What s New in Sage MAS 500 v7.3

1. What�s New in Sage MAS 500 v7.3 Kevin KarleSenior Solution Consultant February 18, 2011

2. Credit Card Processing New Module

3. CCP Overview Sage MAS 500�s new Credit Card Processing module enables organizations to process credit card payments quickly and easily. With the Credit Card Processing module you can initiate and manage credit card transactions from Sales Order, Accounts Receivable and Cash Management. During sales order entry, customer services personnel can select one or more credit cards per order, apply them as down payments and have run authorizations. The advanced capabilities of Sage MAS 500�s Credit Card Processing solution are evident during shipment processing where MAS 500 can capture funds during the shipment process, reauthorize partial shipments, and even stop shipments for failed credit card transactions. Accounts receivable staff can process credit cards during invoice entry or apply credit card payments during cash receipts. Refunds can also be processed for transactions which were paid by credit card. Credit card information can be stored locally in an encrypted form or outside of Sage MAS 500 via the Sage Payment Solutions Vaulting Service. Secured storage of customer credit card information is ideal for repetitive use and transaction history is accessible on the Customer Status screen as well as in Business Insights Explorer. Robust security provides PCI Compliance including encrypted card storage or vaulting via Sage Payment Solutions. Additional security features such as address verification, card security code and MOD10 validation are provided. Easy reconciliation of credit card transactions and deposits is provided in Cash Management with user-defined deposit groups. All critical customer and credit card information is maintained behind a firewall and tight integration ensures transaction information passes to the credit card processors, merchant accounts and cardholder accounts. Sage MAS 500�s new Credit Card Processing module enables organizations to process credit card payments quickly and easily. With the Credit Card Processing module you can initiate and manage credit card transactions from Sales Order, Accounts Receivable and Cash Management. During sales order entry, customer services personnel can select one or more credit cards per order, apply them as down payments and have run authorizations. The advanced capabilities of Sage MAS 500�s Credit Card Processing solution are evident during shipment processing where MAS 500 can capture funds during the shipment process, reauthorize partial shipments, and even stop shipments for failed credit card transactions. Accounts receivable staff can process credit cards during invoice entry or apply credit card payments during cash receipts. Refunds can also be processed for transactions which were paid by credit card. Credit card information can be stored locally in an encrypted form or outside of Sage MAS 500 via the Sage Payment Solutions Vaulting Service. Secured storage of customer credit card information is ideal for repetitive use and transaction history is accessible on the Customer Status screen as well as in Business Insights Explorer. Robust security provides PCI Compliance including encrypted card storage or vaulting via Sage Payment Solutions. Additional security features such as address verification, card security code and MOD10 validation are provided. Easy reconciliation of credit card transactions and deposits is provided in Cash Management with user-defined deposit groups. All critical customer and credit card information is maintained behind a firewall and tight integration ensures transaction information passes to the credit card processors, merchant accounts and cardholder accounts.

4. Value Proposition � Credit Card Shorten the cash conversion process and improve cash flow Simplify the order to cash process Accept down payments Capture funds during shipping Stop shipments for failed credit cards Reauthorize partial shipments Quickly and easily process payment receipts Decrease days sales outstanding Reduce write offs Open your business to new customers

5. Value Proposition (continued) Free to customers using Sage Payment Solutions or PSG Credit Card Processing Reduce transaction fees Authorize transactions Perform address verification Capture Level I and Level II transactions Require card security codes Reduce data entry and keying errors Securely store credit card information for reuse Use check digit validation

6. Value Proposition (continued) Save time Access pre-defined card information See all transactions processed for a customer Reduce collection efforts Ensure security Comply with PCI standards Protect customer information with the Sage Vault Safely process transactions behind the gateway firewall Improve customer service Offer more convenient payment options Eliminate paper checks Streamline customer�s purchasing process

7. Desktop Enhancements

8. Enhancement Overview Updated Sage MAS 500 Desktop Familiar Outlook look and feel The Sage MAS 500 Desktop has been updated with improved controls for task access and navigation, with a familiar Microsoft Outlook look and feel. Simplify the perceived complexity of Sage MAS 500 by displaying the menus for one module at a time in the Tasks Explorer Bar. Personalize the Tasks Explorer Bar to provide roles-based access to the system. Access My Tasks more easily and personalize by dragging and dropping from the Tasks Explorer Bar. Gain faster access to the most frequently used tasks with the new Recently Accessed Tasks window which is automatically updated based on individual activity.The Sage MAS 500 Desktop has been updated with improved controls for task access and navigation, with a familiar Microsoft Outlook look and feel. Simplify the perceived complexity of Sage MAS 500 by displaying the menus for one module at a time in the Tasks Explorer Bar. Personalize the Tasks Explorer Bar to provide roles-based access to the system. Access My Tasks more easily and personalize by dragging and dropping from the Tasks Explorer Bar. Gain faster access to the most frequently used tasks with the new Recently Accessed Tasks window which is automatically updated based on individual activity.

