Articles & Newsletter
Client Newsletter
July 2010 Issue
Notes from Jeff Mack
The Bottom Line: Do You Aspire to a Business Model or a Model Business?
Mark Johnson's new book, Seizing the White Space: Business Model Innovation for Growth and Renewal, defines a business model and its underlying and interlocked components that can make the difference between success and also-ran for any business. Learn more.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Time to Vote Yourself Off the Microsoft Dynamics NAV 4.0 Island?
We've had a chance to evaluate the upgrade process from NAV 4.0 to NAV 2009 — now we're ready to review and plan for your individual scenarios. It's time to catch the 2009 wave! Learn more.
News about Microsoft Dynamics CRM integration with Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Recently, Microsoft confirmed that it will be providing built-in integration with Microsoft Dynamics CRM in the next release of Microsoft Dynamics NAV. Learn more about the benefits to you.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV + Office 2010 + SharePoint 2010 = The Future of Productivity
With the recent release of Microsoft Office 2010 and Microsoft SharePoint 2010, organizations that deploy the latest desktop productivity software alongside their Microsoft Dynamics business solutions stand to realize considerable productivity gains and greater return on their software investments. Learn more.
Sage MAS 90 & MAS 200 ERP
EXCELent!
Whether you're using MAS 90 version 4.40, an older version of MAS 90, or a module such as Payroll or Work Order that has not been converted to the Sage Business Framework, you can enhance your analysis by exporting reports from MAS 90 into an Excel spreadsheet. Learn more.
Sage — Headline News
In 2011, Sage will be hosting a joint conference for both customers and Sage business partners, merging the former Sage Summit customer conference and Sage Insights partner conference.
Taking place at the Gaylord National in Washington, D.C., the event will feature partner-focused tracks July 10–13 and customer-focused tracks July 13–15. Learn more at www.sagesummit.com.
Plan Now to Take Advantage of These Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Learning Opportunities at ICS Support
- Sept. 21 – 22 Introduction to Crystal Reports
$650/student - Oct. 18 – 22 Core plus Payroll
$1295 for Core plus Payroll/student or
$1105 for Core only/student or
$325 for an individual class/student- Oct. 18 – Library Master
- Oct. 19 – General Ledger
- Oct. 20 – Accounts Receivable
- Oct. 21 – Accounts Payable
- Oct. 22 – Payroll
- Nov. 16 – 18 Distribution
$975/student or $325 for an individual class/student- Nov. 16 – Inventory
- Nov. 17 – Sales Order
- Nov. 18 – Purchase Order
- Year End Processing $200/student
Business Insights $200/student
Both $325/student- Dec. 7– Year End Processing in AM and Business Insights in PM
- Dec. 14 – Business Insights in AM and Year End Processing in PM
To sign up for a class or for additional information about any of the classes, contact Shari Eckersley at sharie@ics-support.com.
Sage ERP MAS Intelligence Module
Sage ERP MAS Intelligence has been identified as the ideal FRx replacement solution for Sage ERP MAS 90 and 200. It provides powerful and easy to use financial reporting, and can also provide Business Intelligence across your entire system. Learn more.
Sage MAS 90 (and Sage MAS200) Delivers
Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Product Updates 1 and 2 contain what were formerly Sage Extended Solutions, which were add-ons that had to be purchased. With a current Sage Maintenance Plan, all this is yours now for no additional cost. Learn more.
Sage ERP MAS 90 and 200 941 Update for HIRE Act
If you are using the Payroll module, an update is now available for your MAS 90 and MAS 200 system that includes a new 941 form and provides the software changes necessary to capture and process the required employee information for you to comply with the new HIRE Act. The new 941 form is required for Q2 filings for all Payroll clients, even if the HIRE Act doesn't apply to you.
Please contact Integrated Computer Systems Support at 425-820-6120 to arrange to have this update installed. You can also find additional information about the HIRE Act at the IRS site.
Integrated Computer Systems Support welcomes these new clients who joined us in the last month.
ICS Support training courses in July include:
- Distribution Training for Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 version 4.40
- Customizer
- Introduction to Jet Reports
- Introduction to Crystal Reports
Free webinars and workshops are scheduled for:
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV 9.0 in Action
- NAV Mobile
- Sage Extended Enterprise Suite
- JobOps
- Business Insights Explorer for MAS 90 and MAS 200
- SageCRM - the Quickest Way to Accelerate your Quote to Cash Cycle
- Sage Timberline Office Project Management Tackles Your Challenges Head On
- FRx Forecaster
See Seminars and Classes schedule for more information and registration details for all classes, webinars, and workshops.