SapphireOne Certified ATO Digital Service Provider (DSP)
October 19, 2021 3:49 pm | by John Adams
SapphireOne approved by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a certified Digital Service Provider (DSP).
SapphireOne has been approved by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a certified Australian Digital Service Provider (DSP). The certification is in compliance against the ATO requirements of the Digital Service Provider Operational Framework.
The DSP Operational Framework is a risk scaled model that sets minimum requirements a DSP needs to meet in order to consume ATO services. The Framework seeks to protect Taxation, Accounting, Payroll and Superannuation related data and the integrity of the Taxation, Business Registry and Superannuation systems that support the Australian community.
This is achieved by setting out a minimum level of security requirements a DSP needs to meet in order to access ATO Digital Services that perform a functional role in the supply chain. It comprises of a range of controls which include but are not limited to data encryption to protect the confidentiality of client data, default onshore data hosting to limit risk of non-authorised access, and multi-factor authentication and audit logging.
Certification to ATO Certified Digital Service Provider provides SapphireOne Clients and Vendors with official endorsement that our commitment to protecting crucial security information meets ATO standards and best practices.
To find out more about SapphireOne integrated ERP, CRM, Business Accounting application and innovative software solutions, please get in touch – we’re always here to help.
SapphireOne Certified for ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Management Systems
October 19, 2021 11:17 am | by John Adams
ISO 27001:2013 Security Certification
We are happy to share that SapphireOne has been re-certified, valid until March 2024, for ISO 27001:2013. The re-certification is aligned with our previous ISO 27001 certification in 2018.
ISO 27001 is an internationally recognised standard for security information that sets global requirements for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). The ISO standard, updated in 2013 and currently referred to as ISO/IEC 27001:2013, is considered the benchmark to maintaining customer and stakeholder confidentiality.
The ISO 27001 standard requires a systematic examination of security risks, threats, vulnerabilities and their impact. SapphireOne has achieved the certification process by demonstrating that a comprehensive system of information security controls and management processes have been implemented. These processes ensure that information security controls continue to meet the organisation’s requirements on an ongoing basis.
Certification to ISO 27001 Information Security Standards provides SapphireOne clients and vendors with an independent endorsement that our commitment to protecting crucial information security meets international standards and best practices.
To find out more about SapphireOne integrated ERP, CRM, Business Accounting application and innovative software solutions, please get in touch – we’re always here to help.
2021 Premier’s NSW Export Awards Finalist
September 28, 2021 1:11 pm | by John Adams
SapphireOne selected as a proud Finalist of the 2021 Premier’s NSW Export Awards!
The team at SapphireOne are so excited to share that SapphireOne been selected as a finalist of the 2021 Premier’s NSW Export Awards in recognition of our sustainable business growth and innovative software solutions.
The awards honour and recognise the achievements of Australian businesses that have endured and demonstrated brilliance in their international business ventures.
Celebrating Innovative Australian Businesses
Our CEO, John Adams, shares his response to being selected as finalist in the national awards program.
“ SapphireOne software solutions are unique and competitive as we offer an all-encompassing integrated ERP, CRM and Business Accounting software, enabling organisations to bring all components of the business together to streamline operations and facilitate growth. Since our launch in 1986, we have invested over $200 million in Research & Development to ensure that we are continuously evolving in step with global developments in technology and operating systems, and provide new version releases for our clients on a weekly basis.
Our relationships with our clients are special and our team works closely with every client to actively encourage ideas for innovation. During implementation we will identify any functionality that SapphireOne does not currently support, and facilitate the custom programming of the gap in functionality to ensure our software always meet every one of our clients unique requirements.
It is an honour to be recongised by the Australian Export & Investment Awards for our commitment to innovative software solutions and dedication to our clients.”
59 Years of Australian Export & Investment Awards
The Australian Export & Investment Awards is one of the longest running business awards programs across Australia. Now in it’s 59th year, the awards are a national program that recongises and honours both Australian exporters who have achieved sustainable growth through innovation, as well as international companies that have made an enduring contribution to the Australian economy.
