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A data breach occurs when unauthorised individuals gain access to sensitive information, leading to its loss, theft, or misuse. This security breach can have severe consequences for businesses, both financially and reputationally.  

In today’s competitive market, it’s not just about finding a tailored solution; it’s about finding a partner. We believe at Onesys that every business relationship is unique, and we are committed to building a strong lasting connection with our clients.

IntroductionCybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making it essential to stay informed and proactive in protecting yourself and your business. This Cyber Security Awareness Month, we're committed to providing you with valuable insights and practical tips to help you stay safe online.

In today's digital age, businesses increasingly turn to cloud computing solutions to streamline operations and enhance efficiency

This blog post goes into detail about the redefined Chief Financial Officer, what changes have occurred in the industry and how we can help you get the most out of your data.  

In this Onesys blog post, we'll explore why keeping your chart of accounts condensed is essential for clear and effective financial management.  Written by Charley Edwards, Implementation Consultant at Onesys

Invent Interiors are a textile manufacturer based in Keighley. Established in 2008 they weave fabrics for window blinds and work in a B2B market where they sell on to other businesses who make the finished products we see in our homes. Laura has kindly given us her time to explain the process of buying Cim50 and how they use it within their business.  

Onesys have developed a flexible, functionally rich Warehouse Management System for Sage 200 Professional. Based on years of experience working in this space, our development team have delivered a powerful yet intuitive way of managing goods in and out of your warehouse. WarehouseOne is fully integrated into the Sage 200 Professional’s menus and screens but it also leverages the latest mobile technology to make it available on phones, scanners or tablets. This allows you to choose the type of device most appropriate to your people, process and environment.  Rolling out WarehouseOne gives businesses a real-time view of their inventory, increased accuracy through the use of barcodes and scanning, plus greater visibility of their stock and order processing procedures through the use of our powerful enquiries. But it doesn’t stop there, as part of the packing/despatch functionality, WarehouseOne can integrate with a large of number of popular carrier services. As well as providing tracking information to customers, progress on deliveries is also fed back into Sage 200. More information on WarehouseOne can be found here If you'd like to speak to one of our team please call 01423 330335 Option 1 or email sales@onesys.co.uk  

We are excited to invite you to our Onesys Customer & Prospect Day at The NEC (Rooms 19-20), Birmingham on Thursday 19th September 2024.    Come along and enjoy informative presentations and meeting the Onesys team with lunch and refreshments provided. Speakers include: Zoe Young, Draycir  - reduce manual entry of invoice data with Purchase Invoice Recognition enabling you to automate your purchase invoices Onesys, PowerBI – overview of the market leading analytics tool that allows users to improve visualisation of their data to aid in making better informed business decisions Onesys, WarehouseOne - overview of the flexible, functionally rich Warehouse Management system for Sage 200 - developed and implemented by Onesys Chris Donlan, Sicon – introducing Sicon Approvals, providing data entry and approval processing for a range of business documents Juuso Santi, Cim200 – a fully integrated product providing you with all the tools you need to control each stage of your manufacturing processes Russell Slaymaker, Acumatica – a new product to Onesys. If you are growing rapidly or are interested in a ‘true cloud’ solution, Acumatica could be for you. There will also be a prize draw for everyone attending with the possibility of winning a £200 voucher.   Link to register is here   We look forward to seeing you there!  

We are delighted to inorm you that on 8th April 2024 the new version of Sage CRM was released.

We're delighted to announce the release of Sage 200 Standard & Education 2024 R1. 

We are excited to share the news that we have recently made our first sale of Cim200 to Devine Chemicals.  

We're pleased to let you know that the new release of Sage CRM 2023 R2 is now available. 

Locating the ideal partner for your manufacturing business solutions doesn't have to be a daunting task, especially when you opt for the assistance of our team at Onesys. Discover how we can provide support with business software tailored for professional services.

With an increasing number of manufacturing firms seeking adaptable and supremely efficient tools, cloud-based ERP software is emerging as a credible substitute for Sage 200. Discovering the ideal alternatives may require some research, but we've compiled a list of software options for your consideration. Explore these contenders challenging the Sage 200 system.