9. Enhancement Overview Updated Sage MAS 500 Desktop Customize the content for each task group according to specific business needs. Display Web pages, company policies, links to documents or Web sites, or workflow diagrams with links that launch Sage MAS 500 tasks.Customize the content for each task group according to specific business needs. Display Web pages, company policies, links to documents or Web sites, or workflow diagrams with links that launch Sage MAS 500 tasks.

10. Value Proposition - Desktop Improve ease of use Simplify navigation Gain faster access to frequently used tasks Personalize the Tasks Explorer Bar to deliver role-centric adaptability Save time Automatically update Recently Accessed Tasks based on individual activity Customize content for each task group according to business needs (i.e., web page, links to documents, statement of policies, or workflow diagrams) Streamline current workflows Effectively organize information for each user�s needs

11. Accounts Payable Enhancements

12. Enhancement Overview Electronic payments with Automated Clearing House (ACH) Increase flexibility in paying vendors with Automated Clearing House (or ACH) which gives you the ability to extract check information onto a file. The system-generated file extract is then submitted to any bank institution as a form of check payment. The file contains information specifically needed for electronic funds transfer such as bank routing number, bank accounts and payment information. Increase flexibility in paying vendors with Automated Clearing House (or ACH) which gives you the ability to extract check information onto a file. The system-generated file extract is then submitted to any bank institution as a form of check payment. The file contains information specifically needed for electronic funds transfer such as bank routing number, bank accounts and payment information.

13. Enhancement Overview Positive Pay Positive Pay is a valuable tool for preventing check fraud. With Positive Pay a file containing check information is generated after checks are printed. This file is submitted to your financial institution and checks are paid only after the bank verifies that check information matches the file information.Positive Pay is a valuable tool for preventing check fraud. With Positive Pay a file containing check information is generated after checks are printed. This file is submitted to your financial institution and checks are paid only after the bank verifies that check information matches the file information.

14. Enhancement Overview PDF Document Transmittal Generate and send important vendor documents in PDF format Increase security with documents that cannot be edited Vendor Merge Eliminate duplicate vendor records by merging a source vendor into a target vendor Merge all aging and history records Send important documents to vendors without worry about the files being edited. Documents can now be generated and emailed using the Sage MAS 500 Document Transmittal feature in PDF format, eliminating the need to manually create PDF files through Crystal. The new vendor merge features lets you eliminate duplicate vendor records by merging information for a source vendor into a target vendor including all aging and history records.Send important documents to vendors without worry about the files being edited. Documents can now be generated and emailed using the Sage MAS 500 Document Transmittal feature in PDF format, eliminating the need to manually create PDF files through Crystal. The new vendor merge features lets you eliminate duplicate vendor records by merging information for a source vendor into a target vendor including all aging and history records.

15. Value Proposition � AP Save money Reduce costs associated with paper checks and postage Eliminate lost or stolen checks Reduce late fees associated with lost checks Reduce bank fees and administrative costs Eliminate check fraud Improve vendor relations Improve cash flow for your vendors Eliminate manual processes Generate and email secure PDF documents Automate the merge of duplicate vendor records Improve reporting accuracy