The Australian Trade and Investment Commission and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry partner to present the award program, which is a high priority of the Australian Government and is supported by leading Australian corporations, export facilitators and industry groups.
The Premiers NSW Export Awards Program aims to recognise the success and resilience of NSW exporters and their achievements in the international market. The winners of the 13 national categories in this program will be announced in October. The full video of the 2021 Premier’s NSW Export Awards Finalist Event can be viewed here.
Thank you to the Export Council of Australia for recognising SapphireOne, and congratulations to all the finalists!
To find out more about SapphireOne integrated ERP, CRM, Business Accounting application and innovative software solutions, please get in touch – we’re always here to help.
Explained: Why we run SapphireOne on a Dedicated Application Server.
December 4, 2020 11:00 am | by John Adams
We are often asked the reason we choose to run SapphireOne on a Dedicated Application Server, so we want to take the time to share why.
In today’s tech-savvy world, businesses both large and small are faced with a wide range of hosting options, and deciding if a dedicated application server or cloud environment will best support your business is a critical decision for any enterprise.
Ultimately, the decision is not always black and white, and comes down to how each server addresses a businesses individual needs. The industry, size, budget and businesses goals are just a few factors to take into consideration when making such a decision.
For Medium-Large sized businesses with large data sets, a large number of employees, who want things to be quick, efficient and scalable with the best possible performance, then a dedicated server is the best possible solution.
Dedicated Application Server vs Virtual Cloud Server.
What is a Dedicated Application Server?
A dedicated application server is a physical server that is purchased entirely for your own businesses needs. They are typically used by large businesses and organisations that require high levels of data security and a steady, high demand for server capacity.
What is a Cloud Server?
A cloud server is a virtual server running in a cloud computing environment. Instead of being hosted on a physical hardware that’s solely used by you, they reside in a shared ‘virtualised’ environment that’s managed by your cloud hosting provider and shared with other businesses.
Benefits of a Dedicated Application Server.
1. Optimal server performance.
Firstly, and most importantly, a dedicated application server ensures that the performance of the hardware is totally maximised, and that you are receiving the very most out of what your software has to offer.
As all the servers resources are dedicated solely towards powering the application, it guarantees maximum uptime for your business, giving you the best of the server and powering your application to ensure optimal performance at all times.
2. Server resources are not shared.
For Medium-Large sized enterprises, a dedicated server provides more stability and reliability than a shared environment as all the resources are allocated solely to your individual business.
Virtual servers have less space because you are sharing environments, leaving you vulnerable to other businesses using up the servers CPU and Ram space, and spikes in bandwidth usage causing your server to slow down.
With a dedicated application server you will have peace of mind knowing that you’ll be receiving the full resources of the single server, and that your server will always have enough space to support your business.
3. Total control of your server.
A dedicated application server gives you complete control over your server, and the ability to customise the server environment to fit your specific business needs.
This means you are not limited by a virtual environments server requirements, and your system administrators can configure the dedicated server for the exact level of space that is required to support operations.
4. Increased server security and data integrity.
A dedicated physical server means that you always know where your server is, and can always be certain of its safety and security.
A dedicated server also means you have total control over who has access to your data, and the means that are being taken to protect it. You can also 100% sure that you are not sharing your server with any malicious websites or potential scammers, and that your data never falls into the wrong hands.
Let’s think of it this way…
You have a nuclear powered submarine that has the ability to stay underwater for months on end. By deciding to convert it to diesel power, the submarine now has to spend time coming up to the surface every week in order to repower, using up precious time and resources, and leaving it open to external threats.
By choosing to power the engine with diesel, the capabilities and performance of the submarine are not being maximised, and it is not being used to its full potential.
It is similar thinking when looking at a Medium-Large enterprise running the SapphireOne application on a virtual server. The SapphireOne application has the ability to process billions of records, however a virtual server is not designed to power and support such a system. This allows for flaws in the running of the system and leaves the application open to vulnerabilities and external threats.
