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Bennett/Porter News
Congratulations! You’ve officially wrapped up the first quarter of 2025. Year-end is complete, budgets are in place, and the days are finally getting longer. As spring settles in with its fresh air and new growth, it feels like the perfect moment to refresh more than just our surroundings. That’s why we are giving our newsletter a seasonal makeover. We are now delivering it quarterly instead of monthly, filled with the same valuable insights you count on—plus a closer look at the amazing people who make it all happen.
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
Bennett/Porter & Associates, Inc. is delighted to announce it has been named Retail & eCommerce VAR of the Year at the 2025 Acumatica Cloud ERP Awards.
“We’re honored to receive this recognition from Acumatica,” said Dean Slater, B/P’s Acumatica Team Manager, “This achievement underscores the exceptional outcomes we’ve realized by delivering tailored ERP solutions that empower our customers to optimize their operations and drive business growth. Our collaboration with Acumatica has enabled us to provide unmatched value to our clients.”
Bennett/Porter helps retail and eCommerce businesses thrive with tailored Acumatica ERP solutions that streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and drive profitability. Their expertise in Acumatica Cloud ERP implementation ensures that growing businesses can scale effortlessly, integrate seamlessly with eCommerce platforms, and gain real-time insights for smarter decision-making. As a trusted Acumatica partner, they provide hands-on guidance and strategic support, empowering our clients to navigate digital transformation with confidence.
Acumatica relies on its global network of Value-Added Resellers (VARs) to sell and implement its cloud ERP software and to provide customers with superlative support throughout their digital transformations. Acumatica’s comprehensive, intuitive and affordable business management solution helps small and midsized businesses overcome real-world challenges and build a successful future on their terms.
“Bennett/Porter combines deep industry expertise with Acumatica’s leading-edge technology to deliver scalable, efficient and innovative ERP implementations,” said CJ Boguszewski, senior vice president of partner programs and strategy at Acumatica. “This recognition highlights Bennett/Porter’s role in advancing digital transformation and supporting businesses in overcoming today’s challenges while preparing for future opportunities.”
Learn more about Acumatica with Bennett/Porter HERE.
Sage 100 News
Sage 100 version 2025 is scheduled for release in April, and at that time Sage will also retire version 2022. The versions of Sage 100 supported by Sage will then be 2025, 2024 and 2023 – per their standard practice of providing support and Product Updates for three versions of the software at a time.
Sage has posted a preview of the new features they’re planning for version 2025 in their Update Schedule (although the features included in the new version could potentially change by the time the version is released).
Some of the enhancements and other changes currently slated for version 2025 include:
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
- A/R Invoice Number Expansion (20 characters)
- A/R Customer Maintenance – Add Last Invoice Date and Last Invoice Amount
INVENTORY
- I/M Sort Physical Count by Product Line
- I/M Trial Balance – Print Items with Zero Balances
- I/M Item Maintenance – Add UPC / EAN
- Print Extended Item Description on I/M Physical Count Worksheet
PURCHASE ORDER
- P/O Request for Quote
- P/O Return of Goods – Do Not Backorder Purchase Order when Item Returned
SALES ORDER
- S/O Entry – Add Customer Phone No.
- S/O and P/O – Require Cancel and Reason Code when Deleting Order/Quote
- S/O and P/O Audit Tracking
- Print Extended Item Description on S/O Forms
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
- P/M Labor Entry Piece Rate
- P/M Enhanced Scheduling to Calculate Budgets
- P/M Template Maintenance – Alphanumeric Revision Numbers and Descriptions, Attachments, Copy/Renumber Step and Display All Steps in List View
- P/M Reverse Work Ticket Costs and Quantities through P/O Return of Goods
- P/M Cost Completion Method not Clearing WIP
INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS PLANNING
- IRP View Production/Purchase Quantity Detail
- IRP Generation – Redesign Items to Produce and Items to Purchase screen
MISCELLANEOUS
- Paperless Office – Save Form Code Name in Log and Export to Excel added to Viewers
- V/I Named Temp Fields
- L/M Launcher – Resources Button, Address Link to Live Chat
OTHER CHANGES
- Removal of sData
- Paya – Discontinue Vault-Only Accounts
- Microsoft 365 Connector and Office 365 Contacts Retired
- New Utility in NOMADS Data Dictionary Maintenance
- Sage Intelligence – v8.xx
- Anvyl Integration
Bennett/Porter will begin upgrading clients to version 2025 once the first Product Update is released – which could be in late July or early August. Please let us know if you would like to upgrade this year, and we will contact you to get the upgrade process started after the release of version 2025.