16. Inventory Management Enhancements

17. Enhancement Overview Improved physical count process Counting physical inventory can be a long and arduous process. The Inventory Physical Count process has been enhanced with significant workflow and user interface improvements to make the count process more efficient and more accurate. Improvements include: Increased item selection criteria and sort order control Expanded filtering and reporting options that can be applied to data in the grid including the ability to view counted, uncounted or all items A new grid entry interface that automatically saves count quantities after moving off the count quantity cell Option to update the batch by setting all uncounted controls to zero The ability to use Microsoft Excel to export grid data and sort using additional sort options, enter counts and import count information via DataPorter Using Single Count Entry, you can enter blank cards for items not previously included in the batch, delete items from the batch and navigate to any control number in the batchCounting physical inventory can be a long and arduous process. The Inventory Physical Count process has been enhanced with significant workflow and user interface improvements to make the count process more efficient and more accurate. Improvements include: Increased item selection criteria and sort order control Expanded filtering and reporting options that can be applied to data in the grid including the ability to view counted, uncounted or all items A new grid entry interface that automatically saves count quantities after moving off the count quantity cell Option to update the batch by setting all uncounted controls to zero The ability to use Microsoft Excel to export grid data and sort using additional sort options, enter counts and import count information via DataPorter Using Single Count Entry, you can enter blank cards for items not previously included in the batch, delete items from the batch and navigate to any control number in the batch

18. Enhancement Overview New Inventory Management BIE views Pending and posted inventory transactions Pending lots and serial number previews With new Inventory Management Business Insights Explorer views, information is available at your fingertips. New BIE views have been delivered to display pending and posted inventory transactions, including Pending Increase and Decrease Transactions, Pending and Posted Physical Counts and previews for pending lots and serial numbers.With new Inventory Management Business Insights Explorer views, information is available at your fingertips. New BIE views have been delivered to display pending and posted inventory transactions, including Pending Increase and Decrease Transactions, Pending and Posted Physical Counts and previews for pending lots and serial numbers.

19. Value Proposition � Inventory Improve productivity Provide a simplified method for performing counts Automatically set uncounted items to zero Reduce inventory costs Perform counts more frequently Reduce shrinkage Improve auditing capabilities Accurately track inventory investment Improve decision making Always have the information you need at your fingertips

20. Sales Order Enhancements

21. Enhancement Overview Sales order workflow has been streamlined to improve usability. With the old process, sales order tasks had to be run in sequential order requiring that a shipment be committed prior to printing an invoice. The shipment commit process has been enhanced to enable printing a pro-forma invoice before committing a shipment, so a printed invoice can be included in a shipment or given to a customer for a counter sale. Sales order workflow has been streamlined to improve usability. With the old process, sales order tasks had to be run in sequential order requiring that a shipment be committed prior to printing an invoice. The shipment commit process has been enhanced to enable printing a pro-forma invoice before committing a shipment, so a printed invoice can be included in a shipment or given to a customer for a counter sale.

22. Enhancement Overview Additional workflow improvements include: Automatic payment application to the pending invoice A new shipment status has been added to identify when a shipment has been invoiced but not yet committed Ability to enter payments after an invoice has been generated Ability to delete a pending invoice Ability to enter credit card payment information in various sales order tasks including Enter Sales Orders and Quotes, Edit Shipments and Process Sales Orders Ability to optionally cascade certain header level fields to all open sales order lines, eliminating the need to manually update each line individually.Additional workflow improvements include: Automatic payment application to the pending invoice A new shipment status has been added to identify when a shipment has been invoiced but not yet committed Ability to enter payments after an invoice has been generated Ability to delete a pending invoice Ability to enter credit card payment information in various sales order tasks including Enter Sales Orders and Quotes, Edit Shipments and Process Sales Orders Ability to optionally cascade certain header level fields to all open sales order lines, eliminating the need to manually update each line individually.

23. Value Proposition � Sales Order Improve customer service Quickly print invoice before committing shipment Provide flexible credit card payment options Improve productivity Leverage a more flexible and streamlined process for sales orders Experience improved system performance Process commitments after hours without impacting sales order processing Cascade order header changes to order lines Improve cash flow Accept credit card during order entry

24. Accounts Receivable Enhancements

25. Enhancement Overview Invoice merge Merge multiple shipments into a single invoice Customer merge Eliminate duplicate customers by merging a source customer into a target customer Merge all aging and history records Credit card refunds Issue refunds in Process Cash Receipts and Process Invoices PDF document transmittal Generate and send important customer documents in PDF format Increase security with documents that cannot be edited The new invoice merge function enables multiple shipments to be merged into a single invoice for easier billing and reduced paperwork. The new customer merge option eliminates duplicate customer records by merging a source customer into a target customer merging all aging and history records. The new credit card refund option allows you to conveniently issue refunds in Process Cash Receipts and Process Invoices tasks. Send important documents to customers without worry about the files being edited. Documents can now be generated and emailed using the Sage MAS 500 Document Transmittal feature in PDF format, eliminating the need to manually create PDF files through Crystal. The new invoice merge function enables multiple shipments to be merged into a single invoice for easier billing and reduced paperwork. The new customer merge option eliminates duplicate customer records by merging a source customer into a target customer merging all aging and history records. The new credit card refund option allows you to conveniently issue refunds in Process Cash Receipts and Process Invoices tasks. Send important documents to customers without worry about the files being edited. Documents can now be generated and emailed using the Sage MAS 500 Document Transmittal feature in PDF format, eliminating the need to manually create PDF files through Crystal.

