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Continuing Education Keeps our Consultants Sharp and Value High

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

An important part of being a good reseller lies in the skill set of its consultants.  The management and consulting teams at Clients First Business Solutions are true believers in the value of education and prove it by continually honing their knowledge and skill sets

We stay current on Microsoft Dynamics and Sage Software product releases and prove it by maintaining current certifications on these products.  Microsoft and Sage alike develop these certification exams that test for not only competency, but also mastery of their software.  When a new product or version is released, we study it, practice it, and then prove our knowledge through certification.  In this way, our clients are assured that we possess the knowledge and skills that help us deliver the latest and greatest products.

Beyond the wide range of software certifications that we pursue and hold, we also embark on educational activities that improve our project management, communication skills, and team building.  We do this because we believe that developing these “soft” skills is as important as our technical skill development.  This approach brings balance to us individually and as a team.

We spend the time and money in education for our people because we know that the better we are as a group, the more value we can add for our clients.  Let us show you how our approach to continuous education translates into a real benefit to you – our clients.

Free MAS 90 and MAS 200 Consulting…I don’t think so..

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

You may have seen claims like THIS

In this article, a company claims to offer free consulting for Sage MAS90 and MAS200.  We all know nothing in life is free.  They are simply offering to come out on a sales…um, I mean ‘consulting’ call to tell you what it will cost to upgrade your system…as long as you’re currently with another reseller.  This is something all VAR’s and resellers do, but don’t have the audacity to call it ‘free consulting’.

And to think a real publication picked up this self idolizing propoganda press release as actual ‘news.’  It really must be a slow news day in technology land.

So, it’s just a reminder, anything that is ‘free’ is usually has a hitch.  For example, the claim of 0% financing, (which likely only applies to super cash rich companies that can still get a lease) is simply the software being discounted, something often done today, but that discount is being paid to a leasing company.

Hope this helps clarify things!

What has changed with MAS90 and MAS200 throughout the past version updates

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

I found a well hidden section on the Sage website that outlines all of the enhancements that has occurred with every release going all the way back to version 3.50 (circa 1997)

I turned this section into a PDF document that you can take with you.  It goes all the way up to the brand new Version 4.40 release that you will be receiving this week if you are current on maintenance.

You can download it HERE.

Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Chronicle of Enhancement Releases

Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200 Supported Platform Matrix and OS Compatibility list

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Every so often Sage updates their Supported Platform Matrix (SPM) which shows which of the latest operating systems is compatible with the latest MAS90 and MAS200 release.

The one important thing to note is that MAS90 and MAS200 aren’t yet officially compatible with Windows 7.  We think it relates to the PDF writer used in the paperless office component.  It sounds like this will be addressed in a service pack by the end of this Month.  (March)

We bring you these here.

Supported Platform Matrix MAS200

Supported Platform Matrix MAS90

MAS 90 and MAS 200 – What’s New in MAS90/200 Version 4.4

Monday, March 1st, 2010

From Core Financials and Project Management to Distribution and Manufacturing, Sage MAS 90 and 200 4.4 is filledwith features. You’ll be able to work even more productively  with additional features and enhancements focused on workflow and business process – especially in the inventory, purchase order, bill of materials and bar code areas of the system.  All of these modules have been brought up to the latest business framework.  Included in Sage MAS 90 and 200 version 4.4 are some of the most requested customer enhancements and usability improvements.

Expanded fields
Customer and Item Numbers can be expanded in 4.4, with 20 alphanumeric characters available to be used for Customer numbers, and 30 for Item Numbers. These new character field lengths allow you to add specific information to improve your workflow and enhance business processes. Identify the customer you want easier using up to 20 characters by using full company names, or adding coded or themed information, which assists in easy identification for multiple accounts of the same or similar names, and more. Using 30 character item numbers improves productivity and business workflow with smart part numbers, such as a UPC, recycling codes, a vendor number, special handling requirements information, and more.
Upgrading

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