Manufacturing software is essential for optimal performance and productivity, yet numerous manufacturing companies continue to depend on Sage 50, which might no longer be the most suitable choice. With the rising need for manufacturing solutions, there is a growing array of alternatives to Sage 50, and we've highlighted some top options to empower your decision-making.

Sage 200 Manufacturing offers ERP modules for comprehensive manufacturing business management. It was a longstanding gold standard but faces increasing competition from new alternatives, diminishing its former prominence in the manufacturing sector.

On Wednesday, September 6th Onesys celebrated the dedication and commitment of its long-serving employees.

Sage 200 2023 R2 is now available - this blog post details the features of the new release and when it will be available. 

This was CIM’s number one development request and the good news is that it will be available in October 2023 alongside the 2024 CIM50 build. The Graphical Planner runs through a web browser but has full, 2-way integration with the core CIM50 application.

Opera aids manufacturing software online operations, yet its waning innovation questions its competitiveness. Habitual use, despite familiarity, overlooks evolving needs.

Sage accounting is renowned for its user-friendly interface, catering to diverse industries like manufacturing. Explore its advantages for informed incorporation.

We're delighted to let you know that Sage 50 Accounts v29.2 is here!

At Onesys we are committed to putting our customers at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we’ve partnered with Elavon. Elavon brings you a payment solution that moves seamlessly with your business needs, supporting you to manage and grow your business. Making sure that you stay in front of your competitors and – most importantly – in front of your customers.

Take a look at our list of suggestions below!

We're delighted to let you know that the release of Sage CRM 2023 R1 is now available (as of Tuesday 30th May 2023)

Paperless v5 is now here and we want to share with you all this important new step which offers the ultimate technology for Invoice Payable Automation.

It may have come to your attention that on the 10th October 2023 Microsoft Server 2012* will no longer be supported. We are writing to our customers to make them aware of this and to let them know of any compatibility issues with Sage 200 that may arise because of this.  

Cim50 is an innovative, modular system that provides the tools needed to make manufacturing businesses as productive as possible, reduce costs and improve profit.  

We are delighted to inform you that a new release of Sage 200 - 2023 R1 is now available from Monday 20th February. Keep reading to see what is new and how you can make sure you're on the latest version. 

If you’re a business owner and you’re thinking about implementing new enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, you may be overwhelmed by the options available.

For companies who manage their supply chain through distribution warehouses, effective stock management is of paramount importance as this ensures the continued success of the business.

Last month Sage 200 Professional users saw the release of Sage 200 Professional 2022 R2. The new software update came with a whole host of brand-new features for users to take full advantage of.

Many small to mid-sized businesses (SMEs) employ Sage 200 to manage their business operations and propel their growth to the next level. The Sage 200 system holds a wealth of data, however extracting it, sharing it and presenting it in a way that others can easily absorb can be challenging. That’s where the Onesys Commercials Pack comes in.

Sage stopped developing and supporting their manufacturing software products in September 2021. Since then, they have advised manufacturers to migrate to CIM software instead.

Sage 200 for Education is a powerful financial management solution for the education sector. The solution allows schools and academies to manage all aspects of their income and expenditure - from budgets, to staff payroll, to reporting and billing schedules.

We are delighred to inform you that a new release of Sage 200 Professional, 2022 R2 is available from Tuesday 23rd August 2022. Keep reading to see what is new and how you can make sure you're on the latest release.

The success of a business is ultimately linked to the technology that’s used to carry out its operations.

Customer satisfaction determines how well a company’s products or services meet their customers’ expectations. It’s an important indicator of customer loyalty and can be used to help predict business growth and revenue.

ERP software helps businesses of all sizes, including SMEs, to streamline routine operational tasks, cut costs and save valuable time.

For most warehousing and distribution companies, effective inventory management is the key to running a successful business – but that’s not always easy.

