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MISys SAE V5.5 Training. Here are the dates for the next training workshops for MISys SAE:
Basic Training: February 2 - 6, 2009
Advanced Training: February 16 – 20, 2009
If you have staff members who could benefit from a refresher on the in’s and out’s of MISys Manufacturing for Sage Accpac ERP (including the new features in version 5.5), don’t miss this opportunity. Seating is limited, so please register for one, or both, of these workshops by contacting MISys Customer Service at 802/457-4600.
MISys SAE Technical Support. Since announcing the end of technical support for MISys SAE version 5.3 in the last issue of this newsletter, we have received a number of inquiries from users of older “legacy” versions of the software asking how they can obtain support now that version 5.5 has been released. The answer is that the ONLY support for these previous versions comes from other users who may see your posting on the MISys Community Forums and offer free assistance.
Last Call - Christmas Holiday Upgrade Sale. Here is the last reminder to take advantage of our special upgrade promotion before the end of the year.
Purchase the upgrade to MISys SAE version 5.5 and renew your Upgrade Subscription Plan at the normal price, and get 50% off the published upgrade price.
This offer ends at the end of our business day on December 31, 2008, so don’t delay. Get in touch with your MISys Business Partner today to order your upgrade to version 5.5, or contact MISys Customer Service at 802/457-4600.
Free MISys SBM Crossgrade Program. With increasing interest in the terrific new features built into MISys Small Business Manufacturing (MISys SBM), MISys has just announced a special crossgrade program for users of MISys SAE who wish to “get modern” by moving to MISys SBM. If you are using MISys SAE 5.4 or 5.5 Level 1 or Level 2, you may qualify for a FREE UPGRADE to MISys SBM version 3.0, including conversion of your MISys SAE data. For details of this program and a list of featured highlights. Remember, there is NO COST to qualified participants, so please visit the Crossgrade Program web page today!
MISys Holiday Schedule. Please note that the MISys offices (including Sales, Customer Service, and Technical Support) will be closed on Friday afternoon, December 19, for our annual family bash. We will close again on Thursday, December 25, in observance of Christmas Day. We will also be closed on Friday, December 26, in observance of The Day After Christmas. We will look forward to serving you again on Monday, December 29. Our offices will close again on January 1st (only) for New Years Parade and Football Day.
MISys SAE User Group Meeting. This week's MISys SAE User Group Meeting will convene on-line this Thursday at 1:30pm Eastern. There is no charge for this meeting, but you must pre-register by contacting MISys Customer Service at 802/457-4600 for the required password.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Dateline Woodstock:
Last week’s House and Garden TV special spotlighting Woodstock, Vermont as one of the best places in the United States to spend Christmas has brought a flood of tourists to our town. Even without the extra publicity, this is a very special time of year when visitors from neighboring states join the locals in sharing centuries-old traditions such as trying to find a parking space on Main Street. They traditionally do this by driving up and down the street until they see a shopper emerge from one of our many gift shops and art galleries, then they follow them in much the same manner as did the Three Wise Men, who 2000+ years ago, followed a star until, finally, it led them to a parking space. The tourists follow emerging shoppers closely, hunching over the steering wheel, whistling “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas” until they arrive at their car which is often parked several time zones away from Woodstock Town Hall. Sometimes a shopper will try to indicate that they were just planning to drop off some packages and go back to shopping, but apparently New York and New Jersey drivers have developed a technique of revving their engines in a festive fashion which is reported to drive up to 58% of holiday shoppers back into their automobiles. We do not mean to suggest that the true meaning of the holiday season is finding a parking space. Woodstock resident Jim Dashbury says, for him the true meaning of the season is finding a sales clerk – and Jim has developed a fool-proof method that he demonstrated to us earlier today. Once inside a store, Jim looks for one of those doors marked “Employees Only” then bursts through it without warning. More often than not, Jim will scare up 8 or more clerks who will, of course, as soon as they see him, a shopper, bolt for the sales floor where they can be easily corralled towards a cash register. If you can’t make it to Woodstock during the holiday season, Jim suggests you try out his technique at your local K-Mart or Home Depot. Try it – it really works!
