You can read more details below about this transition from Microsoft.    You can also read the full Statement of Direction for Dynamics GP here.

COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT MICROSOFT DYNAMICS GP

Major releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, such as Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010, enjoy five years of mainstream support from the date that the version was first generally available. Mainstream support includes a commitment to provide security, tax, and regulatory changes. Beyond this five-year period, you can purchase up to an additional five years of extended support (payroll updates).

Please contact your Aztec Account Manager for questions or to get started on a free upgrade assessment and quote.

Account Mangers:  Call 866-716-3060 then the extension

Aubrey Noorian- anoorian@aztecsystems.com   ext. 225

Carla Menendez – cmenendez@aztecsystems.com   ext. 242

Nancy Pinkerton – npinkerton@aztecsystems.com   ext. 414

Joan Robinson – jrobinson@aztecsystems.com   ext. 307

Where: Crown Plaza OKC
2945 Northwest Expressway l
Oklahoma City, OK 73112 — Directions

Time:

8:30 AM: Check-In and Breakfast

9:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Sessions

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch

EARN 7 CPE CREDITS!

Your Sage MAS system is changing!  Join us for our Live Sage User Meeting on April 12, 2012 to learn how all these changes will affect your business.   At Aztec Systems Inc., we believe that communication with our clients is one of the most important aspects of our relationship. Our goal is for a free and easy exchange of ideas and business methodologies; this will enable our clients to excel and succeed in today’s complex business environment.

Look around you and you will notice a computing revolution is underway. It’s called Cloud Computing. Everyone wants to know how Microsoft is changing the way software will be purchased, used and deployed in the future. The fact is, 90% of Microsoft software programmers are working on Cloud Based Applications.  This will affect the future in how you purchase Windows for your workstations, Office to create Excel Worksheets, Word to write letter and Outlook to send email.   We want to keep our clients informed about software changes before they take effect, and before they become isolated in their purchase decisions.

We encourage you to join us and learn how you can better use your SAGE MAS system and network with professionals from other companies who are avid users of Sage Software products.

Why you should attend:

• Our User Group Seminar will focus on a forum to provide      Sage customers the opportunity for networking, information sharing and      exchanging insights with other Sage Users.
• Interested in Sage? This is great way to see Sage 100      live and how it can work for you.
• Learn more- FREE -and earn 7 CPE Credits!
• Meet with Sage Representatives and your Aztec Sage      Consultants.

Why you cannot miss this event:

• Learn about all the new features of version 4.5 from Sage National Account Management, sales order processing, payroll to CRM – See how these tools can help you work more efficiently.
• Hear from Sage on the future Sage MAS Product roadmap, learn about what applications will be supported and discontinued, and hear about their vision for version 5.0.
• Learn how to use the new Sage CRM system that will be shipped with your next version of Sage Software.  As well as, how the CRM System will be integrated into your MAS system and how you can use the CRM system to improve your revenue.
• Hear about the future direction of Sage Business Intelligence; what is the future of the MAS90 Financial Report Writer?  What about my FRx? Learn how this will affect your business and what your migration options are for other business intelligence tools.
• Learn about the changes in the Sage software maintenance plans (Silver vs. Gold) that are going into effect “now”.  We will discuss how these changes will affect your business and how you can work with Aztec on new support options.
• Learn about how sales tax rules are changing and what new penalties and interest can affect your business. Exemption certificates are a part of sales tax management that is misunderstood by many. Often neglected in the sales process, incomplete or incorrectly managed certificates can have a huge impact on your business.
• Understand the new hardware requirements for your Sage MAS system and how to better manage these changes.
• Learn about the latest Cloud technology solutions available for your Sage system.
• Learn about Cloud Computing and what it means to your business.  Understand how to leverage cloud-based platforms, services, and tools to help your business grow more agile and competitive.
• Learn about the benefits and cost savings of a hosted Sage environment vs. onsite and the different options available to you.
• Learn about the future of Microsoft products and Sage products.

Agenda:

• What’s new in 4.5  
• Overview of 4.5Demonstration
  • CRM demonstration
  • Sage Roadmap Discussion
  • SMI (Sage MAS Intelligence) Demonstration
    • FRx Update
    • Direct Sage Support Plans
    • Lunch – Presentations – AvaTax (Sales Tax Engine with MAS interface)
    • Hosting Solutions and Options- Infrastructure Solutions
      • Virtualization
      • Data Backup
      • Disaster Recovery

When: April 12, 2012
Where: Crown Plaza OKC
2945 Northwest Expressway l
Oklahoma City, OK 73112 — Directions

Time:

8:30 AM: Check-In and Breakfast

9:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Sessions

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch

COST: FREE

Breakfast and Lunch Provided

CPA’s – Earn 7 CPE Credit!

Space is limited, so reserve your place now.  Register here

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Are you still running an older version of Sage ERP MAS 90? Studies show many customers delay upgrading due to concerns over the cost and effort involved. However, every release is designed to streamline workflow, save you time and money, and improve customer service, so you could experience a fast return on your upgrade investment. Read More

New Version 4.5 Payroll functionality offers more flexibility, streamlines the data entry process, and provides more consistent and accurate calculations for deductions. Five additional deduction calculation methods are added, along with the ability to automatically perform deduction recalculations and set deductions based on earnings type. You also will find it easier to import from commonly used time management software and will be able to establish a minimum number of hours worked for benefit accruals. Read More

Do:

1. When people introduce themselves, say their name back to them or make a mental note. 20-30 minutes later, say their name again when you are talking to them. This will show your respect toward them and they will in turn remember you.
2. Look everyone in the eye.
3. Shake everyone’s hand if there are 5 or less in the room. If there are 6 or more people in the room, shake around 5 hands and then nod amiably to the rest. You do not want the shaking to get out of hand.

Don’t:

1. Give out business cards right away – it makes you look like a blackjack dealer.
2. Give fist bumps!
3. Talk about anything unpleasant like the bad traffic you were just in or a cold that you might have.

Watch this quick video on these do’s and don’ts from Entrepreneur Magazine. Stand out and be remembered at your next meeting.

Would you like more details on these innovations and how they might work for you? Send an email to sales@aztecsystems.com to arrange an assessment.

Please note the video presentations are 40-50MB. Too big? If so, please contact us and we will arrange to take you through these
presentations at your convenience.

Click here for more info on Dynamics GP.

Click here for more info on Dynamics NAV.

Contact us further questions on Sage MAS 90 or 200 at Sagesupport@aztecsystems.com or at 866-716-3060.

1. Be simple to learn and use – having a system that allows you to easily do what you want is quite valuable. Instead of trying to make your business fit your software, it allows the software to fit your business.
2. Drive value for your business – integration between software like Microsoft Dynamics® CRM, Microsoft Dynamics® GP, Microsoft® SharePoint and Microsoft® Office Suite allows data entered into the accounting system to be seen across the entire spectrum of products.
3. Deliver agility in times of change – a system that offers your business insight through accurate data helps you make better
   decisions in a shorter amount of time.

Watch this short video which showcases how three companies found the qualities above in Microsoft Dynamics GP. After watching the video if you have any questions or would like to see how Microsoft Dynamics GP can help your business, send an email to sales@aztecsystems.com to arrange an assessment.

Click here for more info on Dynamics GP.