Here at Plus we have been working hard to inform all of our clients about the upcoming product rebrand from Sage so as to minimize impact when it comes into place this fall.
To recap in case you missed it - Sage ERP Accpac is becoming Sage 300 ERP. Read our previous blog here.
As much as we love to talk, who better than the CEO of Sage North America, Pascal Houillon - the man responsible for the rebranding strategy - to explain his reasoning behind it.
Here is a nice video posted on Bloomberg Business Week of Mr. Houillon discussing the company's accounting software packages and the rebrand strategy. Click on the link below to view.
http://www.businessweek.com/videos/2012-05-11/houillon-discusses-sage-group-accounting-software
If you have any questions, comments or concerns please do not hesitate to get in touch with us here at 604-420-1099 or email info@plus.ca
Sage Business Partner, Plus Computer Solutions enhances data integrity and security by integrating Process Scheduler to Canco Cranes’ Sage 300 ERP system.
Burnaby, British Columbia — May 9th, 2012 - Canco Cranes is a leading manufacturer of overhead cranes and material handling equipment. For more than 35 years, the North Vancouver Company has been engineering, building, installing, and servicing equipment for customers around the world. For more than a decade, Canco Cranes has relied on one ERP solution – Sage 300 ERP (formerly Sage ERP Accpac) expertly supported by Plus Computer Solutions.
Recently, Plus Computer Solutions implemented Process Scheduler from Orchid Systems. The add-on solution for Sage 300 ERP enables Canco Cranes to schedule when its ERP data is checked and backed up and to schedule the automation of other processes, such as General Ledger consolidation exports and imports. In addition, Process Scheduler maximizes system resource usage by enabling the company to perform these tasks automatically while the system is not being used. “Process Scheduler has worked really well for us,” says Craig Hammond, sales rep for Canco Cranes. “It gives us a great deal of confidence in the integrity and security of our data.”
Sage 300 ERP is delivering the value the company has come to expect from Sage software solutions. “We are getting very good value out of our Sage 300 ERP system,” concludes Hammond. “It saves us time and helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of our data. I feel that the software has definitely paid for itself and is now delivering a measurable return on our investment.”
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About Plus Computer Solutions Ltd.
Plus Computer Solutions is the largest Sage 300 ERP (Formerly Accpac) and Sage CRM provider in Western Canada and one of the largest in North America. Plus is the only firm in British Columbia to offer Fixed Fee & a Money-Back Guarantee on all services, ensuring their clients receive exceptional value as a direct result of the innovative products and methodologies provided.
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Effective April 2nd, 2012 you will now be able to pay for your Sage ERP software as a subscription. This means that you will be able to receive all of the benefits of an advanced ERP system without the initial high entry cost, which often deters companies from making the investment.
Sage is now setting the starting price at $1,495 for the Sage 100 ERP suite (formerly known as Sage MAS 90 and 200), $1,695 for Sage 300 (formerly Sage Accpac) and $2,595 for Sage 500 (formerly Sage MAS 500).
Joe Langner, VP of Mid market and CRM solutions said the new subscription pricing will help "transform Sage from being a software product company… to being a solutions provider for the midmarket customer."
Under the subscription plan customers will pay $110 per user/per month for the Sage 100 ERP suite, $130 per user/per month for Sage 300 and $160 per user/per month for Sage 500. Sage CRM can be added to each for $35 per user/per month.
Subscribers will have full access to the same premium product functionality that customers get with the traditional perpetual license, Langner said, as well as the Sage Business Care Gold Plan support. The subscription also includes access to ERP financial and operational reporting tools and the Sage Fixed Assets application.
The subscription is being offered with no minimum term requirements and the right to cancel a subscription with 120 days notice. Sage will continue to offer the traditional perpetual license option for the applications.
If you have any questions about this new pricing plan and how it will effect you - or if you would like to compare this price offering against perpertual license pricing or lease pricing, please do not hesitate to get in contact. Call us at 604-420-1099 or email info@plus.ca
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A Better Way to Analyze Your Business
Owners and senior-level executives generally endure a number of pain points in terms of business reporting capabilities in their businesses, including inflexibility, accuracy, and timeliness.
