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Enterprise Systems

ERP to custom software, the foundation of AI-native operations.

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We build the invisible side of the brand: ERP integration, master data model, KVKK/GDPR compliance, and custom software. We embed AI into the workflow, not just the interface.

Every investment in AI returns in proportion to how clean and connected the underlying data is. Fragmented ERPs, disconnected CRM and finance systems, brands that have grown on separate stacks: in all of these, the cost of making a decision quietly compounds: manual reconciliation, duplicate data entry, different numbers across departments. At beynart, we treat enterprise system integration not as cosmetic modernization but as the foundation that AI-native operations run on.

Single source of truth. Clean master data. Compliance built in from day one.

Trying to add an analytics or AI layer on top of fragmented systems is like adding floors to a building with a cracked foundation. The visible part might look fine; when the load increases, the bill arrives. That’s why we insist on getting enterprise systems right from the start: when ERP integration, master data model, and KVKK/GDPR compliance are done correctly the first time, every capability that follows (reporting, automation, AI) grows several times faster on that foundation.

If you don’t have a document that explains which system owns what, that’s the question we start with.

why it matters

Enterprise systems are the layer where an organization's accumulated knowledge sits inside software. Off-the-shelf packages like SAP, Logo, or Microsoft Dynamics give a fast start; but as the business matures, vendor lock-in, license cost, and inflexibility surface. At beynart, the goal is rarely a full ERP replacement; it's custom software and integration at the right points, fitted to how the business actually runs. The five arguments below repeat across every enterprise engagement we've run in the past four years.

  • 25-40% faster operational decisions

    ERP integration with measurable ROI

    When ERP, CRM, e-commerce, and accounting run in silos, every department sees a different version of the same customer. McKinsey research shows integrated data infrastructure lets companies decide 25-40% faster and reclaims 300-900 hours of annual reconciliation. In our engagements, post-integration order-confirmation time drops from four days to four hours; finance close moves three days earlier. Measured outcomes, not projections.

  • 60% analytics value lost in data silos (Gartner)

    Data unification through a master data model

    Customer, product, and supplier records living in separate systems drift and contradict each other over time. Without a single master data layer, every investment in AI or analytics tools is forced to work with incomplete information. Gartner data puts this plainly: 60% of organizations fail to extract full value from analytics investments because of data-quality issues. A proper master data model closes that gap: every system sees the same customer ID, the same product code, the same figure.

  • 3-5× cost difference: built-in vs retrofit

    KVKK / GDPR compliance by design, not retrofit

    Turkish KVKK Board administrative fines averaged 250,000 TRY in 2023-2024; EU GDPR violations can reach 4% of global revenue. But the larger cost is never the fine; it's the customer trust lost and brand damage that follows an incident. Embedding personal- data inventory, retention policy, breach detection, and audit trails at the architecture phase requires 3-5× fewer resources than a post-launch compliance retrofit and eliminates the violation before it happens.

  • 60-70% faster new-brand onboarding

    Multi-brand / sub-brand operational scale

    When multiple brands or sub-products within a holding company grow on separate systems, consolidation cost compounds with every new launch. The right architecture (a multi-tenant data layer, centralized identity management, isolated-but-shared services) cuts each new brand's onboarding time by 60-70%. beynart builds the technical backbone of Hub & Spoke product strategy on this principle; caveflo.com and crm2b.com share the same core service layer with independent data isolation.

  • 30-50% license cost reduction

    Organizational memory and vendor lock-in exit

    A gradual exit from the closed ecosystems of SAP, Logo, and NetSuite is achievable. When critical business logic moves into TypeScript or Python services, the ERP stays only as the system of record; license costs drop 30-50%. More important: business processes captured in software become organizational memory independent of staff turnover. Knowledge moved from people into code is the most valuable and least-appreciated asset in operations.

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Services in this layer

  • 01

    ERP Integration & Data Architecture

    We connect SAP, Logo, Microsoft Dynamics, and Odoo to your CRM, e-commerce, and marketing stack. A master data model that becomes the single source of truth makes every report consistent and eliminates duplicate data entry.

  • 02

    Custom Software Development

    For local regulation, sector-specific process, and customer-bound flows that off-the-shelf SaaS can't cover: web/mobile applications, APIs, and internal tools. Business logic moves into TypeScript or Python services; the ERP stays as the system of record.

    Node.jsPythonPostgreSQL
  • 03

    KVKK / GDPR Compliance Architecture

    Personal-data inventory, retention policy, breach detection, and audit trails. Compliance baseline is embedded at the architecture phase; bolting it on later costs 3-5× more. Audit-ready infrastructure means you answer a regulatory inspection without scrambling.

  • 04

    Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps

    Kubernetes + Postgres + Cloudflare ready for 10x-100x traffic growth. CI/CD pipeline, Sentry + Grafana + Loki observability, and SRE discipline handed back to your team with full runbooks.

    AWSGCPDocker

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use case

Legacy System Modernization

Strangler-fig migration of legacy ERP: gradual replacement, zero downtime.

Instead of a single big-bang rewrite, we wrap the legacy system with modern services and migrate functionality piece by piece. Vendor lock-in can be exited within 18 months.

deliverable

Multi-Tenant SaaS Platform

One codebase, many customers: a full-stack production build.

