Contact Information: Press Contact: Cynthia Sutton Sage Software (703) 793-2700 x 3032 cynthia.sutton@sage.com
ST. PETERSBURG, FL -- (MARKET WIRE) -- March 21, 2007 -- Sage Software announced today that
Oceanwide USA, a Miami, Fla.-based leader in U.S. customs brokerage and
manifest software and U.S. subsidiary of Oceanwide Inc., has taken
advantage of the Sage Software 'Payroll Your Way' freedom of choice option
through implementation of Sage
Payroll Services, the company's online U.S. payroll for small and
mid-sized businesses (SMBs). Oceanwide is using Sage Payroll Services
integrated with the on-premises version of one of Sage Software's
award-winning business management systems, Sage Accpac ERP (enterprise resource
planning).
"We are a satisfied, long-time Sage Accpac ERP user, but we wanted to move
the payroll portion of our operation online for the same reasons that we
recommend our own online services to our clients," said Toni Steeb,
controller for Oceanwide USA, which employs both salaried and hourly
employees located in Florida and Washington. "We were concerned that if
our office was shutdown due to inclement weather, or we had a problem with
our in-house technology infrastructure, we might not be able to process
payroll. An Internet-based service like Sage Payroll Service alleviates
that concern, because it can be accessed from anywhere, plus we no longer
have to handle payroll tax compliance or direct deposit processes. Sage
Payroll Services handles it for us."
Built on a true Web-native architecture, Sage Payroll Services handles even
complex payroll and tax compliance needs with 24/7 access and real-time
reporting on demand. In addition to filing and reporting payroll taxes,
Sage Payroll Services costs less than similar outsourced payroll service
offerings; requires only a compatible web browser and an Internet
connection to access; offers direct deposit for multiple employee accounts;
and provides outsourced or on-demand check printing from the desktop.
"We have definitely experienced time-savings since moving to Sage Payroll
Services," adds Steeb. "Now, our payroll manager simply has to enter the
time, print out advices, run a few reports, and go to Sage Accpac ERP to
pull down the journal entry. Previously, she also had to do a direct
deposit process with the bank, annual 940s for two states, and more."
Oceanwide USA especially appreciates the download from Sage Payroll
Services to the Sage Accpac ERP general ledger (GL). "If we were using an
outsourced payroll service without integration to our GL, we would have to
create journal entries and then enter them into Sage Accpac. Because we
get the payroll information from Sage Payroll Services, and that data
transfers into Sage Accpac to go against our GL, the process is greatly
simplified. We save time and improve accuracy, because we are not
re-typing information."
Sage Payroll Services works
with any accounting system, but also easily integrates with several of Sage
Software's human resources (HR), accounting, and ERP solutions, including
Sage Abra HRMS, Sage Accpac ERP, Sage BusinessWorks Accounting, Sage MAS 90
ERP and MAS 200 ERP, and Peachtree by Sage.
For additional information and pricing on Sage Payroll Services for Sage
Accpac ERP clients, call 866-271-6054; or visit www.sagepayservices.com.
About Oceanwide
Oceanwide Inc. is one of the largest North American-based providers of
software for logistics and marine insurance professionals. Oceanwide
provides on-line marine insurance, customized messaging solutions,
warehouse management, customs connectivity, and freight forwarding
software. Oceanwide continues to receive recognition by Profit Magazine
through its Profit 100 ranking as one of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies
as well as through the Deloitte annual Fast 500 ranking the fastest growing
software companies in North America. Oceanwide USA is a vertically-focused
subsidiary of Oceanwide Inc., providing solutions to electronically file
advance manifests for all modes of transportation (Ocean, Air and Truck)
and import data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection's ACS and ACE
systems. Oceanwide is well-known for its "Editrade" product line, which
includes its industry renowned application for ABI and importer compliance.
For additional information, please visit www.oceanwide.com.
About Sage Software
Sage Software supports the needs, challenges and dreams of more than 2.7
million small and mid-sized business customers in North America through
easy-to-use, scalable and customizable software and services. Our products
support accounting, operations, customer relationship management, human
resources, time tracking, merchant services and the specialized needs of
the construction, distribution, healthcare, manufacturing, nonprofit and
real estate industries. Sage Software is a subsidiary of The Sage Group
plc, a leading international supplier of accounting and business management
software solutions and related products and services for small and
mid-sized businesses. Formed in 1981, Sage was floated on the London Stock
Exchange in 1989 and the Group now has 5.2 million customers and employs
over 13,000 people worldwide. For more information, please visit the Web
site at www.sagesoftware.com/moreinfo or call (866) 308-2378.
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