If you've been using Sage 500 ERP (formerly Sage MAS 500) for a while, it's hard to overstate the important role that FRx has undoubtedly played in your business. But sometimes change (even when it's forced on us by Microsoft!) leads to great things... and the retirement of FRx is no exception. In fact, here are 3 reasons we think you're going to love your new Sage Intelligence reporting tool.
Here's a look at the 3 reasons ...
1. MORE THAN A ONE-TRICK PONY
First and foremost, Sage Intelligence is so much more than just a financial reporter that's pulling data only from your General Ledger. Sage Intelligence looks across your entire Sage 500 database to report on information in any module. For example, a single report can display information from multiple companies and across operational areas like sales, accounting, payroll, manufacturing and inventory. Now THAT'S well-rounded talent.
2. A FAMILIAR FACE
Sage Intelligence is an Excel-based reporting tool. With millions of customers worldwide using Excel, it's likely that you're already familiar with this indispensible business tool. That means your learning curve will be short and a world of analytical tools will be at your finger tips using Excel formulas, pivot tables, and charting tools. In fact, all of the Sage Intelligence reporting output goes straight into Excel so you can add rows and columns, combine operational data from other sources, and slice, dice, and analyze to your heart's content.
3. GOOD LOOKING AND INTELLIGENT
With a variety of pre-formatted reports, Sage Intelligence is a real "looker." All that raw data in your Sage 500 system is converted into graphs, charts, and dashboards that make it easy to spot trends and identify emerging opportunity. Bite-sized pieces of visual data combined into one view that's worth far more than a thousand words. Perhaps more important, underneath that pretty face lies a powerful business intelligence engine which means you can slice, dice, filter, and analyze, to your heart's content... all without the need for technical assistance from the "IT Guy."
IMPORTANT SUPPORT UPDATE FOR FRX
Based on a contractual agreement with Microsoft, FRx service packs and bug fixes are no longer available on Sage Software Online as of January 31, 2011. But rest assured, Sage will continue to provide support for any issues related to the integration between Sage 500 and FRx in accordance with their published supported versions policy.
SEEING IS BELIEVING
Seeing is believing... that's why we thought you'd be interested in a few helpful videos posted online including tips for Installing Sage Intelligence, Using the Report Designer, and Modifying Existing Reports. In fact, a good place to start is the Sage Business Intelligence Overview Video.
