The recent success of Pythagoras Sage 200 taster days continues on May 25th in a new location; Centre Point in London.
In partnership with Sage, Pythagoras’ taster days have proven a success amongst those companies looking to upgrade from Line 50 or Line 100 and those simply interested in improving productivity and taking their organisation forward with Sage’s next generation software enabling them to meet their needs and challenges for the immediate future.
Pythagoras’ Sage taster days typically last until just after midday (with tea and biscuits available) covering a range of topics from how Sage software works across your business, Sage Business Intelligence as well as in selected seminars showcasing A La Carte Financial Intelligence software.
Throughout the morning experts from Pythagoras and Sage are on hand to discuss your individual needs; the interactive nature of the sessions promotes questions with the presentations and live demonstrations able to move into specific areas, further enhancing learning and understanding.
There is very limited space available for the taster day on Tuesday May 25th, to view the agenda and to register for one of the few remaining places please visit the Pythagoras web site.
Pythagoras communications has enviable experience in deploying, creating and understanding your individual Sage 200 needs. More than 300 Sage customers nationwide have discovered how the Pythagoras approach adds value to their business.
These are drawn from a diverse range of sectors and markets and we have specialist teams with specific expertise in each. Pythagoras has an enviable combination of extensive, multi-sector experience and a reputation for cutting edge technical development and innovation.
Monday, 10 May 2010
Friday, 7 May 2010
Pythagoras looks ahead to the 2010 British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) Exhibition
Pythagoras Communications, a Microsoft Gold Partner and Insurance CRM software specialist looks ahead to showcasing their customisable Microsoft CRM solutions for Commercial Insurance Companies, Insurance Brokers and the Lloyds Market.
Pythagoras understands how the challenging economic times recently and continually evolving insurance landscape has led to the profitability, wallet share, sustainability, and enhanced relationship management being critical for success.
Pythagoras' experts in the insurance software industry are helping to redefine Insurance sales and marketing; the 2010 BIBA exhibition will see Pythagoras showcase solutions specifically for Commercial Insurers, Insurance Brokers and the Lloyds Market. Pythagoras outlines below the benefits Pythagoras can bring.
Commercial Insurance Companies
Microsoft CRM for insurance provides the central core platform from which Commercial carriers can launch a centralised approach, allowing cultivation and analysis of key market trends and better management of Broker / intermediary relationships.
Our solution is designed to provide commercial carriers with a single integrated platform that supports multiple business channels, multiple client touch points, online client access and rapid deployment.
Insurance Brokers
Pythagoras Microsoft CRM solution allows Brokers a central platform from which they can understand and serve every facet of each customer; this level of holistic personalised approach can be the differentiating factor that allows good customers to be successfully retained, reducing churn; critical when considering the expense of new customer acquisition and the profitability of customer retention.
Lloyds Market
The critical need to unify all client data from separate sources and systems into a single view for greater insight into key client relationships and profitable pockets within their business has been understood and solved thanks to Pythagoras’ suite of Microsoft CRM for the Lloyd’s market solutions.
Microsoft CRM for Lloyd’s from Pythagoras helps agents and syndicates access centralised information, understand key relationships accurate decisions quicker and in line with corporate strategic views.
The 2010 BIBA conference is located at London’s Excel Arena on May 19th and 20th; Visit Pythagoras’ experts on stand D2.
Pythagoras understands how the challenging economic times recently and continually evolving insurance landscape has led to the profitability, wallet share, sustainability, and enhanced relationship management being critical for success.
Pythagoras' experts in the insurance software industry are helping to redefine Insurance sales and marketing; the 2010 BIBA exhibition will see Pythagoras showcase solutions specifically for Commercial Insurers, Insurance Brokers and the Lloyds Market. Pythagoras outlines below the benefits Pythagoras can bring.
Commercial Insurance Companies
Microsoft CRM for insurance provides the central core platform from which Commercial carriers can launch a centralised approach, allowing cultivation and analysis of key market trends and better management of Broker / intermediary relationships.
Our solution is designed to provide commercial carriers with a single integrated platform that supports multiple business channels, multiple client touch points, online client access and rapid deployment.
Insurance Brokers
Pythagoras Microsoft CRM solution allows Brokers a central platform from which they can understand and serve every facet of each customer; this level of holistic personalised approach can be the differentiating factor that allows good customers to be successfully retained, reducing churn; critical when considering the expense of new customer acquisition and the profitability of customer retention.
