Articles & Newsletter
Client Newsletter
February 2010 Issue
- Notes from Jeff Mack
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV
- Sage MAS 90 ERP & Sage MAS 200 ERP
- Sage Timberline Office
- Network Services
Notes from Jeff Mack
"No Decision" - May You Forever R.I.P. (Part 4)
In the last issue, we discussed the means by which the project’s financial impacts would be assessed and projected. In this issue, we will summarize those projections with some commonly accepted evaluation formulas accompanied by the closing arguments for the project. Learn more.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Dynamics NAV Tips & Tricks
Make life a little easier with tips on NAV fields, the general ledger account name field, automatic backups, copying a Sales Quote document. Learn more.
The Unofficial NAV Glossary
Everything you always wanted to know about NAV that starts with "A." Learn more.
Better Together: Microsoft Dynamics + Microsoft Office 2010 + SharePoint Server 2010
Running Microsoft Dynamics with Microsoft Office 2010 and SharePoint Server 2010 empowers your employees by providing them with the best productivity experience across the PC, phone and browser. Learn more.
Developing Role Centers
Developing Role Centers is a great way to dramatically increase your company's productivity, but takes skill as well as business acumen. Learn more.
NAV Reports
With Dynamics NAV you have a lot of choices when it comes to your reporting needs. Exploring your options may lead to cost reductions and improved efficiency. Learn more.
Sage MAS 90 & MAS 200 ERP
How to Add a New or Existing Crystal Report to a Menu in Sage MAS 90 or MAS 200
Using Crystal Reports provides an additional dimension to your reporting arsenal. But what if one or more of your workstations does not have the full version of Crystal installed? Add the Crystal Report to a menu in MAS! Learn more.
Creating a New Company Code in Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200
For testing or archiving and backup purposes, it may be useful to create a new company code and copy your company data. Here's how to do it. Learn more.
Save Time Tracking Your Fixed Assets - Learn How in Our Free Webinar
Are you tired of trying to track fixed assets in spreadsheets? Are you bogged down by the endless grind of tracing when it was purchased, for how much and who has it now? If so, you will want to tune in for this informative session on Sage Fixed Assets Management.
Next webinar: Feb 11, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Free
Seamlessly integrated with your Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 accounting software. Calculate asset depreciation quickly and easily. Track and report assets accurately. See it in action to realize how much time it will save you. Register.
FRx One-Upmanship: BIzNet BizInsight™ for Sage MAS 90 ERP and Sage MAS 200 ERP
By now, you have probably heard that the days of FRx are numbered. Not to worry, there is a great replacement solution: BizInsight™, an Excel-based business reporting and analytics solution that delivers simple, yet powerful, reporting and analysis capabilities and ensures that data from Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 ties in to data in Excel. Learn more.
Getting a Ticket to the Sage MAS 90 4.4 Island:
Promotions through March 31
The long awaited Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 version 4.4 is being released this month. Most Sage MAS 90 users are enrolled in the annual Sage Software Maintenance program and will have the new 4.4 release automatically shipped to them. But if you have allowed your subscription to lapse, these promotions can save you money on the most exciting new release in years. Learn more.
Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Product Roadmap
Sage is the #1 ERP product worldwide for small and medium sized businesses. Find out all about the latest improvements and what the future holds for Sage MAS 90 and 200. Learn more (PDF).
Sage Timberline Office
Changes in Sage Timberline 9.5 and 9.6
Have you recently upgraded to CD Version 9.5 or 9.6? Or will you be upgrading soon? If so, you will be glad to know that an Anytime Learning recording has been created that explains the changes. Watch this lesson to understand what has changed in your Sage Timberline Office software, and how those changes affect you. Learn about general enhancements to several applications as well as terminology and inquiry changes that impact everyone. You'll want to know about the new default locations for program and data files and how those affect you. Find out which security features have been enhanced and how to access the new Security Administration Tool.
If you have an Anytime Learning subscription, you can learn about all enhancements in versions 9.5 and 9.6 by registering for the Changes to Versions 9.5 and 9.6 course. Just click on the link and sit back and enjoy the popcorn and movie.
Budgeting Help Is on the Way
In a challenged construction environment, a firm grasp on the budget is a must. Sage has a very strong budgeting and planning tool called Active Planner, which now integrates with Sage Timberline Office. See it in action at a 1-hour webinar on March 2 or 18. Learn more.
Sage Continues Strong Investment in Construction Industry
Continued development in Sage Timberline Office has delivered an admirable track record of robust improvements and benefits for all users. More enhancements are on the way in 2010. Learn more.
Take Me Out to the Movies
Sage offers short recorded demos for you to review to learn more about how Sage Timberline Office modules can help you get your work done more efficiently. Learn more.
Network Services
Android-Powered Smart Phones... The New Sherriff in Town?
This phone would be a perfect choice for a small business that is running Gmail and Google Apps. Learn more.
Integrated Computer Systems Support welcomes these new clients who joined us in the last month.
ICS Support training courses in February include:
- Business Insights Training
- MAS 90/200 Year End Processing
- Introduction to Jet Reports
- Introduction to Crystal Reports
- FRx Financial Report Writer
Free webinars and workshops are scheduled for:
- BizInsight
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 in Action
- Job Manager
- Sage Extended Enterprise Suite
- JobOps
- Business Insights Explorer for Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200
- SageCRM – the Quickest Way to Accelerate your Quote to Cash Cycle
- Sage Timberline Office Estimating Made Easy
- Introduction to Jet Reports (all users of Excel and accounting system data)
See Seminars and Classes schedule for more information and registration details for all classes, webinars, and workshops.