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Acumatica vs Dynamics SL: CRM

Businesses using an ERP (Enterprise Resource Program) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software are often frustrated as they are more often than not – two separate software packages. CRM is handling the customer interactions on the front end and an ERP handling all the back end business processes. So, to get a complete view of your customer most companies need to build an integration between the two software packages. This is certainly true if your ERP is Dynamics SL – there is no native CRM package. So, how does Acumatica handle this?

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Supported Versions of Dynamics SL & Cross-Referenced with SQL and OS System Requirements

Below is a Quick Reference Guide of the support Dynamics SL versions and their related System Requirements for MSSQL Server and Server Operating Systems.

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What is Cloud ERP?

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is going through a revolution. It is time to loosen the grip of inefficient and expense legacy ERP systems. It is time to look to the cloud.   Embracing a Cloud ERP can empower your resource-strapped accounting and IT teams and help everyone work more efficiently. Cloud ERP can help your business make a digital transformation. But, what exactly is Cloud ERP?

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Acumatica vs Dynamics SL: Approving Documents

We all understand the importance of getting source documents approved for accounting before they can get processed. But each ERP can handle the approval process a little different. In this blog we will compare how Acumatica and Microsoft Dynamics SL approve documents.

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Dynamics SL 2018 CU3 Is Now Available

Journal Transaction Approval

Microsoft has released Dynamics SL 2018 Cumulative Update 3 (CU3) and it is now available for download. Below is a summary of some of the enhancements:

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Is Now the Right Time to Upgrade Your ERP Software?

Working Remotely

Enabling a remote enterprise has become a priority for all companies during this COVID-19 outbreak. Many organization may have thought they were ready for their employees to work seamlessly from home. But, for many companies the cracks in the foundation are showing. And businesses that can’t maintain access to critical business functions, including ERP systems are more likely to fall behind a competitor that is prepared. But, is now the right time to upgrade your ERP system?

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Dynamics SL Year End Updates for 2019

Microsoft has released the year end updates for the 2019 tax year for Dynamics SL. Although there were no changes to the 1099 or W-2 form, the update did include some changes for Payroll.

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Acumatica vs. Dynamics SL: Dashboards

Your ERP system has a wealth of information about the health of your business, so getting the right data to the right users in a timely fashion can help you take corrective action if necessary. One of the most popular ways to provide users with relevant data is through dashboards. When comparing the options current Dynamics SL users have compared to Acumatica users there is certainly a big difference.

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SQL Server 2019 Now Available for Dynamics SL 2018

Microsoft Dynamics announced today that SQL Server 2019 is now available from the Dynamics SL price list.  SQL Server 2019 is unified only with Dynamics SL 2018.  So, you can NOT run it with SL 2015.  If you have any questions, please contact us.

Five Reasons to Migrate to Cloud-based Accounting Software

Whether it’s a hosted approach (where you run your traditional accounting software on a remote, web-accessible server) or an SaaS solution (here, an outside vendor sells you access to their software, which accumulates, stores, manages, allows you to analyze your financial data) – there are, pun intended, a host of reasons to take a hard look at the cloud. And lest you assume we’re biased, I’ll just point out Polaris is an integrator that has long experience with, and a deep appreciation of, both traditional, on-premises accounting software and the new breed of web-based solutions. So, it’s with a legitimate measure of objectivity that we can enumerate our top five reasons to migrate your accounting function to the cloud.

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