Lloyds Market
The critical need to unify all client data from separate sources and systems into a single view for greater insight into key client relationships and profitable pockets within their business has been understood and solved thanks to Pythagoras’ suite of Microsoft CRM for the Lloyd’s market solutions.
Microsoft CRM for Lloyd’s from Pythagoras helps agents and syndicates access centralised information, understand key relationships accurate decisions quicker and in line with corporate strategic views.
The 2010 BIBA conference is located at London’s Excel Arena on May 19th and 20th; Visit Pythagoras’ experts on stand D2.
Thursday, 6 May 2010
Upgrading from Sage Line 50 to Sage 200
Many businesses currently using Sage Line 50 are experiencing growth; this combined with them becoming more dynamic leads to strain on their software.
The Sage suite incorporates a next generation accounts package within a wider suite of business management software; integrating information from finance, distribution, manufacturing, marketing, service operations and more.
The logical benefits of upgrading to Sage 200 are described below by Pythagoras, a Sage business partner;
The look and feel
Sage 200 offers an easier user experience and Windows functionality. Sage 200 v2010 due out this summer will be fully compatible with Windows 7.
Nominal drill downs
Sage 200 offers powerful downs into the nominal, and drill across into the relevant areas.
Excel Links
Sage 200 offers seamless Microsoft Excel integration; furthermore, users without a Sage licence can access the Business Intelligence (BI) within Excel.
Period Accounting
Sage 200 offers up to 20 accounting periods with a choice as to whether its run as open, closed or a mixture.
Foreign Currency
Sage 200 has the ability to create spot and period exchange rates.
Reporting
The Sage 200 report designer offers a more intuitive, user friendly report design tool.
Database
Sage 200 adopts an industry standard MS SQL database, making it easier to connect to other applications / software and connect to the outside world.
Cost Centre / Divisional Reporting
A strength of Sage 200 is the ability to analyse performance of cost centres across your business where analysis of budgets versus targets can be viewed graphically.
Paperless Office
Sage 200 encourages paperless integration with PDF invoices and statements available to send and receive electronically as opposed to paper; increasing productivity.
Workspaces
Gathers information from across the Sage 200 suite, allowing users to access and view data important to them via one customisable screen rather than numerous screens and programmes. The workspace designer allows further customisation and enhanced relevancy.
Business Intelligence
Sage 200 BI enables you to analyse data trends and data comparison thanks to its seamless integration with Microsoft Excel. Furthermore, users without individual Sage 200 licences can access and utilise BI in Excel.
Pythagoras communications has enviable experience in deploying, creating and understanding your individual Sage 200 needs. More than 300 Sage customers nationwide have discovered how the Pythagoras approach adds value to their business. These are drawn from a diverse range of sectors and markets and we have specialist teams with specific expertise in each. Pythagoras has an enviable combination of extensive, multi-sector experience and a reputation for cutting edge technical development and innovation.
The Sage suite incorporates a next generation accounts package within a wider suite of business management software; integrating information from finance, distribution, manufacturing, marketing, service operations and more.
The logical benefits of upgrading to Sage 200 are described below by Pythagoras, a Sage business partner;
The look and feel
Sage 200 offers an easier user experience and Windows functionality. Sage 200 v2010 due out this summer will be fully compatible with Windows 7.
Nominal drill downs
Sage 200 offers powerful downs into the nominal, and drill across into the relevant areas.
Excel Links
Sage 200 offers seamless Microsoft Excel integration; furthermore, users without a Sage licence can access the Business Intelligence (BI) within Excel.
Period Accounting
Sage 200 offers up to 20 accounting periods with a choice as to whether its run as open, closed or a mixture.
Foreign Currency
Sage 200 has the ability to create spot and period exchange rates.
Reporting
The Sage 200 report designer offers a more intuitive, user friendly report design tool.
Database
Sage 200 adopts an industry standard MS SQL database, making it easier to connect to other applications / software and connect to the outside world.
Cost Centre / Divisional Reporting
A strength of Sage 200 is the ability to analyse performance of cost centres across your business where analysis of budgets versus targets can be viewed graphically.
Paperless Office
Sage 200 encourages paperless integration with PDF invoices and statements available to send and receive electronically as opposed to paper; increasing productivity.
Workspaces
Gathers information from across the Sage 200 suite, allowing users to access and view data important to them via one customisable screen rather than numerous screens and programmes. The workspace designer allows further customisation and enhanced relevancy.
