Sage has released their latest version of the popular Sage ERP solution, called Sage Accpac ERP 6.0. Not only does version 6.0 incorporate several marked improvements over 5.6, it also marks Sage Accpac ERP's foray into becoming a true web-based application.

Sage Accpac ERP 6.0 now boasts a sleek new web-based portal interface, so you can easily access Sage Accpac ERP through your standard browser window, any time, anywhere. It also comes with the ability to lock and unlock fiscal years and periods separately for each Sage ERP Accpac program your company uses.

Watch a video demo of Sage Accpac ERP 6.0 here

Key benefits of the new and improved Sage Accpac ERP 6.0 include:

• Improved Productivity. Personalize Sage ERP Accpac to gain fast access to the forms and reports you use most often.
• Envision More. New "snapshots" provide visibility into key business metrics, keeping critical information at your fingertips for better business
  management and planning.
• Accelerate Growth. Version 6.0 of Sage ERP Accpac features new technologies, such as SData, that will help you grow your business through efficient and secure data interchange with other Sage products
  and integrated solutions.

Stephen Smith, a software architect from Sage, posted an FAQ section on Sage Accpac ERP 6.0 on his blog. We've reposted some of his FAQs (and answers!) below:

1) Does Sage ERP Accpac 6.0A become a 100% full web based solution?

No – this is the first step in that journey. With this release we have the technology foundation, the new web based portal, the new dashboard, the new Inquiry tool along with the web based screens that make up Quote to Orders. All the other accounting screens are still the VB screens similar to 5.6A.

2) Why should I deploy the Web components?

You will get the new portal, dashboards and inquiry tool. Plus this will prepare you for 6.1A. If you get the web components going then installing 6.1A will be very easy since you will have the infrastructure all deployed.

3) If I don't deploy the web components, why should I upgrade to 6.0?

There is the lock fiscal periods by module feature that is used by both. Plus there are many bug fixes.

4) When Will Sage ERP Accpac be 100% fully web based?

Version 6.2 which is estimated for release at the end of calendar 2012. With this release the entire product will have a web based option, including all accounting modules and options products. However version 6.1 which is estimated to ship at the end of 2011 will have all the major modules Web based including GL, AP, AR, IC, OE and PO.

Upgrading from 5.6 is a single step activation to upgrade to v6.0.
Upgrading from 5.3, 5.4 or 5.5 is a 2 step process – first to 5.6 and then to 6.0.
Upgrading from 5.3 or older is a 3 step process – first to 5.3, then 5.6 and 6.0

For more information on the improvements made to Sage Accpac ERP 6.0, please contact us here.

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