How CTS Works


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More About CTS

Established in 1983, CTS was the very first company to do hands-on, independent evaluations of software for the middle market.

Since its inception, CTS has helped over 21,000 companies evaluate and select new software. Our goal is to help business owners and managers make the best software selection decisions possible. To meet this goal, CTS offers a complement of software selection tools, including our highly-acclaimed software reviews and ratings and our invaluable personalized software recommendations.

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About Sheldon Needle, President and Founder of CTS

Sheldon Needle is the Founder and President of CTS.  A former CFO, consultant and software designer, Sheldon has contributed articles to major publications, such as the Journal of Accountancy and Nation’s Business, and has authored or co-authored more than 20 books on software selection.

At CTS, Sheldon speaks with business owners and managers every day about software selection and makes personalized recommendations based on their needs and budget. He is widely known and respected throughout the business software community for his independence, integrity and software selection expertise.