Some interesting things are going on with Sage 100 (formerly MAS 90 & MAS 200) that we’d like to share as part of our roundup news segment. Here are somethings you may have missed:
Sage 100 Supported Versions Update
With the release of Sage 100 ERP 2015, Sage has updated the supported versions matrix as follows:
| Sage 100 ERP (Std, Adv, Prem) |
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 4.50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | 15-Apr | 14-Feb | 12-Dec | 11-Aug |
| Phone and web case support (Retirement date)* |
Yes | Yes | 9/30/2016 | 9/30/2016 |
| Quarterly and year end updates (AP and Payroll as needed to support State and Federal eFiling) | 12/31/2017 (Use eFiling and Reporting) | 12/31/2016 (Use eFiling and Reporting) | 12/31/15 (Use eFiling and Reporting) | 12/31/2014 |
| Tax table updates (TTU) | 12/31/2017 | 12/31/2016 | 12/31/2015 | 12/31/2014 |
| Product updates | Yes | Yes | 10/31/14 | 6/30/13 |
| Hot fixes | Yes | Yes | 12/31/15 | 12/31/14 |
| Online support Knowledgebase | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
*BCS ProSoft supports Sage 100 versions officially retired by Sage Software for Customer Care Plan subscribers.
It’s worth noting that while Sage Software will be ending phone and web support for Sage 100 Version 4.5 on September 30, 2015, BCS ProSoft will continue to provide technical support to users up v4.5 and previous versions. Sage has already issued the final payroll, quarterly, and year-end updates for Version 4.5. Get full details here.
BCS ProSoft is a Sage-certified Sage 100 support center and will continue to provide technical support services to customers on older versions, including 2013, 4.5 and <v4.5.
Sage CRM 7.3 Now Integrated with Sage 100 ERP
Integration with the latest release of Sage CRM 7.3 is now available for Sage 100 ERP Versions 2014 and 2015.
When you integrate Sage CRM with Sage 100, your entire business benefits from sales and marketing to accounting and operations – where each department works with the same information and communicates in the same way.
The latest Sage CRM 7.3 Release features an entirely new “clean” and contemporary design, alerts and accelerators that help you manage and close deals faster, a range of new analytics and reports, integration with Mailchimp for more effective email marketing, and powerful mobile capabilities we outlined in a previous blog post.
Windows Server 2003 R2
Support Ended July 14, 2015
As a reminder, Microsoft announced they no longer support Windows Server 2003 R2 as of July 14, 2015.
It’s extremely important that you plan your upgrade to a supported version of Microsoft Windows.
Please contact us to speak with your Sage 100 Account Manager if you’re still running Sage 100 ERP (MAS 90 / MAS 200) on Window Server 2003 R2 and want to discuss migration options.
[New eBook] Sales & Use Tax Compliance for Dummies
Are you complying with the increasingly complex sales and use tax regulations?
The new eBook Sales & Use Tax Compliance for Dummies will help you understand the constantly changing world of sales and use tax regulation and your responsibilities for collecting and remitting tax, including:
- The difference between sales and use tax and how to comply with complex regulations
- How to determine nexus and what is means
- How to manage exempt sales to avoid an audit
You can download the eBook for FREE here.
Sage Summit is being held in New Orleans for the annual gathering of Sage customers and partners this upcoming week, July 27 – 30, 2015.
Recently-announced “Featured Speakers” Include:
- Tony Hawk – Entrepreneur and Pro Skateboarder
- Chad Hurley – Co-founder of YouTube
- Jane Seymour – Award-winning Actress
- Matthew Weiner – Executive Producer of Mad Men
Sage 100 Sessions and Agenda
Sage has also published conference sessions, product lessons, and deep-dive learning opportunities broken out by product categories. Check out what’s in store for you at Sage Summit 2015.
We’d Love to Meet Up!
If you or your team will be in attendance please contact patrick.haley@bcsprosoft.com. We’d love to treat you to dinner or spend some time speaking with you at the conference!
