SmartList Builder returns to it's original author, eOne Solutions

Effective January 1^st, 2014 SmartList Builder for Dynamics GP will no longer be offered or supported by Microsoft.  Microsoft is transferring the ongoing sales, maintenance and support of SmartList Builder back to eOne Solutions , it's original author.

Collins Computing and eOne will work together to ensure the process is simple and seamless.  Existing clients who are current on enhancement will transition 'free'.  The product remains unchanged so you have no compatibility or upgrade issues.  Everything will remain 'same old' but you will find SLB continues to get better with all the exciting enhancements eOne is adding.

Here are a couple Q&A's about the change...

Why are these changes taking place? 
There are a number of reasons behind eOne’s decision to discontinue the SmartList Builder OEM agreement. 

1. Development: Working within the OEM we were limited to Microsoft protocol as to additional functionality we were able to add to SmartList Builder. We are now able to move past those limits and be as creative as we like to be at eOne - to add all the functionality we dream up.

2. Mid-Market Customer Needs: Mid-Market companies use many software applications as part of their business systems – not just Dynamics GP. We have a great deal of demand from customers wanting to access NON GP data in their SmartLists. This will be one of the first new pieces of functionality you will see added to SmartList Builder.  

3. Web Client: With the release of a web client it was important for us to continue a world class offering to our clients. While SLB has been completely transitioned to the web client already – our broader strategy for SLB is tied to SmartView and the delivery of SmartView as a browser experience (without Web Client dependencies).

4. Mobile/Devices:  iPads, Surfaces and SmartPhones are all part of our SmartList Builder strategy.

5. Success of Extender Transition: The transition of Extender back to eOne in 2013 has progressed smoothly. We have been inspired by the way partners are still actively selling Extender and as a result selling more Dynamics GP. We believe we can support our partners better and help them sell even more Dynamics GP by getting our hands in full control of SLB.

6. Tighter Integration: eOne is passionate about making ALL our products work together within the eOne stack. Inside the OEM agreement it was not possible to build in specific functionality to support non-OEM eOne products. We are now able to significantly improve the integrations between SmartList Builder, Extender, SmartConnect, SmartView and other upcoming eOne products.

7. Taking Control: As a business, eOne prides itself on being clever and creative, making strong decisions and acting on them rapidly. We are very proud of our internal systems, reporting and order processing portal for our partners. Relying on a company as large as Microsoft with inherently complex systems was an ongoing and unnecessary distraction.

8. Confused Direction: As an OEM partner – we were at times left in the dark when it came to understanding where the Microsoft corporate direction clashed with the local GP team’s vision. To ensure we were the masters of our own direction we needed full control over SmartList Builder including development, sales, marketing and promotions.

 

What do I need to do as a SLB client?

1. If you are currently a SmartList Builder client, then there is nothing you need to do at all. Sit back, keep using SmartList Builder, Excel Report Builder and all the good functionality you have available to you now.

 

 If you have any questions, please contact your Collins Account Manager or click here.
 

 

US Payroll Tax Update - Round 7 RELEASED

Microsoft has released the US Payroll Round 7 Tax Update for Ohio.  This is a table change only.  Once installed, the new tax update date is 9/1/2013.

Links

• Dynamics GP2010
• Dynamics GP2013
• Documentation

Tax Update Info

Employer Withholding Tables Revised - Effective September 1^st, 2013

This alert is to advise employers that the Ohio Department of Taxation has issued new employer withholding tables to be used or payrolls that end on or after September 1^st , 2013.  The new tables take into consideration the income tax rate reductions that went into effect when Amended Substitute House Bill 59 was signed into law.  The tables reflect a 9% reduction in the withholding rates previously in effect for 2013, to conform with the 8.5% and 0.5% decrease in individual income tax rates in effect for taxable years 2013 and 2014, respectively.  The new tables are to be used for the remainder of the 2013 calendar year and for all of 2014.  The new withholding tables are posted on the Employer Withholding Tax Web page, which can be accessed by clicking here.  The tables include the percentage method for calculating withholding as well as daily, weekly, biweekly, semimonthly and monthly tables.

If you have any questions, please contact support@collinscomputing.com or call (888) 391-6690.

US Payroll Tax Update - Round 7

The state of Ohio has released tax withholding tables effective September 2013.  This will be a table change only and Microsoft is scheduled to release this update the week of August 26^th, 2013.

Employer Withholding Tables Revised - Effective September 1^st, 2013 

This alert is to advise employers that the Ohio Department of Taxation has issued new employer withholding tables to be used for payrolls that end on or after September 1^st , 2013.   The new tables take into consideration the income tax rate reductions that went into effect when Amended Substitute House Bill 59 was signed into law.  The tables reflect a 9% reduction in the withholding rates previously in effect for 2013, to conform with the 8.5% and 0.5% decrease in individual income tax rates in effect for taxable years 2013 and 2014, respectively.  The new tables are to be used for the remainder of the 2013 calendar year and for all of 2014.  The new withholding tables are posted on the Employer Withholding Tax Web page, which can be accessed by clicking here.  The tables include the percentage method for calculating withholding as well as daily, weekly, biweekly, semimonthly and monthly tables.

We will update you when the Round 7 Tax Update is available.

If you have any questions, please contact support@collinscomputing.com or call (888) 391-6690.