Orchid Partner News - October 2020

The latest news and tips for selling to and supporting the 6000+ businesses who rely on Orchid’s Sage 300 add-ons every day.

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v2021 Compatibility Release:
EFT Processing & RMA modules are now available for download.
Other modules will be progressively released over the coming weeks. Keep an eye on our Product News and Downloads pages for updates.
Info-Explorer: Enhancements to 2 Sample Cubes (GL Account Summary across 2 databases; IC Stock Aging)

All Modules: Upgrade tips for Orchid modules
EFT Processing: How to reverse an EFT Payment (or Direct Debit)
Info-Explorer: Using the IC Stock Aging Cube
Report Runner: Custom reports for AP Aging and AR Aging
Document Management Link: Steps to configure DML for AP in 30 minutes (a new companion piece to last month's featured video)
Extender (Developer): How to share data between Extender scripts

EFT Processing: BANKS icon gives "Can't Create Control" Error
EFT Processing: Can I use the new Sage 300 Multiple Contacts feature?
Inter-Entity Transactions: Creating test companies to test new functionality
Document Management Link: Frequently Asked Questions about DML

“I really like Orchid’s EFT for Payroll product, especially the way it emails pay stubs. It was easy to implement, easy to train the client, and gave them a very quick ROI. Way better than their previous solution!”

MONA KELLER, BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC., CANADA

Upcoming Events:
With COVID-19 disrupting our travel plans we're focusing on Webinars and other virtual events to stay in touch.

28-Oct: Webinar Wednesday with Orchid - EFT Processing Tips & Tricks (for Consultants)
3-Nov: Join us at the Sage Asia FY21 Partner Kick-off virtual event
4-Nov: Join us at the Sage Australia FY21 Partner Kick-off virtual event
3-Nov: Join us at the Sage Sessions (Asia) virtual event

See our Events page for details and registration. Follow our Twitter account for event announcements & updates.

Articles you might have missed:

Intelligence need not be Artificial: All the buzz seems to be about Artificial Intelligence, but Orchid’s products offer intelligence for the here and now.
Take Notes! Some useful tips on ERP: Orchid's Notes module ticks many of the boxes in a CIO article on key features to look for in an ERP system.
Anatomy of a Version Update: What's involved in preparing a compatibility release of Orchid's modules, and why they aren't backward compatible.

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