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Net@Work Blog Blog entries http://blog.netatwork.com Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:05:08 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 Who Do You Turn to for Advice? http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/who-do-you-turn-to-for-advice.html <p style="line-height: 1px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><br/><p><img style="float: left; padding-bottom: 15px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62/article_founders.png" alt="" />Congratulations to Edward Solomon, Net@Work co-founder, who was recently invited to join 25Founders, a collective of successful entrepreneurs who serve as an editorial board of advisors for NY Report. The monthly magazine and website aims at helping both established businesses and young entrepreneurs gain access to the latest industry news, tips from seasoned experts, and plenty of networking opportunities</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/who-do-you-turn-to-for-advice.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:18:44 +0100 News General Integrated Payment Processing for Sage ERP http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/integrated-payment-processing-for-sage-erp.html <p style="line-height: 1px; margin: 0; padding: 0;"> </p><br/><p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 65px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62//pci-dss.jpg" alt="" align="left" />Seamless Integration Reduces Errors And Saves You Time And Money<br style="clear: none;" /><br style="clear: none;" />Sage ERP Credit Card Processing powered by Sage Payment Solutions (SPS) provides Sage ERP customers the benefits of integrated credit purchase processing from a single vendor. And having payment processing in-house with SPS enables Sage to pass savings on to customers, resulting in lower total cost of ownership for you.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/integrated-payment-processing-for-sage-erp.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0100 Sage Software Sage Pro PCI-DSS MAS 500 Compliance Accounting Software Sage MAS 500 v7.4: Digging Deeper Into Inventory Calculations http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/sage-mas-500-v74-digging-deeper-into-inventory-calculations.html <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0; line-height: 0px;"> </p><br/><p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 15px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62//article_warehouse.jpg" alt="" hspace="10" align="left" />Upgrading your Sage ERP MAS 500 system can be time consuming, costly, and disruptive. In this post, we dig a little deeper into the Version 7.4 enhancements relating to inventory calculations. We think you will find these new capabilities compelling enough to justify going through the upgrade process.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/sage-mas-500-v74-digging-deeper-into-inventory-calculations.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0100 Sage Software MAS 500 Employee Recruiting Made Easy http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/employee-recruiting-made-easy.html <p style="line-height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"> </p><br/><p><img style="float: left;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/0/article_cyber_recruiter.png" alt="" align="left" />The investment in an employee starts even before the actual hiring, and the costs of finding a new employee go way beyond posting a job opening. A web-based recruiting tool such as Cyber Recruiter helps hiring managers and recruiters manage and communicate during the entire recruiting process to fill open positions quickly and efficiently.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/employee-recruiting-made-easy.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:28:15 +0100 Paperless HRMS HR Abra Thirty Reasons To Upgrade Sage ERP MAS 90 http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/thirty-reasons-to-upgrade-sage-erp-mas-90.html <p style="line-height: 1px; margin: 0; padding: 0;"> </p><br/><p><img style="margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62//article_sql_mas200.jpg" alt="" align="left" />Are you still running an older version of Sage ERP MAS 90? Studies show many customers delay upgrading due to concerns over the cost and effort involved. However, every release is designed to streamline workflow, save you time and money, and improve customer service, so you could experience a fast return on your upgrade investment. In this post, we give you thirty reasons to upgrade, ten each from the last three releases to Sage ERP MAS 90 Version 4.5</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/thirty-reasons-to-upgrade-sage-erp-mas-90.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100 Software Update MAS90/200 HR Actions For Sage HRMS http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/hr-actions-for-sage-hrms.html <p><img style="float: left;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62/SageHRMS_Green.png" alt="" />Web-based self-service system streamlines delivery of HR services<br /><br />You can revolutionize the workflow of your HR and Payroll departments with the Sage endorsed solution—HR Actions® for Sage HRMS. This self-service, Web-based system streamlines delivery of HR services and makes it easy to collect and approve the data that feeds Sage HRMS.