Last week’s House and Garden TV special spotlighting Woodstock, Vermont as one of the best places in the United States to spend Christmas has brought a flood of tourists to our town. Even without the extra publicity, this is a very special time of year when visitors from neighboring states join the locals in sharing centuries-old traditions such as trying to find a parking space on Main Street. They traditionally do this by driving up and down the street until they see a shopper emerge from one of our many gift shops and art galleries, then they follow them in much the same manner as did the Three Wise Men, who 2000+ years ago, followed a star until, finally, it led them to a parking space. The tourists follow emerging shoppers closely, hunching over the steering wheel, whistling “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas” until they arrive at their car which is often parked several time zones away from Woodstock Town Hall. Sometimes a shopper will try to indicate that they were just planning to drop off some packages and go back to shopping, but apparently New York and New Jersey drivers have developed a technique of revving their engines in a festive fashion which is reported to drive up to 58% of holiday shoppers back into their automobiles. We do not mean to suggest that the true meaning of the holiday season is finding a parking space. Woodstock resident Jim Dashbury says, for him the true meaning of the season is finding a sales clerk – and Jim has developed a fool-proof method that he demonstrated to us earlier today. Once inside a store, Jim looks for one of those doors marked “Employees Only” then bursts through it without warning. More often than not, Jim will scare up 8 or more clerks who will, of course, as soon as they see him, a shopper, bolt for the sales floor where they can be easily corralled towards a cash register. If you can’t make it to Woodstock during the holiday season, Jim suggests you try out his technique at your local K-Mart or Home Depot. Try it – it really works!
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
MISys SAE Technical Support. With the release of MISys Manufacturing for Sage Accpac ERP (MISys SAE) version 5.5, technical support is now available only to users of the current version – and one previous version, 5.4! If you are running an older version of MISys SAE, you should be asking yourself “And why in the world am I using this old version that doesn’t have all the improvements MISys has added since I bought it -- and for which technical support is no longer available?” Doesn’t make much sense, does it? Current upgrade options and costs are posted online. Check them out or call MISys Customer Service at 802/457-4600!
Christmas Holiday Upgrade Sale. You probably didn’t know that they use MISys SAE in the workshop up at the North Pole. Santa Claus just called to say that he looked at our upgrade options and costs online and thought it would be a Really Nice Gift to existing MISys users if we slashed the upgrade costs 50% from what is posted there. Keeping Santa and our customers happy is a Big Deal here at MISys World Headquarters, so here’s our spectacular holiday offer:
Purchase the upgrade to MISys SAE version 5.5 and renew your Upgrade Subscription Plan at the normal price, and get 50% off the published upgrade price.
This offer ends at the end of our business day on December 31, 2008, so don’t delay. Get in touch with your MISys Business Partner today to order your upgrade to version 5.5, or contact MISys Customer Service at 802/457-4600.
Simply Manufacturing. Can you believe it? In Canada, Sage owns a huge portion of the mid- to low-end accounting market with its Simply Accounting product. Despite aggressive marketing from “other popular bookkeeping systems” Simply Accounting continues to gain market share year after year. At a recent Simply partner conference in Vancouver, Sage announced that they are bringing Simply to the US market early next year. Unfortunately, relatively few manufacturers use Simply Accounting, preferring other products that have more manufacturing-specific functionality. BUT WAIT! That’s set to change now that MISys Small Business Manufacturing integrates seamlessly with Simply – turning Simply Accounting into an industrial-strength manufacturing system. Judging from the phone calls we're receiving in these uncertain economic times, manufacturers are paying more attention “value-oriented” products such as Simply. If you want to learn more about the Simply manufacturing solution, visit the MISys web site at www.misysinc.com/simply. It's all laid out for you there.
MISys SAE V5.5 Training. We have scheduled our next training workshops for MISys SAE. They are:
Basic Training: February 2 - 6, 2009Advanced Training: February 16 – 20, 2009
If you have staff members who could benefit from a refresher on the in’s and out’s of MISys Manufacturing for Sage Accpac ERP (including the new features in version 5.5), don’t miss this opportunity. Seating is limited, so please register for one, or both, of these workshops by contacting MISys Customer Service at 802/457-4600.
