We are moving to a MultiCloud World

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In recent years, cloud-based software has become increasingly popular with software providers and consumers alike. Of course, it wasn’t always that way. I still remember when Adobe announced that they would only be producing a cloud-based software and their biggest market segments were in uproar.  A similar reaction occurred when Microsoft moved their Office Suites to the cloud, creating Microsoft Office 365. More recently, we were in for an even greater surprise when they released Dynamics 365.  Now, moving to the cloud (or a SaaS version) has become a normal option. What does that mean for consumers? This means the tasks you can do for your business while on the go are becoming limitless.

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Acumatica placed with ERP Leaders in Nucleus Research.

Acumatica Recognized as an ERP Leader

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In case you haven’t heard yet, Acumatica has been placed in the “Leader” quadrant in Nucleus Research’s “ERP Technology Value Matrix 2016”, and also ranked highest in the leader quadrant for Usability.

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Acumatica New Module Releases 2017

Acumatica ERP Announces New Releases

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Both Acumatica partners and customers flew to sunny San Diego last week for the 3rd annual Acumatica conference. Clients First brought their Acumatica team to the Summit for a 6-day information fest in which we were informed on the progress Acumatica has made over the past year as well as what changes can be expected in the next year. In this article, we will be sharing some of the announcements that were made at the Acumatica Summit 2017.

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Acumatica Field Services Edition

ERP for Mid-Sized Field Service Businesses

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To run an efficient service industry business it takes more than just a bunch of spreadsheet files or a generic business solution to keep up with service tickets. Whether your team struggles with getting service requests assigned and properly scheduled or there’s a communication problem between employees or with management, Acumatica Field Service Edition has the solution. The Field Services Edition is ideal for professional services and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. The suite makes it easy to receive, assign, and track the progress of all service jobs in real-time.

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Clients First Field Services Webinar

Attend our Field Services Webinar

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Acumatica’s new field services management (FSM) suite is now available for services companies who need both CRM functionality and scheduling automation. This suite cuts the time it takes to correspond between departments; it speeds the receipt of service request to dispatch by making it easy to communicate and take action wherever you are.  FSM streamlines the trivial parts of the process like scheduling the service call and planning the transportation route. It can also:

  • Quickly capture service needs and access customer information, product history and resources required to shorten time between call receipt and job assignment.
  • Create daily or weekly schedules automatically or using drag-and drop tools on the visual calendar board
  • Record the details of equipment and products installed at each customer’s site and track repair parts in stock.
  • Establish warranty offers for your customers, specifying which parts are under warranty to avoid confusion, mischarges and objections.

If you would like to learn more about it, we will be having a webinar on March 9th, 2017 at 2 pm CST. It will feature Acumatica expert Tom Costa and Clients First’s Bob Turner as the speakers. Follow this link to register today!



Clients First Field Services Webinar



ERP Predictions for 2017

6 ERP Software Predictions for 2017

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ERP Predictions for 2017

Another Christmas has come and gone, which means it’s time to bring in the new year! The mark of a new year is always an exciting time of hope and anticipation for what the new year will bring. Like every year Nucleus has released what it anticipates for the next year in the technology world. Read this article to learn about some of those predictions.

  1. 1. The End of On-Premise Security Superiority

You read right, Nucleus predicts that cloud security naysayers will disappear in 2017. This may sound a little far-fetched at first, but when you consider the fact that 2016 has been a big year for cloud computing you will understand why. One of those reasons 2016 was the year for cloud computing is that it has been a turnaround year for many consumer’s perceptions of the cloud’s safety and privacy. A prime example of this is how a top tier business software company, Microsoft, came out with a new, completely cloud-based solution, Dynamics 365.  And as such is poised to be one of the first tech companies to reach 1 trillion in market capitalization. Read more

Acumatica Field Services Management Webinar

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Acumatica is finally revealing their new field services solution in a webinar that is open to field services leaders and anyone that’s interested in learning about Acumatica for Field Services. The purpose of this webinar is to inform both potential and current customers of the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) features available, which include:

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How to Stop the Dysfunction in your Procurement Process

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A recent Google survey hosted by AmeriQuest has uncovered an unfortunate truth some manufacturers may not want to admit ­­— their business has a dysfunctional procurement process. When I say dysfunctional I don’t mean everyone argues about purchasing to the point of needing a therapy session – at least I certainly hope that’s not the case. What I mean is that there is a lack communication, visibility and sometimes a plan for procurement altogether.

In theory, one might think that the process of procurement should be easy. All you’re doing is finding a good vender for acquiring raw materials for your products, right? Sure it is, as long as it’s also a reliable resource, the materials fit into your budget, it’s in a good location for cheap, timely transportation to your warehouse, and the materials they send are up to quality standards. Many manufacturing companies don’t have a lot of time to waste on finding and negotiating with potential vendors. This usually leaves them to settle for a “good enough” vendor.

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Clients First Business Solutions has Acumatica 6

Q&A: What’s new in Acumatica 6?

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It’s official! Acumatica 6 has landed on a cloud near you.

The much anticipated release of the latest version of Acumatica happened Sept. 8 at a conference in Boston and the world of cloud ERP is buzzing! You may not have the time to do all the research, but Clients First makes it’s our job to make your work life easier so this article will be a quick Q&A on everything you want to know about Acumatica 6.

Acumatica is already known for being a truly cloud-based, all-in-one ERP solution that was designed with SMBs in mind. Now, Acumatica has reintroduced itself with a simpler and even more user friendly interface for increased productivity in the workplace.

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Acumatica Webinar: Product Configurator

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Join Kensium Solutions’ webinar on August 29 at 2:00 p.m. CDT to learn about handling matrix inventory items and kits/bundles in Acumatica! The purpose of this webinar is to demonstrate the power of Acumatica‘s Product Configurator and its ability to extend stock and non-stock items, simplify inventory management and improve sales and purchase order management.

Controlling Inventory items in Acumatica
During the webinar, we will be taking a look at various types of product  and how they’re handled in Acumatica. The Product Configurator can create various types of products, including:

  • Configurable/ Matrix Products – A product with many variants that have to be managed independently e.g. shirts or shoes
  • Bundle or a Kit – A product that can be assembled multiple of ways. e.g. designing a laptop.
  • Grouped – Combining several products into a single one e.g. combining dressers and complete mattress to create a bedroom set.
  • Downloads – Video, audio, PDFs, etc.
  • Virtual – A non-physical product e.g. subscription or insurance.

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