Associates Solutions, Inc.

October 2012 Volume 6, Issue 4

ASI Client Connection

Inside this issue
GP 2013 New Features Feature Focus- SL FP1 Training Events/Schedule Product Spotlight Whats New at Microsoft? CRM 30 Day Free Trial 2 3 3 4 5 6

Latest News

Dynamics GP 2013 Release

Microsoft is set to release its newest installment of Dynamics GP on the first of December of this year. GP 2013 was created to help organizations stay ahead of the game both now and in the future. It lets you streamline systems so your IT department can spend more time creating new solutions rather than maintaining the software.

Welcome Aboard
Associates Solutions, Inc. would like to welcome Tony Knowler to the ASI family. Tony will be working on the technical support side. Tony has 23 years of programming experience in developing applications. Welcome aboard Tony!

Web Client

As the world continues to become a more on-the-go culture GP 2013 helps your business access its tools from anywhere. You can now bypass the use of Business Portal by utilizing the new Web Clientan Internet-based GP client with a similar look and functionality of the on-premise version. The new Web Client is for those that are on-the-go but need access to timely, up to date information.

Business Analyzer

Built as a fully integrated Dashboard (that can be accessed in the Web Client), Business Analyzer lets you drill down to relevent information, collaborate in real-time, and make quick decisions all from the GP home screen.

Word Templates
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Strength From Experience

No longer do you have to depend on Report Writer to make professionallooking documents. GP 2013 now allows report creation through the use of Word Templates.

Latest News

Dynamics GP 2013 Release- New Features

GP 2013 is packed with a host of new features. In addition to the added access to the new Web Client and Business Analyzer, GP 2013 has improved the functionality of the GP line to better support your organizations wants and needs. Below are some of the new features available:

Choose Printer

To the admiration of many, you can now choose the printer you want to print from directly from Dynamics GP.

GL Journal Entry History Inquiry

This new feature allows you to display information from both open- and historical-year journal entries in the Journal Entry Inquiry window.

Fixed Assets Calendar Setup

You can now set up multiple calendars for depreciation in Fixed Assets. No longer does your Fixed Assets depreciation have to follow the fiscal calendar.

Password Protecting Word Forms

Customers now have the ability to password protect their Word documents in an email, so that only those with the password can edit the document.

Important Dates
Dynamics SL 2011 Feature Pack 1 Release:
Available now (September 26th) October 16th-19th October 26, 2012 December 2012

Reconciled Indicator

Now get the assurance that a payment has been reconciled as a visual icon will pop up in the navigation list for all records that have been reconciled.

GPUG Conference: Seattle, Washington Windows 8 Release: Dynamics GP 2013 Release: Dynamics SL 2011 Year End Updates:

Ship to Address

You can now associate a third partys address with a current customer for better shipping clarification between parties.

Un-apply Credit Documents when Voiding a check.

Microsoft will be publishing year-end updates for calendar year 2012

Automatically un-apply a credit document from an invoice after a customer voids a payment that was associated with the same invoice.

Dynamics GP 2010 Year End Updates:

Microsoft will be publishing year-end updates for calendar year 2012

Feature Focus
Released 9/26

Dynamics SL 2011 Feature Pack 1 Available Now

The highly anticipated release of Dynamics SL 2011 Feature Pack 1 is now available for download on Customer Source. The new update to SL 2011 gives organizations the functionality for which theyve been waiting. Built to help your company stay ahead of the game as industries, technologies, and economies continually change, Feature Pack 1 now gives you the ability to drill deeper into your data and make better-informed decisions. It now allows project-driven companies to collaborate in real-time, allowing you to harness the real power of your company your employees.

New Available Features: Business Analyzer (BA)Equipped with its own dashboard, Business Analyzer now gives you the power to get more out of your data. Move from highlevel views to more specific records with the use of Business Analyzers KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) drill-back capabilities. You can also assign tasks or collaborate in real-time with other members across your organization by utilizing BAs action buttons. Enhanced Role Centers give your employees access to the information they need to make informed decisions. BAs dashboard gives your organization the ability to understand your data, respond quickly to opportunities, assign tasks, and make informed decisions, helping save you time and money!

Upcoming Training Events

Management Reporter ClassesWednesday Oct 10- 9am-2pm Tuesday Oct 30- 9am-2pm Wednesday Nov 28- 9am-2pm SmartList Builder WebinarsFriday Oct 12- 2:30pm-3:30pm Tuesday Nov 6- 2:30pm-3:30pm SQL Reporting Set Up in GPWednesday Oct 17- 10am-11am GP Field Service/Depot Mgmt Overview Thursday Oct 25 10am-11am Mini Series #1 Tuesday Oct 30 10am-11am Mini Series #2 Friday Nov 16 10am-11am GP Year End Class Tuesday Dec 11 10am-1pm SL Year End Class Wednesday Dec 12 10am-1pm You can now sign up online by going to our Training Schedule Page at www.associates-solutions.com

Remote Access to Time and Expense Entry-

Employees can now access Project Time and Expense Entry from anywhere using their PC, smartphone or tablet.