</p><br/><p>Streamline Workflows</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/hr-actions-for-sage-hrms.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100 Sage Software Payroll knowledgeSync HRMS HR Abra ERP Best Practices for Food and Beverage Manufacturing http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/erp-best-practices-for-food-and-beverage-manufacturing.html <p style="line-height: 1px; margin: 0; padding: 0;"> </p><br/><p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62/blog_item_sage-live-webcast.png" alt="" />Food & Beverage manufacturing companies have very specific needs. From compliance, to lot traceability, to inventory control, they require an ERP solution that enables them to manage and control their operations. The right ERP Manufacturing solution, like Sage ERP X3, can be the key to their success and growth.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/erp-best-practices-for-food-and-beverage-manufacturing.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:59:59 +0100 webinars Sage Software Sage ERP X3 Food Manufacturing Compliance Is CRM Worth a 2nd Opinion? http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/is-crm-worth-a-2nd-opinion.html <p style="line-height: 1px; margin: 0; padding: 0;"> </p><br/><p><img src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62//article_90200_frx.jpg" style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;" />On the first day of the New Year I ended up in the Northeast to spend all day with a client that came to us last year from another reseller.  We have a significant number of these customers and we hear from companies like this several times every month.  One of the reasons many people come to work with us is for the expertise we carry in not just ERP but also areas like CRM (Customer Relationship Management).  Sage has a range of options for CRM products and they are all integrated to various ERP applications.  In addition, there are also some options for 3rd party integrations between various Sage products that have been around for years.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/is-crm-worth-a-2nd-opinion.html">Read More...</a> Danny Estrada Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:19:13 +0100 ERP CRM Accounting Software Round Out Your ERP System With Sage Endorsed Solutions http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/round-out-your-accpac-erp-system-with-sage-endorsed-solutions.html <p style="line-height: 1px;"> </p><br/><p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;" src="http://www.highjump.com/sites/all/themes/highjump1/images/truecommerce-badges-sage.png" alt="" width="146" height="101" />The software development community has developed a number of specialized solutions for Sage ERP MAS and Accpac, and the best of them have been certified as Sage Endorsed Solutions. Here we cover two Endorsed Solutions that add important automation options for distributors and manufacturers, TrueCommerce EDI Transaction Manager™ and Warehouse Suite by Accellos.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/round-out-your-accpac-erp-system-with-sage-endorsed-solutions.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:52:49 +0100 WMS Sage Software MAS90/200 MAS 500 EDI ACCPAC MAS90/200 GL Tips And Tricks http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/mas-90-200-gl-tips-and-tricks.html <p style="margin: 0; padding: 0; line-height: 1px;"> </p><br/><p><img style="float: left; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-right: 15px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62//tips-and-tricks.png" alt="" />In this post we cover these good to know General Ledger tips and tricks in Sage ERP MAS 90 MAS 200: Setting Up Allocations, Reopening A GL Period Or Year, Posting to a Prior Year.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/mas-90-200-gl-tips-and-tricks.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100 MAS90/200 Determining Success Criteria of your ERP Project http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/determining-success-criteria-of-your-erp-project.html <p style="margin: 0; padding: 0; line-height: 1px;"> </p><br/><p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62//article_cost_cutting.jpg" align="left" />ERP buyers today are smart. They do their homework, define their selection criteria, compare systems, and do research on their selected business partner. Surprisingly though, determining ERP project success criteria is often overlooked even by the most diligent firms.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/determining-success-criteria-of-your-erp-project.html">Read More...</a> Sonia Gray Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:26:53 +0100 Project Management IT General ERP Accounting Software 2011 Tax Related Change for Sage ERP MAS 500 http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/2011-tax-related-change-for-sage-erp-mas-500.html <p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62//article_abra_810.jpg" alt="" /></p><br/><p>For the tax year 2011, there were required government changes to the 1099 form layout. Sage has made a standalone product update available for these changes. This update is available for Sage ERP MAS 500 versions 7.2 and higher, and must be installed before printing 1099 forms for the 2011 tax year.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/2011-tax-related-change-for-sage-erp-mas-500.