MISys Holiday Schedule. Please note that the MISys offices (including Sales, Customer Service, and Technical Support) will be closed on Thursday, December 25, in observance of Christmas Day. We will also be closed on Friday, December 26, in observance of The Day After Christmas. We will look forward to serving you again on Monday, December 29. Our offices will close again on January 1st (only) for New Years Parade and Football Day.
MISys SAE User Group Meeting. This week's MISys SAE User Group Meeting will convene on-line this Thursday at 1:30pm Eastern. There is no charge for this meeting, but you must pre-register by contacting MISys Customer Service at 802/457-4600 for the required password.
Christmas Holiday Upgrade Sale. You probably didn’t know that they use MISys SAE in the workshop up at the North Pole. Santa Claus just called to say that he looked at our upgrade options and costs online and thought it would be a Really Nice Gift to existing MISys users if we slashed the upgrade costs 50% from what is posted there. Keeping Santa and our customers happy is a Big Deal here at MISys World Headquarters, so here’s our spectacular holiday offer:
Purchase the upgrade to MISys SAE version 5.5 and renew your Upgrade Subscription Plan at the normal price, and get 50% off the published upgrade price.
This offer ends at the end of our business day on December 31, 2008, so don’t delay. Get in touch with your MISys Business Partner today to order your upgrade to version 5.5, or contact MISys Customer Service at 802/457-4600.
Simply Manufacturing. Can you believe it? In Canada, Sage owns a huge portion of the mid- to low-end accounting market with its Simply Accounting product. Despite aggressive marketing from “other popular bookkeeping systems” Simply Accounting continues to gain market share year after year. At a recent Simply partner conference in Vancouver, Sage announced that they are bringing Simply to the US market early next year. Unfortunately, relatively few manufacturers use Simply Accounting, preferring other products that have more manufacturing-specific functionality. BUT WAIT! That’s set to change now that MISys Small Business Manufacturing integrates seamlessly with Simply – turning Simply Accounting into an industrial-strength manufacturing system. Judging from the phone calls we're receiving in these uncertain economic times, manufacturers are paying more attention “value-oriented” products such as Simply. If you want to learn more about the Simply manufacturing solution, visit the MISys web site at www.misysinc.com/simply. It's all laid out for you there.
MISys SAE V5.5 Training. We have scheduled our next training workshops for MISys SAE. They are:
Basic Training: February 2 - 6, 2009Advanced Training: February 16 – 20, 2009
If you have staff members who could benefit from a refresher on the in’s and out’s of MISys Manufacturing for Sage Accpac ERP (including the new features in version 5.5), don’t miss this opportunity. Seating is limited, so please register for one, or both, of these workshops by contacting MISys Customer Service at 802/457-4600.
MISys Holiday Schedule. Please note that the MISys offices (including Sales, Customer Service, and Technical Support) will be closed on Thursday, December 25, in observance of Christmas Day. We will also be closed on Friday, December 26, in observance of The Day After Christmas. We will look forward to serving you again on Monday, December 29. Our offices will close again on January 1st (only) for New Years Parade and Football Day.
MISys SAE User Group Meeting. This week's MISys SAE User Group Meeting will convene on-line this Thursday at 1:30pm Eastern. There is no charge for this meeting, but you must pre-register by contacting MISys Customer Service at 802/457-4600 for the required password.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
MISys SAE 5.5 Released. The much anticipated MISys Manufacturing for Sage Accpac ERP (aka MISys SAE) version 5.5 was released to all Business Partners and Upgrade Subscription Plan holders last week. If you have a current Upgrade Subscription Plan, you can claim your FREE upgrade to MISys SAE version 5.5 by visiting the MISys website. By filling out and submitting the upgrade request form there, you can speed the process of downloading and installing the new software. A list of the new features in MISys SAE version 5.5 is also posted there – make sure you check it out! If you are running and older version of MISys SAE, you can still benefit from upgrading right away. Since the release of your software, many existing features have been improved and new features added. Check the MISys web site for your upgrade options and costs. Then consult with your MISys Business Partner to set up a plan for getting your entire MISys/Accpac system up to date.
