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MAS 90MAS 200When you choose from the MAS 90 and MAS 200 family ofaccounting and business management products, you gain the toolsand the insights to propel your company to a more productive andprofitable future. Select from over 25 modules and hundreds ofindustry-specific add-ons to tailor a MAS 90 or MAS 200 system tomeet your business needs. And as you grow, you can expand thissystem to accommodate your company’s requirements long intothe future.

Delivering Business Management Solutions forBetter Business InsightsAt Best Software, we’ve earned our reputation for excellence by sticking to ourdeceptively simple philosophy that everything can be done better. We create the softwarethat transforms data into business insights that help our customers succeed on all fronts.We set the pace in the industry by continually developing product enhancements thatleverage the power of the newest technologies. From product innovations that anticipateour customers’ changing needs to providing exceptional customer support, we arededicated to surpassing expectations in all aspects of our business. Perhaps that’s whymore businesses choose MAS 90 and MAS 200 than any other product in the mid-marketrange. If you’re looking for a proven way to increase productivity and profits well into thefuture, Best has the software solution for you.Discover the Insight Behind the Numbers:MAS 90 and MAS 200MAS 90 and MAS 200 offer much more than a repository for your business data.Three built-in reporting tools allow you to quickly and easily extract, analyze andprofessionally present your business information and discover the insight behind thenumbers. Our products integrate with Microsoft Office, so you can generate personalizedcommunications to customers and vendors quickly and easily. Featuring fast and friendlynavigation, MAS 90 and MAS 200 set the industry standard for ease of implementationand ease of use by streamlining daily operations for optimal efficiency.insightful“MAS 90 is ideal fora growing company likeours. Its manufacturingmodules allow us to dopractically everythingwe need, from placingorders in the saleslog, all the way tocreating a perpetualinventory system andkeeping our generalledger current.”Jorge Lagueruela,President and CEOTrinity Furniture Inc.

flexible“MAS 200 gives usoperations managementand incremental billingcapabilities that havebasically paid for thesystem. It’s alsoallowed us to maintainour 50 percentgrowth rate withoutadding accounting staff.”Custom Solutions Give Insight for Future GrowthTailoring your accounting and business management solution is a great way to reduce costsand maximize productivity and profitability. MAS 90 and MAS 200 provide broad modularfunctionality, so you can purchase the products you need now, and expand later with yourcompany’s growth. For example, as your company or transaction volume expands, youmay want to move to a platform that can better accommodate your needs. Migrationfrom MAS 90 to the more robust, client/server-based MAS 200 can be made effectively,without requiring staff retraining or reinvesting in software. Currently over 25 modularapplications including the powerful Business Alerts module can be added to MAS 90 orMAS 200 at any time. As your business goals evolve, you’ll want a system that evolves withyou, supporting your strategic plans while enhancing efficiency, and boosting customersatisfaction and profitability.The MAS 90 and MAS 200 product line also offers specialized solutions for industries suchas manufacturing, distribution and professional services. Integrated front office, or customerrelationship management solutions, provide superior customer service capabilities. And ourunique, nationwide Master Developer network has created thousands of off-the-shelfproducts to enhance MAS 90 and MAS 200 with additional industry-specific functionality.Whether you run your business with half a dozen people or have dozens of accountingsystem users, the scalability of MAS 90 and MAS 200 ensures that you can reap its benefitsat any stage in your growth cycle.Kimberlee ClarkVP FinanceQuantum Information CorporationBusiness Alerts ModuleBusiness Alerts keeps you in-the-know by monitoring the pulse of yourcompany and utilizing your e-mail system to notify you whenever a significantevent takes place in your MAS 90 or MAS 200 database. The automatic, userdefined e-mail notifications inform you, your customers and vendors of date andtime-sensitive events.Visual Integrator ModuleThe Visual Integrator module facilitates integration with other applications.By using the Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) standard,Visual Integratorsimplifies transmission of data to and from a custom or industry-specificsoftware package by allowing you to schedule imports or exports directly to orfrom any ODBC-compliant source, while complying with business logic tomaintain data integrity.

