Kashoo has released version 3.0 of its cloud accounting software app for the iPad, which boasts a new design and productivity-increasing enhancements.

Software partner veteran Terry Petrzelka explores the trend of CPAs moving, or considering the move into technology consulting, as well as why some top VARs have not yet expanded their offerings.

Secure file-sharing product maker Lockbox has released an iPhone and iPad app to give current customers the ability to view their sensitive files securely and privately in a mobile setting.

Wipfli has released Wipfli Connect for Manufacturing, a product designed to help product and equipment manufacturers optimize every aspect of the customer lifecycle—from sales, to production and delivery, to service after the sale.

New York-based sole practitioner Jonathan Medows of Medows CPA has created TaxWorkFlow, his own tax workflow and practice management system, which he is now offering up to other small CPA firms for beta testing.

Microsoft Dynamics Master VAR SBS Group has added Dynamics ERP and CRM reseller EHTC Technology Group to its growing partner network.

Desktop and window management software maker Actual Tools has released Actual Multiple Monitors version 8.0, its multiple-monitor management tool which now features more precise placement of windows, moving of open windows between monitors, and Mac OS X-style task switching.

Fixed asset product maker Asset Panda had released an eponymous SaaS and mobile app designed to automate and simplify the job of tracking and managing fixed assets – notably industrial equipment, information technology and office equipment.

Online bill payment and invoicing service Bill.com has launched the Bill.com App Center, which creates an open, SaaS-based platform for CFOs, financial professionals and companies to utilize

You’ve probably read quite a bit already about Microsoft’s efforts to compete against Apple and Android in the tablet market and the Surface Pro is the latest weapon in that war, but is it right for your firm's use?

Sage North America and NetSuite partner DSD Business Systems has appointed its chief financial officer Kayley Bell to the newly created position of chief operating officer.

IMGCAP(1)]Reseller partners are buying while cloud accounting is flying with a veteran tax and accounting executive trying to take a long-standing player in that space to the next level. All of these topped the news in our world this week and I’d like to share my views on them with you.

These days whatever is on the market to help practitioners and consultants work better with PDFs while on the go will at least get a look – or a download -- and iAnnotate PDF is garnering serious attention from those looking to read and make their own notes on their PDF files.

Swiftpage, the new owner of ACT!, has released version 16 of the long-time contact management product with multiple, user-requested enhancements and a promise to roll out new updates several times a year.

Computer system developer System76 Inc. has launched BeansBooks, a new cloud accounting platform designed for small businesses which focuses on clean interfaces, practical processes and concise reports.

Top Sage North America partner Net@Work has expanded its nonprofit accounting software business through the purchase of Blytheco’s Abila practice.

ADP has added new features to its ADP Workforce New software to help midsize employers comply with the requirements of the Affordable Care Act.

Open source ERP product maker xTuple has released version 4.1 of its flagship product, which now integrates an open source business intelligence suite with a mobile Web client.

Top NetSuite partner ERP Guru has merged in EnabledSuccess Inc, another leading NetSuite VAR with offices in Canada and the U.S.

Cloud-based business analytics tool maker Adaptive Planning announced the release of its Fall 2013 product, which includes, among other things, new unified financial and operational analytics features.