HIGH-END/ MID-MARKET ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTMATE 7 FOR SQL
AccountMate Software Corp.
AccountMate 7 provides a stable and modifiable solution for the mid-market. It is sold by the module, and the availability of source code makes it modifiable for adaptation to changing business environments. It runs on Microsoft's SQL database, and also provides a foundation upon which third-party developers can build industry-specific solutions.
Year introduced: 1997.
Current version: 7.
Enhancements: Increased capability for importing data from Excel; Vista-compatible; new user security setting.
Pricing: Compiled modules - $1,500; source code - additional $1,500 per module; System Manager - five users, $7,000.
Maint./support: Annual subscription for updates and upgrades, tech support and online self-paced training.
Training: Online, locally and at headquarters.
Contact: (800) 877-8896, ext. 752.
Web: www.accountmate.com.
CMS PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING
Cougar Mountain Software
CMS Professional Accounting includes multi-tiered security settings that safeguard accounting data, prevent fraud and restrict employees' access to specific screens or functions. Users have a three-year fiscal calendar, hundreds of variations on the built-in and customizable reports, and the ability to drill down to source documents.
Year introduced: 1982.
Current version: 12.
Enhancements: Snapshot Reports; system-wide file maintenance; enhanced date block range for posting; enhanced custom reports menu; Account Impact Summary Report; include reference/batch number on check register; e-file W-2s, quarterly state and federal taxes; view date ranges on budget reports; create customer master records.
Pricing: Single user - $1,599; four users - $2,799; unlimited - $3,999.
Maint./support: Available from CMS or authorized resellers. Online customer service center with FAQs, electronic learning, accounting and general business articles; paid support contracts.
Training: Three-day training at Cougar U in Boise, Idaho - $795 per person. On-site - $995 per day, plus expenses (three-day minimum). Online training - $250 to $720.
Contact: (800) 388-3038.
Web: www.cougarmtn.com.
CYMA IV FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Cyma Systems Inc.
Designed expressly for growing midsized organizations, Cyma IV features an easy-to-use interface with custom fields, and includes over 300 reports. Available accounting modules include AR, AP, bank reconciliation, GL, inventory control, job project costing, payroll, purchase order, and sales order. Third-party integrations and specialty Cyma versions (client write-up and nonprofits) are also available.
Year introduced: 1996.
Current version: 10.0.
Enhancements: AP EFT; segment balancing; project tracking; after-the-fact functionality; customizable menu access; alternate pricing; time entry processing; copy employment information across a range of employees; lot tracking in inventory.
Pricing: Per module - $595; additional users - $595.
Maint./support: Annual maintenance fee - 18 percent of retail price; includes knowledgebase. Tech support - per incident, $125; annual plans - start at $395. Online update center, embedded eDesk with tutorials, FAQs and getting started information.
Training: Manuals and online instructor-led classes; product and training videos; customer training and on-site consulting.
Contact: (800) 292-2962.
Web: www.cyma.com.
EPICOR ENTERPRISE
Epicor Software Corp.
Epicor Enterprise is a suite of industry-specific solutions for the global midmarket, with integrated components for financials, customer relationship management, supply chain and warehouse management, supplier relationship management, and business intelligence.
Year introduced: 1993.
Current version: 7.3.6.
Enhancements: Enhanced compliance and business performance; inter-organization functionality in GL, AP, AR and CM; updated Explorer views.
Pricing: Five users - starts at $50,000.
Maint./support: Three tiers, averages 20 percent of purchase price. Includes unlimited channel support and all upgrades.
Training: Classroom training, online e-learning and on-site customer education, customized distance learning program and tailor-made workshops.
Contact: (800) 999-6995.
Web: www.epicor.com.
EXACT MACOLA ES
Exact Software
Exact Macola Enterprise Suite is a single-source software solution for all of an organization's needs, including manufacturing, distribution and financials. With its native business process management tools, it enables companies to define business rules and exceptions as an integral part of a daily routine. It also offers powerful exception management tools.
Year introduced: 2002.
Current version: 372.
Pricing: Per user - starts at $1,000, plus cost of modules.
Maint./support: Contact vendor.
Training: Contact vendor.
Contact: (800) 468-0834.
Web: www.exactamerica.com.
MICROSOFT DYNAMICS AX
Microsoft Corp.
Microsoft Dynamics AX is a business management solution that provides midsized and larger organizations with scalability and customizability and industry-specific functionality. It supports multiple languages and currencies, and helps optimize and centralize supply chain processes and improve real-time visibility into operations.
