﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" media="screen" href="/cms/includes/rss.css"?><!--RSS generated by xkzero - LIVE at Sat, 19 May 2012 19:24:26 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0"><channel><title /><link>http://www.xkzero.com/news/</link><copyright /><generator>Default Site</generator><item><title>xkzero Secures New Sage ERP X3 Project for Animal Feed Company</title><link>http://www.xkzero.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=242</link><description>xkzero, a leading Chicago-based consultant and ERP software developer, is proud to announce a new sale of a new Sage ERP X3 system. 


</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[xkzero, a leading Chicago-based consultant and ERP software developer, is proud to announce a new sale of a new Sage ERP X3 system. 


]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Paul,Ziliak</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:38:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sage KnowledgeSync Free Edition Retired</title><link>http://www.xkzero.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=239</link><description>Vineyardsoft Corporation, publishers of KnowledgeSync software, a data monitoring and alerts tool promoted by Sage, has announced that effective January 31, 2012 they will no longer offer the free 'Professional Edition' of the software which has been shipping with the Sage ERP products for some time [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Vineyardsoft Corporation, publishers of KnowledgeSync software, a data monitoring and alerts tool promoted by Sage, has announced that effective January 31, 2012 they will no longer offer the free 'Professional Edition' of the software which has been shipping with the Sage ERP products for some time.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Paul,Ziliak</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:55:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>xkzero Announces Three New Hires</title><link>http://www.xkzero.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=240</link><description>Leading Chicago-based ERP consultants and software developer, xkzero, has added three new members to its professional staff, furthering xkzero's ability to meet the continued demands of the ERP mid-market.

“This is a very exciting time for xkzero. Besides the launch of our GetX Search for Sage 10 [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Leading Chicago-based ERP consultants and software developer, xkzero, has added three new members to its professional staff, furthering xkzero's ability to meet the continued demands of the ERP mid-market.

“This is a very exciting time for xkzero. Besides the launch of our GetX Search for Sage 100 ERP and our native iPad sales apps for Sage 100 and Sage 500 ERP, we have been fortunate to add these three talented individuals.", said xkzero Partner, Paul Ziliak.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Paul,Ziliak</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:21:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GetX Search for MAS 90 and MAS 200 On Sale Now</title><link>http://www.xkzero.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=232</link><description>Chicago-based software developer and consultancy xkzero announced the general release of GetX Search for Sage ERP MAS 90 and MAS 200 today.  GetX allows users of MAS 90 to search their software the same way they do the web.  The result is significant time savings for users of all levels and roles in [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago-based software developer and consultancy xkzero announced the general release of GetX Search for Sage ERP MAS 90 and MAS 200 today.  GetX allows users of MAS 90 to search their software the same way they do the web.  The result is significant time savings for users of all levels and roles in organizations using the iconic MAS 90 and MAS 200 applications.

xkzero co-Founder, Paul Ziliak, says that "GetX is providing users everything we hoped it would.  Saving precious time finding data ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Paul,Ziliak</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GetX Search for MAS 90 and MAS 200 Achieves Milestone</title><link>http://www.xkzero.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=227</link><description>xkzero successfully completed its initial limited release of the new GetX Search for Sage ERP MAS 90 and MAS 200 to a cross-section of its client base last week. “Our findings confirmed our feeling that every user at every company will benefit from and should use GetX.  With the relase of GetX, MAS  [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[xkzero successfully completed its initial limited release of the new GetX Search for Sage ERP MAS 90 and MAS 200 to a cross-section of its client base last week. “Our findings confirmed our feeling that every user at every company will benefit from and should use GetX.  With the relase of GetX, MAS 90 joins an elite list of ERP/accounting software systems such as Epicor, Sage X3 (with Sage Search, and MAS 500 (with z.Find) by offering a so-called universal search engine. ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Paul,Ziliak</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sage Releases Version 4.5 of MAS 90 and 200</title><link>http://www.xkzero.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=222</link><description>Sage North America will begin shipping MAS 90 and MAS 200 ERP version 4.5 today according to reports from Sage.  

Customers active on maintenance plans will automatically receive shipment of the product.  For customers not current on maintenance, please contact xkzero at info@xkzero.com or call K [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sage North America will begin shipping MAS 90 and MAS 200 ERP version 4.5 today according to reports from Sage.  

