May 11th, 2010 by Jack Sowers in TaxAssist / No Comments
The new Sales Tax Q Series (STQ) 4.0 release is scheduled to begin availability during the May/June time frame. This release offers new functionality improvements to enhance jurisdiction identification and additional GeoCodes are now available. The integration builds, such as TransLink, SoftLink, and PL/SQL, will become available after the core builds are completed. The STQ 4.0 release will be Generally Available (GA), which means it will only be supplied upon request. Improvements available in the new 4.0 release include the following:
- New functionality to support both 5-digit and 9-digit ZIP Code lookups to retrieve GeoCodes during either pre-assignment or the calculation process.
- New data file with nearly 1,100 additional district level GeoCodes to support this release.
- No API functionality changes will be required if you choose to continue to use only the 5-digit ZIP Code look-up, .
- No API functionality changes will be required when using the STQ Lookup Utility or the Vertex supplied integrations for SAP (Translink), PeopleSoft (Softlink), or Oracle (PL/SQL).
- Changes will be required to your API integration functions if you choose to use the new 9-digit ZIP Code functionality look-ups in a home-grown or other third-party environment. See the Jurisdictional Identification Technical Guide found on the Vertex Customer Café for more details.
- All prior release improvements included
This new STQ 4.0 release is available to all STQ customers upon request. In addition, the 3.3 and 3.4 releases are also available. Please see the Summary Change Notice on the Vertex Customer Café for further information regarding the improvements for each of these releases.
Starting January 2011, STQ customers who continue to operate on a software release that is five years old or older (that is, STQ release 3.2 or older) will be required to participate in the Extended Support Program in order to continue to receive monthly data updates. Monthly data update #340, which will be delivered in December 2010, will be the last data update that will be compatible with ALL (old and new) releases of STQ.
If you cannot upgrade before January 2011, participation in the Extended Support Program will provide continued availability of monthly data updates for older Sales Tax Q Series releases. The price of the Extended Support Program will be an additional 25% of the annual basic renewal fee.
Vertex recommend that customers continue to visit the Vertex Customer Café® under Sales Tax > Vertex Sales Tax Q Series > News > The Extended Support Program for the latest information and updates regarding this new program. If you would like more information regarding the latest available software release(s), please continue to visit the Customer Café. You may also order the latest program release by submitting a request on the Customer Café at http://www.vertexinc.com/customercafe/onlineform.asp?req=stq40 or by contacting Product Support at 1-800-281-1900 and enter product code 4720.
May 10th, 2010 by Ashley Pardue in News / No Comments
Convergence 2010 Atlanta was the best it’s ever been, and not just because it took place in our home town. For us I.B.I.S. folks, Convergence 2010 was a huge success, enabling us to grow within the Microsoft community, network with business professionals, and show our clients just how much we appreciate them! If you were not able to make it to Convergence, you can visit us at our Virtual Convergence Booth.
May 10th, 2010 by Ashley Pardue in News / No Comments
Managing Your Customers Has Never Been So Simple, With This Impressive Client Relationship Management (CRM) Offer!
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online provides fast online access, simple contact management and better sales performance for a low monthly cost. For Microsoft Dynamics GP customers, it gets even better! Eligible GP customers can get a 60% savings over the regular subscription rate.
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May 6th, 2010 by Ashley Pardue in News / No Comments
With all the hype around GP 2010, we are excited to announce that Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 has been released and is available for download! Please click here for your CustomerSource Download.
May 6th, 2010 by Jennifer Alspach in News / No Comments
I.B.I.S., Inc., Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, and Delta Star, Inc. announce the selection of Microsoft Dynamics AX for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) functions at Delta Star. Delta Star is a top tier, multi-site manufacturer of medium powered transformers and substations; and has been in business for over 100 years, providing customers quality products and service. Continue Reading »
May 6th, 2010 by Ashley Pardue in News / No Comments
I.B.I.S., Inc. is truly honored to work with such an exceptional client as Upward Sports. Over the past few years, it has been our privilege to see Upward Sports utilize Microsoft technology to not only expand their business and expedite production, but to generate success towards the greater good, enabling children worldwide to join the world’s largest Christian Sports Program. Continue Reading »
April 22nd, 2010 by Ashley Pardue in News / No Comments
Decisions 2010 is a virtual tradeshow conference for Microsoft Dynamics professionals, including AX, CRM, GP, and NAV, who are seeking strategies and technologies to maximize implementation of Dynamics products. Connect with Dynamics experts to discuss the latest and greatest trends and add-ons, benefit from top notch product demos and listen to real world customer success stories. Decisions 2010 will include a keynote presentation, educational sessions, networking, and exhibitor booths.
The Advanced Distribution Partners are a Bronze Sponsor at this year’s Decisions Spring 2010 event. Visit our virtual booth for more information!
For more information about Decisions Spring 2010, please click here.
April 20th, 2010 by Jennifer Alspach in News / No Comments
Earns Microsoft Dynamics® Award Excellence in Ongoing Achievement
I.B.I.S., Inc. is pleased to announce their customer Upward Sports, was recognized by Microsoft® with a 2010 Microsoft Dynamics Customer Excellence Award for excellence in Ongoing Achievement and will be honored by Microsoft executives at an awards luncheon on Sunday, April 25, at Convergence 2010 Atlanta, the premier Microsoft Dynamics user conference. Continue Reading »
April 17th, 2010 by Jennifer Alspach in News / No Comments
Technology and globalization continue to redefine the relationship between manufacturers of complex industrial equipment and their consumers. With worldwide supply chains driving down cost, loyalty to local manufacturers and distributors has waned, even when consumers are purchasing complex, big-ticket items. High-tech innovations such as leaner manufacturing, the standardization of parts and other production elements, and new delivery methods are turning expensive sold-to-order equipment into commodities. All of this has led to a lack of differentiation between manufacturers, and it makes them struggle to add value and service to their production of complex machines to remain competitive. Continue Reading »
April 17th, 2010 by Jennifer Alspach in News / No Comments
Reduced labor and material costs in other geographies continue to chip away at the profitability and significance of local U.S. manufacturing despite the configure-to-order and engineer to-order nature of, and the high price points associated with, industrial equipment. As manufacturers are all too aware, some of the most complex heavy machinery can now be acquired faster and less expensively from a worldwide network of competitors. According to a recent Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation (IMPO) magazine interview with Randy Schwartz, Center Director and Chief Executive Officer of the non-profit Dakota Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Dakota MEP) , “The biggest challenge facing (U.S.) manufacturers is globalization. The business models that allowed manufacturing to be successful after World War II no longer hold up today. Trying to maintain competitiveness is harder than it’s ever been.” Continue Reading »