Leveraging the Power of New TechnologiesAt Best Software, we are dedicated to providing the most advanced software solutions.We make it our business to stay ahead of the technology curve so our customers canstay ahead of their competitors.e-Business Manager for Insightful e-Commerce SupportWith the Internet as one of the most powerful resources for businesses worldwide,e-commerce capabilities are an imperative for companies seeking to maintain theircompetitive advantage. The e-Business Manager module allows your customers to log inthrough the Internet and securely place an order directly into your MAS 90 orMAS 200 system — 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Ease of Implementation — You want to focus on running your business, not onrunning your software. Installing and operating the e-Business Manager module isuncomplicated. If you elect to set up your e-commerce site using Best Host,implementation of e-Business Manager is almost as easy as installing and setting upMAS 90. Selective Functionality — In addition to the core e-Business Manager module, three“applets,” or mini modules, allow you to choose the e-commerce functions you need:.inquiry, .order and .store. By empowering your customers to make account and orderinquiries, check their account status and make specific changes to their information,the .inquiry applet keeps your customers connected and satisfied. The .order appletallows your current customers to securely enter their orders directly into yourMAS 90 system. And the .store applet lets anonymous customers browse yourproducts and services, place orders online and pay via credit card. Security — For optimal data protection, our Web engine and the MAS 90 orMAS 200 server are located inside a firewall where only authorized users arepermitted access. Your customers can securely access the data they need.powerful“The biggest sellingpoints of e-BusinessManager are its easeof use and the way itintegrates with therest of MAS 200;you don’t need amassive IT departmentto deal with it.I figure we saved atleast 50,000 bybuilding the sitein-house. That goes toshow you how well themodule was designed.Dan MaduraDirector of Marketing & SalesDTC Stage and Studio SupplyWould you like to enjoy the benefitsof business over the Internet? Thee-Business Manager module cansupply a way to transact business-tobusiness and business-to-consumere-commerce, worldwide,over the Internet. This newmodule provides a completeout-of-the-box e-commercesolution and can beimplemented without theneed for expensive Webconsultants or customprogramming.

professional“MAS 90 lets meturn complex financialdata into reports thatdivision managers andsalespeople canunderstand.”Randy Berndt,Accounting Coordinator,Del Papa Distributing Company, Inc.Reporting Tools that Transform Data intoBusiness IntelligenceYou require an accounting and business management system that can quickly and easilyorganize data, create professional reports and provide you with the analytic tools youneed. By capturing data, transforming it into business intelligence, and providing the insightsfor sound and prosperous business decisions, MAS 90 and MAS 200 take reporting toolsto the next level.Business Insights for the ExecutiveOur first-of-its-kind system is a browser-based tool that gives your company executiveseasy access to accounting and financial data. Business owners, CEOs and CFOs often don’thave the time to get familiar with the intricacies of the company’s accounting and businessmanagement software. Now there’s a quick and easy solution. With Business Insights, yourexecutives can simply log on to their computer and have their desired information appearin a graphical format right in their Web browser.Business Insights ReporterCustom reporting that allows you to view data in ways that are meaningful for yourunique business is essential in today’s market. The Business Insights Reporter is a wizardbased tool that even non-technical managers can use to create and run reports. After thereport definition is complete, the report is output using Crystal Reports presentationquality output.Crystal ReportsA graphical report writer, Crystal Reports offers presentation-quality output for all youraccounting data. It also features professional-looking invoices, checks, quotes, sales ordersand statements. In addition, all of our modules offer convenient access to your customizedreports directly from a custom reports menu. Crystal Reports software is included with allversions of our product.Financial Reporting Extender (FRx)Financial Reporting Extender, Desktop version, comes with the MAS 90 and MAS 200General Ledger module. With Microsoft FRx, you can create complex financial reports thatcan be printed, exported to an Excel worksheet, or distributed to non-accounting systemusers and viewed in the DrillDown viewer.The BusinessInsights systemallows Presidents,CEOs and CFOsto see graphicalWeb reportscontaining all theirdesired informationwithout having tolog on to theircompany’saccounting system.

