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Sage North America plans to officially unveil version 6.2 of its ERP X3 product on June 2, with over 320 enhancements to v6.1, including simplified deployment, global accessibility, and added mobility features.

Business software developer e2b software has released version 2.0.2 of Anytime Collect, the company’s cloud-based accounts receivable collections software, which integrates with most accounting and enterprise resource planning software.

CCH plans to participate in the SAP EcoHub marketplace.

Online invoicing provider Bill.com has expanded its mobile services for small and midsized businesses and accounting and bookkeeping firms with new accountants receivable and collaboration features.

Cloud-based paperless tax workflow technology provider Copanion has officially joined the CloudSolutions Alliance, a CPA-focused group formed in 2010 by Fujitsu and sales tax service provider SpeedTax, with the goal of educating and gaining further access to firms who would be most interested in their services.

iShade.com, an online network for accountants that provides a platform for user interaction, collaboration, networking, sharing and research, has officially launched following a beta test.

Thomson Reuters has unveiled the latest release of Mobile CS, the mobile app that links Practice CS to the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

Long-time Microsoft Dynamics GL and SL reseller Raffa has signed an agreement to represent cloud financial management and accounting applications provider Intacct.

IMGCAP(1)]For many, spring marks the start of the next fiscal year and that means new budgets.

Accounting and consulting firm BDO USA LLP has been named a Preferred Implementer by CCH of its Global Integrator international tax system.

Sage North America said Wednesday it has made several key enhancements to the Sage Peachtree 2012 product line, including built-in business intelligence, an expanded payroll field, and an “advisor” function designed to guide users through any issues they encounter in the product.

Ez-XBRL Solutions, a global provider of XBRL data conversion services and analytics platforms, released on Tuesday an enhanced version of its Ez-XBRL Validator product, which provides a range of validations for U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filers.

Enterprise resource planning software developer Deltek Inc. has released Deltek First, a Software as a Service offering aimed at managing the business lifecycle of government contractors.

SAP AG today announced the latest version of its enterprise performance management software, SAP BusinessObjects 10.0, which is designed to help companies align their decisions and actions with their business aims.

Bill.com has enhanced its Web-based accounts payable and receivable software with online storage features for financial documents along with enhanced invoicing abilities.

Capital Confirmation Inc. has added a self-registration feature for companies and financial institutions to respond to audit confirmation requests through its Web site, Confirmation.com.

Halfpricesoft.com has released a new version of its employee attendance and time-tracking software for small employers.

Subscription billing and e-commerce product developer Zuora introduced Zuora Z-NetSuite, a new service for NetSuite customers and partners that integrates Zuora’s Z-Commerce platform with NetSuite enterprise resource planning and financials, on Wednesday.