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Client Newsletter
April 2008 Issue
- A Note from Jeff Mack: The Next Big Utility?
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV
- Sage MAS 90 & MAS 200 ERP
- Sage Timberline Office
- Network Solutions
- New Training Class Schedule
- Welcome Our New Clients
- Fond Goodbye and Warm Welcome
The Next Big Utility?
You no doubt have a good idea of what IT services are and the critical role they play in your business .Have you ever stopped to think what it would be like if you could acquire your IT services just as easily as you do other utility services? Learn more.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Five Year Mainstream Support Declared at Convergence 2008
Convergence 2008 took place March 11-14 in Orlando, Florida with over 9,500 attendees. Keynotes from Steve Ballmer, CEO, Kirill Tatarinov, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Business Solutions, and Kevin Shofield, General Manager, Microsoft Research gave insight as to the future of Dynamics ERP and technology in general. Learn more.
Microsoft Connect Lets Customers Vote on Product Features
Microsoft Connect was also announced at Convergence 2008. This program effectively allows you to provide requests and features directly to the Microsoft Dynamics R&D team through CustomerSource. It also allows you to vote on features that other customers and other partners may have reported, thus giving us a better view on what you feel is important to you, and what’s important to the community at large.
Access to Microsoft Connect does require a current software enhancement agreement with Microsoft. CustomerSource, the Microsoft Dynamics user portal, contains downloads and updates, documentation, discussion boards, unlimited online training, a knowledgebase, news and event announcements. Visit the Microsoft site for more information about Microsoft Connect.
Sage MAS 90 & MAS 200 ERP
Stay on Top of Your Stock with Inventory Management Module
Do you still keep track of your products on a spreadsheet? Do you know which are your best selling or most profitable products or services? How do you ensure that a top-selling product is always available when a customer calls? Learn more.
Sage Announces Pre-Release Guide To Version V4.30
Are you curious about what is coming in version 4.30 of MAS 90 and MAS 200? This Pre-Release Guide provides a first look at all the features expected to be included in version 4.30. Download v4.30 Pre-Release Guide (PDF).
Please note::
Pre-release guides are ALWAYS preliminary and subject to significant change. Until the actual product ships you should expect that features can (and will) change without advance notice. Do not base an upgrade or purchasing decision on a preliminary document. Please contact us before making any decisions.
Sage Timberline Office
Manage Your Estimates With Estimating Explorer
If you use the Sage Timberline Office Estimating module, you already know that with this tool you can perform takeoffs and create estimates with speed and accuracy. Did you know that the Estimating component also comes with a tool for managing and analyzing your bids - Estimating Explorer? Learn more.
For Your Information: Timberline Tips
Sage Software offers free Web seminars designed to help you better manage your business. Current offerings include:
- 5 Keys to Hiring Great Employees
- Introduction to Document Management
- Sage Timberline Office - My Assistant
For the current Sage Timberline Office Webcast schedule or to register, go to www.sage-webcast.com/timberline.
Network Solutions
What is virtualization, and why it is important to my business?
Over the past couple of years, perhaps the most innovative and far-reaching technology to gain acceptance in corporate computing environments is server virtualization. While there has been significant adoption within enterprise environments, virtualization or VM, has been overlooked by many smaller and midsize organizations. Learn more.
New Training Class Schedule
ICS Support's Training Class schedule for April - June is now available. All our courses offer:
- Significant knowledge transfer
- Hands-on experience
- Convenient & flexible scheduling
See Training Class details now.
Fond Goodbye and Warm Welcome
It is with very mixed feelings that we recently wished Jerry Brown and his wife Faith a most happy bon voyage. After nearly 10 years as part of our MAS support team, Jerry decided it was time to kick back and enjoy the good life in Lewiston, ID where their children and grandchildren reside. He always started every day with enthusiasm and a sense of adventure, not to mention plenty of chocolate and diet coke rations (might explain the sweet disposition). Although Jerry’s hammock will certainly be getting a workout now, he will still be providing some much needed help to us on a part time basis. We wish the two of them all the best!
Don Sunderland recently joined our MAS support team. He comes to us with many years experience as a controller and accounting manager in the manufacturing and distribution industry. Don has been involved in several ERP system migrations during his career. He’s even taken a foray into the world of MIS management and software development in the past. Don earned a B.S. from the University of Southern Utah, and majored in Accounting with a minor in Business Administration/Finance. He is a most welcome addition to the team and we look forward to getting him acquainted with as many of you as possible in the near future.
Winter 2007 Issue (PDF)
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV: (pg.3)
Announcing version 6.0!
Tips and Tricks to help you master the use of filters! - Sage Timberline Office: (pg.5)
Sage Timberline Office Estimating helps you to make every job
more profitable! - Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 ERP: (pg.7)
How you can use Sage Custom Office Customizer to tailor Sage
MAS 90 to the best advantage. - Network Services: (pg.9)
Deploying mobile devices can bring advantages as well as
challenges for your organization. - Course Offerings: (pg.10)
Training Classes & Informational Sessions for Sage MAS 90 / 200, Timberline Office, & NAV! - Holiday Recipes: (pg.12)
The ICS family shares some of their favorite holiday recipes!
Implementing new software is challenging at best. Implementing software that is at the heart of your organization is frightening. We chose Integrated Computer Systems Support, Inc (ICS) to implement and councel our firm. Their long history with the product and Jeff Mack’s reputation for great customer service were the deciding factors. We have not been disappointed with our choice.
- Cathleen Taylor, Controller
Clothier & Head, PS
Certified Public Accountants