People Savvy HCM News
New Feature Spotlight: Expense Tracking! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the highly anticipated expense report tracking in People Savvy HCM. This functionality is designed to simplify and streamline the entire process of expense submissions, approvals, payroll reimbursements, and reporting. Expenses are effortlessly entered, automatically routed to the appropriate individual for approval, and then seamlessly flow into payroll for accurate and timely reimbursement. Intuitive expense tracking like this creates a great employee experience. As an added benefit for managers and supervisors, enhanced reporting and data visualizations are available for better visibility into expense data, allowing for trend tracking and precise budgeting.
Valuable key features of People Savvy HCM Expense Tracking include:
- Automated, proactive notifications
- Mobile-friendly self-service
- Effective dated mileage rate tracking
- Ability to identify reimbursable vs. non-reimbursable expenses
- At-a-glance expense status
- Easy review of all receipts at anytime
- Breakout of expense types on general ledger
In addition to this new expense tracking functionality, the March Software Release included exciting new features, fun enhancements, and bug fixes. Here are just a few highlights:
Cross Suite
- Mass Upload Documents – This long-awaited functionality allows for uploads of multiple employee documents to the application via the Mass Upload action.
Payroll
- The newest version of the Federal W-2 for 2025 was added.
- W2C: Box 15 – The State Code and State ID will now populate in Box 15 on the W2C form, including for employees who have worked in multiple states.
HR
- The new Applicant Portal Experience provides your applicants a better experience when applying for jobs. Key features include:
- Eliminating the need for applicants to create an account to apply for jobs
- Better autofill of the application forms
- Optimization for mobile devices
- Streamlined process for ‘full-apply’ applicants
- All around better navigation and user experience
If you would like more information on the new expense tracking functionality or any of the other recent updates, please contact the People Savvy HCM team at Bennett/Porter today!
Managed IT Services News
Microsoft will cease security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. This poses a significant security risk to any workstations still running this operating system. Safeguard your company’s data by planning now to upgrade or replace affected workstations.
Options for Your Workstations
UPGRADE: Explore the possibility of in-place upgrades from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Given the extensive hardware requirements for Windows 11, this may not be feasible for all systems.
REPLACE: Consider replacing Windows 10 workstations with new, high-quality Windows 11 systems. This upgrade enhances both performance and reliability of your workstations.
DO NOTHING: This option exposes your workstations to security threats and jeopardizes your company’s data. Outside of running legacy software that cannot run on a modern OS, this should not be considered.
Considerations for Legacy Software
Evaluate the compatibility of legacy software with Windows 11. Older software may need to be replaced with newer versions, or systems running legacy software may require special, isolated environments to function correctly.
Personal Security
Remember, this end-of-support also affects personal computers used for work-related tasks. Upgrading or replacing these home computers is equally important for overall network safety.
Bennett/Porter is Here to Help
Navigating the end-of-support for Windows 10 can be challenging, but Bennett/Porter is here to help. Our friendly team offers expert guidance and tailored IT solutions to ensure a smooth transition to the best option for your business. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer support and a personalized approach to meet your unique needs. By partnering with Bennett/Porter, you can leverage our expertise to not only provide end-of-support solutions, but ensure your company remains secure, efficient, and up-to-date with the latest technology.
Contact us today to discuss your options and secure your IT future as Windows 10 support comes to an end. Let Bennett/Porter help you make the best decision for your business continuity and growth. We are committed to making your transition seamless and protecting your business from potential security risks associated with outdated systems.