New MISys SAE Stock Movement Function. Over the years, one of the most often requested features for MISys SAE has been the ability to track changes in inventory over some designated period in time. We are pleased to announce that a new function in MISys SAE version 5.5 allows you to take a “snap-shot” of your inventory – manually at any time you choose, or automatically whenever you perform a fiscal period end. Multiple snap-shots (taken manually or automatically) form the basis for an informative Stock Movement Report.
Peachtree Manufacturing. In the United States, Peachtree Accounting enjoys a great reputation as an industrial-strength accounting system with all the core accounting modules a small- to mid-sized business could need -- unless you were involved in manufacturing. Until now, core functionality required in a manufacturing environment has been largely missing from the standard Peachtree product. MISys Small Business Manufacturing version 3.0 now offers seamless integration with Peachtree Accounting, turning Peachtree into an industrial-strength manufacturing system. You can learn all about the MISys manufacturing solution for Peachtree by visiting the MISys website and requesting the demonstration video.
MISys SBM Labor Tracker. Ever since the release of MISys SAE v5.5 and MISys SBM 3.0 earlier this Fall, the MISys engineers have been working diligently on a new add-on for MISys SBM designed to capture actual labor hours and post them to selected Jobs and Manufacturing Orders. When released, Labor Tracker will be available as an extra-cost ($500) option for MISys SBM 3.0. Labor Tracker can be installed on any PC (or multiple PCs) where actual labor capture is required. Labor Tracker communicates directly with the MISys SBM Server module and does not require that the MISys SBM Client module be installed on that same computer. MISys SBM users should watch their InfoCenter starting early next month (yikes, that just a couple of weeks away!) for instructions on how to order Labor Tracker.
MISys Holiday Schedule. Please note that the MISys offices (including Sales, Customer Service, and Technical Support) will be closed on Thursday, November 27, in observance of Thanksgiving Day. We will also be closed on Friday, November 28, in observance of Turkey Sandwich Day. We will look forward to serving you again on Monday, December 1, fed and well-rested.
MISys SAE User Group Meeting. This week's MISys SAE User Group Meeting will convene on-line this Thursday at 1:30pm Eastern. There is no charge for this meeting, but you must pre-register by contacting MISys Customer Service at 802/457-4600 for the required password.
New MISys SAE Stock Movement Function. Over the years, one of the most often requested features for MISys SAE has been the ability to track changes in inventory over some designated period in time. We are pleased to announce that a new function in MISys SAE version 5.5 allows you to take a “snap-shot” of your inventory – manually at any time you choose, or automatically whenever you perform a fiscal period end. Multiple snap-shots (taken manually or automatically) form the basis for an informative Stock Movement Report.
Peachtree Manufacturing. In the United States, Peachtree Accounting enjoys a great reputation as an industrial-strength accounting system with all the core accounting modules a small- to mid-sized business could need -- unless you were involved in manufacturing. Until now, core functionality required in a manufacturing environment has been largely missing from the standard Peachtree product. MISys Small Business Manufacturing version 3.0 now offers seamless integration with Peachtree Accounting, turning Peachtree into an industrial-strength manufacturing system. You can learn all about the MISys manufacturing solution for Peachtree by visiting the MISys website and requesting the demonstration video.
MISys SBM Labor Tracker. Ever since the release of MISys SAE v5.5 and MISys SBM 3.0 earlier this Fall, the MISys engineers have been working diligently on a new add-on for MISys SBM designed to capture actual labor hours and post them to selected Jobs and Manufacturing Orders. When released, Labor Tracker will be available as an extra-cost ($500) option for MISys SBM 3.0. Labor Tracker can be installed on any PC (or multiple PCs) where actual labor capture is required. Labor Tracker communicates directly with the MISys SBM Server module and does not require that the MISys SBM Client module be installed on that same computer. MISys SBM users should watch their InfoCenter starting early next month (yikes, that just a couple of weeks away!) for instructions on how to order Labor Tracker.
MISys Holiday Schedule. Please note that the MISys offices (including Sales, Customer Service, and Technical Support) will be closed on Thursday, November 27, in observance of Thanksgiving Day. We will also be closed on Friday, November 28, in observance of Turkey Sandwich Day. We will look forward to serving you again on Monday, December 1, fed and well-rested.
