PBS Version 12.05 – Some good reasons to upgrade

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PBS Version 12.05 – Some good reasons to upgrade

Some of the most notable enhancements in Passport 12.05 are:

  • Major field expansions in AP and PR
  • Passport POS users – you will also see enhancements to credit card processing covering tokenization,
  • Payroll – Emailing of employee pay-stubs and direct deposit remittances to employees.
  • A PBS Mobile App.
  • Inventory Control graphical screens.
  • PBS Manufacturing enhancements.
  • PBS Query Builder.
  • Additional modules are in the works, which includes new entry screens, look-ups, form printing and reports!

PBS Version 12.05 is available for all customers who are PUP-current with a PUP expiration license that is dated beyond June 1, 2017. PBS Version 12.05 requires a fresh install, a data conversion process, as well as a new XDBC data catalog download. You can contact the CCS Support department (support) in order to schedule this.

Coming Soon:

CashPoint™ Version 12.05 interface to NCR Counterpoint v.8.5.2 and then 8.5.3.

TimeClick – allowing the import of employee hours worked data directly into the PBS Payroll Time Worked file,

eliminating the need for the PBS Data Import module. PBS v.12.05 Unix/Linux version.

Both Passport and CCS will update you on the availability of the above features.

Passport™ Query Builder Arrives

Powerful reporting is here! Passport Query Builder, Passports newest 12.05 add-on module, allows access to ALL PBS files for creating customized reports.

Passport Query Builder is a replacement for the older PDQ Query Function (which is no longer available in Passport as of version 12.05. Query Builder requires that MSSQL Server (or MSSSQL Server Express), MS SQL SSRS

(SQL Report Writer), and AcuXDBC be installed.

For PBS Vision 12.05 customers, the Query Builder is limited to a single workstation, with MS SQL Express, SSRS and AcuXDBC all required. For this reason we highly recommend that Vision users migrate to PBS SQL, allowing you to move to newer technology and simply purchase Query Builder for one or more seats.

Currently, PBS users who move up to PBS SQL will receive a free single-user license for the Query Builder.

Please note:

Query Builder is coming soon for Unix/Linux installations.

Query Builder for Cashpoint will be available when Cashpoint 12.05 is available.

Currently, more testing is occurring with Query Builder on Thin Client.

If you have any questions about the above. please contact the CCS Support Department.

– John

Looking for a good Accounting Package that integrates with Counterpoint?

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Looking for a good Accounting Package that integrates with Counterpoint?

CCS has sold Passport Software since it was known as RealWorld in the 1980’s & 90’s. Passport is a full featured accounting package that stands alone or integrates with Counterpoint SQL. It covers Accounts Payable, General Ledger and Payroll for retailers. And if you are large enough and need ACA for your Payroll it can do that too.

The Cash Point version allows for a direct interface with Counterpoint. You can do vouchered receivings that carry right over to Accounts Payable so no need for double entry of your vendor’s bills. Your sales numbers can be interfaced to General Ledger with just one or two keystrokes.

Take a look at the at the website below for more information.

https://ccsretailsystems.com/application-software-products/#PBS-CashPoint

If you’d like more information or to see a demo – shoot me an email or give me a call.

Marilyn

Passport CashPoint update

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CashPoint Corner

Exciting NEW CashPoint info. V.12.05 is SO close to being released..

There are several new features and improvements to the NCR Counterpoint to CashPoint v12.05 interface. The new Table to Table interface for Payables and Distributions when running PBS SQL is huge!

  • There is now a G/L distributions SQL table to SQL table interface which is faster and more reliable. (The export to a text file is still available.)
  • There is also an A/P payables SQL table to SQL table interface which is faster and more reliable. (The export to a text file is still available.)
  • Vendor contacts can be updated in PBS A/P from NCR Counterpoint vendors. Contacts are now in a separate table in Cashpoint v12.05.
  • When updating either the G/L accounts or vendors, you may set the direction the data flows in PBS Control. You are not required to make a selection every time the process is run.
  • When updating either the G/L accounts or vendors you may select a specific PBS company ID. This is useful when updating multiple PBS companies.
  • For the interface to Check Reconciliation you may select the Pay code Amount to come from either Ticket payments or Drawer count.
  • You may specify the G/L distributions Reference Value to be either the Batch Number: Account type-event number or the new First document number of a transaction group.
  • There are utilities to help remove and re-create the PBS views when using on-line ticket entry. Also, there is a new utility to remove PBS from on-line ticket entry.
  • The new View Checkbook Entries screen accesses PBS C/R data from the NCR Counterpoint menu.
  • After saving PBS Control, a new message informs the user when the implementation script needs to be re-run to re-create views after specific server, instance and other database connection fields have been modified.

Note: NCR Counterpoint version 8.5.2 or 8.5.3 is required to run with CashPoint v.12.05.

We have placed our CashPoint in-depth video series in a new, more convenient location on the Passport corporate website.

Now it’s easy for NCR Counterpoint SQL customers and prospects to discover how much more streamlined and efficient their cash flow management can be.

We’ve eliminated the need for cumbersome manual imports and exports, reduced redundant data entry, improved efficiency and provided a more secure system.

CashPoint brings deposits into Check Reconciliation from NCR Counterpoint allowing users to track deposits between the two systems. Besides bank deposit automation, Cashpoint provides vendor file synchronization and more.

Optionally, PBS Payroll may be added as well as Passport’s Affordable Care Act Management Software, for a complete cash management picture.

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