Business Intelligence
Sage 200 BI enables you to analyse data trends and data comparison thanks to its seamless integration with Microsoft Excel. Furthermore, users without individual Sage 200 licences can access and utilise BI in Excel.
Pythagoras communications has enviable experience in deploying, creating and understanding your individual Sage 200 needs. More than 300 Sage customers nationwide have discovered how the Pythagoras approach adds value to their business. These are drawn from a diverse range of sectors and markets and we have specialist teams with specific expertise in each. Pythagoras has an enviable combination of extensive, multi-sector experience and a reputation for cutting edge technical development and innovation.
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Microsoft Dynamics CRM with Outlook 2010 beta
The following is a brief look into Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 with Office 2010 beta from accounts online; firstly users require Microsoft Dynamics 4.0 Rollup 8 or above to utilise the Outlook 2010 beta version.
• Microsoft CRM in Outlook 2010 utilises ‘ribbons’ as opposed to tool bars, the ribbons allow users to progress through menus and to their desired location in far fewer clicks than previously.
- Furthermore, these ribbons are fully customisable with the option to build your own quick access tool bar and alter the colour schemes.
• Overall Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 with Outlook 2010 beta offers more concise menus, smooth screen transactions and a clearer and cleaner look. (see screen shot below)
Users experiencing or looking to experience the 2010 beta version of Outlook with Microsoft CRM will notice the option to send a ‘smile’ or a frown’ to Microsoft which allows users to notify aspects they like or aspects they feel improvements could be made; the system sends a snapshot of your screen along with your comments.
Listed below are 3 key features which will be found in Microsoft Outlook 2010;
• The introduction of mail ‘tips’ which alerts the user of any issues with their recipients(s) prior to delivery such as staff currently on annual leave or warning if you are sending to a large mail list.
• The ability to group and collapse email conversations together by subject line
• Linked to the group conversations is the ability to ignore particular conversations.
• Smart art and picture editing from within Outlook to allow conversations to become more attractive and less text based.
Pythagoras Communications has been a successful Microsoft Gold Partner offering leading industry specific solutions since 1997; with offices in Maidenhead (UK) and London (UK) Pythagoras is developing an enviable combination of multi sector industry experience and customisable software innovation since being established.
For more information on Microsoft Dynamics 4.0 or to book a meeting or demonstration speak to one of our experts on 01628 519 000 or email info@pythagoras.co.uk
• Microsoft CRM in Outlook 2010 utilises ‘ribbons’ as opposed to tool bars, the ribbons allow users to progress through menus and to their desired location in far fewer clicks than previously.
- Furthermore, these ribbons are fully customisable with the option to build your own quick access tool bar and alter the colour schemes.
• Overall Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 with Outlook 2010 beta offers more concise menus, smooth screen transactions and a clearer and cleaner look. (see screen shot below)
Users experiencing or looking to experience the 2010 beta version of Outlook with Microsoft CRM will notice the option to send a ‘smile’ or a frown’ to Microsoft which allows users to notify aspects they like or aspects they feel improvements could be made; the system sends a snapshot of your screen along with your comments.
Listed below are 3 key features which will be found in Microsoft Outlook 2010;
• The introduction of mail ‘tips’ which alerts the user of any issues with their recipients(s) prior to delivery such as staff currently on annual leave or warning if you are sending to a large mail list.
• The ability to group and collapse email conversations together by subject line
• Linked to the group conversations is the ability to ignore particular conversations.
• Smart art and picture editing from within Outlook to allow conversations to become more attractive and less text based.
Pythagoras Communications has been a successful Microsoft Gold Partner offering leading industry specific solutions since 1997; with offices in Maidenhead (UK) and London (UK) Pythagoras is developing an enviable combination of multi sector industry experience and customisable software innovation since being established.
For more information on Microsoft Dynamics 4.0 or to book a meeting or demonstration speak to one of our experts on 01628 519 000 or email info@pythagoras.co.uk
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 – Rollup 10 update
Pythagoras, a Microsoft Gold Partner and leading UK Microsoft CRM solutions provider outlines some of the main benefits from the 10th edition of Microsoft’s Dynamics CRM rollup’s; released on Thursday April 8th 2010.
