Happenings November 22, 2024

    In this issue:

• National Day Spotlight
• Customer Spotlight
• ACM Spotlight – PSE
• ISV Spotlight – Jigx
• Managed Services Tip
• Events, Blogs, Movies
• Webinars, Community
• Points to Ponder

The purpose of a newsletter is an opportunity for the ASWi team to provide you and the rest of our clients with information on all the new ASWi an Acumatica related things (or “happenings”) that you may not otherwise be aware of.

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“Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve.” MLK

The word espresso means “quick in time” in Italian. Before the advent of the espresso machine, espresso was simply a coffee expressly made for the person ordering it. It was also made with recently roasted and freshly ground beans. The cup was brewed shortly before serving. In the late 1800s, this practice was commonplace in cafés and restaurants. Enjoy one today!

About the photo: The best espressos I have every enjoyed have been sitting outside on Lygon Street in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Years ago, when I was living in Sydney I sitting where these people were when I hear “Rob!” and a guy who was on my dorm floor during my freshman year of college sat down. Ironically, we both were hired at the same time by different companies in Fargo, North Dakota and were both subsequently sent to Australia for a few years by our respective employeers. While I was based in Sydney, Mitch was based in Melbourne. Two small town Midwestern kids (we were both in our 20s) from the having parallel mazing learning experiences and adventures Down Under.

Q: What do you call a bad cup of coffee?
A: A depresso.

Q: What did the director of the Starbucks commercial say?
A: “That’s a frappe!”

Q: Didn’t we have an iced salted caramel macchiato yesterday?
A: No, I think you’re having deja brew.

Q: Why did the cappuccino file a police report?
A: Because it was mugged.

Q: What’s the opposite of coffee?
A: Sneezy.

The Professional Services Edition (PSE) was launched as part of the 2024 R2 release of Acumatica Cloud.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding PSE
• What industries should consider the Profession Services Edition?

Businesses whose primary product is the expertise and time of their employees. Examples include architecture and engineering firms, technology services, legal, advertising, and accounting firms.

• Why is Acumatica targeting Professional Services?
Professional services industries have back-office and operational needs similar to our construction customers (project-based accounting, billing, resource/workforce, and project

• What is included in the Professional Services Edition (PSE)?
Financials, CRM, Payments, Project Accounting, Project Management,

Time & Expense Management, and Resource Management via established ISV ProjectManager. It is tailored specifically to engineering, architecture, IT consulting, and other service-oriented businesses.

• When will the Professional Services Edition (PSE) be available?

It launched on October 16, 2024 for new Acumatica Cloud ERP subscribers in the architecture, engineering, and consulting industries. In 2025, additional services firms and existing Acumatica Cloud ERP subscribers may evaluate its adoption.

• How does PSE differ from the standard Acumatica ERP solution?

PSE is designed for project-based firms. It includes features like advanced project management, resource allocation, time and expense tracking, and industry-specific reporting, all critical for firms that bill clients on project milestones.

• Can PSE integrate with the other software we already use?
Yes. Acumatica offers robust integration capabilities through flexible APIs and pre-built connectors, allowing you to connect with other systems, such as CRM, payroll, and document management.

• Why is ProjectManager part of PSE?
ProjectManagerer is an integrated Resource Planning/Scheduling solution that consists of advanced project planning and resource management tools that allow you to assign and schedule resources based on availability, skills, and project requirements. Users can also forecast future resource needs and optimize resource utilization across multiple projects

• Does PSE support multiple projects at the same time?
Yes. PSE allows you to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The system provides tools to track progress, resources, and financials across all active projects, giving a clear view of your entire project portfolio.

Please let our Customer Success Manager Keith Wood know (keithw@ASWiUS.com, 717-581-1226) if you would like to learn more about the new Professional Services Edition’s capabilities.

Jigx Frontline Offline Mobile Apps for Acumatica

Jigx is about to release the Jigx Frontline apps for Construction and Field Sales in December. These apps are compatible with both Android and iOS smart devices. They allow organizations to streamline any interface and add enhanced features allowing access to information anywhere, anytime.

