The following press release was sent out from Sage today. As per Britec’s policy of only providing support for what our manufacturers are supporting, we will also be dropping our support for Version 5.4 as of April 1st, 2011. Please contact your local office to speak to an Accpac representative about your upgrade options.

Support for Version 5.4 will be discontinued as of April 1, 2011

Following the guidelines of the Sage Product Support Policy with the December 2010 release of Sage ERP Accpac Version 6.0, we will no longer be supporting Version 5.4.  The policy states that Sage ERP Accpac will provide support for current version and two versions back, with product updates being made available for current version only.  As a courtesy to our customers, support will be provided until April 1, 2011 and we encourage you to schedule your upgrade to Version 6.0 as soon as possible.

You can find out how Sage ERP Accpac Version 6.0 can help you see your business in a new way to improve productivity, envision success and accelerate growth at: www.sageaccpac.com\version6

Event:

Where: Castledowns Arena – Surface ‘B’ 11520 153 Avenue NW

When: February 6, 2011 at 8:30 PM

Please join us on February 6, 2011 to play a fun and exciting game of hockey In Support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. There is no better way to support a cause as vital to the community as the Stollery Children’s Hospital, than to get out and enjoy a game of hockey. Britec wishes to extend invitation to play/participate in this event to anyone interested.

There are many ways to participate; we will be actively seeking players, sponsors and also welcome as many spectators as possible. Spaces are limited to play, so if you are interested please contact Trevor Lamson at Britec by either phone (780-414-0056) or email (trevor@britec.com). Sponsorship participation is available through a variety of methods, such as: cash sponsorships, silent auction items, or providing support throughout this event. We welcome your creative ways to make this event successful!

The money raised will be donated directly to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation and will be used to fund a variety of pediatric health care needs. We are blessed to have a facility as capable as the Stollery and through community involvement we can ensure that it remains at the forefront of pediatric medicine.

If you have any questions please feel free to call me directly or check out our website and click on the Stollery logo: www.britec.com

Come out and meet new people for a good cause!

Best Regards,

Trevor Lamson

Britec Computer Systems Ltd.

Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS)

Britec is pleased to announce that we are now fully certified for Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management (RMS) software.  RMS offers retailers a complete point of sale (POS) solution for complete store management including inventory, POS, purchasing, sales reporting, customer tracking and optional integrated web commerce. This powerful software package automates POS processes and store operations, provides centralized control for multi-store retailers, and integrates with Microsoft Office system programs, Microsoft Dynamics NAV or GP, and other popular applications. Microsoft Dynamics RMS is built on a proven SQL based Microsoft platform allows for growth, reliability and performance.

Highlights:

Designed for rapid installation and ease of use. Enable employees to learn POS procedures in minutes with built-in wizards and an intuitive user interface.

Customize data fields to track information you want to see about customers, inventory, and suppliers.

Automate inventory and purchasing management. Auto reorder popular items based on sales history or minimum/maximum/re-order quantities.

Track and manage inventory using any stock and sales method and inventory types that include standard, serialized, kit, assembly, matrix, lot matrix, voucher, non-inventory, and weighed.

Manage complex, multidimensional inventory requirements with easy-to-use matrix forms.

Complete customer sales history information quickly available at the POS, for quick response to customer needs with efficient, personalized service.

Work with a customizable POS screen that offers immediate access to prices, availability, and stock location.

Access customer histories at the POS; handle multiple tenders and partial payments at checkout; and quickly create and process returns, back orders, sales quotes, work orders, and layaways.

Expedite checkouts, target customer preferences to offer up-sells and cross-sells, and implement automatic discounts for frequent shoppers.

Save time and improve accuracy by eliminating credit card terminals and use an integrated debit/credit card transaction system.

Help reduce shrinkage, false returns, credit card fraud, and unauthorized discounts with 31 levels of user security features.

Improve marketing efforts:  Target your marketing efforts based on accurate customer data, including preferences and detailed purchase histories.

Easily set up discounts, promotions, and sales to increase customer satisfaction.

Work with flexible pricing structures to offer special pricing to your best customers.

Send targeted mailings with offers and promotions to selected customers.

Display up-sells so that associates can mention them.

Collaborate with suppliers to advertise products, promotions, new items, or upcoming events to customers in line with a secondary net display.

Analyze data with flexible reporting options

Access, analyze, and share current, detailed data across your entire business—including multiple store locations—with a wide range of flexible reports.

Identify sales trends in every department or category, evaluate operations and financials, track results from sales and ad campaigns, and set and monitor business policies across stores.

