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There are many features that have been included in Sage since Sage
50 2009. I believe that the number of new features make it a worthwhile upgrade.
It is certified to be compatible with Microsoft’s 64bit Windows 7 operating
system, and more and more new computers will be based around this platform
as older Windows XP PCs are retired from service.
From a support perspective, it is much easier to support a common
version, and reports written using the latest version may not run correctly
with older versions. We have been running the new version in-house, and I
have been pleased with the new features, speed improvements and the new
look of the interface.
The upgrade software cost is $1475 + GST, and upgrades are supplied
on a like for like basis (the number of users or companies that your system
is licensed for does not change the cost).
SPECIAL PRICING NOW AVAILABLE
For a limited period, the Sage 2012 upgrade is
available for $1150 + GST.
Includes Adept Add-Ons for GST, NZ Depreciation
and Company Viewer.
This offer is valid until 15 November, 2011.
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What's New in
Sage 50 2012?
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As always, you'll still be able to make light work of your
day-to-day accounts, but now you'll also be able to take advantage of the
following new features.
- Lock
Date
Prevent users from back dating postings prior to a given date.
Sage 50 2012 will allow you to prevent postings being made before a
given date. Typically this would be the end of the last month
although it can be any data that you like. The purpose of this is to
ensure that entries are not made that would affect reports that have
already been presented to management. Using Access Rights you can
control which users are permitted to override this lock.
- Chart of
Accounts
Improvements to the Chart of Accounts.
A new preview pane will allow you to see a mockup
of the layout of your Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet while you
are editing the Chart of Account. In addition, there is a new
Taxation category that will allow you to show your profit both
before and after taxation. Initial setup is easier as well, with new
layouts for business type such as Sole Trader, Partnership, Limited
Company and Charity.
- Quick
Search
A quick way to search the Sage
data files.
All the main ledgers now have a quick search box. Type in a word
that you want to search for and click the Quick Search button to get
a list of matches. A Clear button allows you to quickly return to
the full list. It's not as comprehensive as the Adept Sage 50 Viewer
program, however it's a big improvement on
previous options.
- Quick
Print
Print your documents with a single click.
You can now define the default layout to be used with Invoices,
Sales Orders, Quotations and Purchase Orders. A new Quick Print
button on the tool bar will then allow you to print a document using
the default layout with a single click.
- Support
Homepage
A centralised product and user information resource.
All the information that was previously available from the Help
About menu option has been consolidated on to one easy to use
screen. In addition there is a lot of additional information, some
of which was inspired by the Adept Sage 50 Health Check add-on.
- Easier
Installation
Enhancements have been made to the Sage 50 2012 installation and
registration procedures.
Improvements include a new network installation routine that will
even create the network share for you. Click here
to view the Sage 50 2012 Getting Started Guide in PDF format.
- Sage 50
on Steroids !
Significant performance improvements have been made in many key
areas of Sage 50.
Improved productivity and efficiency for users, particularly in a
multi user environment in addition to improved software stability
and integrity.
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Recommended
Computer hardware for Sage 50 2012
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Processor
speed 2Ghz processor or higher
RAM
(Memory) 1Gb RAM – Windows XP
2Gb
RAM – Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003 /
2008,
Small business Server 2011
4Gb
RAM – All PCs with a 64 bit operating system
Free
disk space 10GB of free disk space
Network
speed 1Gbps (100Mbps minimum)
Screen
Resolution 1024 x 768
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