26. Value Proposition � AR Improve data accuracy Merge duplicate records Provide more accurate customer reporting (including aging and history Improve customer service Deliver faster access to all customer and invoice data Support credit card refunds Save time Generate customer documents as PDF automatically

27. Business Insights Explorer Enhancements

28. Enhancement Overview Context Menu Utility Customize Business Insights Explorer Customize existing views and add new views Add or hide preview, drill into, analyze and manage options Export customizations from a test environment and import customizations to a production system The Context Menu Utility allows organizations to customize Business Insights Explorer to their specific business needs by customizing existing view and adding new views. Additionally, new tasks can be added to the preview, drill into, analyze and manage panes or tasks can be hidden as needed. And moving customizations to a production environment is as easy as an export from the test environment and an import to the production system.The Context Menu Utility allows organizations to customize Business Insights Explorer to their specific business needs by customizing existing view and adding new views. Additionally, new tasks can be added to the preview, drill into, analyze and manage panes or tasks can be hidden as needed. And moving customizations to a production environment is as easy as an export from the test environment and an import to the production system.

29. Enhancement Overview Conveniently navigate your system with drill down and drill around analysis Optimize daily decision making by providing extensive personalization options View up-to-the-minute information Easily access key tasks when you need to take action Integrate critical MAS 500 information with desktop productivity tools such as Excel and Word Leverage new Inventory Management BIE views Sage MAS 500�s Business Insights Explorer provides you with the most convenient way to navigate your business by bringing ad hoc inquiry and drill down and drill around analysis to a whole new level. This easy-to-use inquiry and analysis tool optimizes your daily decision making by providing extensive personalization options, up-to-the minute information and direct access to key tasks when action must be taken. You can even integrate critical MAS 500 information with desktop productivity tools such as Excel for graphical analysis with PivotCharts or Word for automated communications via Mail Merge. Sage continues to build upon already powerful business intelligence tools by adding new BIE views.Sage MAS 500�s Business Insights Explorer provides you with the most convenient way to navigate your business by bringing ad hoc inquiry and drill down and drill around analysis to a whole new level. This easy-to-use inquiry and analysis tool optimizes your daily decision making by providing extensive personalization options, up-to-the minute information and direct access to key tasks when action must be taken. You can even integrate critical MAS 500 information with desktop productivity tools such as Excel for graphical analysis with PivotCharts or Word for automated communications via Mail Merge. Sage continues to build upon already powerful business intelligence tools by adding new BIE views.

30. Value Proposition � BIE Focus on the most critical information for your business Personalize views of key business information Drill down and around to related data Take action with direct access to MAS 500 tasks Make effective and timely business decisions Apply query, reporting and statistical analysis Assess the state of your business

31. Performance and Scalability Enhancements

32. Enhancement Overview v7.3 Performance Improvements Compared to v7.2 Create and Process Sales Order � 90% more transactions per second Create Invoice � 100% more transactions per second Create Purchase Order � 50% more transactions per second Create Vouchers � 200% more transactions per second Create Journal Entry � 60% more transactions per second Cash Receipts Entry load and process � up to 99% faster on large loads Enter Sales Order and Print Invoice � approximately 75% faster Sales Order Shipment Commit � approximately 70% faster Manufacturing Work Order Posting � up to 95% faster on large postings Manufacturing Labor Transaction Posting � up to 89% faster on large postings Crystal Reports� � significantly improved

33. Value Proposition � Performance Improve employee efficiency and productivity Improve employee satisfaction Improve customer service Do more with fewer resources