Plus Computer Solutions Ltd, a firm that aims to offer more value and services than basic ERP implementation, considers Sage ERP Accpac Intelligence as a solution that addresses these business needs. "Our customers are always looking for better ways to analyze their business. They want to have the information at their fingertips and would like to use tools that are user friendly," says Glen Mund, president.
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Last week the Business in Vancouver newspaper listed the biggest charitable organizations in BC and Plus Computer Solutions is extremely proud to partner with over 20% of those organizations.
It is our luck that Sage ERP Accpac matches the requirements of the not-for-profit industry so well that we get the privilege of working with some of these people. Today, we would like to congratulate you all on the selfless work that you do every day to help others. You are an inspiration to us all.
Please visit our supporters page to view all of the great charitable organizations that Plus supported in 2011. We thank you for continuing to work with Plus and wish you every success for 2012.
To read how Plus can help the not-for-profit industry click here.
Sage ERP Accpac Business Partner, Plus Computer Solutions, is recipient of multiple awards for performance and leadership.
Plus Computer Solutions, a premier Sage ERP Accpac business partner, has been chosen by the editors of Accounting Today as a Technology Pacesetter for the fourth year running.
Accounting Today magazine awards the Technology Pacesetter award annually to 100 organizations that market financial midmarket applications. Seth Fineberg, Accounting Today’s technology editor, said, “As the economy begins its recovery, today’s leading resellers and consultants of accounting technology have earned their place on our Technology Pacesetters list of top-flight accounting and ERP VARs, not simply by selling the latest software, but by being able to offer essential, often new, services to their clients and focusing more on key vertical markets.”
“Despite another year of poor economic conditions for the ERP software industry, it is an honour to be recognized,” said Glen Mund, president of Plus Computer Solutions. “We credit our continuing success to our philosophy of restoring confidence in ERP implementation. Through our reliable software, impeccable customer service and our fixed-fee, money back guarantee, we build a trust with our clients that sets us apart from the competition.”
For more information, visit www.plus.ca, call (604) 420-1099 or e-mail info@plus.ca.
Sage Software Business Partner Plus Computer 
Solutions receives prestigious award!
Burnaby, British Columbia—November 3, 2011—Plus Computer Solutions Ltd. has been named to Sage Software’s distinguished President’s Circle for 2011, a distinction given annually to business partners and national consulting partners generating the highest sales revenue during the previous fiscal year. This is the third year the company has achieved this status.
“President’s Circle winners are at the top of the industry,” said Laurie Schultz, senior vice president and general manager for Sage Software. “We congratulate this year’s winners for their outstanding performance and wish them continued success.”
Plus Computer Solutions represents the Sage ERP Accpac and Sage CRM product lines, the best selling small to medium enterprise accounting software and CRM software solutions in the Canadian marketplace.
“It is rewarding to be recognized for the hard work and dedication our team puts forth every day and for every client,” stated Glen Mund, president of Plus Computer Solutions. “We consider it an honour to be in the company of many of the nation’s most successful business partners whose commitment to the Sage Software product family is evidenced by this award.”
About Plus Computer Solutions Ltd.
Plus Computer Solutions is the no.1 Sage ERP Accpac business management software service provider in Western Canada and one of the largest in North America. As a Sage Software Select business partner, Plus Computer Solutions focuses exclusively on the Sage Accpac and Sage CRM product families. They are the only Sage ERP Accpac provider in British Columbia to offer a fixed-fee, money-back guarantee on all projects.
Using proven best-practice methodology, technology, and creativity, Plus Computer Solutions delivers end-to-end solutions to its clients spanning industries and geography. As a member of the Sage Leadership Academy and the ITA Alliance, the company maintains a leadership role in the industry and the community.
For more information, visit www.plus.ca, call (604) 420-1099 or e-mail info@plus.ca
We are coming to you today with more news on the Sage Rebranding strategy which will begin rolling out over the next 18months. We will ensure that all of our customers are well informed of the branding changes and will strive to eliminate any confusion it may generate. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us directly.
‘A Corporate brand will be most effective when it stands for something meaningful to the customer’, David Aaker, Brand Portfolio Strategy. This is the driving force behind the Sage rebranding strategy. The goal is to build the Sage brand as a strong and trusted brand in order to increase the value proposition of how Sage can support the needs of small and medium businesses.