customizableSynergy and Customizationfor Productivity GainsIncluded with purchases for five users and above(and optional for under five), the Custom Officemodule maximizes the synergy between oursoftware and Microsoft Office to create astreamlined business solution. Custom Office linksMAS 90 and MAS 200 screens with Word, Excel orOutlook so you can: Send a welcome letter to a new customer with one mouse click, or e-mail yoursupervisor for credit approval. Easily prepare mass mailings using a wizard that walks you through selecting your dataand performing a streamlined mail merge.You can also customize screens to match your business workflow: Improve data entry and accuracy by hiding unused fields, specifying default values,changing tab sequences and modifying screens to match your business process. Add new folder tabs to forms and use them to provide space for more user-definedfields (UDFs) without having to reorganize multiple fields to make space. Insert new fields, such as nicknames or birthdays, for more personalizedcustomer service. Create a button to launch a VBScript or JScript to perform calculations, or to interfacewith an external application such as Microsoft Word or Excel.With CustomOffice youcan easily addcustom fieldswith just a fewmouse clicks.“Our sales are up, andI firmly believe thatpart of the reasonwe are selling moreis because MAS 90gives us a truepicture of what isin inventory.”Mike BastoneNational Sales ManagerWalker Zanger

intuitive“MAS 200 paid foritself right away.When a lender canlook at our books andoffer us 2 million onthe spot, the systemhas definitely provenits worth.”Ken McKinnonPresidentPlanetary Networks, Inc.Intuitive interface. Superior functionality.Simple navigation.MAS 90 and MAS 200 are easy to learn, easy to implement and easy to use. Operatorsaccustomed to navigating the Windows operating system will feel right at home with oursoftware. The Web-friendly Launcher resides at the heart of MAS 90 and MAS 200. Itdisplays HTML pages used for quick access to information and business services. Welcome Page — This Web page is displayed right in the Launcher and providesentry to other valuable information including your Business Insights page. The MyTasks section makes organizing your personal tasks and reports easier than ever. Minimized Launcher — Maintain access to MAS 90 and MAS 200 functionality whenthe Launcher is minimized. All your application menus are always just a right mouseclick away on the Launcher icon. Toolbars — Toolbar buttons can launch any task, custom-written scripts or Windowsdesktop applications. Buttons may be added or deleted at any time. Convenientdrag-and-drop functionality makes editing toolbars a snap. Explorer-like Interface — The Explorer-like detailed view is instantly familiar toWindows users. Instant access to modules is available through the CascadingModules Menu. Task Lists — Create convenient private or public task menus (such as end of monthtasks or your daily tasks) for easy access.And if you ever need it, help is always just a couple of key strokes away. An English searchcapability allows you to search all Help files at once by posing a simple question and thensorting the results in three different ways.The Launchergives you achoice of usingthe Explorer-liketree view or thecascading menusto find sub-menusand tasks.

optimizedMAS 200If your company is large or growing and has hightransaction volume and/or wide area networkrequirements, then the client/server version of oursoftware is for you. MAS 200 is available for eitherthe Microsoft SQL Server relational databaseplatform or a high performance b-tree file system. Thin-Client Architecture — MAS 200 takesadvantage of the latest Internet and intranetcompatible, thin-client architecture. Thisarchitecture delivers top performance inWAN and remote access environments, aswell as delivering data at top speed on yourlocal network. Designed for Wide Area Networks (WANs)and Remote Access Environments — MAS 200is ideal for multi-site businesses because it isoptimized for remote access environments.With MAS 200, you can use Virtual Private Networking (VPN) technology to securelyand cost-effectively connect accounting and bookkeeping departments from variousremote offices across the Internet. By taking advantage of VPN technology, you cansignificantly reduce the expensive data transport costs associated with a dedicatedline. MAS 200 is also compatible with Citrix and Windows Terminal Services, althoughthese products are not required to enable MAS 200 over a WAN. Optimized for TCP/IP — MAS 200 provides fast, reliable TCP/IP connectivity tofacilitate file and resource sharing over the network. Performance — The client/server engine performs smoothly even during peaktransaction processing and even with a large number of accounting users. Enhanced Data Integrity — A critical benefit of thin client architecture is anoverall reduction in network traffic. Lower traffic can increase reliability and dataintegrity systemwide.MAS 200 Wide Area Network Configuration OptionRemoteLAN withInternetAccessClientsRAS PPTPServerInternetTI InternetRouterModemCorporateLANISPISP“MAS 200 for SQLServer was the onlyproduct that offeredsuch completefunctionality. We likedthe fact that it wasmenu-driven and couldhandle our presentvolume — plus muchmore in the future.”Georgia LipaneIT ManagerElizabeth Eakins, Inc.