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100 Year End Software Update Sage Software MAS 500 Sage ERP X3 achieves Oracle Database Ready Status http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/sage-erp-x3-achieves-oracle-database-ready-status.html <p style="line-height: 1px; margin: 0; padding: 0;"> </p><br/><p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;" src="http://www.oracleimg.com/us/assets/oracle_logo.png" alt="" />Sage ERP X3 has achieved Oracle Database Ready status through Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), which means that Sage has fully tested and supports Sage ERP X3 on Oracle Database 11g Release 2. Additionally, support for Oracle Database 11g Release 2 allows Sage to run its application databases on Oracle Database Appliance, providing them a simple, highly available, cost-effective solution for their critical business applications.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/sage-erp-x3-achieves-oracle-database-ready-status.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100 Sage Software Sage ERP X3 IT SM-Plus Service Management Software for MAS 500 ERP http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/sm-plus-service-management-software-for-mas-500-erp.html <p style="margin: 0; padding: 0; line-height: 1px;"> </p><br/><p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;" src="http://www.highjump.com/sites/all/themes/highjump1/images/truecommerce-badges-sage.png" alt="" align="left" />For companies who manufacture, sell, install, or service technical or industrial products, a specialized software solution is essential. Single Source Systems offers SM-Plus, a tightly integrated Gold level Endorsed Solution for Sage ERP MAS 500 customers.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/sm-plus-service-management-software-for-mas-500-erp.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100 Sage Software MAS 500 ERP Accpac U.S. Payroll Tax Tables now Ready for Download - But Wait, There's More! http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/accpac-us-payroll-tax-tables-now-ready-for-download-but-wait-theres-more.html <p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62//article_1099.jpg" alt="" /></p><br/><p>Sage has released the Accpac U.S. payroll tax updates for January 2012 for version 5.5, 5.6 and 6.0. They are ready from download on the Sage portal website. However, it is important that you also download and install the hot fix that corrects the Social Security withholding rates to reflect the continuance of the payroll tax cut approved by congress.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/accpac-us-payroll-tax-tables-now-ready-for-download-but-wait-theres-more.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:44:53 +0100 Software Update Sage Software Payroll ACCPAC Sage HRMS Tip: Synchronizing Attendance Plans With Payroll http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/sage-hrms-tip-synchronizing-attendance-plans-with-payroll.html <p><img style="float: left;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62//SageHRMS_Green.png" alt="" /></p><br/><p>In this post we offer some tips to ensure that payroll and time-off management are synchronized.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/sage-hrms-tip-synchronizing-attendance-plans-with-payroll.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100 Sage Software HRMS Abra Cloud-based Applications to Enhance MAS 90 ERP http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/cloud-based-applications-to-enhance-mas-90-erp.html <p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62/article_connected_services.png" alt="" align="left" /></p><br/><p>You likely have heard the term cloud computing; it is a paradigm shift in the way we use software technology to manage our businesses. Here we cover some benefits of cloud computing and available cloud-based applications for Sage ERP MAS 90.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/cloud-based-applications-to-enhance-mas-90-erp.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100 Sage Software MAS90/200 Cloud Computing Will CRM Bring You A Happy New Year? http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/will-crm-bring-you-a-happy-new-year.html <p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 35px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62/crm_new_year.png" alt="" /></p><br/><p>The holiday time is definitely when people do a lot of reflecting, resting, spending time with family and reloading for another run at the “brass ring”, or whatever their big goals in their work and professional life happen to be.  The one thing I find very interesting every year is how many completely 'disconnected' emails asking me to have a happy holiday season from people or companies that I have not spoken with or talked to all year.  Being in the CRM game for quite a few years I took some time to analyze what’s happening here and the possible effects to my relationship, or lack thereof with many of these organizations.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/will-crm-bring-you-a-happy-new-year.html">Read More...</a> Danny Estrada Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:26:56 +0100 Year End General CRM Business Resolutions for the New Year http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/business-resolutions-for-the-new-year.html <p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62/2012.png" alt="" />New Years time is a classic period for personal introspection. Many personal resolutions come out this process, but is it appropriate for a business to go through the same process? Absolutely.