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Financial management software provider BlackLine Systems has added a new customer service offering to help maximize use of its Financial Close Software Suite.

Internet fax service MyFax has released its new iPhone application, which allows users to access faxes from their iPhones without having to open a browser or launch an e-mail application.

RedGear Technologies, developer of TaxWorks professional tax software, has partnered with Cyma Accounting Software to create a software package that will prepare complex tax returns as well as provide solutions for a broad spectrum of accounting needs.

The Tax & Accounting business of Thomson Reuters has released the latest version of ONESOURCE Property Tax, which now uses a completely browser-based interface.

A new survey of Salesforce.com customers found that the majority of them want to link more closely between their customer relationship management software and accounting software.

Cloud-based accounting and financial management software provider Intacct has introduced over 100 product enhancements, a new project accounting application, and a partnership with work management solutions provider Clarizen Inc.

Sage North America is preparing to release Act! 2011, the latest version of its contact management software, with new features including live synchronization with handheld devices, synchronization with Outlook Contacts and Calendar, workflow capabilities, and a link to business information services such as Hoovers.

Cloud-based financial and enterprise resource planning software provider NetSuite posted total revenue of $47.1 million for the second quarter ending June 30, 2010, representing a 17 percent increase over the prior year.

Sage North America has released Sage Payment Boss, a new mobile tool that allows small businesses to get paid anytime, anywhere, by accepting credit cards using a 3G-enabled phone and a merchant account.

Document management and archiving provider Doc.It has released the Doc.It Suite Small Firm Package, focused on firms with 10 users or less.

Three of the Big Four global accounting and consulting firms are among 12 organizations set to receive certification to implement financial software provider BlackLine’s Financial Close Software Suite.

SAP AG continues to target the small to midsized business market with the introduction of three new starter versions of its SAP Business ByDesign system, as well as the release of Feature Pack 2.5 for the system.

Practising Law Institute has released the Pocket MBA eMentor, a new learning tool designed to supplement the legal profession’s understanding of accounting and finance.

Deacom has introduced a mobile version of its enterprise resource planning software for manufacturing companies.

AuditMyBooks has formed a partner program to help CPAs, QuickBooks ProAdvisors, Intuit Solution Providers, and Certified Fraud Examiners showcase their expertise, earn cash rewards and deliver new error and fraud detection services to their clients.

XBRL U.S. has released a second version of its XBRL Consistency Suite with improved functionality and additional checks that now cover detailed footnote tagging, as well as a way to compare the 2009 Taxonomy Release to the 2011 pre-release of the U.S. GAAP Financial Reporting Taxonomy, recently published by the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

Sage North America is offering Sage Peachtree Pro Accounting 2011 free of charge to businesses still using the discontinued Microsoft Office Accounting product.

Recent research indicates cloud computing can help businesses and many organizations recover from the economic downtown, but concerns over security may still prevent some businesses and government organizations from fully embracing its benefits.

The Tax & Accounting business of Thomson Reuters has added two new business units, Business Compliance & Knowledge Solutions and Workflow & Service Solutions, led by Mark Schlageter and Brian Peccarelli, respectively, as the units’ new presidents.