Customers active on maintenance plans will automatically receive shipment of the product.  For customers not current on maintenance, please contact xkzero at info@xkzero.com or call Kathy Potter at 847-238-6198 to learn about promotions available from Sage to update your maintenance plan.
]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Paul,Ziliak</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sage Partner xkzero Now Authorized for Sage ERP X3</title><link>http://www.xkzero.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=233</link><description>Chicago-based xkzero has added Sage ERP X3 to its software solution offerings. xkzero has been helping some of the most successful manufacturing and distribution companies in Chicago and the Midwest increase profits and optimize resources through innovative use of Sage ERP products since 2005.

"W [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago-based xkzero has added Sage ERP X3 to its software solution offerings. xkzero has been helping some of the most successful manufacturing and distribution companies in Chicago and the Midwest increase profits and optimize resources through innovative use of Sage ERP products since 2005.

"We recognized that to serve the dynamically changing needs of our client base adding Sage ERP X3 to our software product mix was essential." said Paul Ziliak, founding partner of xkzero. ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Paul,Ziliak</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Technology Advisors and xkzero Join Forces to Offer Clients Complete Front and Back Office Solutions</title><link>http://www.xkzero.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=234</link><description>Customer Relationship Management (CRM) leader, Technology Advisors, Inc. (TAI), has partnered with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) leader, xkzero, to increase service offerings. With xkzero’s ERP expertise and Technology Advisors’ CRM expertise, both companies will be able to offer clients comple [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Customer Relationship Management (CRM) leader, Technology Advisors, Inc. (TAI), has partnered with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) leader, xkzero, to increase service offerings. With xkzero’s ERP expertise and Technology Advisors’ CRM expertise, both companies will be able to offer clients complete front office and back office solutions, as well as consulting services, support and training.

]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Paul,Ziliak</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:42:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Goose Island Beer Co. Wins Sage Lifetime Achievement Award</title><link>http://www.xkzero.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=231</link><description>Long time xkzero client and Sage ERP MAS 200 user Goose Island Beer Co. of Chicago, Illinois was awarded a major award last week at Sage Summit 2011 in Washington, DC.

Goose Island won in the category of Lifetime Achievement Award.  Mike Sands, Goose Island Controller, received the award from Pas [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Long time xkzero client and Sage ERP MAS 200 user Goose Island Beer Co. of Chicago, Illinois was awarded a major award last week at Sage Summit 2011 in Washington, DC.

Goose Island won in the category of Lifetime Achievement Award.  Mike Sands, Goose Island Controller, received the award from Pascal Houillan, CEO of Sage North America and was joined by Paul Ziliak of xkzero during the Customer Keynote at the Conference.

]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Paul,Ziliak</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>xkzero Announces iPad Sales App for Sage ERP MAS</title><link>http://www.xkzero.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=212</link><description>xkzero is pleased to announce our new iPad Sales Client app designed to eliminate the barriers to selling  for users of Sage MAS 90, MAS 200 and MAS 500.   Contact info@xkzero.com or call 847.238.3106 for more information.  Our new RSS Sales Client provides you with the ulitimate in sales flexibilit [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[xkzero is pleased to announce our new iPad Sales Client app designed to eliminate the barriers to selling  for users of Sage MAS 90, MAS 200 and MAS 500.   Contact info@xkzero.com or call 847.238.3106 for more information.  Our new RSS Sales Client provides you with the ulitimate in sales flexibility.  Visit www.xkzero.com/software/sage_erp_mas_ipad.aspx for more details.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Paul,Ziliak</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:27:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Visit xkzero at Booth #824 - Sage Summit July 10-15, 2011</title><link>http://www.xkzero.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=211</link><description>As you make your plans for Sage Summit in Washington DC July 10-15, 2011 we invite you to visit xkzero at booth #824 at the Trade Show. 

This is a historic show for Sage – bringing together its reseller channel and its end user customers for the first time.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[As you make your plans for Sage Summit in Washington DC July 10-15, 2011 we invite you to visit xkzero at booth #824 at the Trade Show. 

This is a historic show for Sage – bringing together its reseller channel and its end user customers for the first time.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Paul,Ziliak</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:52:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MAS 500 Distribution Powers Crain's Fast 50 </title><link>http://www.xkzero.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=204</link><description>Long time xkzero client MNJ Technologies Direct is ranked #27 on the Fast Fifty list published by Crain's Chicago Business magazine published June 6, 2011.  MNJ sells computer equipment and services to corporate and retail customers through their Buffalo Grove, Illinois based call center and extensi [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Long time xkzero client MNJ Technologies Direct is ranked #27 on the Fast Fifty list published by Crain's Chicago Business magazine published June 6, 2011.  MNJ sells computer equipment and services to corporate and retail customers through their Buffalo Grove, Illinois based call center and extensively through their www.mnjtech.com website.  MNJ has been on the Chicago Fast Fifty list as far back as 2008 when they reported revenues of approximately $61 million.  ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Paul,Ziliak</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 03:36:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MAS 90 and 200 Version 4.5 Pre-Release</title><link>http://www.xkzero.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=197</link><description>Sage has released a Pre-Release Guide for MAS 90 and 200.  According to Sage, MAS 90 and 200 4.5 Beta is currently targeting the month of August. General Availability
and a new Early Adopter program for customers will follow closely in late summer 2011. The
physical auto-shipments to Business Part [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sage has released a Pre-Release Guide for MAS 90 and 200.  According to Sage, MAS 90 and 200 4.5 Beta is currently targeting the month of August. General Availability
and a new Early Adopter program for customers will follow closely in late summer 2011. The
physical auto-shipments to Business Partners and Customers are expected to begin in the autumn
timeframe, late in calendar 2011. Additional details on the Early Adopter program will be
communicated soon.
]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Paul,Ziliak</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 16:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MAS 90 for the iPad</title><link>http://www.xkzero.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=178</link><description>Configuring MAS 90 for the iPad - Poor Man's Edition

We took the plunge with iPads last week and with the purchase of a $14.99 application we were running MAS 90 on the iPad via our terminal server literally within minutes.

If you have never thought of MAS 90 or MAS 200 as applications support [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Configuring MAS 90 for the iPad - Poor Man's Edition

We took the plunge with iPads last week and with the purchase of a $14.99 application we were running MAS 90 on the iPad via our terminal server literally within minutes.

If you have never thought of MAS 90 or MAS 200 as applications supporting touch screen technology the iPad will have you thinking again.
]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Paul,Ziliak</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:52:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sage MAS Intelligence Training Videos on YouTube</title><link>http://www.xkzero.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=179</link><description>
As soon as Microsoft® announced a retirement date for FRx®, Sage began researching an alternative solution for Sage ERP MAS customers. Sage ERP MAS Intelligence was identified as this product.  You should be receiving your copy for download soon.

To get a head start, Sage has posted videos that [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[
As soon as Microsoft® announced a retirement date for FRx®, Sage began researching an alternative solution for Sage ERP MAS customers. Sage ERP MAS Intelligence was identified as this product.  You should be receiving your copy for download soon.

To get a head start, Sage has posted videos that you can access for free on YouTube.  These videos will provide a good starting point for understanding the basics of Sage ERP MAS Intelligence.  ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Paul,Ziliak</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:37:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sage MAS 90 200 and 500 Video Trainings on YouTube</title><link>http://www.xkzero.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=172</link><description>Sage is now posting training videos to help users of Sage MAS 90, MAS 200, MAS 500 and Accpac ERP learn new functionality in the system.

Want to learn the basics of report creation using the new Sage MAS Intelligence report writer?

Want to learn how to transmit accounts payable checks via ACH? [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sage is now posting training videos to help users of Sage MAS 90, MAS 200, MAS 500 and Accpac ERP learn new functionality in the system.

Want to learn the basics of report creation using the new Sage MAS Intelligence report writer?

Want to learn how to transmit accounts payable checks via ACH?

Want to setup your system to create Positive Pay files for your bank?

Learn these things and more on SageUERP Learning Channel on You Tube.  (you must create a YouTube account to subscribe.)]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Paul,Ziliak</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:54:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>xkzero Purchases Route Sell Solutions</title><link>http://www.xkzero.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=163</link><description>Chicago-based xkzero has acquired Route Sell Solutions, a leading remote sales and route delivery management software application designed specifically for users of Sage MAS 90, MAS 200 and MAS 500.  In conjunction with the purchase Route Sell founder David Boothby joins xkzero as a partner.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago-based xkzero has acquired Route Sell Solutions, a leading remote sales and route delivery management software application designed specifically for users of Sage MAS 90, MAS 200 and MAS 500.  In conjunction with the purchase Route Sell founder David Boothby joins xkzero as a partner.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Paul,Ziliak</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Suggest, Vote and Collaborate for a Better MAS 90 and 200</title><link>http://www.xkzero.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=158</link><description>Over the years our clients have asked us two questions with great regularity – “should I pay my MAS software maintenance” and “what’s new in the software”.  

The vast majority of companies pay their maintenance every year and unless you are winding your business down that is simply smart business [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years our clients have asked us two questions with great regularity – “should I pay my MAS software maintenance” and “what’s new in the software”.  