Year introduced: 2006.
Current version: 4.0.
Enhancements: Roles-based activity; ability to create path from initial trading partner compliance to RFID-enabled supply chain; ability to insert business logic from other applications.
Price: Per user - varies from $1,425 to $2,590.
Maint./support: Business Ready Enhancement Plan includes transition investment credit, investment protection, upgrades, updates, service packs, fixes and regulatory/tax updates, support lifecycle policy.
Training: Microsoft Dynamics University, e-courses, training manuals, courseware extensions and learning plans available.
Contact: (800) 456-0025.
Web: www.microsoft.com/dynamics/ax.
MICROSOFT DYNAMICS GP
Microsoft Corp.
Microsoft Dynamics GP is a business management solution that provides growing and midsized organizations with scalable financial and operational functionality, such as advanced consolidation, business intelligence, reporting, forecasting and budgeting, available right out of the box and seamlessly integrating with other Microsoft technologies such as Office.
Year introduced: 2007.
Current version: 10.0.
Enhancements: Enhancements in financial, human resources/payroll, supply chain, and field service management; deeper integration with Office, SharePoint Server and MS SQL Reporting Services; enhanced role-based interfaces; new workflow engine.
Pricing: Business Essentials Edition - starts at $2,250 per user. Advanced Management Edition - starts at $3,980 per user.
Maint./support: Multiple plans available.
Training: E-courses, training manuals, courseware extensions and learning plans available.
Contact: (888) 477-7989.
Web: www.microsoft.com/dynamics/gp/default.mspx.
MICROSOFT DYNAMICS NAV
Microsoft Corp.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV 5.0 is a flexible and customizable business management solution that works like and with familiar Microsoft software, automating and streamlining financial, supply chain and customer relationship management processes.
Year introduced: 2007.
Current version: 5.0
Enhancements: Sales and purchase document approval; pre-payments; improved handling of fixed-price jobs; intercompany purchase cost distribution; simplified item tracking; improved consumption handling; enhanced inventory costing; kitting; Office XML export; Windows Live Search integration.
Pricing: Business Essentials Edition - starts at $2,250 per user. Advanced Management Edition - starts at $3,980 per user. Advanced Management Enterprise option available.
Maint./support: Business Ready Enhancement Plan.
Training: E-courses, training manuals, courseware extensions and learning plans available.
Contact: (800) 456-0025.
Web: www.microsoft.com/dynamics/nav.
MICROSOFT DYNAMICS SL
Microsoft Corp.
Microsoft Dynamics SL is a business management solution designed to help project-driven midsized organizations obtain reports and business analysis, while increasing efficiency and accuracy. By enabling users to automate and streamline projects across company divisions and locations, it offers a strong solution for professional services, operations, field services and construction management.
Current version: 7.0.
Enhancements: Office 2007-style menu interface; configurable, role-relevant menus and homepages; Quick Send invoices and purchase orders via e-mail or fax; Pay-When-Paid; expanded project multi-currency support; pre-built dashboards and analysis reports.
Pricing: Business Essentials - starts at $3,025 per user; Management - starts at $5,350 per user.
Contact: (888) 477-7989.
Web: www.microsoft.com/dynamics/sl.
QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 8.0
Intuit Inc.
Designed for growing and mid-market businesses, QES 8.0 can handle 100,000 or more inventory items, customers and vendors, and can now be run from a Linux server. It also gives businesses the ability to manage multi-location inventory, do serial/lot tracking, schedule production and utilize bar coding. Version 8.0 also seamlessly integrates with TrueCommerce EDI.
Year introduced: 2001.
Current version: 8.0.
Enhancements: Linux server capabilities; Velocity inventory; Outlook integration.
Pricing: Five users - $3,000; 10 - $5,000; 20 - $9,000.
Maint./support: One-year membership in Full Service Plan included, with product upgrades, dedicated support, custom reporting services, interactive training tools, online back-up services, and data protection services.
Training: Seminars, Webinars, self-study online tutorials.
Contact: (888) 320-7276.
Web: http://accountant.intuit.com.
SAGE ACCPAC ERP
Sage Software Inc.
Available in three editions (100, 200 and 500), Sage Accpac ERP is a Web-enabled accounting and business management solution that is the foundation for integrated business management applications, including CRM, point of sale, human resources and warehouse management, among others. It can be deployed on premises or hosted online, and can run on both Linux and Microsoft Windows, including the ability to run Linux and Windows clients in parallel against the same database.
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