</p><br/><p>So what may a business resolve to do differently? The answer of course is as diverse as the number of firms in operation, but here are two big ones to keep in mind:</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/business-resolutions-for-the-new-year.html">Read More...</a> Dan Reilly Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0100 Year End SMB tech Project Management Business Process Payroll…The Naughty or Nice List Season http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/payroll-the-naughty-or-nice-list-season.html <p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62/articles_tax_2011.png" alt="" /></p><br/><p>As we are in the midst of this holiday season, year-end in accounting and payroll is looming like a spectre, overshadowing our fun and joy.  Here are some things to remember for your Naughty or Nice List.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/payroll-the-naughty-or-nice-list-season.html">Read More...</a> Paralea Boose Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:03:01 +0100 Year End Software Update Payroll HRMS Accounting Software Dig Deeper into the Value of Sage ERP MAS 90 Version 4.5 http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/dig-deeper-into-the-value-of-sage-erp-mas-90-version-45.html <p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62//article_pro_migration.png" alt="" /></p><br/><p>Sage has created a microsite to provide you with an easy starting point to dig deeper into the value of the Sage ERP MAS 90 4.5 release: www.SageMAS.com/45release</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/dig-deeper-into-the-value-of-sage-erp-mas-90-version-45.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0100 Sage Software MAS90/200 Return Materials Authorization Module in Sage Accpac http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/the-sage-accpac-return-merchandise-authorization-module.html <p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62//article_mas90_sales_orders.png" alt="" /></p><br/><p>We have all heard the saying that it is easier to retain a good customer than find a new one. In the current marketplace customers have choices, so the fastest way to lose a customer is to deliver a poor customer experience. One aspect of excellent customer service is a no-hassle return policy. If returns are efficiently managed, you can keep costs to a minimum while still keeping your customers happy. The Sage ERP Accpac Return Materials Authorization (RMA) module helps you do just that.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/the-sage-accpac-return-merchandise-authorization-module.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0100 Sage Software sage accpac ACCPAC CRM is an Umbrella for Bad Weather http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/crm-is-an-umbrella-for-bad-weather.html <p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62/article_crm_umbrella.png" alt="" /></p><br/><p>Over the past couple of weeks here in the Northeast we have started to get reminded about the impending weather that we get hit with right around the time the holidays come and the ball drops in Times Square.  How bad it will be is anyone’s guess, but we had snow in October this year if that is any indication. Al Roker or Sam Champion I am not but I can tell you that every year I sit down with some executives of companies after that fact telling me that they wish that they could have done something to shelter themselves from taking a hit to revenue whenever the weather brings them to a standstill.  One executive fixed his problem last year by moving his company and himself to Florida.  But, if that’s not in the cards for you, there are several things that you can do to keep up productivity whenever your staff (especially sales staff) is affected by the weather.  I thought I would share some of what my customers have told me in recent years related to their CRM capabilities.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/crm-is-an-umbrella-for-bad-weather.html">Read More...</a> Danny Estrada Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:02:17 +0100 Mobile IT General ERP Disaster Recovery CRM Business Continuity MAS90/200: 2011 In Review And A Look Forward To 2012 http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/mas90200-2011-in-review-and-a-look-forward-to-2012.html <p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 35px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62/article_newsletter_ye2011.png" alt="" /></p><br/><p>As the year comes to a close, we highlight some of the new capabilities added to Sage ERP MAS 90 and 200 in 2011, and look forward to what is coming. Sage updates and publishes the product roadmap periodically to provide you with a long-range view of the future direction of the product line. This year Sage completed all the major milestones indicated in the 2010 roadmap. The current roadmap, published September 2011, gives us an idea of what to expect for Sage ERP MAS 90 and 200 through the year 2013.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/mas90200-2011-in-review-and-a-look-forward-to-2012.