If your version of Sage 100 ERP (formerly MAS 90 & MAS 200) is at version 4.50 or older, now is the time to consider upgrading. Earlier this year Sage announced that v4.5 will be retired on September 30, 2015. This means that you will no longer have access to important service packs, security hotfixes, or compliance, tax table and payroll updates.
So where do you begin?
Well first we need to figure out what version of Sage 100 you’re using. You can check your system version by navigating to Help / About.
What does a Sage 100 upgrade entail?
- Parallel System Installation
In most cases, we will perform a parallel install, so you will be able to continue working in your current system while a test environment is prepared. - Everything is Tested
Then, you will have time to thoroughly test the new version to make sure you are familiar with any changes and confirm that all of your forms and reports are correct, printing properly, etc. - Go Live
Once the new version has been successfully tested, we’ll schedule a go live. This final go live will involve some down time. Your assigned Project Manager or Account manager will be able to give you an estimate for the length of down time, since the consultant will have determined this during the test conversion. For those companies that cannot afford any down time, we can discuss options for an after-hours go live.
How much does it cost to upgrade Sage 100?
Unfortunately there’s no standardized cost to upgrade Sage 100. The amount of time needed and tasks required will vary depending on your current system and requirements. The amount of time it will take to upgrade your system will depend on the following factors:
- The amount of data you have in your system
- What version you are upgrading from
- Whether or not you have add-ons or custom programs
You can get a quote to upgrade your Sage 100 ERP system by contacting an Account Manager at BCS ProSoft. We’ll review your installed modules and help put together an upgrade project plan to give you a better idea of what to expect. If you’d like to expedite this process come prepared to your scheduled phone call with your Installed Module Listing. If you’re not sure what modules you have, you find them under Library Master / Reports / Installed Modules Listing. If you really know your system well, consider filling out our Sage 100 Upgrade Checklist.
Will my hardware be compatible with the new version?
You can refer to the Sage Supported Platform Matrix for Sage 100 ERP Standard (MAS 90) or Sage 100 ERP Advanced (MAS 200) to see what workstations and servers are supported. This document also has information about Terminal Services and virtual platforms. If you are ready to replace your server, then moving to a new server is a seamless process when done in conjunction with an upgrade. We will simply set up the test environment on the new server, and after the final migration and conversion, you will go live on the new server.
What do I get by upgrading to Sage 100 2015?
Sometimes upgrading might seem like a huge burden and just another way for Sage to reach into your pockets, but there are a lot of good reasons to keeping Sage 100 up to date. If you’re still on the fence about it, I’d encourage you to read “Why ERP Upgrades are important”. If you’ve been on the fence about it for a few years then you should read this article about how indecision can threaten your ERP implementation.
Besides being on a supported version, there are many new capabilities and features in the newer versions of the software. Check out the full feature lists to see what has been added in some of the more recent releases of Sage 100:
