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Free Seminar July 2009: The Next Generation of Sage Software

Concentrix is holding a free seminar based around the key product in the next generation of Sage software: the Sage 200 suite. Being held in Kegworth, Derbyshire, on 9^th July, the seminar will show how Sage software has progressed far beyond the accounts software Sage is perhaps best known for, and how the next generation of their flagship mid-market product can develop businesses, empower employees and give companies significant competitive advantage.  

Sage 200 – 2009 was released at the end of January 2009. The fully integrated business management solution helps organisations improve each stage of their business processes, and is already causing a major stir in the mid-market ERP arena. 

‘The Next Generation of Sage Software’ will look closely at how Sage 200 is used to improve work flow, effectiveness and efficiency throughout businesses. Attendees will have the opportunity to:

- Understand how Sage 200 improves organisational efficiency

- See the latest tools, features and developments in Sage 200 – 2009

- Talk directly to software experts from Sage and Concentrix

- Take part in ‘hands-on’ demonstrations of the software

- Ask questions about any aspect of Sage software

Concentrix is running the seminar to enable attendees to see how Sage offers so much more than just accounting software, and gain a greater understanding of how Sage 200 – 2009 really works.

To attend the seminar, it is essential to register with Concentrix before the event (free parking, refreshments and free admission will only be available to attendees who have pre-registered).

To register or for further information, visit the events section of the Concentrix website, email [email protected] or call Concentrix on 01509 410500.

Latest Whitepaper from Tableau Software - ‘Designing Great Visualisations’

Designing Great Visualisations’ is the latest whitepaper from the developers of the popular data visualisation and analysis tool, Tableau software.

‘Designing Great Visualisations’ is well worth a read, providing a fascinating insight into how graphical representations have developed over the years and how you can use this information to improve the way you work. Written by Jock D. Mackinlay (Director of Visual Analysis at Tableau Software) and Kevin Winslow, the whitepaper paper traces the history of visual representation, from early cave drawings through the computer revolution and the launch of Tableau. It discusses some of the pioneers in data research and show how their work helped to revolutionise visualisation techniques. It includes useful information and guidelines from examining the different styles of data visuals, looking at some of the barriers to making effective visuals and the methods used to overcome those barriers. It also discusses the power (and limits) of human perception and how it’s possible to use data to tell stories – much like those of the earliest cave drawings.

Whether you’re a Tableau software user or not, the concluding section of the whitepaper in particular gives some valuable tips, concisely summarising the lessons learned to help you present your data by taking into account design issues and make the best use of visuals.

Tableau software is distributed in the UK by Concentrix Ltd. You can find out more by visiting the Tableau software section of our website, or Tableau Software's own website www.tableausoftware.com

You can also download the whitepaper from the Concentrix website here.

Sage 200 User Group

We are pleased to inform you that we have relaunched our Sage 200 User Groups for existing Concentrix customers. The next User Group will be held at our head office in Mountsorrel, Loughborough on Wednesday 24^th June.

The User Group will include special guest Dave Parker from Sage (UK) Ltd, as well as staff from Concentrix.

The User Group will give you the perfect opportunity to:

·         Ask questions about any aspect of Sage 200

·         Meet and network with other Sage users and Concentrix Customers

·         Find out about plans for Sage 200 2010

·        Discuss with Dave Parker how to process the Period End and Year End for proposed changes in Sage 200 2010

We will also include a free buffet lunch.

To register* or for further information, please email [email protected] or call 01509 410500.

 

Date: Wednesday 24^th June

Time: 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. (Registration 9.30 a.m.)        

Venue: 20 Granite Way Mountsorrel, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7TZ

 

And of course if you need any further information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

 

GoldMine Premium Edition 8.5 Tips and Tricks

Following on from our GoldMine Premium Edition Seminar on 19^th May, we now have the Tips and Tricks for the latest version available for download. Please click the link below and enter the password which you will have been sent via email to open the file.

Download Tips and Tricks

If you need further information about GoldMine Premium Edition 8.5 or require a demonstration, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01509 410500 or email [email protected]

Microsoft remains committed to the development of the Dynamics Product Range

Microsoft has been committed to the business applications category since 2001. They first became involved in this category when they acquired industry leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solutions in a multi-billion dollar deal. This was followed by significant investment in the development of a Customer Relationship Management solution (CRM). However, Microsoft has come a long way from this initial commitment and their business applications are now at the center of many businesses.

Over the last seven years, Microsoft has achieved its mission of enabling people and businesses to realise their full potential, this is something they are extremely proud of and for good reason. Together with their partners, Microsoft has built a global business which spans multiple countries, continents and industries.

The Microsoft Dynamics community is now 300,000 members strong and this number is growing at a rate which is larger than the overall market growth. However, in spite of their achievements, Microsoft has not become complacent and  is still committed to investing in their products. Therefore, irrespective of whether you are an existing Microsoft Dynamics customer or a prospective customer you can be assured that Microsoft are committed to product development and this is evident  by the fact that Microsoft is now delivering additional connections to Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft SQL Server reporting services.  Additionally, greater scalability new internet applications, increased integration with web services and more reporting capabilities are reflected in the latest releases.  In essence the Microsoft solutions now facilitate improved individual productivity, better business insights across the organisation and great potential for enhanced performance. 

Microsoft’s continued commitment to the Dynamics product range means that there has never been a better time to become a member of the Microsoft community. For more information about Microsoft Dynamics CRM (including both on-premise and hosted Microsoft CRM), please contact Concentrix on 01509 410500 or email [email protected].