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0100 Software Update Sage Software MAS90/200 Sage Accpac Name Change: Sage 300 ERP http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/sage-accpac-name-change-sage-300-erp.html <p style="float: left;"><img height="50" width="200" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62/article_accpac.gif" style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;" /></p><br/><p>Sage ERP Accpac will launch as Sage 300 ERP as Sage Software rebrands<br style="clear: none;" /><br style="clear: none;" />In 2012 the names of many of Sage's core accounting and ERP lines, including Sage Accpac, will be changing. These products will be identified with a numbering approach where higher numbers denote increasing levels of product capability or sophistication. The new name for Sage Accpac will be Sage 300. We recognize that many have been using the software - with their very familiar brand names! - for many years, and you’ll want to know very clearly what to expect,  how each product lines is affected, when the change will occur, and what you can expect to see in communications.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/sage-accpac-name-change-sage-300-erp.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0100 Sage Software Sage Rebranding ACCPAC Sage ERP MAS 500 Name Change: Sage 500 http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/sage-erp-mas-500-name-change-sage-500.html <p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62//SageMAS500ERP-web.png" alt="" /></p><br/><p>MAS 500 will launch as Sage 500 ERP<br style="clear: none;" /><br style="clear: none;" />In 2012 the names of many of Sage’s core accounting and ERP lines, including Sage ERP MAS 500, will be changing. These products will be identified with a numbering approach where higher numbers denote increasing levels of product capability or sophistication. We recognize that many have been using the software—with their very familiar brand names!—for many years, and you’ll want to know very clearly what to expect, how each product lines is affected, when the change will occur, and what you can expect to see in communications.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/sage-erp-mas-500-name-change-sage-500.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0100 Sage Software Sage Rebranding MAS 500 Sage ERP MAS 90 MAS 200 Name Change: Sage 100 http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/coming-in-2012-mas-90-mas-200-name-changes.html <p style="padding-top: 15px"><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62//article_mas90200_ug.jpg" alt="" />MAS 90 will launch as Sage 100 Standard ERP. MAS 200 will launch as Sage 100 Advanced ERP</p><br/><p>In 2012 the names of many of Sage’s core accounting and ERP lines, including Sage ERP MAS90 & MAS200, will be changing. These products will be identified with a numbering approach where higher numbers denote increasing levels of product capability or sophistication. We recognize that many have been using the software—with their very familiar brand names!—for many years, and you’ll want to know very clearly what to expect,  how each product lines is affected, when the change will occur, and what you can expect to see in communications.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/coming-in-2012-mas-90-mas-200-name-changes.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0100 Sage Software Sage Rebranding MAS90/200 Sage Software Brand Changes: Video Interview http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/sage-software-brand-changes-video-interview.html <p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62//article_sage_rebranding.png" alt="" /></p><br/><p>As a follow up to an earlier post on Sage Software’s rebranding plans, we share via Forbes, this video interview with Dennis Frahmann – Sage’s EVP of Corporate Marketing, where he explains  the philosophy behind the rebranding strategy. In a related update, today  Sage Software will begin communicating the brand transition to you, our clients.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/sage-software-brand-changes-video-interview.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:34:41 +0100 sagecrm Sage Software Sage Rebranding Sage Pro Sage ERP X3 MAS90/200 MAS 500 ACCPAC Abra CRM Collaboration At Its Best http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/crm-collaboration-at-its-best.html <p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62//article_accpac_nletter_1110_1.jpg" /></p><br/><p>This week we are very fortunate to be hosting a Sage CRM Bootcamp here in our New York City office. Sage Software is fully committed to investing in their partners and has sent some of their key architectural and development resources from Dublin to spend time working with the some of the most seasoned Sage CRM partners in North America. This session has been very exciting so far because Sage is not just talking at us but talking with us.  Anyone that has read anything about software development and releasing technology that works in a “real world” environment understands the importance of feedback.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/crm-collaboration-at-its-best.html">Read More...</a> Danny Estrada Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:08:23 +0100 sagecrm Sage Software CRM Year-End Compliance Releases for Sage ERP MAS 90/200 http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/year-end-compliance-releases-for-sage-erp-mas-90-200.html <p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 35px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62//article_accpac_online.png" alt="" /></p><br/><p>With three different product lines and half a dozen supported versions of the software, there is an array of different actions you may need to take to ensure your Sage ERP MAS 90 and MAS 200 software is up to date on the latest government changes at year end. In this post we review the actions required for all  versions. Year end is a busy time with many distractions and things to remember, please feel free to contact us if you need assistance. We are here to help.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/year-end-compliance-releases-for-sage-erp-mas-90-200.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:00:53 +0100 Year End Sage Software MAS90/200 Sage ABRA HRMS Name Change: Sage HRMS http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/sage-abra-hrms-name-change-sage-hrms.html <p><img style="float: left; padding-bottom: 15px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62//SageHRMS_Green.png" alt="" />Sage Abra will launch as Sage HRMS<br style="clear: none;" /><br style="clear: none;" />In 2012 the names of many of Sage’s core product lines, including Sage Abra HRMS, will be changing. We recognize that many have been using the software—with their very familiar brand names!—for many years, and you’ll want to know very clearly what to expect, how each product lines is affected, when the change will occur, and what you can expect to see in communications.</p><br/><p>If you’re currently a user of Sage Abra Suite, there is no change to your product name. The name will remain Sage Abra Suite. If you’re a Sage Abra SQL HRMS customer, you’ve no doubt already seen a transition to the new product name, Sage HRMS, with the release of the new version, Sage HRMS 2012, Sage's flagship human resources management system.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/sage-abra-hrms-name-change-sage-hrms.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0100 Sage Software Sage Rebranding Abra Mobile Printing: Understanding Your Options http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/mobile-printing-understanding-your-options.html <p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 35px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62/article_mobile_printing.png" alt="" /></p><br/><p>The explosion of iPhones, Driods, Blackberries as well as iPads and other tablet based computers, has led to an ever increasing mobile work environment. Being tethered to a desktop computer on a traditional network is slowly becoming the past. The Cloud and services delivered through it are now becoming the standard, which makes it vital that you have your printing needs addressed, or you will find yourself with all this great content and nowhere to output it!</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/mobile-printing-understanding-your-options.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:49:37 +0100 Mobile IT General Cloud Computing CRM: The Gift That Keeps on Giving http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/crm-the-gift-that-keeps-on-giving.html <p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 10px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62/iStock_000017298013XSmall.png" /></p><br/><p>Yesterday Nucleus Research, a renowned technology research firm, had a press release stating that Customer Relationship Management (CRM) applications have a $5.60 return for every $1.00 invested in CRM.  Those of us in the industry that are intimate with implementing CRM have seen how customers can benefit greatly from the right approach to using CRM as a strategic tool for operational excellence within many firms.  The major shift that we are now seeing is that firms are no longer trying to decide whether or not CRM has value and more interested in how to leverage the technology for the biggest benefit to the organization.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/crm-the-gift-that-keeps-on-giving.html">Read More...</a> Danny Estrada Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:00:23 +0100 Saleslogix sagecrm CRM Integrated HR and Payroll System For Sage ERP MAS 200 SQL http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/integrated-hr-and-payroll-system-for-sage-erp-mas-200-sql.html <p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62//accounts_payable.jpg" alt="" /></p><br/><p>If you use Sage ERP MAS 200 SQL, you have an option to use an integrated, SQL-based human resources and payroll system — Sage HRMS. By managing your payroll and HR processes in house you can save money while gaining access to tools that support compliance with regulations, better cost control, and increased employee satisfaction. In this article we will focus on the capabilities of the Payroll module of Sage HRMS.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/integrated-hr-and-payroll-system-for-sage-erp-mas-200-sql.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0100 Sage Software Payroll MAS90/200 Sage Software Online - Are You Using the FREE Valuable Tools You Already Own? http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/sage-software-online-are-you-using-the-free-valuable-tools-you-already-own-.html <p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 45px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62/article_sso.png" alt="" /></p><br/><p>As a customer on a Sage ERP MAS maintenance plan, you have 24X7 access to Sage Software Online (SSO). This self-service tool is your place to get critical information to maintain your Sage investment and it has the same fast, problem-solving Knowledgebase used by our own Sage Support Center!  