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16 September 2008
NCS 2nd In the North West
In a recent table, released by Sage UK (The UK's top vendor of Accountancy, Payroll and Financial Software), Northern Computer Services were rated Second Highest reseller in a list of Sage's top tier 137 dealers and business partners within North West England and Wales, based on their support services and sales.
The Managing Director of NCS says: "This is an indication that our company is going from strength to strength, in spite of the present global economic climate."
"The achievement comes on top of Northern Computer Services success last year in being the fourth placed vendor of Sage's Manufacturing Software in the entire UK."
"We are are achieving a lot of this success locally, as well as through our website."
"I would like to think we can still improve on this position and become Sage's number one reseller in the North West in the not too distant future."
22 August 2007
Windows Vista, Microsoft Office 2007 and Sage Software
Windows Vista, the replacement for Windows XP, is the latest operating system from Microsoft. Customers who install this new operating system, or who buy a new computer with this already installed, may find that it affects the operation of Windows-based programs, which were developed for use on previous operating systems.
Vista and Sage Software
While we anticipate that the majority of our customers will not wish to migrate to Vista for some time, we have tested the most recent versions of our software on this new operating system.
We are pleased to confirm that the following Sage software applications can be used on the new Microsoft Windows Vista operating system, although some minor changes to computer settings may be required:
- Sage Instant Accounts v12.xx
- Sage Instant Payroll v11.0x
- Sage Instant Forecasting v5.2
- Sage Line 50 2007
- Sage Payroll 2007
- Sage 50 P11D 2007
- Sage 50 CIS 2007
- Sage Financial Forecasting v12.02
- Sage Job Costing v8.01
- Sage Start-Up v1.0
- Sage WinForecast Professional Consolidation v4.08
If your Sage software is not listed above, or if you have an earlier version, then at present it cannot be used on Windows Vista.
Any upgrade to your PC hardware or operating system configuration may result in some compatibility issues, which could impact on the smooth running of your business. With the end of the current tax year fast approaching, and to ensure a trouble free Payroll Year End for all of our customers, we would advise delaying any unnecessary changes to your computer systems until the start of the new tax year. This recommendation also applies if your financial year end is approaching.
For the most recent support information please contact your Sage support contact.
Internet Explorer 7
Microsoft also released Internet Explorer 7 in 2006. We are pleased to confirm there are no known issues when using this product alongside Sage software.
Microsoft® Office 2007
We have tested the most recent versions of our software alongside this latest version of Microsoft Office. We are pleased to confirm that the following Sage software applications can be used alongside Office 2007, although some minor changes to computer settings may be required:
- Sage Instant Accounts v12.xx
- Sage Instant Payroll v11.0x
- Sage Instant Forecasting v5.2
- Sage Line 50 2007
- Sage Payroll 2007
- Sage 50 P11D 2007
- Sage 50 CIS 2007
- Sage Financial Forecasting v12.02
- Sage Job Costing v8.01
- Sage Start-Up v1.0
- Sage WinForecast Professional Consolidation v4.08
If your Sage software is not listed above, or if you have an earlier version, then at present it cannot be used alongside Office 2007.
Excel 2007 integration with Sage software
Excel Integration in the most recent versions of Sage Line 50 and Sage Payroll can be used with Office 2007. For the latest support information please speak to your Sage support contact.
12 July 2007
Sage (UK) Limited Withdrawal of Sale/Support Policy for ACT! v6
As of 30th September 2007, Sage will no longer sell Act! version 6 single user (multi user sales ceased on 30th June 2006).
What is a Withdrawal of Sale/Support Statement?
A Withdrawal of Sale/Support Statement is a declaration that Sage will no longer provide technical support for specific versions of Sage software. In a Withdrawal of Sale/Support Statement Sage will also provide a withdrawal of support date, being the date after which a new SageCover contract cannot be purchased or an existing contract renewed for the particular product version in relation to which a Withdrawal of Sale/Support Statement has been issued.
Why issue a Withdrawal of Sale/Support Statement?
The above versions of Sage software are now up to 4 years old and are not tested on the latest operating systems. A Withdrawal of Sale/Support Policy enables you and your business to take advantage of the latest technology and allows Sage to focus resource on improving the quality of its products and support.
Which versions does this apply to?
Sage will apply this policy from 1st May 2007 to the following versions of Act!:
Act! version 1
Act! version 2
Act! version 3
Act! version 4
Act! version 5
Act! version 6
Act! for Line 50 version 6
Act! for Line 100 version 6
Act! for Web version 6
Act! for Palm version 6
Act! for Pocket PC version 6
When will support be withdrawn for these versions of ACT!?
Support will be withdrawn as follows:
Customers whose existing annual SageCover contract expires on or before
30th September 2007 may renew their contract for one further year.
No new SageCover contracts for the above versions will be available to purchase on or after 1st October 2007.
All technical support for these versions of Act! will end on 30th September 2008.
Supported versions of ACT!
If you are using one of the following versions:
Act! version 7, Act! version 8, Act! 2007 (version 9)
Sage will continue to offer additional licenses and SageCover contracts until further notice.
18 December 2006
NCS & Dr Kershaw's Hospice
We have also given you the option to forgo your vouchers and we will donate the equivilent cash amount to Dr Kershaw's, a local hospice in the Oldham area which offers care for terminally ill patients.
If you would like to find out more about Dr. Kershaw's Hospice (click to visit their web site), and I am sure that you will realise that you can make a contribution to a very worthy cause
For more information, visit our online catalogue.
13 December 2006
Sage Announce new CIS Module for Line 50
The Workshop /Open Days will be open to new and existing Sage customers, as well as those merely interested in "Test Driving" products in the Sage range.
Representatives from Sage and NCS will be available demonstrate the products and answer any questions.
Other Products on display will include;
Sage Manufacturing
Sage ACT CRM
Sage MMS
Sage Line 50 Accounts 2007
Sage Intelligent Reporting
Sage Payroll 2007
Sage Job Costing
plus lots more .....
To get further details or to book a place at one of these FREE events phone us on 0870 787 1451 or email us at sageworkshops@ncsgroup.co.uk
Places will be strictly limited so book early to guarantee a place
12 December 2006
Sage Plans Rebrand for 2007
We will keep you informed of the other changes that come into place. These include:
- The loss of "Line" out of the Sage product names. "Sage Line 50" will become "Sage 50"
- New illustations on the product boxes. No more stock photography.
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