September 18, 2015

Windows 10 Upgrade – Now or Wait?

We strongly encourage you to wait to do this upgrade. We’ve had some experience with the upgrade, and we’ve done some research on it, confirming our recommendation to hold off for now. With the release of any new software version, the first adopters are helping with the testing process (like it or not). Based on […]

September 04, 2015

Video Update: Should You Upgrade to Windows 10?

Are you considering upgrading to Windows 10? Check out this message from our President before you make your final decision.

July 31, 2015

Client Update Video August 2015

July 15, 2015

Updates and Tips from Syscon – July 2015 Edition

Did You Know? Sage 100 Contractor When you have to void a record, you can copy-paste, to avoid re-keying but with multiple job costs, it’s a pain to re-enter that screen since it doesn’t come over. Option1: Before you void the original record, copy the cost grid to Excel (without the record #’s), then copy […]

July 13, 2015

Backup Disaster Recovery – our Partner, Datto

In early 2014, Syscon began a search to replace our backup disaster recovery fleet. Through each round, the Datto Siris units came up on top. We were very excited, so we decided to begin with our own equipment. We replaced our BDR’s, attended their annual Partner conference, and started the training process. We have successfully […]

July 06, 2015

Emergency Planning for Computers

It seems like every time you turn on the news, there’s another disaster somewhere—flooding, tornados, hurricane winds, fire, earthquake. No one expects a disaster to happen to them; then again, that’s why we have insurance, backup our data, have a spare key with the neighbor, and so on. Passwords—many of our clients click ‘remember my […]

June 27, 2015

What is the Technical Structure of Sage 100 Contractor?

What is the Technical Structure of Sage 100 Contractor? One of the questions I get repeatedly is about the technical structure of Sage 100 Contractor. This question is often generated by mis-information that is suggested or stated by Sage 100 Contractor competitors. While some of the information is a bit technical, it should clear up […]

April 29, 2015

Master Builder to Sage 100 Contractor; The Journey, 20 Years…

Syscon has been working with this product for 20 years! This all started when Louis, one of our clients who uses Sage 100 Contractor even today, approached Larry and asked about Construction-specific software, and since we did his computers, could we help with this ‘Master Builder’ software. This started our investigation into the Construction Account/Project […]

April 28, 2015

Anti-Virus Services – What Changed?

Anti-Virus Services – What Changed? These days, good anti-virus is absolutely mission critical for all business and home computers. Black Hat Hackers and virus/malware writers have been stepping up their game, and have been launching very successful attacks on large and small organizations and home users worldwide. It seems like every time we watch the […]

April 28, 2015

May Updates and Tips for Sage 100 Contractor

May Updates and Tips for Sage 100 Contractor Did You Know? Sage 100 Contractor In any date field, hit the plus sign ( + ) to move forward one day, or minus sign ( – ) to move back. This is handy when entering 3-3 deposits made yesterday, since the date defaults to the current […]