Why Jigx Frontline Apps
– Encourage real-time collaboration with contractors, developers, and construction businesses.
– Boost manufacturing keeping workers connected while on the shop floor.
– Increase productivity with your field staff.

End of Year Incentives
Jigx are offering several end-of-year incentives to new and existing Acumatica Cloud ERP customers to adopt the Frontline Apps.

Customer Testimonial
“Gone are the days of struggling with a cumbersome Acumatica mobile app and spending 20 minutes on a simple transaction. Jigx integrates effortlessly with other software, eliminating the need for multiple apps.”

Please let our Customer Success Manager Keith Wood know (keithw@ASWiUS.com, 717-581-1226) if you would like to learn more about the new Jigx Frontline Offline Mobil App for Acumatica’s capabilities and their year end purchase incentives.

In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, traditional firewalls alone may not be enough to protect your network from advanced threats.

What are Next Generation Firewalls?
Next Generation Firewalls (NFGWs) provide enhanced security features that go beyond basic filtering, enabling more robust protection against modern attacks.

Benefits of Next Generation Firewalls:
1. Deep Pack Inspection
NGFWs inspect the entire packet, not just the header, allowing for more precise detection and blocking of malicious content embedded within files and applications.

2. Application Awareness
Unlike traditional firewalls, NGFWs can identify and control malicious applications at the application layer, even if the applications are encrypted or using non-standard ports. This ensures that only authorized applications are allowed to communicate on your network.

3. Integrated Intrusion Prevention Systems
NGFWs automatically identify and stop advanced threats like zero-day attacks, malware, and evasive techniques used by cybercriminals.

4. Advanced Thread Detection
NGFWs use sandboxing, machine learning, and AI-powered threat intelligence to detect and respond to unknown and emerging threats in real-time.

5. Unified Security Management
NGFWs consolidate multiple security functions, such as URL filtering, antivirus, and VPN, into a single platform, simplifying management and improving visibility across the network.

With the advanced features offered by NGFWs, you can significantly enhance your organization’s defenses against modern cyber threats.

Please let our Customer Success Manager Keith Wood know (keithw@ASWiUS.com, 717-581-1226) if you would like to learn more about ASWi’s Managed Services and to learn more about protecting your organization with a Next Generation Firewall.

Imperfection is Memorable

Painted walls can be cleaned pretty easily. A few squirts of “Spray and Wipe” and unsightly marks can be erased. Walls with exposed brick are a different matter. Blemishes seep into the brickwork’s pores and crevices, making them impossible to expunge.

When it comes to communications, a painted wall approach is often the default. Our presentations, websites and emails look uniform. Our writing is professional. But, as safe as this approach feels, it’s also bland and forgettable.

Nothing sticks.

Perversely, what feels safe is actually a massive risk. In this relentless world of AI and distributed content, painted walls don’t stand out. Exposed bricks, on the other hand, celebrate uniqueness and imperfection.

(Editor’s note 1: for example, the artistic “vandalism” below has turned into one of Austin’s biggest tourist attractions)

Like the varied textures and colors of brickwork, our communications can showcase our individual experiences, perspectives, and even our flaws. By varying the rhythm and style of our work, we give our audience something to grasp, something to distinguish us by.

These ‘imperfections’ in our communication – personal anecdotes, unconventional ideas, or distinctive writing styles – are what make us memorable.
In a world of information overload, being memorable is key. (Editor’s note 2: any resemblance in our Happenings newsletter to the ‘imperfections’ that Bri talks about above may or may not be intentional.)

Nearly every weekday, a motivational quote is posted on X/Twitter by @ASWiDelivered and on LinkedIn by @ASWi.

• “Hire character. Train Skill.” Peter Schultz
• “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax.” Abraham Lincoln
• “The most important thing is to position for the long-term.” Bernard Arnault