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Sage 100 Slow Loading Screen Fix On The Way

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We just noticed an interesting knowledge article that I noticed on the Sage Knowledgebase ( KB ) site this morning.

This impacts versions Sage 100 versions 2020.x and 2021.x

The Sage KB was just updated with entry 111968 – Slow performance loading screens in Sage 100.

We’ve heard a few users complain that after upgrading Sage 100 to the latest release some screens were slower to open than in their prior Sage version.

It appears the next product updates for v2020 and v2021 – likely due around September 2021 – will correct this issue.

Sage generally issues product updates for versions on a quarterly schedule. I recommend you stay current on a version of Sage 100 which is receiving regular product updates so that you can take advantage of fixes such as the one noted above.

Your company should stay current on the latest release of Sage so you’re eligible for these product updates.

Form 941 For Q2 2021 Includes 23 Changes

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eFiling and tax solution provider Aatrix has outlined the 23 changes to the IRS form 941 for Q2 2021. These changes impact part 1 and part 2 of form 941 which is required to be filed for payroll periods ending on or after June 30, 2021.

The changes to the 941 form include 10 new lines and 13 updated lines. Aatrix provides the tax filing integration used by Sage 100 and allows for both printing and e-filing of payroll returns using the most up-to-date forms.

For a complete list of the changes which Aatrix has made to their 941 forms / e-filing for Q2 2021 visit this link.

Follow these instructions to update your Sage 100 payroll forms via Aatrix. Please note that you must be on one of the Sage 100 versions below in order to update to the latest forms from Aatrix:

  • Sage 100 2019.5
  • Sage 100 2020.2
  • Sage 100 2021

Resolving Sage 100 Network Issue Connection Failure To Host

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If you’ve run into this error – Connection failure to host – NODELAY;STREAM – shortly after creating a new user account on Sage 100 Advanced or Premium – here’s the likely cause.

We’ve seen the issue in the setup of a new Sage 100 user login. On the Advanced or Premium version ( does not apply to Standard ) , you may find you must also check the “Spawn Tasks from Application Server” for any new user accounts if all your existing users also have that box checked.

In almost all cases we’ve seen if you have one user set up to “Spawn Tasks” then all users likely need to have the option enabled for all new users as well.

Sage has an extensive KB article in this issue which you should read here first prior to making any changes. There can be several reasons for this error message. In the article, they talk about other reasons and only touch on this fix toward the end. A quick review of the below option can often resolve the problem without having to replace files.

If you review other users in the User Maintenance screen and they all have the below box checked – and your user experiencing the error does NOT then it’s a good bet that checking the “Spawn Tasks… ” option will resolve your issue.

To set this option login to Sage and visit the Library Master – Main Menu – User Maintenance. Enter in the user code of the user experiencing the above error message. Check the second tab and if other users in the system also have this option check – ensure that this new user also has the “Spawn Tasks from Application Server” checked.

You should contact your Sage partner prior to making any changes. If you follow any steps in the Sage KB which require replacing files please be certain to save a copy of anything you replace prior to overwriting.

Sage 100 Aatrix Users Should Verify Versions

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Sage 100 users who make use of Aatrix for printing payroll tax forms should make note of this latest Sage knowledgebase article which suggest verifying the current Sage versions in preparation for an updated Aatrix forms rollout.

It seems the Aatrix form has been updated to better secure data and noted in this article:

Aatrix forms are being updated to enhance encryption and protection for sensitive data. Certain Sage product updates will be required to allow efiling forms to function correctly with Sage 100 (alternate hot-fixes will be released soon for older product update levels on supported versions).

This update had been halted temporarily as users reported receiving an error “unable to initialize” followed by the form name when running any form in Aatrix efiling.

It seems this issue has been resolved and in preparation for an updated forms download Sage is advising that Sage 100 users making use of Aatrix ( used for all payroll and accounts payable tax forms ) will need to be on one of the following Sage 100 versions ( Note: If a number appears after the decimal that indicates a product update version number ).

To prepare for the re-release of these form changes, update to the following versions:

Sage 100 2019.5
Sage 100 2020.2
Sage 100 2021

For more information and the latest status of this issue visit the Sage knowledgebase article here.

Sage 100 Hosting Options Expand With Summit Hosting and I-Business Network Combination

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On June 30, 2021, Summit Hosting announced the strategic acquisition of the I-Business Network ( I-BN ) Cloud Hosting practice. This combination adds the I-BN hosting customer base which includes Sage 100 and SAP Business One to Summit Hosting’s cloud provider list of over 30,000 end-users.

About Cloud Hosting for Sage 100

While most Sage 100 users are running the program from their own servers an increasing number of companies have moved their servers to the cloud.

In December 2020, Sage unveiled a Sage Partner Cloud offering for qualified Sage Partners who then utilize Azure and Sage’s provisioning portal to act as a type of managed service provider ( MSP ) and migrate their customers to Azure. However, there are some limits to SPC, namely that it presently only works for Standard or Advanced ( no SQL ), has a limited number of supported ISV integrations and is primarily for hosting Sage applications.

As a follow-on to the Sage Partner Cloud offering Sage is testing a strategic hosting provider program that is closer to traditional cloud hosting except it requires an endorsement by the publisher. We have noticed some of the early participants advertising this solution which appears nearly identical in capabilities to the traditional cloud hosting.

Summit Hosting Expands Cloud Hosting Services with Acquisition of I-Business Network’s Cloud Services Practice

According to the press release:

Summit Hosting, the largest Sage Hosting provider, announced today that it has acquired I-Business Network’s (IBN) Cloud Services Practice. Another step in a 5-year acquisition plan focused on becoming the leading financial cloud hosting provider with cloud computing and Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS). The expansion will immediately grow the Summit Hosting customer base and add a new practice area focusing on SAP Business One, further solidifying Summit Hosting as a leader in small and medium-sized business (SMB) hosting providers.

“We are excited about the IBN acquisition as we continue to expand our hosting expertise and solidify our place atop the list of cloud hosting services in the SMB marketplace,” says Stanley Kania, CEO at Summit Hosting. “We would like to welcome our newest customers and look forward to providing enterprise-level security and world-class customer support.”

Customers transitioning from IBN can expect improved security and satisfaction with state-of-the-art data centers and an enterprise-level security suite installed on each server, including 24/7 security monitoring. They will also have immediate protection from our dedicated 24/7 Security Operations team and access to our 24/7/365 U.S.-based support team.

“We searched extensively for a partner with expertise and experience to serve and support the needs of our customers and their business management software” said Gary Feldman, CEO at I-Business Network, who will join Summit Hosting and head SAP Business One growth and acquisition strategies. “Summit Hosting checked all the boxes with world class technology in its US and Canadian data centers, deep expertise in cyber security and a North American support team that understands the importance of system reliability and responsiveness to customer requests.”

Summit Hosting provides cloud-based hosting for Sage, QuickBooks, and presumably now SAP Business One. Their website indicates they have been doing so since 1986 when they began as myownasp and subsequently merged in 2017 with NovelAspect to become Summit Hosting.

According to a blog post on the I-BN website – I-BN customers can expect improved security and satisfaction with an expansion of choices with Summit’s state-of-the-art data centers and an enterprise-level security suite. Summit has a dedicated 24/7 Security Operations Team and a 24/7/365 U.S.-based support team. Joining forces with Summit will also provide a leading niche hosting provider to the SAP Canadian market. Gary Feldman will work with Summit to garner SAP Hosting Certifications and drive Summit’s SAP growth and acquisition strategy.

For more information on hosting Sage 100 in the cloud – contact Summit Hosting.

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