We're excited to inform you that Swizznet recently announced that they will be using Crowdstrike to protect their cloud hosting clients. Crowdstrike is a world-class leader in cybersecurity innovation and intelligence, and this enhancement gives us one more reason to recommend Swizznet Cloud hosting to our clients. Learn more about Crowdstrike. What does this enhancement to Swizznet's cyber-security protection mean for you? Current Sage 300 Cloud hosting customers who access their Sage 300 application in Swizznet's cloud hosting environment will now benefit from the full protection of CrowdStrike's Falcon platform. This platform … [Read more...]
Sage 300 Cloud Hosting: 5 Reasons We Recommend Swizznet
Now more than ever, easy access to your Sage ERP system anytime and from anywhere is crucial for the success of your business. There are several factors to consider when you’re choosing your Sage 300 Cloud hosting provider. In this article we’ll discuss five reasons why you may want to consider Swizznet as your Sage 300 Cloud hosting provider. For a more in-depth discussion about your Sage 300 Cloud hosting needs, contact Front Line Systems for a complimentary consultation today. 5 Reasons to Choose Swizznet as your Sage 300 Cloud Hosting Provider Reason 1: Swizznet has an extensive list of apps they will host in the Cloud for you. … [Read more...]
What is the difference between Sage 300 and Sage 300 Cloud?
Sage 300 vs. Sage 300 Cloud At its core, Sage 300 and Sage 300 Cloud are both the same system. The terms Sage 300 or Sage 300 ERP are often used to refer to the perpetual or desktop version of the software. Sage 300 Cloud refers to the desktop version plus web-screens, additional add-ons, and feature-enhancements that are now available in the subscription version of the software. The main differences between Sage 300 and Sage 300 Cloud include: Licensing / How It’s Sold Sage 300 Cloud is licensed and sold on an annual subscription basis with 3 different payment options (monthly, annually or on a 3-year basis up-front). In this version … [Read more...]
What’s New in Sage 300 version 2021?
Sage 300 version 2021 was released in September 2020 Both the Cloud and perpetual versions of Sage 300 were updated in this release. First, we’ll highlight the updates made to the Sage 300 Cloud version followed by the updates made to the perpetual version. If you have any questions about Sage 300, contact us via our website or call us at 866-435-0243 to talk to a Sage 300 specialist. Sage 300 Cloud Version Only Updates Get Access to a Faster Way to Accept Payments A 'Pay Now' button has been added to Sage 300 AR invoices. So, you can now collect and process invoice payments electronically. Sage has partnered with Paypal and Stripe to … [Read more...]
A Brief Overview of Orchid’s EFT Processing Module for Sage 300 ERP Users
What would you say is the average cost of manually processing an invoice? According to the research firm ‘Sterling Commerce’, the average cost of manually processing an invoice is between $12 and $30. Other firms narrow this gap to between $12.90 and $15. Some say it as high as $40. Additionally, Sterling Commerce also states that fully automated invoices cost approximately $3.50 to process. While saving money and reducing labor costs are great reasons to consider Orchid’s EFT Processing module, below are a few more reasons to choose this module to automate and streamline your cash payment processing and/or customer receipts. … [Read more...]
What’s New in Sage 300 2020 (Product Update 2)?
In April 2020, Sage released Product update 2 for Sage 300 version 2020. Below is a high-level overview of the updates that are now available in Sage 300 version 2020.2: 1) Now you can use online bank feeds to reconcile bank accounts. Bank Feeds make it fast and easy to get transactions from your bank, and they’re supported by most major banks. The Reconcile OFX Statements screen is now called the Reconcile E-Statements screen. You can use this screen to get electronic statements in either OFX format or from Bank Feeds. Sage includes support for over 80 financial institutions in Canada, and over 10,000 in the US! 2) Sage has … [Read more...]
Is working from home just a Corona event?
Has the current pandemic changed the way you are working? Have you have had to set up camp at home? In my experience, working from home can be great, or it can be distracting and unmanageable. But what makes the difference? We think, how you set up for work makes all the difference. Do you have a place that is setup for work? Do you have the equipment needed for productive work? How do other family members affect your work? Let’s take a look at each of these questions. Your designated place to work will significantly affect how you work. If all you have is your kitchen table and your family regularly eat meals there, you will have to … [Read more...]
Urgent Notice for Our Sage 300 Clients Who Are Working From Home
How to Run Sage 300 Across a VPN Connection With many of you moving to work from home, we are getting calls about running Sage 300 across a VPN connection. Please be advised: Sage 300 should never be run across a VPN without Remote Desktop processing or Citrix to provide the service. You may ask why...since it seems to open and run. Yes, while it will open and run (assuming it can find the shared directory and the SQL server across the VPN), the problem is the stability of the VPN. Your VPN connection is secure, so people will not be able to read your data as it moves across the Internet. However, it will not provide the stability … [Read more...]
The New Way to Process Payments in Sage 300
Customers today expect multiple payment options. The convenience and simplicity of paying by credit card for the consumer is unparalleled. If you are looking into collecting payments via credit card in Sage 300 or are not using an integrated payment solution, the time has come to modernize the way you manage payments in Sage 300. Using an Integrated Payment Solution for Sage 300 can offer tremendous benefits for your business, including • Reduced processing times by eliminating manual entry • Streamlined operations and lower admin costs • Increased data security, simplifying PCI Compliance • Improved visibility and … [Read more...]
Front Line Systems’ Favorite PrintBoss Software Implementations
PrintBoss Software for Sage 300 At Front Line Systems we have helped many businesses implement PrintBoss software to reduce costs and save time in their AP, AR and Customer Service departments. Sue Herrmann is Front Line System's resident PrintBoss software expert. Here are her top 5 favorite PrintBoss implementations. The Pick Pack Slip – The user enters an order in Sage 300, hits Post, and clicks “yes” to print this document on vertically perforated paper (note the blue line). Shipping enters the quantity shipped/back-ordered on both sides of the perforation. The right side of the document goes in the box as a packing slip. The left … [Read more...]