Sage Software MAS 500 Version 7.2 Overview , Availability

SAGE MAS 500 VERSION 7.2 PRE-RELEASE GUIDE

Overview

Sage MAS 500’s rich heritage as a technology leader has been a key foundation of the solution for

more than one decade. As the first Mid-Market solution to develop an ERP application from the

ground-up based on SQL Server and Visual Basic Technology, Sage MAS 500 has evolved by

taking advantage of newer technologies that provide the value and flexibility that Sage MAS 500

users have come to rely on. From innovative ecommerce solutions to the latest .NET based

Business Insights Explorer module, Sage MAS 500 continues to pursue technology solutions that

increase user productivity and lower overall costs.

The Sage MAS 500 7.2 release strengthens that technology leadership position by providing two

new .NET solutions, full support for Microsoft Vista UAC and a re-architected Sage MAS 500 Office

while continuing to extend and improve the overall user experience.

A key highlight to the 7.2 release includes a new .NET and web based dashboard solution –

Business Insights Dashboard. As a benefit to all Sage MAS 500 maintenance subscribers,

Business Insights Dashboard provides a user centric view of key application metrics in addition to

transaction inquiry through a Browser URL.

The new .NET and SQL Server SSIS based Data Import Manager allows administrators to import

a variety of transactions into MAS 500 through a simplified mapping interface while preserving data

integrity. A refreshed and enhanced user interface within Sage MAS 500 Office provides a more

streamlined process for creating and managing Office Templates.

Both new and existing customers will immediately benefit from these newer technologies in

addition to the usability, performance and scalability improvements throughout the system. Please

take the time to read through the remainder of the document to fully understand the value and

opportunity the 7.2 release provides.

Availability

Sage MAS 500 7.2 will be generally available in March 2008. Channel partner and customer auto-

shipments are expected in the April 2008 timeframe. The Software Development Kit (SDK) will be

available approximately four weeks after the initial delivery to Production. All efforts will be made to

provide the SDK sooner.