Rollup10 for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 is a cumulative rollup which includes all the fixes for the issues documented in rollup1 through to 9; rollup 10 contains the following hot fixes and updates that need to be enabled or configured manually:
• 981053 A workflow that contains a step to send an e-mail can cause a deadlock when many instances of the workflow execute at the same time in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0
• 981882 You incorrectly receive an error message when you create an appointment for a contact in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0
• 981837 The lookup fields are not updated when you run the Microsoft Dynamics CRM SDK import process to update Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0
• 981883 You cannot add the existing contracts or the existing quotes that are in "Active" status to a custom entity in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0
• 981840 The knowledge base article number uses an incorrect format when you create the knowledge base article in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0
Previous rollup hot fixes that are included in rollup 10 along with detailed deployment information and a full list of all the issues resolved for Microsoft Dynamics 4.0 users is available directly from Microsoft http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=979347
Pythagoras Communications has been a successful Microsoft Gold Partner offering leading industry specific solutions since 1997; with offices in Maidenhead (UK) and London (UK) Pythagoras is developing an enviable combination of multi sector industry experience and customisable software innovation since being established.
For more information on Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 or to book a meeting or demonstration speak to one of our experts on 01628 519 000 or email info@pythagoras.co.uk
Rollup10 for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 is a cumulative rollup which includes all the fixes for the issues documented in rollup1 through to 9; rollup 10 contains the following hot fixes and updates that need to be enabled or configured manually:
• 981053 A workflow that contains a step to send an e-mail can cause a deadlock when many instances of the workflow execute at the same time in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0
• 981882 You incorrectly receive an error message when you create an appointment for a contact in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0
• 981837 The lookup fields are not updated when you run the Microsoft Dynamics CRM SDK import process to update Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0
• 981883 You cannot add the existing contracts or the existing quotes that are in "Active" status to a custom entity in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0
• 981840 The knowledge base article number uses an incorrect format when you create the knowledge base article in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0
Previous rollup hot fixes that are included in rollup 10 along with detailed deployment information and a full list of all the issues resolved for Microsoft Dynamics 4.0 users is available directly from Microsoft http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=979347
Pythagoras Communications has been a successful Microsoft Gold Partner offering leading industry specific solutions since 1997; with offices in Maidenhead (UK) and London (UK) Pythagoras is developing an enviable combination of multi sector industry experience and customisable software innovation since being established.
For more information on Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 or to book a meeting or demonstration speak to one of our experts on 01628 519 000 or email info@pythagoras.co.uk
Monday, 26 April 2010
Microsoft CRM for Media
Pythagoras, a leading UK Microsoft Gold Partner today looks at Microsoft CRM for Manufacturing, outlining the key benefits their customised CRM can bring to the Media industry.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM allows Media companies to strive for success by enabling them to better service the needs of their customers, allowing a more effective audience profiling, deeper relationships with advertisers as well as the ability to track complex interactions with client licensees and content providers.
Working as the natural extension of Microsoft Office Outlook, Microsoft CRM 4.0 drives user adoption levels thanks to the familiar user interface; the solution also helps eliminate manual data entry, significantly reducing errors.
Pythagoras outline below the benefits Microsoft CRM 4.0 brings for key areas of Media Organisations:
Advertising
• Improve efficiency and gain more time with clients by automating administrative tasks.
• Repetitive processes such as service requests and order confirmations are vastly improved.
• Greater insights into your client’s advertising needs are gained allowing better, more customised offerings.
Broadcasting
• Maximise cross selling and up selling across formats.
• Support cross channel advertising campaigns.
• Enhanced customer profiling, allowing more effective targeting.
• Track and share information and interactions with content providers.
Publishing
• Deliver better service through a 360 degree view of customers and their needs.
• Improve your ability to negotiate with distributors.
• Profile for and track the typically complex interactions with content licensees.
• Manage interactions with authors, spokespeople and others more efficiently.
Studios / Post Production
• Deliver consistent, high-quality service in all your client interactions.
• Speed up repetitive processes such as service requests and order confirmations, and respond quickly to unforeseen demands.
Founded in 1999 Pythagoras is a company that is experienced in providing Microsoft xRM (Anything Relationship Management) and Microsoft CRM (Customer Relationship Management), Accounts and integrated business solutions for businesses across a broad range of industries and products. Pythagoras is a Microsoft Dynamics CRM Gold Partner with offices in London, Maidenhead and Manchester.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM allows Media companies to strive for success by enabling them to better service the needs of their customers, allowing a more effective audience profiling, deeper relationships with advertisers as well as the ability to track complex interactions with client licensees and content providers.
Working as the natural extension of Microsoft Office Outlook, Microsoft CRM 4.0 drives user adoption levels thanks to the familiar user interface; the solution also helps eliminate manual data entry, significantly reducing errors.
