We can rely on a few system reports to provide numbers to tie back to. Or some third party program can link the two and produce combined electronic and printed reports. Some people are really pushing for a combined system that does it all, registration, accounting, issuance, compliance reports, stat reporting etc. Even if some of the business has to be shoehorned in. Please share your experiences selecting and installing a new system, and also and tips or lessons learned.
Actual recommendations are welcome too.