Export report information directly into Office Excel, XML, Comma Separated Value (CSV) files, or your email application.

Connect retail and financial management across a multi-store network with integration to Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Dynamics GP or Quickbooks.

eCommerce solutions, personal digital assistant (PDA) and mobile/wireless stations

Retailers can deploy and manage Microsoft Dynamics RMS chain-wide, giving them the visibility and control they need to compete in a highly competitive retail environment.

Bar code scanner support, and prints bar code price labels based on Purchase order, inventory receipt or manual selection.

Toronto, Ontario – October 6, 2010 – Britec Computer Systems, a Sage North America business partner specializing in the sales, installation, and support of Sage BusinessVision, Sage Accpac ERP, and Sage CRM, has been named to the Sage America Top BusinessVision Partner for 2010. Britec was also awarded the title of most new customer sales for the FY ended September 30th, 2010.

The Sage North America Top Partner is awarded to the leading sales producers among SBS business partners representing a host of segment-leading brands, including Sage Accpac ERP, Sage CRM, Sage Abra HRMS (human resource management system), Sage FAS Fixed Assets and others.

“It is a great testament to the hard work and focus on our mutual customers that Britec has succeeded in becoming a Sage North America Top Partner in BusinessVision” said Sam Hunter, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Sage. “We applaud the efforts of the entire team at Britec and wish them continued success in the years to come.”
“It’s an honor to be recognized for delivering ERP systems to small and mid-sized businesses throughout Canada,” said Roger Katarey, Britec president, “However, it’s our focus on being the best in our discipline, and a relentless focus on creating value for a customer that truly motivates us.”

Britec Team Members accept the 2010 Business Partner of Year Award from Sage at their recent conference in Toronto

About Britec Computer Systems
Britec Computer Systems has been providing effective, efficient, and economical computer solutions across North America for over 23 years. We are committed to keeping our clients on the cutting edge of technology, developing “right-fit” solutions to help them achieve their business goals. Britec’s staff is a group of highly trained, certified professionals with a vast array of expertise. By understanding today’s business needs and working closely with our clients, our consultants customize each solution to maximize return on investment and ensure a successful project. Recognized as a leading partner organization, Britec has been acknowledged with 2 Accounting Technology Pacesetter Awards and Sage Software President’s Circle awards in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Britec sits on 1 Sage Partner Advisory Council. Contact us at www.britec.com or 1-403-720-7010.

Combined Company to Deliver Industry-Defining Information Systems for Efficient, Effective Solutions

Calgary, Alberta; Kelowna, Vancouver & Victoria, British Columbia – March 25, 2010 – Britec Computer Systems Ltd. today merges with Browen I.T. Solutions Inc.

The combination of Britec and Browen, leading Microsoft Gold partners of Microsoft and Sage Software, will provide customers a more powerful set of IT and software solutions for managing their business operations. Using the best of operating systems, hardware, software tools and utilities, we create, manage and deliver accounting software, custom business operations software, infrastructure and networks. Together, the two companies will enhance our offerings around customer needs for technology that is rich in functionality, robust, efficient, and high in throughput.

“Clients are calling for more options when implementing accounting and business systems. They want solutions from one source that integrate their operations using networks and infrastructure technologies, back-end services such as email spam filtering, and application software. These tools enable clients to process daily business events and provide rich information to management with efficiency, effectiveness and economy,” said Roger Katarey, President of Britec. “By combining the skills of the Browen analysts, developers and implementers with Britec’s expert team, product lines, knowledge and experience – along with industry leading software and hardware – Britec can better realize this vision.”

In the combined company, Roger Katarey will continue as President. Tom Burzuk will join Britec as the Manager – British Columbia District. Brendan Gibb will join Britec as the IT Manager – British Columbia District. Desmond Hamp will join Britec as Account Executive. Britec will now operate with 7 regional offices: Victoria, Vancouver, Kelowna, Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary and Toronto. “Both Browen and Britec are committed to providing their clients with exceptional service and support” said Tom Burzuk, CEO of Browen. “Our combined organization will be a powerful force enabling clients to reach their full potential.”

“We are looking forward to working with all of our clients as we expand our horizons to achieve a new level in practicing our discipline,” said Brendan Gibb.
“I am very excited about our new capabilities to help clients with all their information systems needs.” said Desmond Hamp.

