Welcome Fall

With the start of school and the Labor Day weekend here, we know that Fall upon us. We know that nights get long and the weather soon will be changing/ CMS is here with a full schedule of great seasonal events to maximize your business and Sage 100 ERP system. We will be releasing our schedule of events shortly. Keep logged in by checking our Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn pages, as well as our blog. CMS is the key to planning success...Let us help you with your needs!

Fall is coming..

Fall is coming...School is going to start soon. CMS is going to offer some classes and training. We would like to know what classes you would like to see. Let us know.

Want more Crystal?

Want more Crystal? Are you looking to develop some reports on your own and need help? Maybe you don't have the time and want these reports developed to your criteria. CMS is here to meet your Crystal needs. We offer both basic and advance Crystal Reports classes which will provide you with the knowledge you need to work on your own reports and to sharpen your skill. We also offer Crystal Report development where CMS' team of experts will develop the report you want based on your specific criteria needs. Crystal Reports is a great way to get the information you require and have it customized to your business needs. Call or e-mail us today for more information on Crystal training and/or report development (860.399.4215 x.202 or jflorio@cmsct.com).

Half Way Done with Summer

Wow, can you believe Summer is half way through! So far we have been having a great summer with webcasts as the kickoff and a very successful Lunch and Learn with Avalara, our Sage Sales Tax experts. If you did not make our last Lunch and Learn, you must try and make our next one. Our clients have been raving about the fantastic time they had, as well as the information obtained during this event. Keep in the know and speak to Janice to be placed on our event contact list. E-mail: jflorio@cmsct.com / Phone: 860.399.4215 x.202.

To continue with a wonderful Summer, here is a recipe for Watermelon Salad.

1/2 cup chopped red onion 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes) $ 4 cups cubed seeded watermelon $ 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint 1/2 cup (2 ounces) feta cheese, crumbled

Combine onion and juice in a medium bowl; let stand 10 minutes. Add watermelon, olives, parsley, and mint. Cover and chill 1 hour. Sprinkle with cheese.

This Week: Wednesday Lunch and Learn

Join us for our next Lunch and Learn July 18th from 12 pm - 2:30 pm A Taste of Crystal XI Sales Tax Processing Made Easy Free, informative presentation via Webcast or Live @ CMS office in Westbrook, CT A Taste of Crystal Reports - XI- Whether you are new to Crystal or using an older version, you will definitely want to attend this session. See how to easily create new reports, modify existing reports and modify your MAS forms. In this session we will also cover the new changes incorporated in Crystal Version XI. Our main event will be focusing on Efficient Processing of Your Sales Tax Calculations. We will be discussing how you can shift your sales tax liability risk and how simply and accurately you can calculate sales tax. During this session you will learn how you can reduce your audit risk while managing exemption certificates, filing forms and remitting payments. Lunch will be served at our office. Contact Janice today at 1.800.533.0595 x.202 to register today or e-mail: lmaxwell@cmsct.com Seating is limited for this free special event. Not able to attend at CMS' office? Sign up for the live webcast.

ERP Roadshow Presents: LIVE FROM NEW YORK WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012 from 9 am to 5 pm

A ONE-DAY ONLY EVENT IN MAHATTAN FOR Sage ERP Customers

Top vendors have assembled a series of one day mini trade shows throught the country. The next stop is NYC!

Sage ISV's (Independent Software Vendors) are sponsoring an educational event at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The goal of the day is to provide information on applications that integrate with Sage 100 ERP (formerly "Sage MAS90"), Sage 300 ERP (formerly "Sage Accpac ERP"), Sage 500 ERP (formerly "Sage MAS 500"), and Sage X3 that can help you increase sales, control costs, and better manage your business processes. Information will be provided on e-commerce, Payment Processing, Shipping, Document Management, EDI, and Business Activity Monitoring (BAM) and Alerts & Workflow and there will be ample opportunity to ask questions about your particular situation and requirements.

The event cost is $99.

Register online at www.erproadshows.com by MAY 18, 2012 and use the promo code CMS523, you will be considered a special guest of COMPUTER MANAGEMENT to attend at NO COST!

Lunch 'N Learn / Go Green and Lean

Join us on May 9th from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Free, informative presentation via Webcast or Live @ CMS office in Westbrook, CT Document Management and Simplified Workflow Solutions Learn how the Sage 100 Endorsed Document Management Solution by Altec can help companies like yours work leaner, greener and more efficiently. A representative from Altec will be at CMS to help you understand what the term “Paperless” can really mean for your company! Discover for yourself the many benefits of Sage ERP Document Management: -Reduces filing, routing, searching and copying costs-Increase Productivity up to 40% -Eliminates filing cabinets and the associated labor costs and expedites document retrieval -Streamlines your approval processes -Traditionally returns an ROI in nine months or less Lunch will be served at our office. Contact Denise today at 1.800.533.0595 x.202 to register today. Seating is limited for this free special event. Not able to attend at CMS’ office? Sign up for the live webcast.