You can find everything from how to prepare for upgrades, compatibly and installation guides to troubleshooting tips and leveraging best practices. This is where you can view your licensing information with serial numbers and unlocking keys and verify maintenance and support agreements.  SSO is your first line of defense for any day to day challenges that may arise.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/sage-software-online-are-you-using-the-free-valuable-tools-you-already-own-.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0100 Sage Software MAS90/200 MAS 500 Scoping your ERP Project http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/scoping-your-erp-project.html <p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62/article_erp_scope.png" alt="" /></p><br/><p>You may have heard the saying; how can we all be on the same page if there is no page… this is especially applicable when undertaking an ERP implementation. Having a well defined and written scope of work can mean the difference between a failed project with disastrous results, and a highly successful project with huge benefits. Assuming you prefer the latter, let’s look at what a good scope of work includes.  </p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/scoping-your-erp-project.html">Read More...</a> Sonia Gray Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:19:58 +0100 Project Management ERP SQL Server Version Of Sage ERP MAS 200 Available For Upgrade http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/sql-server-version-of-sage-erp-mas-200-available-for-upgrade.html <p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62/article_sql_mas200.jpg" alt="" /></p><br/><p>With the release of Sage ERP MAS 200 Version 4.5, clients have the option to migrate their software to a Microsoft SQL Server database, with all the security and performance characteristics of this platform. In this post we review the benefits of SQL Server and current available modules.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/sql-server-version-of-sage-erp-mas-200-available-for-upgrade.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:34:51 +0100 Software Update Sage Software Microsoft MAS90/200 Sage Software Recognizes Net@Work as a Top Partner for 2011 http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/sage-software-recognizes-network-as-a-top-partner-for-2011.html <p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62/articles_awards.png" /></p><br/><p>Last week, Sage Software announced that Net@Work received the 2011 Top Five Award designated for Sage Software’s five elite and most successful partners. <br style="clear: none;" /><br style="clear: none;" />In addition to the top 5 level of distinction, Net@Work was also awarded Sage Chairman's Club and President’s Circle status, two annual Sage Software programs recognizing the top-producing business partners.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/sage-software-recognizes-network-as-a-top-partner-for-2011.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:33:24 +0100 Sage Software General Awards Retaining Team Members with CRM http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/retaining-team-members-with-crm.html <p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 60px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62/article_crm_corner_1.png" /></p><br/><p>There are so many aspects of what makes employees productive and countless little things that make your people loyal and dedicated employees. A decade ago many organizations were just figuring out how they were going to approach technology and now most of us feel like a slave to it. The reality is that for most company’s employee retention is high on their priority list but few take into account how their employees use technology and its impact on the psyche of their front line personnel. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is one of the tools that can make a huge difference in those efforts.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/retaining-team-members-with-crm.html">Read More...</a> Danny Estrada Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:00:00 +0100 HR CRM Outsourced Payroll Considerations http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/outsourced-payroll-considerations.html <p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;" src="http://blog.netatwork.com/images/stories/62/article_outsourcing_payroll.png" alt="" /></p><br/><p>Outsourcing your payroll processing can help reduce your workload and regardless of your company’s size outsourcing can make payroll simpler and more cost effective. In this post we will take a look at full-service CompuPay, offering market-leading payroll product features and unique Web service integration with Sage products. If you are Sage ABRA HRMS user,the Sage alliance with CompuPay provides you with choices: in-house payroll with  Sage Abra HRMS, or outsourced payroll with CompuPay.</p><a href="http://blog.netatwork.com/index.php/component/myblog/outsourced-payroll-considerations.html">Read More...</a> N@W Blog Team Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:58:16 +0100 Sage Software Payroll HRMS HR Abra