Printing from Open Systems or Traverse to a PDF file

Periodically I get asked how can you print forms or reports to a .pdf file. Just sharing some options for you. One is to buy the Adobe PDF writer, but if you don't want to buy a software, there are PDF converters you can download for free. One PDF converter to check out is www.dopdf.com.

Basically what PDF converters do is install a virtual printer (Ex: Dopdf) in your Windows printers list. Then when you are in OSAS or TRAVERSE, you would select the PDF Printer vs. your actual printer to print a report. Now you can save it as a .pdf file or e-mail the file. You can also use this with any other software applications you can print from like Word or Excel.

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Webinar

Pursue your business goals with confidence.
Drive your business forward by building more profitable customer relationships.

Attend a Microsoft sponsored webcast on Thursday, April 26, 2007 to learn a better way to manage your customers.

A Microsoft Dynamics CRM expert will steer you through how a comprehensive Microsoft Dynamics CRM solution can help you manage customer information simply and affordability so that you can:

· connect information with people and processes.
· integrate with Microsoft programs already familiar to your employees.
· develop closer relationships with suppliers and customers.
· measurably improve every business process.
· help to drive ROI through increased company wide productivity.

“Kicking the CRM Tires”
Thursday, April 26, 2007
10:00 AM (CST)
Duration: 60 minutes
Event Code: 1032337443

Microsoft Dynamics Webcast: Microsoft Dynamics GP Service Plan Benefits

This webinar will illustrate how a service plan protects the investment you have made in Microsoft Dynamics GP, maximizes the value of this investment, and enhances employee productivity with features available only to customers enrolled in a service plan. This webcast features an interactive question and answer session with other Microsoft Dynamics GP customers. We explain the support and upgrade rights of the different service plans, offer potential cost-saving insight, emphasize the importance of renewing support contracts on time to avoid penalties, and help you identify the service plan and payment options that are best for your organization.

To register email Leah Swenson at leahs@businessmicrovar.com or call 651.639.0575

Traverse 10.5 Web Demos in April

Open Systems, Inc is offering free 1 hour web seminars on the upcoming release of Traverse 10.5. If you currently are on Traverse, this is a great way to get a first look at the many enhancents. If you currently are on OSAS, feel free to sit in on this web demo as well. It is a great way to see what Traverse is all about.

TRAVERSE v10.5 Road Show Presentation via the Internet
For Partners, Users and Prospects!
If you were unable to attend the Open Systems 2006 Road Show, we’re offering a great opportunity for you, to see what's new (and for OSAS Partners and Users to see what you might be missing)!
Internet demonstrations (approx. 1 hr.) will be offered at 10:00 am Central Time on:
April 5
April 20
April 26
Click Here to Register Now or call us at 651-746-1700.

Business Ready Licensing (BRL) Webinar

Tuesday, April 10, 2007 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Microsoft has introduced a new pricing model called Business Ready Licensing (BRL). Microsoft Dynamics GP is sold in bundles of functions by user rather than by module. There maybe advantage to your organization to transition to BRL and benefit from this new pricing model.

It depends on your business needs. You need to consider the cost of transitioning as well as the license price under Business Ready Licensing. If you are looking to add functionality that is included in Business Ready Licensing, you should consider a transition to Business Ready Licensing packaging.

If you meet the following criteria, you might find a transition to Business Ready Licensing beneficial:

§ You are currently using Microsoft Dynamics GP Standard and anticipate the need to expand past the 10 user limitation.
§ You want or need to expand your solution to address more of the functional needs of your business.
§ You are not current on your enhancement plan, but want to update your solution to take advantage of newer functionality and technology advances.

Join this webcast to see how Business Ready Licensing for Microsoft Dynamics GP can help you automate new areas of your business and increase the capabilities of people already using the solution, enabling you to increase efficiency and drive overall cost reduction. Learn how you can enhance financial management through better compliance, improved reporting capabilities, or increased exposure to the key data you need to make decisions. In this session, we provide an overview of the new Business Ready Licensing pricing structure, and we show you how it can help increase the value of your Microsoft Dynamics GP solution while empowering you to realize your potential.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

If you have questions regarding Business Ready Licensing please contact Leah Swenson: leahs@businessmicrovar.com or 651.639.0575