We have previously communicated with our customers that Sage decided to withdraw support for Sage 50 Manufacturing from 1st October 2021. Sage have said from the initial communications that with effect from October 2020 they would no longer test the integrations of Sage 50 Manufacturing software with any new releases of Sage 50 Accounts.  Last year an issue was identified with Sage 50 Manufacturing when Sage 50 Accounts v28 is installed and with the upcoming release of v28.1 Sage have identified a further matter which prevents the manufacturing solution from working. An error message appears that says 'Could not logon to Sage Accounts. The following error was returned by the Sage 50 Accounts Program'. Unfortunately Sage have not been able to find a workaround and as Sage 50 Manufacturing is now retired from their product range they will not resolve the issue.  If you are currently using Sage 50 Manufacturing we are strongly recommending that you don't upgrade your Sage 50 Accounts to any version higher than 27.2.  Please don't hesitate to get in contact with us if you need any assistance or if you wish to discuss moving to an alterantive manufactuirng solution.  You can find us on 01423 330335 or by emailing sales@onesys.co.uk

Although relatively new, Cim50 is the perfect software alternative to Sage 50 Manufacturing, which is no longer supported by Sage. In fact, Sage themselves favour and endorse Cim50 over their own legacy manufacturing product.

Cim50 is an incredibly versatile manufacturing software solution for small-midsized businesses.

Sage ceased all support and services for Sage Manufacturing in September 2021. Since then, Sage have partnered with Sicon and now recommend the Sicon Manufacturing suite as their solution of choice for the UK SME Manufacturing market

For many educational institutions, handling incoming and outgoing financial information is a standard part of day-to-day operations. Logistically however, this can become overwhelming and confusing to organise, especially if staff members are working remotely.

On 7th March 2022 Ian joined Onesys as an Account Manager in our MMD Division.

For many businesses, having access to the correct IT software is essential for the smooth running of daily operations. Once software is accessible and running smoothly, however, many organisations fail to update their systems, leaving them open to security threats and potentially jeopardising the longevity of their business operations.

We are delighted to inform you that a new version of Sage 200 Professional 2022 R1 is now available. Keep reading to see what is new and how you can make sure you’re on the latest release.  

We are delighted to inform you that a new release of Sage CRM 2022 R1 is now available from Onesys.  

Spreadsheets are used or have been used by almost all businesses, with many manufacturers finance departments utilising them. Many manufacturers are unaware of other options available for supporting their accounting tasks and may be holding themselves back.

You are likely aware of MRP (material requirement planning) if you work in the manufacturing industry. But what does it mean to integrate your MRP system with your business operations, and what are the best techniques to do this?

Pegasus Opera 3 is a software solution that can be fully integrated within an organisation, eliminating the need for businesses to run separate finance, payroll, CRM and service systems.

Whether you’re updating your entry-level Sage package, replacing legacy software, or implementing your first enterprise-level software solution, choosing the right hosting option can be difficult.

A reliable supply chain is a key element of any business's success.

Manufacturing is constantly changing. Few could have predicted the magnitude of disruption that would occur in 2020 and beyond. This dramatic shift has led to more manufacturers considering cloud solutions.

We recently sold Spindle Report Scheduler to one of our Sage 200 customers who wanted their business reporting to be streamlined and automatically so as to eliminate the risk of accidental human error.

At Onesys we are now a certified provider of Advanced Business Cloud Essentials (BCE).

On the 10th December 2021, Apache disclosed a flaw in their Log4j software that could pose a threat to our customers.

Whether you’re looking to purchase a new solution or already a Sage software user, choosing the right Business Partner is instrumental in the success of how well your business will operate. When you’re looking at business software it is second nature to compare the solutions with different competitors in the market. It is equally important to do your research on the Business Partner you’ll be working with.

Customer relationship management (CRM) software is used by many organisations to connect data and manage interactions with customers. CRM software helps to build customer relationships by streamlining processes and compiling data from a range of different communication channels to increase profitability.

International Computer Security Day, which takes place every year on 30th November, was created in 1988 at the same time as computers were becoming commonplace within business and government settings.

Office Automation has been a hot topic for a number of years and the guys in the Sage 200 Developer Community have been very active in this area. Here at Onesys, we’ve seen customers gain huge efficiencies by implementing Document Management Solutions.