The vast majority of companies pay their maintenance every year and unless you are winding your business down that is simply smart business.  ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Paul,Ziliak</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:13:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Simple Process for Tracking Credit Card Vendors in Sage MAS 90</title><link>http://www.xkzero.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=152</link><description>Have you ever wished you had at your finger tips the vendor details for invoices you paid via credit card?  If you are a MAS 90 or MAS 200 user you'll be glad to know you have that information at your disposal.  We've created a simple process to show you how on the following link.  If you need somet [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Have you ever wished you had at your finger tips the vendor details for invoices you paid via credit card?  If you are a MAS 90 or MAS 200 user you'll be glad to know you have that information at your disposal.  We've created a simple process to show you how on the following link.  If you need something other than this just email us at info@xkzero.com or call your xkzero rep at 847-292-4466.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Paul,Ziliak</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>xkzero's Paul Ziliak named to Sage MAS Product Advisory Council</title><link>http://www.xkzero.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=110</link><description>Paul Ziliak of xkzero was named to the MAS Product Advisory Council for 2010 today by Sage North America.  The MAS Product Advisory Council (PAC) is a group of strategic Sage partners focused on long term product direction.

Erik Kaas, Director, Product Management - Sage Mid Market ERP said "Paul  [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Paul Ziliak of xkzero was named to the MAS Product Advisory Council for 2010 today by Sage North America.  The MAS Product Advisory Council (PAC) is a group of strategic Sage partners focused on long term product direction.

Erik Kaas, Director, Product Management - Sage Mid Market ERP said "Paul was selected by Sage as someone that would add great value as a member of PAC.  ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Paul,Ziliak</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:32:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MAS 90 and 200 New Features for Version 4.4</title><link>http://www.xkzero.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=99</link><description>
Sage MAS 90 and 200 v4.4 New Features for Upgrading Clients

With Sage’s pending release of MAS 90 and 200 version 4.4 (early 2010), xkzero customer’s will realize the completion of the Business Framework re-engineering of Inventory, Purchase Order and Bill of Materials. This is a major upgrade  [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[
Sage MAS 90 and 200 v4.4 New Features for Upgrading Clients

With Sage’s pending release of MAS 90 and 200 version 4.4 (early 2010), xkzero customer’s will realize the completion of the Business Framework re-engineering of Inventory, Purchase Order and Bill of Materials. This is a major upgrade for inventory-based companies (Distributors and Manufacturers), and it also marks the Sage introducing the first of the 56 Extended Solutions they plan to roll into the base MAS 90 and MAS 200.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Paul,Ziliak</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:39:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sage to Incorporate 56 Extended Solutions to MAS 90 and 200</title><link>http://www.xkzero.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=96</link><description>Sage North America, publisher of Sage MAS 90 and 200 has announced to it’s development channel that they will incorporate 56 of their leading Extended Solution titles into the core MAS 90 and 200 productive over a the next several years.  The result will be the inclusion of significant new functiona [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sage North America, publisher of Sage MAS 90 and 200 has announced to it’s development channel that they will incorporate 56 of their leading Extended Solution titles into the core MAS 90 and 200 productive over a the next several years.  The result will be the inclusion of significant new functionality to MAS 90 and 200, but also the end of their Extended Solutions program.

Sage plans to announce this move to the end user community on November 24.
]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Paul,Ziliak</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:17:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Feature Updates MAS 90 and 200 versions 3.5 to 4.3</title><link>http://www.xkzero.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=57</link><description>Here is something you certainly always wanted : a comprehensive listing of all the feature updates from version 3.5 up to version 4.3 all in one place.
&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Here is something you certainly always wanted : a comprehensive listing of all the feature updates from version 3.5 up to version 4.3 all in one place.
]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Paul,Ziliak</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:58:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>October 2009 - Preview of Sage MAS 500 7.3</title><link>http://www.xkzero.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=68</link><description>GO LIVE POST
Practical Considerations for Sage MAS 500 Version 7.3

By Paul Ziliak
 
Software giant Sage announced the pre-release for Sage MAS 500 version 7.3.  I think that Sage has put numerous values into this enhancement, and I believe that most companies, particularly Distributors and Man [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[GO LIVE POST
Practical Considerations for Sage MAS 500 Version 7.3

By Paul Ziliak
 
Software giant Sage announced the pre-release for Sage MAS 500 version 7.3.  I think that Sage has put numerous values into this enhancement, and I believe that most companies, particularly Distributors and Manufacturers, will find numerous opportunities to improve their bottom lines by implementing this version of MAS 500. ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Emre,Karaca</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:39:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