Quick Query SSRS Report Generation-

You can now automate the creation of Microsoft SQL SSRS reports from existing or custom Quick Queries. The Report Generation Wizard allows you to create and deploy SSRS reports to be viewed in Business Analyzer, create drill-down summaries, and create links in SSRS reports to Dynamics SL screens.

Microsoft Lync Connectivity-

With the use of Microsoft Lync, you can now collaborate in real-time with other members of your organization about your Business Analyzer reports through video, audio, and chat opportunities.

Product Spotlight
Greenshades Center
By Greenshades
The Greenshades Center is a complete software solution for e-filing tax and non-tax information. The Greenshades Center interacts with both Microsoft Dynamics GP and Dynamics SL to create e-files (or magnetic media) for filling out local, state, or federal tax forms. Greenshades also keeps up-to-date on all payroll tax regulations for you to view for your respective states.

E-File Wizard

The E-File Wizard has been designed to extract the right information from various accounting packages to create E-Files for various tax and non-tax related agencies. It was also built to handle some custom reports your company may need in addition to these tax forms: State Filings (SUTA and W2), State New Hire Reporting, Federal 1099, Federal W2s, Local W2s, 940 and 941 Reports, 401(k) Reports.

Tax Calendar

Greenshades Tax Calendar helps you keep track of all those deadlines for tax payments and filings you struggle to remember. Choose between local, state, and federal tax filings and create tasks and reminders to assist you in remembering to file. These deadlines can be edited as well as integrated directly with your Microsoft Outlook calendar.

Previous Filings

The E-File Wizard is built with an add-on to automatically archive everything you have E-Filed while using a Greenshades product. This allows you to review information at anytime as well as edit or resubmit filings from previous periods.

Federal Print File

Companies must submit Federal Withholdings and Federal 1099s by paper copy, as well as send out paper copies to employees/vendors. The Greenshades Federal Print File gives you the option to view, edit, and print out these copies for easier submission/distribution.

Quote of the Quarter

I made up my mind several years ago that I had worked very hard to get to where I am in life and that I was only going to do things that are fun and exciting. Andy Williams December 3, 1927- September 25, 2012

For more information contact Joy McRae at jmcrae@associates-solutions.com

Whats New at Microsoft?

Microsoft Re-brands itself.
Many of you may have noticed some BIG changes coming from Microsoft lately. In an effort to remain in the game from a consumer standpoint Microsoft has done something that it hadnt done for 25 years... changed its logo. Still using its iconic four-color window design, Microsoft has opted for a cleaner, simpler logo as it moves forward. This rebranding comes on the heels of feeling the pressure of other players in the consumer market. But why the change? Microsoft adapts its logo to mimic its new line-up of consumer products including cell phones, tablets, and the much-anticipated release of Windows 8.

Microsofts rapidly approaching horizon.

A simple logo change may not affect you all that much, if at all, but Microsofts focus on the future and winning back consumers from competitors might. Microsofts Windows line of products launched its new cell phone user interface (UI) a few years ago to compete with the iPhone and subsequent Android devices. Its tiled UI, deemed Metro is now the focus of its most recent products, the first of which is Microsofts first Windows powered tablet called the Surface. Set to release this month, Surface is creating quite a buzz in the tech industry with its sleek UI and price point. However, the biggest upset to the status quo of tablets is Surfaces ability to run Microsoft Office programs. For the first time a tablet will be able to run Office the same way a PC can, which is a big draw for many business men and women because it will allow you to draft, edit, and present all of your favorite Office documents on the go. There is also the added bonus with seamless integration with your other Windows-based products. In addition to the Surface tablet, Microsoft recently announced the release of Windows 8, Microsofts follow-up operating system to Windows 7. Unlike anything Microsoft has ever done with a PC, Windows 8 has adopted the Metro UI that its handheld devices are also going to be utilizing. Gone now, is the classic Start button in the bottom left corner of your screen: now replaced with customizable tiles for quick access from your home screen. Windows 8 will also be available as a touch interface on upcoming PC products.

What does this mean for you?

Is this new operating system going to affect you? Of course it is, but maybe not as much as you would expect. When companies make changes to their products there is always a little bit of a learning curve, but dont fret, your favorite Windows Office and Dynamics products are going to operate in the same way that they did under the Windows 7 platform. But now you are going to have seamless integration between PC and handheld devices. Youre going to have added functionality through utilization of Windows Marketplace. And youre going to get a sleek new interface that helps close the gap between Microsoft and its competitors.

ASI Staff News

Congratulations to the following ASI employees who will celebrate anniversaries with us this quarter! ASI- 14 years Terrie Johnson- 14 years Charley Pogue- 14 years Don Cumbie- 11 years Scott Matteson- 10 years Kristi Tallent-8 years Linda Hartman- 7 years

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