The ‘Cloud’ Story of an Effective Business Management Solution

Felicia ThomasSenior Product Marketing Manager

Current ControlConnected

What do people want to get from their business management

solution?

The “Cloud” StoryWhat Modernization means to Sage 100cloud

Improving modernizationBridging the past to the future

• Modernized versions allow customers to move to a fresh UI and

benefit from the latest technology without having to face a

disruptive migration journey

• Basing 100cloud on products with loyal install base and years of

experience and customer feedback allowed Sage to offer the

richness of functionality customers are expecting

• Sage 100cloud is a comprehensive business management

solution that:

• Is easier to use with intuitive new user interfaces

• Improves productivity with more features and connected

services included in the new solutions bundles

• Reduces up-front customer investment by offering subscription

pricing

Sage 100

HRMS

Construction

Sage 50

Sage 100

Sage 100c:Now

Sage 100cloud builds on top of Sage 100

Cloud Applications

(Connected Services)

Desktop Application

(Microsoft Windows Screens,

Desktop ISVs)

Sage 100 Business Logic for Application

(General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable,

Order Entry, Purchase Order, Inventory, Payroll & more)

Microsoft SQL Database

Our cloud connected strategy

Etc.

• Auto Bank Feeds

• Reprint SO from history

• Time Track Entry Mobile

• Consolidated Invoicing

• Work Order to framework

• Lot / Serial Expiry dates

• Revenue Recognition engine

• Etc.

Sage 100c now

Yesterday Today

What does this mean?Sage 100cloud means connected

All of the security and

familiarity of the

desktop solution you

know today

Plus the added productivity

and mobility of cloud

based connected services

Cloud connected = Added value

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Available Today

Payroll 2018.x

Sage Sales Tax

Sage Payment Solutions (now Paya)

Sage Payroll Services

Direct Deposit

Mobile Counts for Bar Code

Mobile Sales for Bar Code

SIA Basics

APAutomation

DSD / ScanForce Multi-Bin Basics

100cloud Manufacturing

Usability Value

C Available only in the cloud

Cloud capabilities available in Sage 100

• Not cloud (available to all customers)

1. Current

Questions?

Stay Current with your trusted solution

Business intelligenceCompany-wide business visibility

Do more with data

74%

41%

64%

58%

53%

31%

11%

24%27%

42%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

Decision-makers can drill

down from summary data

to transactions

Data is integrated

with the extended

enterprise

Central repository

of metrics and KPIs

Production of

variance reports

Product costs

are tracked

ERP and Analytics No ERP and Analytics

Source: Aberdeen Group, August 2016

Improving visibility and customer service

56% 57%

77%

26% 24%

41%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

Real-time visibility into

status of all processes,

from quote to cash

A fully integrated view of

all customer information

Data entry at the

point of activity

Mobile No Mobile

Source: Aberdeen Group, August 2016

"Companies that have integrated ERP

and BI capabilities see a 55% greater

improvement in process cycle times."

“Simplify decision-making to grow your business with analytics and ERP“

Aberdeen Group, 2015

Sage Intelligence Reporting

Gain control through

accurate reporting

Take action through

better analysis

Get timely, automated

reports

Keep tabs on critical information and increase business visibility

2. Connected

Stay Connected anytime, anywhere

CollaborationConvenience

Technology challenges

23%

23%

29%

35%

39%

48%

0% 20% 40% 60%

Inaccurate data

Difficult to share data outside of the organization

Redundant data

System cannot track business processes

Business systems cannot interact with one another

Lack collaboration capabilities

Sage 100cloud

Sage 100cloud manages your entire business

Sage 100cloud

Sage 100cloud connects all the vital aspects of your finances and operations – Sharing information, improving

business insight, and eliminating redundancy. Build the system that makes the most sense for your organization

Connected customers

“With information readily available at their fingertips,

sales representatives can deliver unparalleled

customer service and strengthen client relationships. In

short, Sage CRM and Sage 100 deliver the business

management capabilities we need to stay competitive.” Jean-Marc Pigeon, President, Inortech, Inc.

Harness the Power of Integrated CRM

Improve customer service

Market more effectively

Empower more productive people teams

Work faster and smarter

Use visibility to drive profitability

Pitch new products to the right people

3. Control

Take Control of your business

CapabilitiesCustomization

Be flexible to change

69%

61%

52%

23%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

Cross-functional teams are

responsible for improving

operational performance

Business solution can be

quickly modified to react to

business change

Leaders

Followers

Connected Services give you Control

Optimize and forecast inventory

At-a-glance valuations, demand,

fill rates, & orders

Additional Connected Services for Sage 100cloud

AP Automation Microsoft Office 365

Budgeting and Planning

Multi-BinSage 100cloud Manufacturing

E-Commerce

Cloud connected = Added value

Usability Value

Yet to come

Collections On-line

Mobility for Work Order

• MRP to Framework

Point of Sale

Expense Management

More …

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C Available only in the cloud

Cloud capabilities available in Sage 100

• Not cloud (available to all customers)

Coming Soon

Budgeting & Planning

Auto Bank Feeds

Sage Contacts w/ Office 365

Reprint SO from history

Time Track Entry Mobile

Sage eCommerce

Office 365 BOTS

Consolidated Invoicing

Paperless Office 365

• Work Order to framework

International Addresses

Lot/Serial Expiry dates

Revenue Recognition engine

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The ‘Cloud’ Story

Current Connected Control

Sage 100cloud

Thank you