Fast-Rising Drone Developer Zone 5 Technologies Upgrades to Unanet ERP GovCon

Move will streamline business operations and compliance

DULLES, Va., March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Unanet, the leading provider of project-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) for the government contracting (GovCon) industry, today announced that Zone 5 Technologies (Zone 5) has selected Unanet ERP to simplify its business operations, more easily manage projects, and enable faster, scalable company growth.

"We were looking for something easy to use both in the office and on the shop floor. I particularly liked how comprehensive Unanet is. It doesn't require dozens of extra modules to get the functionality we need," said Bill Denzel, Chief Operating Officer at Zone 5. "In addition, we found that Unanet met the government's project-based regulatory requirements, while also including modules to support in-house manufacturing."

Based in San Luis Obispo, Calif., Zone 5 develops counter-unmanned aerial systems (CUAS) and air-launched aircraft for U.S. government customers like the Air Force Research Lab and the Department of Defense. The fast-growing company doubled its revenue in 2024 and expects to exceed that pace of growth in 2025. They wanted an ERP that could keep pace with its quickly evolving business.

Zone 5's rapid growth revealed the limitations of the off-the-shelf finance and accounting software the company had been using — in particular, its inability to scale with the company and support its production growth aspirations. Zone 5 management concluded that they needed a single, modern software platform explicitly designed to help managers monitor projects and finances, support rapid manufacturing, and meet the Department of Defense security and project tracking requirements.

After evaluating several ERP solutions, Zone 5 selected Unanet ERP GovCon, the only solution that checked all the boxes on its ERP checklist at the most effective cost. They chose Unanet's purpose-built solution for its ability to streamline DCAA compliance and simplify a variety of accounting processes, including project time and expense tracking, and accounts payable. Unanet's easy-to-use interface, superior finance and labor resource management capabilities, and accurate, real-time insights into project and financial data stood out, as did its time-saving capabilities, which automate manual tasks and streamline contracts. Zone 5 preferred Unanet's internal web-based hosting and data backup solution over third-party options required by other ERP solutions, significantly reducing operating costs.

Another reason Zone 5 chose Unanet ERP GovCon was its ability to integrate with other software within its tech stack. Unanet's comprehensive capabilities, enabled the company to build a unified digital infrastructure that encouraged its continued rapid growth. Unanet's superior service and support weighed heavily in the decision, convincing Zone 5 decision-makers they'd be gaining a long-term ally and technology partner in their ERP journey.

When evaluated head-to-head against other ERP providers, Unanet stands out as the preferred choice for its modern, intuitive software and unparalleled customer focus. These factors have helped Unanet earn a place among the fastest-growing companies in America by Inc. Magazine for the seventh consecutive year, as well as win other notable awards for product innovation and customer support.

Today, more than 2,000 GovCons depend on Unanet ERP GovCon and Unanet CRM to provide them with the right mix of functionality, accessibility, and scalability, backed by support that users consistently rate best in its class.

To learn more about Unanet solutions for GovCons, please visit https://unanet.com/erp-for-govcon/overview/.

About Unanet
Unanet is a leading provider of project-based ERP and CRM solutions purpose-built for government contractors, architecture, engineering, construction, and professional services. More than 4,000 project-driven organizations depend on Unanet to turn their information into actionable insights, drive better decision-making, maintain regulatory compliance, and accelerate business growth. All backed by a people-centered team invested in the success of your projects, people, and financials. For more information, visit www.unanet.com.

About Zone 5 Technologies
Zone 5 Technologies (Zone 5) is an unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and technology development company founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, Calif. To date, the company's focus has been the development and testing of innovative UAS for demanding government applications. This has included development of CONOPS, vehicle designs, complete avionics systems, embedded hardware and software, ground control stations and mission planning software. Zone 5 also focuses on enabling technologies, including modern low-cost high-capability flight control systems supporting vehicles ranging from counter UAS interceptors to low-cost cruise missiles.
For more information, visit www.zone5tech.com.

SOURCE Unanet