Acumatica has released version 4.0 of its flagship cloud ERP product, which boasts 41 new features, three ISV offerings and an upgraded user interface allowing the product to work three times faster.

Microsoft Dynamics and Intacct partner Brittenford Systems is sponsoring a national survey regarding accounting and financial practices and systems of software companies designed to shed light on best practices, trends and opportunities.

Most firms are looking to grow, yet many have trouble taking advantage of the higher-value consulting opportunities. Why? Every firm is different, yet there seem to be several common obstacles to providing higher-value services.

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Technology news from the previous month

Whether you are a top 100 firm or a small practice, adopting new technology is becoming more commonplace, yet getting everyone to buy into and properly use programs and services requires planning and a good pitch to the right people well before a purchase is made.

A roundup of reseller-related news from the previous month

Executive appointments, new arrivals and one unannounced departure from a major tax and accounting vendor were on tap this past week, plus we're getting ready for conference season; where will you be going and why?

Rob Ganjon, the new CEO at iLumen, explains how business intelligence is the next natural step in accountants' evolution.

Deltek Inc. has appointed Michael Krone as its new treasurer and chief financial officer, filling a vacant position once held by newly appointed chief executive Mike Corkery.

Free online bookkeeping and tax software maker Outwright.com is offering a new version of its mobile iPhone app with automated gas mileage tracking and receipt picture saving and storing capabilities.

Increased demand for its managed services business has caused Skoda Minotti Technology Partners to hire three seasoned technology professionals for the practice.

The Tax & Accounting business of Thomson Reuters has introduced a cloud-based version of its software for managing sales and use taxes and value-added taxes.

Office technology consultant and supplier Aztec Equipment is now an authorized platinum reseller partner for enterprise document management systems maker MaxxVault.

IRS e-file provider Aplos Software will begin offering its Aplos e-File online tax preparation and e-filing product for IRS Form 990-EZ in March of 2013.

The Cloud Security Alliance has officially endorsed the American Institute of CPA’s framework for evaluating technology-related controls and other safeguards used by cloud service providers.

CCH Small Firm Services president Jeff Gramlich has resigned from his post, with former Wolters Kluwer Financial & Compliance services vice president and general manager Jason Marx stepping into the role.

IMGCAP(1)]I think I can help set the announced sale of ACT!, SalesLogix and NonProfit products in perspective to the noncore businesses at Sage.

CPA2Biz has made several improvements to its CPA.com email service including more storage space and access to Google functions.

NetSuite Inc. has made its OpenAir Mobile professional services automation(PSA) product available for the Android operating system, giving services businesses new mobile functionality to manage time tracking and expenses on the smartphone platform.