Sage MAS 100 ERP (MAS 90 / MAS 200) - End of Support Dates

Generally, the current Sage MAS 90 and 200 major level and one previous major level are supported.  Sage has announced some "end of support" dates for various product versions:

• Version 4.45 (SQL) - March 30, 2012
• Version 4.20 - September 30, 2012
• Version 4.30 - September 30, 2013
• Version 4.40 - September 30, 2014
• Extended Enterprise Suite 1.3 and 1.4 - September 30, 2012

More detail can be found here:  Sage Support Policy

Sage Summit 2012

Summit is Sage Software's annual customer and partner conference.  This year, Summit is being held at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville TN.  After the flooding in Nashville, the Gaylord has undergone a $215 million renovation and includes all-new outlets and restaurants.

Customer and Partner Day is Tuesday, August 14th, and Summit continues for customers through Friday, August 17th.  The rates are:

• $895 - Early bird registrations 4/19/12 - 5/31/12
• $995 - Standard registrations 6/1/12 - 8/1/12
• $1,195 - Late/onsite registrations 8/2/12 and after

Sage offers a 4-month payment plan available through May 31st for credit card payments.

This year's Summit features "Sage City" which groups attendees into various "villages" based on concentration -- manufacturing, distribution, services/retail, construction, etc.  Each village will receive an orientation, discussion groups, and networking opportunities.

www.sagesummit.com

Sage MAS ERP - name change

The Sage MAS ERP systems (MAS 90, MAS 200, and MAS 200 for SQL) are getting a name change.  The new names are as follows:

• Sage MAS 90 is becoming Sage 100 ERP Standard.
• Sage MAS 200 is becoming Sage 100 ERP Advanced.
• Sage MAS 200 for SQL is becoming Sage 100 ERP Premium.

After installing Product Update 3 for version 4.50, an extra pop-up box appears upon launching the program reminding users that the name change is forthcoming.