34. Demonstration

35. Sage MAS Intelligence (SMI) for MAS 500

36. So what is Sage MAS Intelligence? Sage MAS Intelligence provides a simple and easy to use reporting solution that leverages the wealth of Excel knowledge in many organizations. It provides a customizable and flexible reporting and analysis tool for organizations to better manage their business. Sage MAS Intelligence is being delivered as a long-term replacement for FRx and certain Sage MAS Intelligence modules will be provided to existing customers on a support plan at no charge. With Sage MAS Intelligence, Excel reports can be output to a specific file location, published to .HTML, or emails to recipients for critical decision making across your entire organization. By eliminating �loose� Excel spreadsheet use and delivering preformatted and customizable report templates , it ensures a �single version of the truth� across your business.So what is Sage MAS Intelligence? Sage MAS Intelligence provides a simple and easy to use reporting solution that leverages the wealth of Excel knowledge in many organizations. It provides a customizable and flexible reporting and analysis tool for organizations to better manage their business. Sage MAS Intelligence is being delivered as a long-term replacement for FRx and certain Sage MAS Intelligence modules will be provided to existing customers on a support plan at no charge. With Sage MAS Intelligence, Excel reports can be output to a specific file location, published to .HTML, or emails to recipients for critical decision making across your entire organization. By eliminating �loose� Excel spreadsheet use and delivering preformatted and customizable report templates , it ensures a �single version of the truth� across your business.

37. Sage MAS Intelligence is an automated set of tools that allows you to extract information from one or more data sources and bring that information into formatted Excel spreadsheet for analysis or further manipulation and formatting. One of biggest benefits of Sage MAS Intelligence is its ability to connect to any ODBC-compliant database. With the Connector module, a connection can be established to various types of databases, even multiple databases of the same type at the same time. Connections specify which tables or views and fields will be part of the report. Different connections can be defined to access different types of information such as financial or sales information. Reports are created and maintained in the Report Manager module. After selecting the appropriate connection or �container�, you can further define report information including filters, parameters or data aggregation. When a report is run, the information is extracted directly from the database and is delivered to Excel most often to preformatted templates allowing charts and pivot tables to be refreshed automatically. Reports can be scheduled to run as needed, emailed to recipients, or published to an HTML file for posting to a company intra- or internet website. Sage MAS Intelligence is an automated set of tools that allows you to extract information from one or more data sources and bring that information into formatted Excel spreadsheet for analysis or further manipulation and formatting. One of biggest benefits of Sage MAS Intelligence is its ability to connect to any ODBC-compliant database. With the Connector module, a connection can be established to various types of databases, even multiple databases of the same type at the same time. Connections specify which tables or views and fields will be part of the report. Different connections can be defined to access different types of information such as financial or sales information. Reports are created and maintained in the Report Manager module. After selecting the appropriate connection or �container�, you can further define report information including filters, parameters or data aggregation. When a report is run, the information is extracted directly from the database and is delivered to Excel most often to preformatted templates allowing charts and pivot tables to be refreshed automatically. Reports can be scheduled to run as needed, emailed to recipients, or published to an HTML file for posting to a company intra- or internet website.

38. SMI Modules Report Manager Create new reports from existing data Sort, filter, and aggregate data Email, schedule, and publish reports Receive 4 Report Managers licenses in addition to each purchased FRx Report Manager if on current a support plan Report Viewer Run reports real-time with drill down capabilities Change report parameters Receive licenses for each purchased FRx Drill Down Viewer Sage MAS Intelligence includes a variety of modules to meet various reporting needs. The Report Manager allows the creation of new reports against the predefined containers (or connections). It also allows editing of existing standard reports including filtering and aggregation of data, supports automatic scheduling and emailing of reports, and publishing report output to HTML. Four Report Manager licenses are provided to existing MAS 500 customers on a current support plan at no charge. If additional FRx Report Manager licenses were purchased, you will receive a Sage MAS Intelligence Report Manager license at no charge for each FRx license purchased. Similar to FRx Drill Down Viewers, the Report Viewer allows users to run reports in real time, change report parameters at run time and drill-down to detail. Report Viewer users cannot edit or change reports and/or report templates. You will receive Report Viewer licenses at no charge for all FRx Drill Down Viewers purchased. Sage MAS Intelligence includes a variety of modules to meet various reporting needs. The Report Manager allows the creation of new reports against the predefined containers (or connections). It also allows editing of existing standard reports including filtering and aggregation of data, supports automatic scheduling and emailing of reports, and publishing report output to HTML. Four Report Manager licenses are provided to existing MAS 500 customers on a current support plan at no charge. If additional FRx Report Manager licenses were purchased, you will receive a Sage MAS Intelligence Report Manager license at no charge for each FRx license purchased. Similar to FRx Drill Down Viewers, the Report Viewer allows users to run reports in real time, change report parameters at run time and drill-down to detail. Report Viewer users cannot edit or change reports and/or report templates. You will receive Report Viewer licenses at no charge for all FRx Drill Down Viewers purchased.

