Sage BusinessVision (BV) Migration: Making Sense of 3 Options

3 Sage BusinessVision (BV) Migration Options

As a Sage BusinessVision (BV) customer you have received all sorts of communications about your BusinessVision (BV) migration options. Sage has recently announced that Sage 300 ERP (formerly Accpac) is the most natural path for Sage BusinessVision (BV) Accounting customers who are ready to upgrade. As the new version represents an all-encompassing platform change, customers will be able to take advantage of new technology and features, promotional upgrade pricing options, and have the option to stay with an on-premise installation or move their ERP to the cloud!

The Sage 300 ERP family offers comprehensive business management solutions designed to keep your total cost of ownership low by supporting multiple technologies, databases, and operating systems. Sage 300 ERP is available in multiple editions and gives you the opportunity to add users and adopt greater functionality as your business grows. Sage 300 ERP offers built-in support for multiple languages and multi-currency transactions, so your business can comfortably reach around the globe. Sage 300 ERP contains the power and tools to help you get better visibility of your business so you can improve productivity, envision success, and accelerate growth.

3 Sage BusinessVision (BV) Migration Options: 

1. Sage 300 Online is one edition of the Sage 300 family, and is the next generation solution for BusinessVision users.  It is a cloud-based solution and has the potential to lower your total cost of ownership, while at the same time, offer greater functionality!  Working in the cloud is something we already do every day – online banking, email, and social media.  Having the ability to access your ERP software anytime, anywhere can bring a new level of productivity to your business.  New functionalities, like giving your accountant access from anywhere, can introduce savings as well.
2. Sage 300 ERP, the on-premise version of Sage 300, is also an option as you evolve from BusinessVision.  On-premise means that you will also require the appropriate hardware infrastructure to be onsite, to power your ERP application.  Integration with other systems is one of the major advantages to on-premise, as is the ability to maintain control over where your data is stored.
3. Sage ERP X3 is another excellent upgrade choice, for certain customers. It is a state-of-the-art accounting and finance software platform with an easy-to-use interface. It is also mobile-friendly, offers real-time report services, and can streamline business workflow. With Sage ERP X3, you can improve your customer service, optimize your cash flow, and help your employees be more efficient. In addition, if your long-term business plan involves expanding internationally, Sage ERP X3 can accommodate that growth.

Sage has put forward an attractive, easy to execute upgrade plan.  Customers should expect to pay close to what they are currently paying for BusinessVision maintenance for the next few years, and that cost includes a number of things – added or continued Gold Support for BusinessVision; access to Sage ERP 300 Online, allowing customers to “play” first; Gold Support for Sage 300 Online or Sage 300 ERP on-premise; and the ability to shift from an annual fee to a monthly subscription model.

This is a great time to take a look at how making a move on ERP can contribute to growth and productivity at your organization.   As of today, there is not an end-date at which Sage will stop supporting BusinessVision, meaning customers are afforded the luxury of time and planning for this change.

To learn more about what the next-generation of ERP from Sage can mean to your organization, and for guidance on whether or not the cloud is right for you, contact Mantralogix today to have a meaningful conversation about your specific requirements.  We are happy to receive your inquires for any types of services which you are looking for and will focus on ensuring your requirements are met. Please call us at 1-866-320-8922 or email us at info@mantralogix.com.

About Mantralogix   

Mantralogix specializes in the implementation, support, and training of world-class ERP solutions from Sage, including Sage ERP MAS 500, Sage 300 ERP (formerly Accpac), and Sage ERP X3, Sage PFW, and Sage BusinessVision Accounting (BV).  We also help with CRM, HRMS, custom development, hardware, and IT consulting and outsourcing. Mantralogix has in-house expertise in designing, developing and implementing solutions for financial, manufacturing and distribution verticals.  Contact us today at 866-320-8922 or visit www.mantralogix.com

 Another version of this article was previously posted on Mantralogix’s Blog on February 6, 2015 - BusinessVision - Prepare Your Business for Upcoming Sage Changes

Topics: BusinessVision