Marc Linden, former Sage Intacct CFO, just became CFO of Reputation (Press Release)
Shipping solution provider V-Technologies has 10,000 customers (Linkedin)
Christi Whipple departs Avalara for Bill.com (Linkedin)
NEWSLETTER FOR VARS AND ISVS WHO WANT THE INSIDE SCOOP
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GENERAL NEWS
How To Save 50% (Usually More) Off Online News Subscriptions
I subscribe to a lot of online news sites. Almost all of them have very low initial offers which frequently double or triple once the introductory period is over.
Here's the secret that these sites don't want you to know.
Cancel. Even if you read the site daily. Cancel your subscription.
Why?
These sites will almost always offer to extend the subscription at the same low introductory rates as before.
I JUST did this with Bloomberg.com which wanted up increase my subscription to $35.mo.
Instead, by "cancelling" I was prompted to subscribe at a rate they advertise as "student only" which was $9.99/mo.
This "Trick" Works Virtually Every Time On Every Site
I've used this "trick" on virtually every online news site and it has (so far) worked 100% of the time. Some of the sites - such as Bloomberg - don't even force you to speak to a real person as they will use AI to automatically offer a lower rate.
This works for the NY Times, and other popular sites.
I've setup a list in my Apple Reminders labeled "Subscriptions" and each time I renew I make sure to add a reminder to call and cancel just before my subscription is due to auto-renew. I am always offered the lower rate once I attempt to cancel.
SAGE 100 TECHNICAL
Sage Updates Guidance on OAuth for Sage 100 Email Services
Sage sent an email alert this week (copy here) which says:
While Microsoft will block basic authentication for many online services, active accounts using SMTP Auth will not be impacted by their actions as originally announced to begin October 1, 2022. This means that Sage 100 and 300 customers utilizing in-product email services to send quotes, invoices, etc. do not face a shutdown of this functionality beginning on October 1, 2022.
My Recommendations:
The only way to sidestep this and future compatibility questions is by staying current
Continue your plans to upgrade to version 2022.1 or 2021.4.
If you are "stuck" at your current version due to enhancements then consider replacing/removing those enhancements with ones that are more readily upgradeable.
There is still a September 2023 deadline for subscribers of Sage 100 to be on a version which supports TLS 1.2 (2019.4+).
SAGE 100 TECHNICAL
Sage Releases Sage CRM 2022 R2
What's new
This release provides new features:
Set maximum password length
Import contacts and email messages from Exchange Online
RESTful API: Upload file to specified folder
Support for new software
CRM Version 2022 R2 also includes many fixes for reported issues and support for new software. For details about this release, please refer to the Release Notes.
Some analytics tools are designed to be easy to use, some focus on their analytical powers, and still others promote a quick implementation. DataSelf Analytics is the only analytics technology for Sage 100 that delivers all three. Learn more at dataself.com.
SAGE 100 TECHNICAL
Records are only displayed in Business Insights Explorer if filter is created
Sage doesn't say which version of Sage 100 this applies to. However, the article was created on 9/14/22 so I'm going with version 2022.x or higher. It's also possible this applies to earlier versions of Sage 100.
Summary
Records do not initially display in Business Insights Explorer. Records are only displayed in Business Insights Explorer if filter is created
Cause
Max Rows setting in registry for Business Insights Explorer is set too low for the number of records.
ItemCodeDesc$ and ExtendedDescriptionKey$ do not get merged or override when using the Delete and Change Items
Keep an eye open for this issue if you are thinking about using the Inventory delete/change utility. The article was just created however there is no indication of what version(s) it may apply to.
Summary
ItemCodeDesc$ and ExtendedDescriptionKey$ do not get merged or override when using the Delete and Change Items.
Sage has scheduled a full-day remote conference dedicated to the integrated Sage CRM.
From the event site:
Talking CRM is an opportunity for Sage customers and partners to connect and learn more about the business advantage that can be unlocked by using the Sales, Marketing and Service solutions provided by Sage CRM. Talking CRM 2022 takes place on Tuesday 27th September 2022. It's an all day event filled with short sessions covering all aspects of how integrated CRM drives business advantage. Sage partners, prospects and customers are attending to gain insight into Sage's CRM strategy and the opportunities to build, connect and deliver with Sage CRM.
Date: September 27, 2022 10 am to 5 pm BST ( Note: time zone is UK time - 2 am PT / 5am ET )
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