News and Updates from BlythecoDev
Channel News, Development, ERP, Industry News, Sage Software, Weekly Roundup August 27th, 2010
In this week’s update, we are going to cover our progress with product development efforts, commitment to the catalog of products and suggested sites of the week.
bly:Apps Released and Ready on 4.40
BlythecoDev is pleased to announce the continued upgrading of the bly:Apps for 4.40 and we are also starting to prepare for setup on the future releases of MAS 90/200 solutions (4.45 and 4.50). We are currently beginning the upgrade process to future versions as we continue to update the 4.4 products and we will be preparing for this move to the newer versions of the product as the production code becomes available from Sage.
Below is the list of bly:Apps available for release:
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Product Update 2 for 4.4 Now Shipping, New bly|Apps Released and Maintenance Update
Channel News, Development, ERP, Sage Software, Weekly Roundup August 13th, 2010
We have some exciting news on our bly|Apps progress! Read further and remember to keep voting for the solutions that you would like to see moved up in our schedule.
bly|Apps Update:
Shipping on MAS PU2 for Version 4.4 and 4.30.19
Our systems are going into full production and we are now compatible with Version 4.4 Product Update 2 and the 4.30.19 release of MAS 90/200 bly|Apps (YOU DID READ THAT RIGHT - 4.4 PU2). Note that our systems allow us to have synchronized upgrades shortly after the release of these products so that your solutions are available sooner.
bly|Apps Catalog, Voting on Solution and Online Documentation
Development, ERP, Sage Software August 10th, 2010
We are excited to announce the availability of the BlythecoDev Product Catalog and Wiki Resources. These sites will provide you support access to the current products, release timing and user documentation. Below are the details for each of the sites and the information that is contained in them.
The BlythecoDev bly|Apps product catalog (click on the link) is available for review and below are the highlights on what can be reviewed on this Web site.
- Detailed description of the solutions with availability information - Each of the apps will be marked with an Available Now, In Development or Currently Unavailable flag so that you can see the status of the solution. If you would like to escalate the enhancement schedule of the “In Development” or “Currently Unavailable,” please contact us through the “Vote here” option to move this up in the queue, or email solutions@blytheco.com.
- Advanced Searching Capabilities - The site provides searching by title, keyword or product ID so you can easily find the correct solution.
- Grouping of Products - The catalog will allow you to review products by All Items, Module Available or Currently Available.
- Pricing - Pricing will be displayed with the maintenance price in the catalog. bly|Apps prices are based on pricing from Sage’s Extended Solution price list (No Conversion Fees)!
- Estimated Release Date - In order to assist with planning we are placing an estimated release date on the In Development Products. This is a tentative date and subject to change but will give you an idea when the solution will be available.
- Vote the Solutions - We have added a section under each of the products (with the In Development or Scheduled for Future Development) that allows you to vote for the solution you’d like to see moved up on our enhancement schedule. Vote and submit your contact information. Solutions that receive significant numbers of votes may be moved up on the enhancement schedule.
The BlythecoDev Wiki is available and will provide access to the bly|Apps Users Guides. On this site you will find the following information:
- bly|Apps Users Guides - This Wiki site is an open site that will present the users guides for the modules that are available. This will be updated with the latest versions as they are released so you can reference these documents as you need.
We want to make it easy for you to use bly|Apps whenever you need Extended Solutions. What else would be helpful? Let us know in the comments!
Introducing bly|Apps (formerly Extended Solutions) - New Pricing and Options
Channel News, Development, ERP, Sage Software August 2nd, 2010
As you have probably heard, Sage Extended Solutions are now “bly|Apps.” bly|Apps is the new name for the BlythecoDev suite of products that includes the former Sage Extended Solutions, blyMobile, and other enhancements to Sage ERP products. To review the available catalog plus pricing, visit our website. But I wanted to provide a few more details about the program to answer the questions I’ve been receiving about the program.
What are our goals with the Sage Extended Solution catalog?
We are offering simplified pricing by setting the price for the top selling titles (and maintenance) to the Sage Software catalog price with NO additional conversion or upgrade fees. Our goal is to get a majority of these titles completed within 6 - 8 months for version 4.40 and then maintain them for versions going forward. After the top titles are converted, we’ll evaluate fees and timeline for the next round. The titles and their status of conversion will be presented on a new web site that will be released shortly with some additional functionality to allow end users and resellers in helping us determine some of the priority for the conversion efforts through feedback on their catalog titles. We will continue to review the conversion schedule on other titles as we progress through the initial round. Some of these items beyond the top titles selected may become obsolete, due to newer technologies and functionality changes, and we will identify these titles on our web site with potential work around solution. We’ll also offer Version 4.30 of the solutions at the same catalog price. Earlier versions of the extended solutions can be purchased but these will require a conversion fee.
How does the pricing work?
We want to keep the process very simple for clients and partners so below are a couple scenarios to assist you with how the process will work for your system.