39. SMI Modules Report Designer Generate financial statements Edit existing financial layouts and create new layouts using drag and drop functionality Connector Connect to an unlimited number of ODBC-compliant data sources Provide real-time financial and non-financial consolidations Security Manager Control access to SMI modules Control ability to add, edit and delete reports The Report Designer module is an Excel Add In that allows you to quickly generate and edit financial statements using drag and drop capabilities, giving you total report design flexibility. The Connector module is the gateway that connects all data in your organization. It allows real-time financial and non-financial consolidations as well as connectivity to any ODBC-compliant data sources such as a CRM, HR, or operational system as well as additional ERP companies. And of course, security parameters flow from MAS into Sage MAS Intelligence allowing you to control access to the various modules and individual reports.The Report Designer module is an Excel Add In that allows you to quickly generate and edit financial statements using drag and drop capabilities, giving you total report design flexibility. The Connector module is the gateway that connects all data in your organization. It allows real-time financial and non-financial consolidations as well as connectivity to any ODBC-compliant data sources such as a CRM, HR, or operational system as well as additional ERP companies. And of course, security parameters flow from MAS into Sage MAS Intelligence allowing you to control access to the various modules and individual reports.

40. Standard Reports Financial Reports (GAAP IS and BS) Consolidated Financial Reports Financial Trend Analysis General Ledger Transaction Details Customer Sales Vendor Purchases Inventory Status Dashboard Analysis The following reports are delivered with Sage MAS Intelligence. These reports can be copied and edited using standard Excel features to meet the specific needs of your business.The following reports are delivered with Sage MAS Intelligence. These reports can be copied and edited using standard Excel features to meet the specific needs of your business.

41. Report Designer Makes financial report design simple, flexible and fast Includes predefined financial report templates Uses drag and drop functionality for report creation Delivers pre-defined financial formulas with support for new formula creation Supports segmented chart of accounts, column-based reporting and consolidations Includes drill down to detailed ledger transactions Provides �what if� analysis Requires Excel 2007 We�ll start with the Report Designer. This module makes financial report design simple, flexible and fast by leveraging predefined financial report templates that you can modify by dragging and dropping report components into the appropriate areas in the Report Designer. Sage MAS Intelligence delivers predefined financial formulas to calculate variances and percentages and you can create new formulas to meet your specific business needs. The Report Designer allows you to report off of various segments of your chart of accounts and generate column-based and consolidated reports such as a side-by-side consolidation. Once the report is generated, you can drill down to detailed ledger transactions or apply �what if� analysis to see how changes to a set of values impacts the rest of your financial statement. While Sage MAS Intelligence will work with Excel 2003, the Report Designer requires Excel 2007.We�ll start with the Report Designer. This module makes financial report design simple, flexible and fast by leveraging predefined financial report templates that you can modify by dragging and dropping report components into the appropriate areas in the Report Designer. Sage MAS Intelligence delivers predefined financial formulas to calculate variances and percentages and you can create new formulas to meet your specific business needs. The Report Designer allows you to report off of various segments of your chart of accounts and generate column-based and consolidated reports such as a side-by-side consolidation. Once the report is generated, you can drill down to detailed ledger transactions or apply �what if� analysis to see how changes to a set of values impacts the rest of your financial statement. While Sage MAS Intelligence will work with Excel 2003, the Report Designer requires Excel 2007.

42. Connector Establish and maintain data links for customized reports Connect to any ODBC-compliant data sources Create an unlimited number of containers Add fields or other data to the container Provide access to data using the Report Manager The Connector module is used to establish and maintain links which are used to create containers. These containers provide the raw data for standard, new or customized reports. The Connector module can connect to an any ODBC-compliant data source such as SQL Server, Oracle, Access or Pervasive SQL and can be used to create an unlimited number of containers to meet any reporting need you may have. Using the Connector, you can add fields, formulas, and expressions to the container to simplify report creation in the Report Manager.The Connector module is used to establish and maintain links which are used to create containers. These containers provide the raw data for standard, new or customized reports. The Connector module can connect to an any ODBC-compliant data source such as SQL Server, Oracle, Access or Pervasive SQL and can be used to create an unlimited number of containers to meet any reporting need you may have. Using the Connector, you can add fields, formulas, and expressions to the container to simplify report creation in the Report Manager.