As many industry leaders and national newspapers are reporting, the UK is currently in the midst of a supply chain crisis. In part, this has been caused by increased retail demand. Although increased demand in the UK economy is a good sign, especially following the low levels seen during the pandemic, demand has increased much quicker than supply, leading to widespread supply chain issues.

Sage 200 is a business management system made for small to medium sized businesses. The system consists of highly integrated software modules that work together to help organisations run smoothly and efficiently.

Powered by Advanced, Exchequer accounting software is a financial tool that allows users to gain complete control of their financial accounting. While Exchequer can provide extensive financial reports, it does have limitations when it comes to other business processes.

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is a process utilised by companies to manage and integrate the key departments of their business, from marketing to purchasing to HR.

Cim Services are excited to announce that their new Manufacturing solution for Sage 200 is coming soon!  

New recruit Will joined our team this week to take on a digital role within our Marketing team.

Paperless…. So much more than just a simple document management solution.

Sage 200 Standard for Education is designed specifically for the Education sector and allows you to command everything from budgets, funding and reporting to HR, payroll and payments.

Sage stopped developing new features for their Sage 50 Manufacturing software some time ago. Then, Sage announced their support services for the software would end in September 2021. Now, Sage don’t even recommend using the software and favour Cim50 instead.

Sage 50 is an incredibly versatile entry-level accounting package that’s widely used within the UK. It provides small businesses with a software solution that’s capable of managing their overall business operations, including Accounts, HR, Payroll and Manufacturing. It does, however have its limitations.

Number of Furloughed Workers Falls Below 2 Million for the First Time Since the Start of the COVID-19 Pandemic  

The new release of Sage 200 Professional launches today, 21st July 2021.

Want to know more about Sage 200? You have come to the right place.

As you’re probably already aware, Sage will not be supporting Sage 50 Manufacturing beyond 30th September 2021.

We are currently offering 3 months support completely free of charge!

Sage are no longer developing the Sage 1000 ERP software (formerly Sage Line 500). Any business using this software could be missing out on the latest technological efficiencies that Sage has to offer.Take a Look at Sage 200

Now we have greater clarity as to the terms of the UK’s future trading relationship with the EU, it is important to check if there is any impact on your Sage software.  

As the transition period ends on 31st December 2020 your business could be affected.  

Sage will no longer be supporting Sage 50 Manufacturing from 30th September 2021.

We’re delighted to announce that on the 29th May 2020 the sale of Sage Coretime to Onesys Limited completed.  

We know in these times that having a robust working from home setup is incredibly important. Here at Onesys, we've had a few questions on the best way you can use Sage 50 or 200 away from the office.

Here at Onesys, we are constantly reviewing our approach regarding the Covid-19 situation based on advice received from the Government and scientific best practice.

Please be aware that we have been made aware of the fact that there are some phishing/scam emails circulating around Making Tax Digital suggesting that a submission has been unsuccessful in order to obtain sensitive information. If you are unsure of any emails that you receive around this subject please get in touch with our Support team on 01423 330335 option 2 or by email on support@onesys.co.uk and we'll be happy to advise you. 

The 2019 R1 release of Sage CRM integrated to your Sage accounting solution offers extra features to help you manage your customer relationships across the sales, marketing and customer service areas of your business. This new release will help leverage CRM capability right across your organisation with updates to the self-service portal, the software development kit and numerous other improvements. 

Today, Onesys Limited acquired AIM Software Limited, an establised and well respected Sage reseller and IBM software house based in Knowle, Birmingham.

From Monday 4th February 2019 Sage have announced that there will be an increase to the prices of Sage 200cloud. We have included their frequently asked questions for your reference. 

The timesheet market has a quite a number of software timesheet solutions – there are more software tools today than ever which help you capture your hours, manage your time, and more importantly those projects which if done properly will improve your productivity.

Cloud computing is computing based on the internet. Where in the past, people would run applications or programs from software downloaded on a physical computer or server in their building, cloud computing allows users the same kind of access through the use of the internet.

What is Making Tax Digital?Making Tax Digital is an HMRC initiative that aims to revolutionise the UK tax system and ultimately bring an end to self-assessment.