For clients with existing Sage Extended Solutions who need to upgrade to bly|Apps:
• Provide an installed applications listing and Sage Product Listing (Sage Online) with the existing Extended Solutions identified as being installed and registered for the client as proof of ownership.
• Renew one full year of maintenance for the products you own. Maintenance pricing will be determined by the enhancement installed; contact us for the amount of maintenance to renew.
• The client will pay an administration fee for setup of the bly|Apps.
• The products will ship when they are available.
For clients who want to purchase new Extended Solutions
• Research the catalog item online and determine your needs or contact one of our bly|Apps experts for additional information.
• Let us know if you will need 4.3 or 4.4. We will deliver the latest version when complete.
What if a client needs a title prior to the scheduled completion?
To have a title converted earlier than planned, we have created an escalation pricing system. Contact us for the escalation pricing for these titles.
What does Maintenance cover?
The maintenance covers two upgrades per year (to include product updates and service packs). When an upgrade or rewrite occurs that may be considered a change in functionality, additional fees may be required. In this case, the client is eligible for the title through the supported version. Changes in functionality and enhancement requests are not included in regular maintenance however, we do also provide support, including bug fixes, to resellers and clients.
Where can I find documentation?
All of the extended solutions documentation will be located on our wiki site at wiki.blythecodev.com. This is where you will find the latest docs as they are updated for the new version of the software.
How are the solutions delivered?
Currently the solutions will be delivered via an Install Shield delivery process to the reseller and/or client but we are currently reviewing new technology capabilities to make this process easier and faster. It usually takes about a week to prepare the installation files if they are currently available.
Will we be adding additional items to the bly|Apps Catalog?
The answer to this is YES; As we continue to enhance our Blytheco Catalog Offerings we will be evaluating our technologies and custom requests. We are committed to the MAS community providing apps that extend the MAS solution for our clients.
We are very excited about offering bly|Apps Extended Solutions to the Sage community. Please do not hesitate to contact me (or comment here) with any questions you have about bly|Apps.
Extended Solutions News
Development, ERP, Sage Software January 7th, 2010
Sage Software recently announced changes to its policies regarding their Extended Solutions and the Master Developer program.
From the announcement: “Sage has decided to simplify its product offerings by incorporating or retiring our Extended Solutions titles. We will ensure that any retired Extended Solutions will be available to our valued Sage Development Partner Community for future needs. This will allow us to focus on continuing to build value in the core product by incorporating the main features and functionality of some of our most popular Extended Solutions. You will gain additional features and functionality in the modules you own, with no additional maintenance and support costs.”
As a Blytheco client, you already know that Blytheco is the partner you can rely on for high-quality support, development and consulting services for Sage systems. Our nine national locations, twelve hours of daily support, and staff of 130 professionals ensure that you always have access to product experts to assist you in maximizing your Sage business system investment.
Blytheco will continue to offer and support Sage Extended Solutions by upgrading them to current and future versions as well as adding additional functionality or titles to the collection. Several of Blytheco’s developers are former employees of the Sage Extended Solutions development team, and their experience provides Blytheco with a unique advantage in upgrading and supporting these enhancements. Blytheco has over 900 Extended Solutions installed throughout our client base and we are committed to their continued support for our valued clients.
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No More Excuses!
Development September 29th, 2009
Here are some excuses executives make as to why they don’t need a document management strategy. Can you relate to any of these?
- If we need to, we can usually find it.
- No one will ever sue us. Who would ever want to sue us?
- Green/schmeen.
- It’s good for staff to be busy.
- Our business isn’t located on a flood plain or anything.
See the complete list and videos here.
What’s your document management strategy?
Learn more about BlythecoDev’s EZContent Manager for Sage solutions on our website.
bMobile Officially Released Today!
Development September 18th, 2009
Today is the official release date for BlythecoDev’s bMobile!
bMobile is the instant remote office for MAS 90 and MAS 200, enabling simple and fast deployment of MAS screens over the web or on smart phones.
Version 2009.01.1000 of bMobile, available now, supports Versions 4.2 and 4.3 of MAS 90 and MAS 200. Pre-orders will ship electronically today.
For more details about bMobile (including brochures, fact sheets, online demos, and video demos), visit our website.
One-Click Document Access Right from your Sage Screen
Development August 25th, 2009
How much time and money would you save if you could access all your customer and vendor files, right from your Sage application?
- Save 5 minutes for each document retrieved/filed
- Electronically route your invoices/contracts/POs through the approval process
- Save thousands in storage and delivery costs per year
- Automate your records retention
- Ensure your business continuity in case of disaster
Using ACOM’s Sage-integrated EZContentManager, a typical mid-sized organization can save $34,446 per year! The solution is user-friendly and intuitive, with rapid implementation and quick payback.
Join us for a 30-minute educational webinar with software demonstration to see how ACOM’s Document Management Solution provides one-click document access right from your Sage screen. Learn more… Reserve your seat today!
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