About Britec Computer Systems Ltd.
Britec provides integrated information solutions that allow a business to be operated, managed and controlled. For more information, visit www.britec.com

About Browen
Browen I.T. Solutions Inc. is a network consulting and technical outsourcing company based in the silicon vineyard, Kelowna, British Columbia. Our business is using the latest information technologies to turn ideas into working solutions for our clients. For more information, visit www.browenit.com

Contacts

Roger Katarey,
President, Britec Computer Systems Ltd.
Phone: 403-720-7010
Email: roger@britec.com

Tom Burzuk
CEO, Browen I.T. Solutions Inc
Phone: 250-860-9099
Email: tburzuk@browenit.com

Britec Computer Systems Ltd
#111, 4208-97 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 5Z9

Our telephone and fax numbers will remain the same.

Tel: (780) 414-0056
Fax: (780) 665-0251

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Press Release) – Nov 19, 2009 – Edmonton, Alberta

Britec Computer Systems, a Sage North America business partner specializing in the sales, installation, and support of Sage Accpac ERP, Sage CRM, and Sage BusinessVision, has been named to the Sage America President’s Circle for fiscal year 2009 (October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009). President’s Circle award winners are the top performing business partners for Sage Business Solutions (SBS) division products. Sage recognizes Britec and all President’s Circle winners for their outstanding contributions in 2009 The Sage North America President’s Circle is awarded to the leading sales producers among SBS business partners representing a host of segment-leading brands, including Sage Accpac ERP, Sage Timberline, Sage MAS 90 ERP, Sage SalesLogix, Sage Abra HRMS (human resource management system), Sage FAS Fixed Assets and others. “It is a great testament to the hard work and focus on our mutual customers that Britec has succeeded in becoming a Sage North America President’s Circle Award winner,” said Jodi Uecker-Rust, president Sage Business Solutions division. “We applaud the efforts of the entire team at Britec and wish them continued success in the years to come.”

In January 2010, President’s Circle 2009 award recipients will experience further recognition from Sage with an executive retreat at the Biltmore Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona for these elite performers. “It is an honor to be recognized for delivering ERP systems to our small to mid-sized businesses thought out Canada,” said Roger Katarey, Britec president, “However it is our focus on being the best in our discipline, and a relentless focus on creating value for a customer that truly motivates us.” Britec Computer Systems has been providing effective, efficient, and economical computer solutions across North America for over 20 years. We are committed to keeping our clients on the cutting edge of technology, developing “right-fit” solutions to help them achieve their business goals.

Britec’s staff is a group of highly trained, certified professionals with a vast array of expertise. By understanding today’s business needs and working closely with our clients, our consultants customize each solution to maximize return on investment and ensure a successful project. Recognized as a leading partner organization, Britec has been acknowledged with 2 Accounting Technology Pacesetter Awards and Sage Software President’s Circle awards in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. Britec sits on 2 Sage Partner Advisory Councils. Contact us at http://www.britec.comor 1-888-262-6101.

Seminars (which may qualify for Professional Development Credits) are offered for both public practitioners and corporate accountants. The main attraction is the 25,000 square foot show floor, filled with exhibitors available for individualized consultation and demonstrations, including Britec. Admission is free for those who pre-register on the Financial Technology Website.   

 

For more information and to register visit www.FinancialTechnologyShow.com

Show Hours: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre South, 222 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, Ontario

Are you on the right track?

Are you ready to take the lead?

Join Britec Computer Systems Ltd. for our Educational Road Show Fall 2009 to get the latest information on:

• Unlocking the Power in your Data
• Understanding Customer Relationship Management
• The hottest topics on IT Infrastructure
• Taking Advantage of Industry Specific Technology
• And so much more!

Toronto
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Living Arts Centre
4141 Living Arts Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L5B 4B8

Downloads

• Download the Agenda
• Download the Registration Form
• Download the Session Details

Register by October 21st to take advantage of the Early Bird rate!

AGENDA
8:30 am – 9:00 am – Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 am – 9:10 am – Welcome and Introductions
9:10 am – 10:00 am- Simplifying IT – Going Green with IT
10:15 am – 10:45 am – Flood, Fires and Eathquakes – Is Your Business Ready?
11:15 am – 12:00 pm – Improve your Visibility & Product Following Using Social Networking
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Lunch – included
1:15 pm – 2:00 pm – Communicate More Effectively with Customers & Vendors Using CRM
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm – Are you Outgrowing BusinessVision? (or)
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm – Unlock the Power of your Data Using Excel
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm – Windows 7 (or)
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm – BusinessVision Top 10 Tips & Tricks & What’s Coming in BusinessVision 2010
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Mix & Mingle

Watch for the Educational Roadshow coming to Calgary and Edmonton in the Spring of 2010.

http://www.citrix.com/tv/#video/835