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Bennett/Porter News
Happy New Year! January is here, and with it comes a fresh start and the opportunity to make 2025 your best year yet. Whether you’re setting resolutions for your business, tackling new goals, or simply recharging after the holidays, this is the perfect time to think about how you can optimize your operations. This month, we’re shining a spotlight on Sage 100 Cloud Hosting; a powerful way to simplify workflows, boost security, and position your business for success in the year ahead. Here’s to a productive and prosperous start to 2025!
At Bennett/Porter, “People Inspiring Solutions” is more than just a tagline – it’s the driving force behind everything we do. Our personable approach and exceptional customer service make us the ideal partner for your business, providing tailored digital solutions for your enterprise, HR, and IT needs.
Acumatica News
We’re Excited to Join the Acumatica Summit 2025 in Las Vegas!
At Bennett/Porter, we’re all about staying ahead of the curve to deliver transformative solutions that empower your business. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our attendance at the Acumatica Summit 2025, happening January 26–29 at the luxurious Wynn Las Vegas! This gathering of industry leaders, Acumatica partners, and forward-thinking businesses. We also view it as an opportunity to bring innovation, insights, and new strategies directly to you.
What Awaits at the Summit?
- Visionary Keynotes: Gain early access to the latest updates and bold visions from Acumatica’s top thinkers.
- Interactive Breakouts: Dive deep into hands-on workshops and discussions tailored to tackle real-world challenges with Acumatica’s ERP solutions.
- Unmatched Networking: Whether it’s the welcome reception or celebration party, we’re looking forward to connecting with other passionate professionals and learning from their stories.
Why It Matters to Us—and You
The Acumatica Summit is a chance for us to discover tools, strategies, and insights that align with our mission of helping businesses thrive. From advanced integrations and AI-driven ERP enhancements to practical payroll solutions, the innovations we’ll explore ensure our clients remain competitive and future-ready.
Our Commitment: Bringing Value Back Home
We attend the Acumatica Summit with one goal in mind: empowering your business with technology that drives results. Whether it’s streamlining payroll processes, leveraging predictive analytics, or discovering new ways to enhance user experiences, every insight we gain is aimed at improving how we support you.
Join us in celebrating innovation, collaboration, and the future of business solutions at the Acumatica Summit 2025. We hope to share anything new and exciting with you upon our return. Maybe we’ll even see you there!
Sage 100 News
IT’S TIME TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP WITH SAGE 100: MOVING TO CLOUD HOSTING!
Moving to Sage 100 Cloud Hosting is more than just an upgrade to your technology. It’s a strategic business decision that sets the stage for being more flexible, more competitive, and more secure. At Bennett/Porter, we specialize in guiding businesses like yours through this transition, ensuring a seamless process that modernizes your operations while keeping disruption to a minimum.
Imagine your team being able to access Sage 100 from anywhere with an internet connection. How does elimination of costly server maintenance, the ability to scale resources as your business grows, and the peace of mind that comes with state-of-the-art data security sound to you?
What Does the Journey Look Like?
The transition to cloud hosting starts with a detailed assessment of your existing Sage 100 setup. Our Sage team will work with you to identify your business’s unique requirements, ensure compatibility with cloud hosting, and create a roadmap tailored to your organization. Upgrading to the latest version of Sage 100 is also part of the process; which optimizes your system for the cloud environment.
From there, our team ensures every step of the migration is handled with care:
- Comprehensive data backups protect your information.
- The migration itself is conducted with precision, often outside of business hours to minimize impact on your operations.
- Rigorous testing ensures everything runs smoothly, and your team receives the training needed to fully embrace the benefits of cloud hosting.
Experience the Immediate Benefits
Once your Sage 100 system is running in the cloud, you’ll notice the difference. Remote access lets your team work seamlessly from any location, while the enhanced reliability of the cloud ensures consistent uptime—even in adverse conditions. The cloud’s scalability allows you to expand effortlessly, adding users and features without the limitations of physical hardware. And with built-in protections against data breaches and ransomware, your business is better equipped to safeguard its critical information.
Why Choose Bennett/Porter for Your Migration?
At Bennett/Porter, we go beyond just moving your system to the cloud. We partner with you to ensure the transition supports your long-term success. Our expert team handles the complexities of migration so you can focus on running your business. And as your trusted cloud hosting provider, we’re here to provide ongoing support and guidance, helping you make the most of your cloud-hosted Sage 100 ERP.
Modernizing your IT infrastructure has never been simpler. Ready to take your Sage 100 system to the cloud? Schedule a free consultation today at www.benpor.com, and let us make your journey to the cloud seamless and rewarding. Or learn more by reading one of our newest blog posts “A Beginner’s Guide to Moving Sage 100 to the Cloud“.
