service that does the work |
|---|---|---|
| Staff are pasting company data into personal AI accounts | AI for small business | AI consulting |
| Purchase orders and invoices are keyed in by hand | AI for small business | Custom software and integrations |
| Orders are typed into two systems, and they do not agree | Process automation and ERP integration | Custom software or PDC Software Suite |
| Plant-floor machines share a network with office PCs | Process automation and ERP integration | Network infrastructure |
| Nobody can say what we spend on technology, or why | IT strategy and vCIO services | Managed IT plans |
| An old server, ERP or Windows version has no replacement plan | Technology roadmap for manufacturers | Managed IT and hardware procurement |
| A customer, insurer or prime contractor sent a security questionnaire | Technology roadmap for manufacturers | Cybersecurity |
| We are not sure our backups would actually restore | No solution page needed | Backup and disaster recovery |
Questions about Preferred Data solutions
What is the difference between a solution and a service at Preferred Data?
A solution page starts from a business problem, such as retyping orders between systems, and explains what fixes it. A service page describes the work we do and how it is priced. Every solution links to the services that deliver it, listed on our services page.
How can a small business in North Carolina use AI safely?
Start with one repetitive task, use business AI accounts the company controls, tighten file permissions first and have a person review the output. Adoption is still early: the U.S. Census Bureau found 17% to 20% of U.S. businesses using AI in their operations in 2026. See AI for small business.
What does a vCIO do for a small business?
A virtual CIO plans your technology: a written roadmap and budget, risk and security reviews, and regular meetings with the owners. Preferred Data includes quarterly roadmap reviews in Preferred Professional and a dedicated vCIO in Preferred Complete. See IT strategy and vCIO services.
Do these solutions work for manufacturers?
Yes, manufacturing is our main focus. Preferred Data, founded in 1987, writes and supports business software for manufacturers and distributors from High Point, and two of these solutions, process automation and ERP integration and the technology roadmap, are written for plants.
How much do these solutions cost?
IT strategy, roadmap reviews and the AI enablement program are included in our managed IT plans at the levels listed on the pricing page. Integration, automation and custom software work is quoted per project, in writing, before it starts. We do not publish prices; call (336) 886-3282 for a quote.
Where does Preferred Data work?
Our office is at 1208 Eastchester Drive in High Point, North Carolina, and we work on-site within 200 miles, covering the Piedmont Triad, Charlotte, Raleigh and most of North Carolina.
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Not sure which solution fits? Talk to our High Point team
Tell us what is not working today. We will point you to the right solution and service, and put the scope and price in writing before any work starts.
Preferred Data Corporation, 1208 Eastchester Drive, Suite 131, High Point, NC 27265