Pythagoras outline below the benefits Microsoft CRM 4.0 brings for key areas of Media Organisations:
Advertising
• Improve efficiency and gain more time with clients by automating administrative tasks.
• Repetitive processes such as service requests and order confirmations are vastly improved.
• Greater insights into your client’s advertising needs are gained allowing better, more customised offerings.
Broadcasting
• Maximise cross selling and up selling across formats.
• Support cross channel advertising campaigns.
• Enhanced customer profiling, allowing more effective targeting.
• Track and share information and interactions with content providers.
Publishing
• Deliver better service through a 360 degree view of customers and their needs.
• Improve your ability to negotiate with distributors.
• Profile for and track the typically complex interactions with content licensees.
• Manage interactions with authors, spokespeople and others more efficiently.
Studios / Post Production
• Deliver consistent, high-quality service in all your client interactions.
• Speed up repetitive processes such as service requests and order confirmations, and respond quickly to unforeseen demands.
Founded in 1999 Pythagoras is a company that is experienced in providing Microsoft xRM (Anything Relationship Management) and Microsoft CRM (Customer Relationship Management), Accounts and integrated business solutions for businesses across a broad range of industries and products. Pythagoras is a Microsoft Dynamics CRM Gold Partner with offices in London, Maidenhead and Manchester.
Why upgrade from Sage 100 to Sage 200?
Sage Line 100 customers looking for the next generation software for reasons ranging from their business growth to the plethora of benefits available with Sage 200.
The Sage 200 suite incorporates a next generation accounts package within a wider suite of business management software; integrating information from finance distribution, manufacturing, marketing, service operations and more.
Top Upgrade reasons for a Sage Line 100 customer:
• Look and feel of Sage 200 with true Windows functionality
• The powerful drill downs into the nominal and drill across the relevant areas
• Seamless integration with Excel, furthermore users without an individual Sage licence can access the Business Intelligence within Excel
• The 20 accounting periods offered with the options to run them as open, closed or a mixture
• The ability to create spot and period exchange rates
• A more intuitive, user friendly report design tool
• The ability to analyse performance of cost centres across your business where analysis of budgets versus targets can be viewed graphically
• The ability to take data seamlessly from Sage Line 100
Key benefits:
• Make informed business decisions thanks to the detailed reporting and analysis
• Customisable workspaces provide an efficient way to analyse data and trends from all areas of the business on one screen
• Automatic Microsoft Excel import capabilities
• Business intelligence package allowing the drill down of data and trends
• The powerful modules designed to work seamlessly together, vastly improving efficiency
Pythagoras communications has enviable experience in deploying, creating and understanding your individual Sage 200 needs. More than 300 Sage customers nationwide have discovered how the Pythagoras approach adds value to their business. These are drawn from a diverse range of sectors and markets and we have specialist teams with specific expertise in each. Pythagoras has an enviable combination of extensive, multi-sector experience and a reputation for cutting edge technical development and innovation.
The Sage 200 suite incorporates a next generation accounts package within a wider suite of business management software; integrating information from finance distribution, manufacturing, marketing, service operations and more.
Top Upgrade reasons for a Sage Line 100 customer:
• Look and feel of Sage 200 with true Windows functionality
• The powerful drill downs into the nominal and drill across the relevant areas
• Seamless integration with Excel, furthermore users without an individual Sage licence can access the Business Intelligence within Excel
• The 20 accounting periods offered with the options to run them as open, closed or a mixture
• The ability to create spot and period exchange rates
• A more intuitive, user friendly report design tool
• The ability to analyse performance of cost centres across your business where analysis of budgets versus targets can be viewed graphically
• The ability to take data seamlessly from Sage Line 100
Key benefits:
• Make informed business decisions thanks to the detailed reporting and analysis
• Customisable workspaces provide an efficient way to analyse data and trends from all areas of the business on one screen
• Automatic Microsoft Excel import capabilities
• Business intelligence package allowing the drill down of data and trends
• The powerful modules designed to work seamlessly together, vastly improving efficiency
Pythagoras communications has enviable experience in deploying, creating and understanding your individual Sage 200 needs. More than 300 Sage customers nationwide have discovered how the Pythagoras approach adds value to their business. These are drawn from a diverse range of sectors and markets and we have specialist teams with specific expertise in each. Pythagoras has an enviable combination of extensive, multi-sector experience and a reputation for cutting edge technical development and innovation.
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