Sage 100

Consulting and Upgrades

Yes, You Can Upgrade to Sage 100 2019 From Earlier Versions

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This past week I was asked if it was possible to upgrade a very early version of Sage 100 (previously known as MAS 90 or MAS 200) from a level as early as 3.71 to the current version which is Sage 100 2019.

In short, the answer is  yes – although the Sage 100 v2019 Customer Upgrade Guide states that you must first be at version 3.71 and then migrate to 4.50 Product Update 8 and then to the latest Sage 100 release.

The interim stop at version 4.50 Product Update 8 seems to be required for certain third-party solutions as well as a reqirement by Sage.

You should plan to migrate to 4.50 PU 8 and then onto the latest Sage release.

Sage 100 4.50 Product Update 8 is available from the Sage KB

Our Upcoming Sage Webinars: Trade-Ins, Sage CRM, MAS v4.5, BizNet

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Here are the current list of upcoming Sage webinars for the period March 20 through April 12, 2012:

Learn how to take advantage of the Sage Cash for Clunkers Promo and trade in your old Sage MAS 90/200 for the NEW Sage 100 ERP v4.5 and get up to 50% Off!*

FINAL DAYS – expires 3/31/2102 – no extensions!

Sage ERP MAS 90 and 200 version 4.5 is here, and everything you’ve heard about the new features and benefits are all true and ready for you when you upgrade. In fact, there is so much for everyone that one hour isn’t enough time to cover all of the tremendous enhancements and inclusions, so we will be taking a broad look at the main points that everyone should know about, such as National Accounts for Account Receivable, integrated Customer Relationship Management, and the Reporting Tree capability for financial reports. We’ll also discuss the option to migrate to Sage ERP MAS 200 SQL.

Length: 60 minutes
Instructor: Leanne Lowe

Days/Times:

Tuesday March 20, 2012 – 10am PT / 1pm ET – register

Wednesday March 28, 2012 – 10am PT / 1pm ET – register

How Integrating Sage CRM with Sage ERP Drives Business Growth

With Sage MAS 90 | 200 and Sage CRM, you can unify the sales and marketing aspects of your business. CRM supports the whole sales process — from your initial marketing campaign, lead and opportunity generation, quotes, to winning the sale, and finally, to fulfilling the order and providing outstanding customer service. Your marketing department will be able to justify the costs of their campaigns just as your salespeople will be able to track their forecasted sales. Plus, sales managers have a full view of their team’s productivity. Your staff will work more effectively because every aspect of your operations will be connected while your limited or expensive resources are optimized.

  • Sage CRM integration with Sage MAS 90 | 200
  • Sage CRM integration with Microsoft Outlook
  • Forecasting with Sage CRM

Length: 60 heart pounding minutes
Instructor: Leanne Lowe

Tuesday April 3, 2012 – 10am PT / 1pm ET – register

What Is New in Sage MAS 90 | 200 Version 4.5?

Sage ERP MAS 90 and 200 version 4.5 is here, and everything you’ve heard about the new features and benefits are all true and ready for you when you upgrade. In fact, there is so much for everyone that one hour isn’t enough time to cover all of the tremendous enhancements and inclusions, so we will be taking a broad look at the main points that everyone should know about, such as National Accounts for Account Receivable, integrated Customer Relationship Management, and the Reporting Tree capability for financial reports. We’ll also discuss the option to migrate to Sage ERP MAS 200 SQL.

Length: 60 minutes
Instructor: Leanne Lowe

Wednesday April 4, 2012 – 10am PT / 1pm ET – register

BizNet Excel-Based Financial Reporting for Sage ERP

Are you looking to enhance your reporting and analytics capabilities for Sage MAS 90 | 200, Sage MAS 500, or Sage Accpac?

Meet the next generation excel-based reporting solution.

BizNet’s award winning Excel® Business Information Suite is the most innovative and intuitive reporting solution on the market. It is a business reporting and analytics platform that provides real-time access to your business data from Microsoft Office Excel®. It delivers simple, yet powerful capabilities to anyone who uses spreadsheets to gather and analyze business information. With over 200 Partners, over 9 ISV’s, and Customers in over 14 different countries, BizNet has been selected as a top reporting solution by industry analysts.

Length: 60 minutes
Instructor: Denise Hutchison

Thursday April 12, 2012 – 10am PT / 1pm ET – register

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sage ERP MAS 90, 200 Will Be Delivered Via Download

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Waiting for a disk to arrive for your latest Sage ERP MAS 90 or 200 version 4.5 upgrade? Starting with this version you’ll no longer receive disks (unless you request them). Instead you’ll be directed to a download site to retrieve the program disk.

 

This 2.x GB download will include all versions of Sage ERP MAS90, 200 and SQL. The version installed to your computer will be determined by the unlocking keys you insert during setup.

Here’s the announcement from Sage regarding the MAS90,200,SQL download plans:

 

We’re building up to the 4.5 launch at the end of this month to correspond with the timing of the Sage ERP MAS 90 and 200 Auto-Delivery communications. Also the last week of October, the 4.5 microsite will go live to communicate to prospects and customers the value, flexibility, and enhancements packed in this release. Featured on the site will be a series of 4.5 videos staring Mary, our animated product ambassador; she’ll cover the highlights of the business value of the 4.5 enhancements in an entertaining way. New interactive 4.5 product screenshots will show examples of the enhancement details. The 4.5 microsite will also provide customers and prospects easy access to sign up for 4.5 webcasts, updated spec sheets and brochures, and the technology whitepaper. Look for your 4.5 Auto-Delivery package coming your way the end of October!

What’s New In Sage ERP MAS 90 and 200 V4.50

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Sage ERP MAS90, MAS200, MAS500 Supported Versions and Retirement Dates – October 2011

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The link below provides a document showing the lastest Sage ERP MAS90,200,500 Supported Versions as of October 1011.

In essence the last date for payroll and year end updates is the end of life for those using payroll.

Recall that many states are issuing significant payroll withholding rules which might require a program update in order to continue processing payrolls. In most cases it is not apparent until the later part of December that a program update is going to be required.

Note that on most of these versions payroll updates end 9 months ahead of the official phone/email support.

Sage ERP MAS 90 , 200 , 500 Retirement Dates (pdf)

Sage ERP MAS 200 SQL Overview and Available Modules

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Last week I picked up on a Tweet from Alok Tyagi who is the VP of R&D for Sage North America and responsible for their mid-market enterprise products. He announced that MAS 200 4.5 RDB (aka MAS200 SQL) has been RTM.

RTM is not-so-secret code for “Release To Manufacturing” – aka being done and ready to ship.

In honor of the RTM of Sage ERP MAS 200 SQL v4.5 – Sage has issued a one page capabilities brochure that officially outlines the modules which will be available in the SQL release.

As expected the available modules include those from Sage which are already at the 4.x standards. The complete list is:

Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Bank Reconciliation
General Ledger
Crystal Reports
Custom Office
eBusiness Web Services
Paperless Office
Visual Integrator
Bar Code
Bill of Materials
Credit Card Processing
Inventory Management
Purchase Order
Return Merchandise Authorization
Sales Order
Sales Tax by Avalara
StarShip Freight
StarShip Parcel

The full brochure is availabe below:

Sage ERP MAS 200 SQL Overview and Available Modules

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