Sage Software Launches Sage MAS 500 7.2

Sage Software has announced general availability of Sage MAS 500 ERP 7.2, the latest version of the company's award-winning business management solution for mid-market and small-enterprise businesses. Sage MAS 500 uses the Microsoft SQL Server and Visual Studio technology, giving users flexibility within a Microsoft computing environment.

Sage MAS 500 is a highly scalable Enterprise Resource Planning application that automates and streamlines business management processes. Version 7.2 includes full support for Microsoft Vista UAC, a new Business Insights Dashboard, and Data Import Manager modules. It also features numerous additions that extend value, increase performance, enhance workflow, and improve the overall user experience.

To learn more, visit Sage Software.

IOI Payroll Services Acquires Time+Plus

IOI Payroll Services, Inc. announced it has acquired the business operated by Time+Plus, Inc. from an investment group led by Chicago Growth Partners. In addition to providing payroll, payroll tax, and benefit administration services to more than 3,000 direct clients nationwide, TimePlus Payroll also provides these services through a large network of licensees throughout the United States and Canada.

"We are excited to have the TimePlus team join the IOI group of companies, and we look forward to expanding our combined products nationally," said Najeeb A. Khan, President of IOI.

To learn more, visit IOI Payroll Services.

Paychex Offers Auto Enrollment Option for 401(k) Plans

Paychex has announced the addition of auto enrollment as an optional plan feature of its 401(k) offerings. The addition will allow employers to automatically enroll their employees in the company 401(k) and increase overall plan participation.

With auto enrollment, employers have the option to automatically enroll all eligible employees or only those who become newly eligible for the plan once it is put into effect. Higher participation helps ensure the viability of small and medium-sized business retirement savings plans and increases employee retirement savings options.

"The introduction of auto enrollment enables our clients to offer employees the same benefits that are typically associated with larger employers," said Tony Tortorella, Paychex Human Resource Services Vice President of Sales.

To learn more, visit Paychex.

Acroprint Announces Acroprint DC7000

Acroprint has announced the release of the DC7000, the next generation in data collection terminals for time and attendance and other custom software applications. This upgraded terminal is suitable for a wide range of applications, including time and attendance, job costing, access control, and more.

The DC7000 offers input options like integrated fingerprint biometrics, integrated keypad entry, and badge readers. Each DC7000 terminal comes complete with a power transformer, hardware installation manual, wall-mounting kit, and supervisor and configuration badges.

To learn more, visit Acroprint.