We build your B2B SaaS product on a multi-tenant architecture, from scratch or by migrating an existing single-tenant implementation. Tenant isolation, pricing plans, and operational tools are all in scope.

deliverable

Observability and SRE

Logs, metrics, traces and SLOs: know what the system is doing and when to step in.

We build the observability layer that explains why your production systems slow down or fail. OpenTelemetry, structured logging, SLO definitions, and incident runbooks come together as one practice.

how we work

Building enterprise software follows a five-phase discipline: discovery → architecture → integration → enablement → operations. Each phase ships a concrete output; each transition starts with leadership sign-off. Skipping a phase looks faster at the start; it comes back as architectural debt that compounds.

  1. 01

    Discovery

    2-3 weeks

    We map the existing ERP, integration topology, user roles, data flows, and compliance requirements. Every business process is evaluated with a TCO + flexibility analysis to inform the build vs buy decision. The resulting picture is presented for leadership sign-off; scope is locked before the next phase begins.

    System inventory and integration mapBuild vs buy decision (per-process TCO)Risk + KVKK/GDPR compliance mapLeadership sign-off presentation
  2. 02

    Architecture

    2-3 weeks

    Service boundaries, master data model, API contracts, and cloud topology are defined. Postgres / Kubernetes / Cloudflare choices are documented. Security baseline and KVKK/GDPR requirements are embedded into the architecture, not added later. C4 model diagrams become the shared language between engineers and the business.

    Architecture document (C4 model)Master data model definitionAPI contracts (OpenAPI)Security + KVKK/GDPR baseline
  3. 03

    Integration & Build

    6-10 weeks

    The most critical 1-2 modules taken end-to-end into production. Bridge services connecting the existing ERP, CRM, and e-commerce platform are tested with real users. Their feedback shapes the next sprint's scope. CI/CD and the observability stack go live before any module reaches production.

    Production-ready first module + integrationCI/CD pipeline (GitHub Actions / ArgoCD)Sentry + Grafana + Loki integrationUser acceptance test results
  4. 04

    Enablement

    4-8 weeks

    Data and processes move from the legacy system using dual-write and gradual cutover to de-risk the transition. A rollback plan stays ready throughout. Parallel user training and internal documentation mean your team can operate the new system without asking beynart for instructions.

    Data migration scripts and validation reportsCutover plan + rollback procedureUser training material (video + written)Internal runbook and operations guide
  5. 05

    Operations

    monthly ongoing

    24/7 monitoring, on-call rotation, and incident response. Uptime, latency, and error-rate are reported against SLAs monthly. Post-mortem discipline produces durable improvements, not temporary patches. As the system grows (new brand, new module, new user base) the architecture is reviewed quarterly.

    Monthly SLA report (uptime, latency, error rate)Incident post-mortemsRunbook updatesQuarterly architecture health review

frequently asked

Frequently asked questions

Build or buy? How is the decision made?

For processes that are standard in your sector (accounting, HR), go with off-the-shelf SaaS: Logo, NetSuite, BambooHR. For processes that produce your competitive edge (custom order flow, B2B portal, product configurator), go custom. In Discovery, we run a per-process TCO and flexibility analysis: a number-driven decision, not a gut call.

Do we need to replace our existing SAP / Logo?

Most of the time, no. We keep the ERP as the system of record and build a modern API layer and custom UI on top. Strangler-fig pattern modernizes critical modules one by one; replacing the whole system overnight is high-risk and unnecessary.

What's the cost of a KVKK / GDPR audit?

An audit-only engagement runs 4-6 weeks, fixed-price. If gaps are found, remediation is scoped separately. We embed compliance baseline into new systems at the architecture phase; bolting it on later costs 3-5× more. Compared to the penalty risk, this investment pays back within a few months.

Is observability really necessary?

For any system in production, yes. The Sentry + Grafana + Loki triple typically runs 200-800 USD per month; in return, your unknown-unknowns drop to zero. It pays back at the first big incident.

Who maintains it after launch?

Three models: (1) beynart retainer, ownership stays with us 24/7; (2) handover to your team, beynart stays as advisor for 6-12 months; (3) hybrid: beynart owns critical services, your team owns the rest. The choice is set at contract time.

Who owns the code?

Source code, infrastructure-as-code, documentation, and runbooks are all developed in repositories opened in your name from day one. When the contract ends, you're left with a working system and the documentation to keep it running without us.

What's your cybersecurity baseline?

OWASP Top 10 + CIS Benchmarks + KVKK requirements. SAST + DAST pipeline, secret scanning, dependency audit, annual penetration test. Production secrets sit in HashiCorp Vault or cloud KMS.

Can you integrate with our existing SAP / Logo / Dynamics?

Yes. For SAP, RFC, BAPI, and OData; for Logo, web service and XML bridge; for Dynamics, Dataverse and OData. Event-driven for realtime needs; scheduled batch for bulk jobs. The bridge architecture is documented and can be handed to your team.

by the numbers

We start at strategy and end in production.

Zero

Downtime migration

ERP+

Integration

100%

Compliance ready

Data-mesh

Model

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We bring the systems and the products already built for it, ready to run, not just to pitch.