When running your application on a dedicated server, you have total control over your physical server, and can be confident that your software is being maximised and supported to perform to the very best of its ability.
In conclusion.
At the end of the day, we care most about the server that will provide our customers with an efficient and scalable solution, power their SapphireOne application, and ensure that they are always receiving the best possible performance for their business.
Blog post written by John Adams and Maddie Kent.
SapphireOne Community- a new platform to learn, share and connect
June 21, 2019 2:30 pm | by John Adams
IT’S ARRIVED! SapphireOne would like to introduce a new resource for you called SapphireOne Community. This is a central place where our clients and users can access the latest guides, interactive manuals and step-by-step videos of our SapphireOne application.
It’s a great place to share, connect and ask questions on your ERP Accounting needs.
What to expect in SapphireOne Community
New features, release notes and latest versions will be listed on this Community platform to keep you ahead of changes.
To launch, we have been working on the Accounts Mode. Take a look at the easy to follow, intuitive overviews with tips and shortcuts that are bound to ensure working with SapphireOne is faster and more productive.
What’s to come- the rest of SapphireOne guides and videos on our 8 modes. These include Inventory, Job Projects, Payroll/HR, Assets Management, Management, Utilities and Workbook. Web Pack, Market Pack, Web POS and Release Notes will also be featured in detail giving you, the user a simplified way of learning.
Can’t find the information you need? Take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Prefer to speak to one of the team? Fill in our form and we’ll be in touch.
The best part of Community- it’s online, allowing you access 24/7 on any device!
Discover now SapphireOne CommunityIn the meantime, rest assured our manuals are still available on the FTP server until the content is transferred into our Community site. The manuals are continuously updated with new and exciting features and are a tremendous guide for training and reference purposes.
To access the manuals, go to FileZilla, connect, then click on the Public Folder. In the SapphireOne Manuals folder you will find a list of the current versions. Highlight and drag the manual you would like to transfer to your desktop.
Click for more information regarding improvements and features within the latest release of SapphireOne ERP, CRM, DMS and Business Accounting Software Application. Alternatively, contact our office on (02) 8362 4500 or request a demo.
4D World Tour 2019 Development Day
May 17, 2019 12:47 pm | by John Adams
4D World Tour training day was held 15 May 2019 at Cliftons Venues in Sydney. The SapphireOne development team attended as 4D v17 was introduced with features of ORDA, 4D Write Pro, 4D View Pro and many more. New improvements were highlighted, providing developers with sophisticated tools and innovative ideas required for business and productivity. 4D is the language of SapphireOne in our client server application.
Some of the key features of the training day include:
ORDA-
Object Relational Data Access (ORDA) changes the way data is accessed and presented.
“ORDA is a new way of thinking. It’s not just a language. It about relations, data access, using objects, and much more.” Thomas Maul (VP Strategy, 4D). In ORDA, complex relational structures are mapped internally like that of an object, allowing developers to use the entire database as a single object.
4D Write Pro- full of features
4D Write Pro is a powerful text engine, programmable, and fully integrated into 4D and its database. The integrated text engine allows users to design letters, create invoices, catalogues, reports and many other desktop publishing functions. The personalised menus ensure users only get the features they need. Order processing, logistics, correspondence, marketing and document management are advantages of v17.
4D View Pro- list of features has multiplied
4D View Pro allows the users to take advantage of integrated, powerful spreadsheets. There is an advancement in integration with Microsoft Office and Excel spreadsheets are available for reports when working offline. Simply compute the report using 4D View Pro and export into Excel or save as PDF.
Other features 4D World Tour– A new modern interface was released to increases customer satisfaction. Dynamic forms within allow users to build forms that are fully-adaptable to the client’s needs without the need to add or change code. Programmers can easily convert binary forms to dynamic forms to redesign on the fly. 4D also highlighted their new security features that ensure data, websites and server communications are safe and stable.
Click for more information regarding improvements and features within the latest release of SapphireOne ERP, CRM, DMS and Business Accounting Software Application. Alternatively, contact our office on (02) 8362 4500 or request a demo.