MISys SAE User Group Meeting. This week's MISys SAE User Group Meeting will convene on-line this Thursday at 1:30pm Eastern. There is no charge for this meeting, but you must pre-register by contacting MISys Customer Service at 802/457-4600 for the required password.
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Does MISys SBM Outshine MISys SAE? Since announcing the integration of MISys SBM with Sage Accpac ERP last summer, we’ve received a flood of inquiries asking if MISys SBM is “better” than our flagship product MISys for Sage Accpac ERP (MISys SAE).
First, let us be clear, for about 20% of our users, MISys SBM is definitely not better, mainly because the shop floor control functions of MISys SAE Level 3 don’t exist in MISys SBM.
On the other hand, the MISys SBM database has been optimized to perform extremely fast MPS/MRP calculations, so a job that took hours in MISys SAE is accomplished in just minutes in MISys SBM. That’s a huge benefit!
Furthermore, MISys SBM displays its purchasing, production, and master schedules in easy-to-understand and manipulate Gantt charts which just can’t be produced in MISys SAE.
Finally, MISys SBM can be a less expensive solution because it does not require multiple (and relatively expensive) Accpac LanPaks for multi-user operation. Instead, MISys SBM uses just one LanPak to gain access to critical information in the Accpac ERP database.
Sleeter Accounting Software Consulting Conference. On November 10th the MISys Guys are headed off to Phoenix to attend the 5th annual Accounting Software Consulting Conference hosted by The Sleeter Group.
Sleeter is best known for its training and consulting for QuickBooks, but this year representatives from Microsoft and Sage Software have been admitted to this popular conference.
Since MISys SBM integrates with all these products (actually, 3 different Sage products!) this is an incredible opportunity to meet with consultants who are building their practices by recommending right-sized business management solutions for their clients.
First, let us be clear, for about 20% of our users, MISys SBM is definitely not better, mainly because the shop floor control functions of MISys SAE Level 3 don’t exist in MISys SBM.
On the other hand, the MISys SBM database has been optimized to perform extremely fast MPS/MRP calculations, so a job that took hours in MISys SAE is accomplished in just minutes in MISys SBM. That’s a huge benefit!
Furthermore, MISys SBM displays its purchasing, production, and master schedules in easy-to-understand and manipulate Gantt charts which just can’t be produced in MISys SAE.
Finally, MISys SBM can be a less expensive solution because it does not require multiple (and relatively expensive) Accpac LanPaks for multi-user operation. Instead, MISys SBM uses just one LanPak to gain access to critical information in the Accpac ERP database.
Sleeter Accounting Software Consulting Conference. On November 10th the MISys Guys are headed off to Phoenix to attend the 5th annual Accounting Software Consulting Conference hosted by The Sleeter Group.
Sleeter is best known for its training and consulting for QuickBooks, but this year representatives from Microsoft and Sage Software have been admitted to this popular conference.
Since MISys SBM integrates with all these products (actually, 3 different Sage products!) this is an incredible opportunity to meet with consultants who are building their practices by recommending right-sized business management solutions for their clients.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
MISys Attends Simply Partnership 2008! The Misys guys, Dave and Terry, trekked to Vancouver last week to attend and exhibit at the Sage Simply Partnership 2008 conference. We met many Simply Business Partners at the show and found excellent interest from several who had manufacturing customers using Simply Accounting and needing a manufacturing solution. Now that MISys 3.0 is fully integrated with Simply, they now have an industrial strength manufacturing system available. The MISys booth was busy thoughout the conference. If you have Simply customers, or you are a Simply customer, make sure you check out the MISys Simply product page at: http://www.misysinc.com/misbm/simply/index.php
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
MISys At Simply Conference. Next week the MISys Guys will be attending the Simply Partnership Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia and demonstrating the terrific new functionality in MISys Small Business Manufacturing that turns Simply Accounting into an industrial-strength manufacturing system. Simply Accounting has a huge installed base in Canada, many of them in manufacturing firms. "With the functionality MISys SBM adds into Simply Accounting, we expect a great interest from Simply business partners who are always looking to expand Simply's market share." commented Dave Brown, MISys President and CEO.
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