Delivering Insightful Accounting Solutions for Progressive CompaniesGlobal Presence, Local ServiceYou can count on Best Software for powerful, reliable software that isthoughtfully adapted to evolving technologies and changing businessneeds. And, you can count on Best to be there when you need us.Over the last two decades, Best, along with its parent company, hasestablished itself as a global presence. Millions of discriminatingcustomers and 26,000 resellers worldwide choose wisely by selectingBest for their software solutions.Rest assured that our software is supported by a nationwide networkof specialists who are your resources for implementation, training,service, and support. Our specialists are also trained and certified toprovide Microsoft product and network expertise. In addition, weoffer outstanding training classes, 24-hour online support, and awardwinning technical phone assistance. Best Software applications are backed by the largest, mostqualified channel in the industry — Our authorized resellers,consultants and CPAs can provide installation, software support,and systems integration services. Rely on their expertise to helpensure that you’re properly equipped with the solution that bestmeets your needs. Support with ClientCare — To help you make the most of yourinvestment, Best Software provides a range of softwaremaintenance and award-winning ClientCare support programswhich offer the benefits of guaranteed response times, automaticsoftware updates and regular communications. For fiveconsecutive years, the Software and Support ProfessionalsAssociation has honored Best Software with awards, certificationsand, more recently, hall of fame recognition — catapulting oursupport services into the upper one percent of software andtechnology companies. Best Online Support and Services is alsoavailable for self help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Education and Training — Best Software offers a wide range ofeducational and training opportunities to help you get themaximum value from your software: Authorized Training Centers (ATCs) — Currently there areover 30 ATCs located across the country, including ourcorporate training facility located in Irvine, California. Withmore and more certified training facilities and seminars offeredevery day, there’s sure to be one at a location near you. Certified Trainers — Best Software certified trainers offer theconvenience of expert on-site instruction. Certified Support Specialists — All Best Software specialistshave met specific support and product knowledgerequirements and have undergone intensive training andevaluations. Their extensive background and productknowledge is shared with your reseller’s support team toensure exceptional customer service.Specialized Products and Services — In addition to the fullspectrum of add-on modules, custom and pre-packagedmodifications and vertical applications are available. Developed bymore than 100 certified Best Software Master Developers withadherence to Best’s strict quality standards, these custom productsfurther expand the robust capabilities of our software to meet thespecialized needs of virtually any business.Clearly the Only Choice for Your Software NeedsAt Best Software, we’ve built our reputation by providing ourcustomers with powerful, easy to integrate insightful businesssolutions. Best Software delivers highly evolved business applicationswith reliable performance and smooth, cost-effective upgrade paths tothe new technologies and operating systems of tomorrow.With MAS 90 and MAS 200, you have everything you need tostreamline your business processes for maximum efficiency,productivity, and profitability. Give us a call today, and find out foryourself why Best Software is clearly the choice for comprehensivesolutions with the insights to handle today’s business challenges.56 Technology Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2301 800-854-3415 www.bestsoftware.com

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MAS 90 MAS 200 When you choose from the MAS 90 and MAS 200 family of accounting and business management products, you gain the tools and the insights to propel your company to a more productive and profitable future. Select from over 25 modules and hundreds of industry-specific add-ons to tailor a MAS 90 or MAS 200 system to meet your business .