Over the years, Sage users began to recognize their products as brands within the brand. Products like ‘Accpac’, ‘Simply’, and ‘Timberline’ were considered brands in themselves. In order to create a stronger brand for Sage which is recognized globally, it was decided to remove these sub-brands and replace them with a similar branding strategy to the one used in Europe.
In this approach, most products are grouped into families unified by a number, such as Sage 50 Accounting and Sage 50 Construction. Product names like Accpac, Timberline, or Simply Accounting are dropped to facilitate customer identification with the larger Sage brand. That is precisely the change that is now being made here in North America. You can see the forecasted name changes here by downloading this Product Name sheet.
Specifically to the products that Plus carries, ‘Sage 300 – formerly known as Sage ERP Accpac’ is what you will be seeing as the strategy begins to roll out. Sage ERP Accpac 100, 200 and 500 will become Sage 300 Standard, Advanced and Premium, respectively. Some of the non-core products like Sage CRM will not change. Sage FAS Fixed Assets and Sage Abra HRMS will shorten to become Sage FAS and Sage HRMS, respectively.
We understand that this may be a confusing or frustrating change for some of you so please express any concerns you have with one of us here at Plus. We will be happy to speak with you to clear any uncertainties. We hope that this transition will lead to a stronger relationship between Sage, its Business Partners and our customers.
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SLAAA (Sage Leadership Acadamy Alumni Association) is an association for firms that sell and service ERP systems who are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards and sustaining professional growth. We are pleased to announce our membership in the current association year. Membership in the alumni association is extended to all firms that have graduated from the Sage Leadership Academy or Upstream Academy’s Blueprint for Excellence.
SLAAA is a non‐profit professional association comprised of professional service firms committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards and sustaining professional growth. SLAAA members are consistently recognized both nationally and in their local markets for leadership, client success, and revenue goal achievement. SLAAA meets twice a year for retreats focused on various leadership topics led by topic experts. Members also benefit from retreats, networking with other members and access to executives in a small group setting.
“SLAAA provides a unique opportunity for Sage business partners. We get together 1‐2 times per year for a couple of days with an expert speaker who takes a deep dive into a topic of importance. The sessions are interactive and meaningful, while providing an opportunity for us to exchange opinions on the topic and relate it to our individual businesses. The time we spend together strengthens the ties within the Sage partner community. I encourage every Sage partner to take advantage of membership in the SLAAA which affords these valuable benefits,” said Jeff Roth, CEO of SWK Technologies, Inc. and board member.
Plus Computer Solutions is very proud to be a member of this great organization.
There are some great promotions available at the moment from
Plus Computer Solutions with savings of up to $11,000! You can check out our
upgrade promotion here and our new
Sage ERP Accpac license promo here.
But not only that, Plus are now offering the following great deals!
Promo 1: Sage Payment Solutions Integrate and Save Promotion
Streamline your customers credit card processing. Current customers that enroll and transact with Sage Payment Solutions will receive a free Sage ERP Accpac Payment Processing module and the choice of one additional promotion below!
- Up to $1,500 credit toward the cancellation of their current payments contract with another merchant services provider.
- $1,500 toward their Sage Payment Solutions transaction fees.
- $1,500 customer rebate toward upgrading to the current version of Sage ERP Accpac or Sage ERP MAS.
- $1,500 credit toward the purchase of select Sage ERP modules or user licenses.
Promo 2: Platform Upgrade and Save Promotion
There’s never been a better time for customers to grow with the Sage ERP Accpac solution.
- Current customers who upgrade from Sage ERP Accpac100 to Sage ERP Accpac 200 will receive three (3) additional modules or user licenses FREE!
- Current customers who upgrade from Sage ERP Accpac 100 or Sage ERP Accpac 200 to Sage ERP Accpac 500 will receive five (5) additional modules or user licenses FREE!
Promo 3: SageCRM User Promotion
Current customers who purchase three (3) SageCRM user licenses receive a fourth license FREE!
Current customers can purchase the Sage Intelligence Report Designer module and the Connector module at a bundled product price of $2,000 -- that’s 30% or more in savings!
The Report Designer module and Connector module are the perfect complement to the Report Manager module provided to users of Sage ERP Accpac 5.6 and 6.0.
For more info on any of these promotions contact Plus.
All offers end September 30th 2011.