43. Report Manager Create, edit and manage reports Leverage data from one or more tables and/or data sources Select columns Establish filters Define runtime parameters and default values Use system variables to dynamically determine a value at runtime Link changes back to the report template

44. Dashboards Consolidates information from multiple sources Delivers information in a visual interface to display performance metrics Allows user to interact with the data (drill down) Focuses on key trends, comparisons and exceptions Delivers the most common application of business intelligence

45. Business Benefits Quickly generate financial statements and other reports from predefined templates Deliver a rapid ROI via a suite of delivered standard reports Edit and create new financial layouts using drag and drop Leverage ease of use Simplify, automate and control the entire reporting process Improve productivity Leverage data across your entire organization Provide complete flexibility Improve decision making

46. Business Benefits Add newly created accounts with one-click refresh Improve productivity Improve planning and forecasting decisions with �what if� analysis Become proactive versus reactive Leverage native Excel for report presentation Leverage existing knowledge in your organization Eliminate manual repetitive work in Excel Enhance report presentation

47. Resources http://www.sagemas.com/lp/sagemas/SMI/index.html Product Brochure FAQ Drivers of Success White Paper Intelligence Component Comparison (FRx) Available Training Courses from Sage University Installation Guide and Installation Video

48. What�s Coming in SAGE MAS 500 v7.4?

49. A Closer Look

50. Advanced Mfg � Step Complete

51. Advanced Mfg � Return Progress / Production Entry

52. Advanced Mfg � Preferred Bins

53. Advanced Mfg � Backflush from Bin Tracked Warehouse

54. Advanced Mfg � Improved Posting

55. Manufacturing demos

56. Business Insights Improvements

57. Business Insights Performance Updated controls Improvements to the select engine Optimization of metadata Reduced time to return selection and filtered results Option to limit output to the �top n� results provides a way to limit results returned and provide a quick view of top performers.

58. BI Export Options

59. Core Financials

60. Core Financials

61. Accounts Receivable Demos

62. Distribution � Landed Costs

63. Landed Cost Demo

64. Distribution � Unit of Measure

65. 7.4 - Unit of Measure (UOM) Expanded decimal precision in data tables Stored in expanded precision Displayed in user defined precision Flexible rounding methods for base (smallest) UOM UOM stored with transaction records �Auto Adjustments� to prevent �invisible� quantities Physical Count records qty in both precisions � Displayed in rounded qty Bin transfers in any UOM New Item UOM BIE view Inventory Reporting in alternative UOM In further support of manufacturing and distribution, version 7.4 will also introduce a number of meaningful enhancements to the handling of Unit of Measure (UOM). Special attention will be paid to improving the accuracy of conversions between different units of measure to prevent the inadvertent loss of precision that leads to inventory discrepancies. Additional enhancements will be made to the Inventory Valuation, Inventory Cost, and Stock Status reports to allow the items to be stated in a UOM that may differ from the item�s Stock UOM.In further support of manufacturing and distribution, version 7.4 will also introduce a number of meaningful enhancements to the handling of Unit of Measure (UOM). Special attention will be paid to improving the accuracy of conversions between different units of measure to prevent the inadvertent loss of precision that leads to inventory discrepancies. Additional enhancements will be made to the Inventory Valuation, Inventory Cost, and Stock Status reports to allow the items to be stated in a UOM that may differ from the item�s Stock UOM.

66. CI Set Up Units Of Measure

67. Changes to Maintain Items

68. Distribution � Primary Vendor

69. Primary vendor demo

70. Technology Updates Crystal XI R2 (v11.5) Microsoft Office 2010 Updated third-party controls Visual Studio 2010 and .Net Framework 4.x Operating System and SQL Server Service Packs SQL Server 2008 R2 Availability of Run-Time SQL Server Version 7.4 introduces technology updates to embrace newer technologies.Version 7.4 introduces technology updates to embrace newer technologies.

71. Q&A

72. kevin.karle@sage.com