Sage 50 2018.0 Releases today! What's new?

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In the Sage 50 2018 release, we've built upon all of the amazing features added to the 2017 version. See the what's new PDF for more details!

  • Note*: Starting October 10th, 2017, all clients using 2017.2 should receive prompts from within the software  advising to install Sage 50 Accounting (version 2018.0).

What's new?

  • O365 & Sage 50 Integration sync personalization

    • You can now make better business decisions with more up to date information.
    •  Sage 50 allows you to set up a schedule to control how frequently Office 365 and Sage50 are synchronized for more real-time data.

  • Security Enhancement

    • We've also updated the database that sage 50 uses. This provides increased security and speed. Sage 50 continues to use MySQL databases but has moved from version 5.6.10 to version 5.7.18.
    • Note: may slow down database conversion process.

 If you want to see these and more details about the 2018.0 release you can review this PDF for other resolved issues.

 Keep watch for the next release in December.

 Top Resolved Issues in Sage 50 2018

  • Recurring Transaction issue
    • Fixed, for written details see KB 84693

 Old Sage 50 file conversion

  • The conversion of files older than 2014 still requires Sage 50 2015 software to be installed to provide the components to newer Sage 50 versions.

What does a Sage 50c subscription include?

See our post: Q&A: Sage 50 vs. Sage 50C vs. Sage One

  • Note*: Store bought Sage 50 2018 software with payroll service is subscription only, meaning that it's a yearly rental otherwise it goes into read-only mode for the full product.

General Information about Product Updates and Product Upgrades

Important! Sage 50 Accounting product updates and version upgrades are only available to current subscribers of a Sage Business Care plan.

Payroll updates and features are only available to current subscribers of a Sage Business Care plan with payroll tax table updates.

If you do not know whether your subscription is current, or you need to sign up or renew your subscription, contact our Sales Team at 1-888-261-9610.

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