Sage North America has released Product Update 1 for Sage 300 ERP 2012, including – among other improvements -- 20 new enhancements to the Payroll module designed to simplify payroll processing and improve payroll reporting and compliance.

Denmark's treasury is claiming that Microsoft Corporation may owe up to 5.8 billion kroner—or approximately $1 billion—in unpaid taxes relating to its purchase of financial software vendor Navision in 2002.

Epicor Software Corp. has unveiled its latest human capital management (HCM) product Epicor HCM version 5.7.1, including HCM Mobile Connect which provides access to users for daily tasks via Apple, iPad, iPhone or Android devices.

Intacct has partnered with global electronic data interchange product provider B2BGateway with the goal of delivering fully integrated, cloud-based EDI solutions to Intacct users

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.