At Insights 2007, its annual business partner conference, Sage Software has showcased its portfolio of business management software and services for SMBs and nonprofit organizations, including new versions of MAS 90, 200 ERP, and SalesLogix CRM.
These new products include:
New CRM solutions, like, SalesLogix v7.2 and SalesLogix Mobile 5.0, providing selection of multiple access methods (Web, Windows and/or Mobile) for each user, with simplified customizations for each environment.
ACT! will be made available for financial professionals, along with ACT! Hosting Provider Program, enabling users to have their database securely hosted and managed by an authorized hosting provider.
Advancements in Sage's ERP solutions include MAS 90 and 200 ERP version 4.2, providing advanced business intelligence management and personalization features; as well as tight integration to CRM and the launch of the new MAS Fixed Assets. Accpac ERP version 5.4 extended solutions are planned for availability in 2007, including CRM 6.0 integration, Accpac Insight 5.4 for enterprise reporting, data-mining, and Business Intelligence (BI), Accpac ePOS 5.4 for retail point-of-sale management, Accpac WMS 5.4 for warehouse and supply chain management (SCM), and Accpac Exchange 5.4, providing Internet based Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) management.
An upgraded line of FAS Fixed Assets products, including FAS, FAS Gov, FAS Nonprofit, and FAS Canada (versions 2007.2), aimed to provide enhanced user security, Windows Vista compatibility, and support for additional barcode readers, will also be available.
Timeslips and Peachtree, providing enhancements to reporting and analysis, ease of use, forms design, and records management, including the ability to add attachments, like spreadsheets or photos, to records.
With regards to employer solutions, Sage Payroll Services will launch a series of new features, including paycheck printing services, and new wage and garnishment services, plus enhancements to the service's partner referral program. Abra HRMS will launch new versions providing enhancements for Abra eRecruiter and organization management capabilities, and to core HR and Payroll features along with Windows Vista compatibility.
Sage will also launch Master Builder Estimating (standard and extended), bringing together its estimating range of products found in Timberline Office, and construction management solutions found in Master Builder.
The Millennium fundraising software for large nonprofits, and Fundraising 100 Rainbow Edition for United Way chapters, will be integrated with Sage Payment Solutions, increasing the efficiency of payment and donation processing, and the security of donors' credit, debit, and bank account information.
Releasing towards the end 2007, Sage MIP Fund Accounting will include new BI tools and analytics, as well as a user interface redesign for improved usability.
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