People Savvy HCM News
EXCITING UPDATES FROM UKG ARE ON THE HORIZON
UKG, the manufacturer of People Savvy HCM, recently released their product roadmap to give partners like us a glimpse of the improvements we can expect in fiscal year 2025. The following are just a few of the highlights that will soon be offered through People Savvy HCM. We hope you’ll be as excited as we are about these new, business-enhancing options.
Applicant Portal Refresh
Exciting and much needed changes are coming to the Applicant Tracking module in People Savvy HCM. In recent months, you may have noticed some changes to the look and feel of this area of the system. UKG has been slowly rolling out functionality to help align the look of the applicant portal with client company websites, so it appears fully integrated and seamless. Their developers will continue along this path in early 2025 by updating the applicant experience to include improvements, such as not requiring candidates to log in to apply for positions. That means no more requiring applicants to create accounts, which can be a deterrent for many qualified candidates. In even better for news applicants, resumes may be used to populate the application (of course, LinkedIn profiles can continue to be used as well). Questionnaires, knock-out questions, and EEO information collection are still optional but are presented in a much more user-friendly format, as is the rest of the application process. The target date for these changes is March 2025. By September 2025, the roadmap for Applicant Tracking also includes applicants being able to schedule their own interviews through the module. Check future newsletters for additional information!
Expense Tracking
Expense tracking can often be a drain on A/P and payroll administrators. Most companies rely on manual processes or another, separate external system to manage employee expenses. We are very happy to announce that the new payroll-integrated, expense tracking module is now available in People Savvy HCM. Once configured, employees will be able to submit expense reimbursement requests from anywhere on any device. Required information and receipts can be easily submitted right alongside timesheets. Expense reports and receipts are viewed side-by-side, which means no flipping through multiples screens or attachments. Simple submission, approval, and notification processes may be configured, and status tracking is clear and easy. Expenses are then able to be pulled directly into payroll for processing, followed by inclusion in the general ledger report.
Employee Navigator Integration
Numerous insurance brokers offer clients Employee Navigator to simplify the management of employee benefits and aid compliance for businesses of all sizes. Employee Navigator also provides a direct connection to insurance carriers for transmitting enrollments and terminations for groups of all sizes. This is a valuable benefit, especially to small employers who may not have the option of an EDI feed if they have less than the minimum number employees that carriers require (typically 100). A direct, two-way integration with Employee Navigator and People Savvy HCM is currently in the final testing phase and planned for availability by the end of February 2025. This is an additional option being offered to help manage benefits without duplicate entry into multiple systems, and it in no way changes the current benefits administration and EDI feed options offered in People Savvy HCM.
This is just some of the exciting functionality arriving in People Savvy HCM. We’ll be sure to keep you updated about additional initiatives as they are rolled out. If you have questions or would like to discuss taking advantage of any of these new features, please reach out to our team. We’d love to hear from you in the new year!
Managed IT Services News
Bennett/Porter Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Certification
At Bennett/Porter, we’re excited to share a major achievement that underscores our unwavering commitment to safeguarding the sensitive information our clients entrust to us: the successful completion of our System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 2 attestation. This rigorous certification highlights our dedication to delivering secure, trusted Managed IT Services and workforce software solutions, and it serves as a powerful testament to our operational integrity and focus on customer trust.
What Does SOC 2 Type 2 Mean for You?
SOC 2 Type 2 is the gold standard in information security. Conducted by industry experts at Strike Graph, this attestation involved a comprehensive, independent audit of our systems, policies, and processes. Meeting the stringent standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) confirms that our operations prioritize data security and privacy at every level.
For you, our valued clients, this certification means peace of mind. It’s a firm assurance that your sensitive information is handled with the utmost care and precision, in line with today’s best-in-class practices.
A Message from Our CEO
“This achievement reflects our ongoing commitment to our clients,” said Sue Bennett, CEO and Founder of Bennett/Porter. “We take this responsibility seriously, and completing our SOC 2 Type 2 audit demonstrates how we prioritize the security and integrity of our customers’ data.”
This milestone perfectly aligns with our mission to empower businesses with tailored digital solutions that drive growth while maintaining trust and security. It’s a shining example of how we continuously raise the bar to deliver value where it matters most.
Building on Success
The SOC 2 Type 2 attestation enhances the suite of services we proudly offer, spanning Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), HR, Payroll, and Managed IT solutions. It’s more than just a certification—it’s a commitment to reliability, innovation, and security that reinforces the trust our clients place in us every day.
We see this accomplishment as a springboard for even greater advancements as we continue to deliver cutting-edge technology solutions that empower businesses to thrive.
Curious about how SOC 2 compliance benefits your business or want to learn more about our secure solutions? Connect with us today at www.benpor.com. Together, let’s shape a future built on trust and innovation!