We are pleased to announce Bowe Digital are now formally associated with the Onesys group of companies, one of the UK’s Leading Sage Platinum Partners.The Association allows Bowe Digital to call upon the resources of the onesys group, with particular emphasis on an ability to access industry leading Sage Customer Support from the Onesys support centres in Newcastle, York, Mansfield and Coventry. Additional offices and staff are based in London, West Midlands and the East Midlands and there is the ability to draw on the unrivalled technical, customer care and consultancy skills in these centres.  

A business management system is the process of ultimately making a business’ workflow more efficient and effective. So, what is business management software, why does customer service matter and how can business management software help you improve your customer service?  

Drive Medical is one of the leading manufacturers and distributors of durable medical products in the world today, with manufacturing and distribution centres in the UK, Ireland, United States, Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Australia, Romania, Taiwan and China. This means it provides a truly global service complimented by the added benefit of local knowledge.Drive UK has strengthened its operation in 2015 with two strategic acquisitions; SOS, a specialist seating manufacturer and Park House Healthcare, a manufacturer of specialist pressure care products, hospital and community beds. The growth continues with the most recent acquisition of DeVilbiss, a world leader is respiratory and sleep products.Drive Medical have 8 sites using Sage 200 throughout the UK ranging from warehouses to fully integrated business units. They currently have 130 users using Sage 200 across two separate systems.

Today, Onesys Limited acquired The Northern Path, an established and well respected Sage 200 reseller based in Newcastle.

It's a question we get asked many times: what is Sage software? Along with other questions like who are Sage and what does Sage do? So, in this blog post we'll be dispelling any myths, answering all these questions and explaining more about Sage, Sage Software and what we do here at Onesys.

Over the last 8 weeks Onesys are delighted to welcome the following new customers:

Sage Financials – the world’s first real-time accounting solution built on the Salesforce platform.

Sage 200cloud is due for release at the end of July 2017

Last week Onesys ISM held their annual Sage 200 Customer day at the Thorpe Park Hotel in Leeds. It is the opportunity for Onesys to meet with their customers as well as showcasing the many different offerings from Sage themselves and other third party suppliers. We try our very best to tie the Business Partner days as near to the new Sage 200 release as we can and this year both Anne Hardy and Adrian Malpass from Sage came along to present the new features of Sage 200cloud 2017 which is due for release this Summer.

Pure-Tec is a privately owned fitness and sports retailer that was established in 1997 and then taken under new ownership in 2016. They supply home fitness and gym equipment spanning throughout the UK and more recently into Europe too. Their main aims and objectives are to give their customers the best online shopping experience possible and to provide quality high street brands at affordable prices so that anyone can bring fitness into their home.

Westlers are a £25M player in the food processing industry. They chose to use an ERP solution supplied by Onesys to support its business processes.

Co-Star of Copgrove, North Yorkshire are the one of the UK's leading suppliers to the Mobile Communications Industry. With over 4,000 product lines they chose to streamline operations using an ERP solution supplied by Onesys.

The Tullis Russell Group are a leading, papermaking, specialist coating and converting company based in Fife Scotland who have served customers in the industry for over two centuries. The Cheshire based Tullis Russell Coaters (TRC) division wanted to build on current success in their niche marketplace, they needed to maximize every sales opportunity generated from sales and marketing initiatives and ensure that they were in a position to optimize sales conversions. They chose Sage CRM for the flexibility which it offered them to configure the system to meet their business needs and implement on a gradual basis. As a highly customisable off-the shelf solution, Sage CRM represented an affordable solution for the group which would quickly deliver a return on investment.

Imagine the scenario, you return to the office from a pleasant bank holiday weekend away to find that there has been a catastrophic server failure, which has seriously corrupted the critical data your company depends on.  Well, this is exactly the situation specialist executive recruitment firm David Abbott & Partners found itself in.

Onesys are currently in the process of developing Time & Expense Mobile for Sage Coretime.  

We will have a Sage 50 Expert on hand from Sage to show you all the new and exciting things coming from Sage and to show you how they will have a direct benefit to your business. We will also have members from the Onesys ISM Support team and our Customer Account Manager, Jen Fox in attendance to go through any queries that you may have.