Sage MAS 90 & MAS 200 ERP Software News & Tips
Sage MAS 90 and 200 Extended Enterprise Suite 1.3 Now Shipping!

We are excited to announce that Sage MAS 90 and 200 Extended Enterprise Suite version 1.3 new orders have begun shipping. Many customer-requested enhancements have been included in Sage MAS 90 and 200 Extended Enterprise Suite version 1.3. Some highlights of this release are:

Sales Order Workflow

• On the Fly Opportunities - Sage has added a new option to “Allow On-the-Fly Opportunities from CRM” which provides a streamlined method of order entry.
• Copy Orders - for more accurate and faster data entry from Sales Order Entry in ERP, copy information from a sales order, sales order quote history, or invoice history.
• New Salesperson User Mapping - salespeople who sell to customers in more than one division can be easily mapped in Accounts Receivable salesperson records to the appropriate user logon.
• Default Salesperson ID - when using CRM to enter quotes and sales orders, the Salesperson ID on a new quote or order will automatically default to the salesperson assigned in the Accounts Receivable Customer record.

Usability Enhancements

• Salesperson Access to Financial Information - Key customer financial information such as terms, price level, salesperson number, etc., is easily found on the Company Summary tab in CRM.
• Customizable Outlook Tasks and Appointments - Outlook synchronization is customizable for the details that are added to Tasks and Appointments.
• Accounts Functionality - further streamlining workflow, a “Continue” button is available on the Account summary screen. Setup and send mass emails for Accounts, using lists, groups, saved searches, and more.

Fixed Asset Functionality

• New Assets Snapshot - The Assets Snapshot desktop provides an easy, at-a-glance summary of your important fixed asset information. Graphical charts and statistics present information in a well organized, concise format.
• American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Updates - The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, extends the 168 allowance for capital expenditures (including computer software) that begin service in 2009.

Technology Enhancements

• Terminal Services - supported in 1.3, terminal services support allows the use of remote desktop to log into the CRM screen.
• Applianz - 1.3 is able to fully utilize the Applianz patented technology which combines technology and services to deliver one complete, rapidly deployed, and cost-effective solution-in-a-box.

New Method to Submit Customer Enhancement Requests
Version 1.3 is the first of the Sage MAS products to incorporate the use of Ideascope, which allows you to submit new ideas, needs and preferences for their product to Sage.

If your business could benefit from an integrated software system that includes accounting, fixed assets, and customer relationship management (CRM), then please contact Integrated Computer Systems Support at 425-820-6120 to discuss upgrading your MAS system to Extended Enterprise Suite.