Sage Announces Retirement for all editions of Sage BusinessVision

Sage has announced that all editions of Sage BusinessVision will be retired on December 31, 2026.

After December 31, 2026, Sage will no longer provide product updates, regulatory or compliance changes, or enhancements for Sage BusinessVision.
Sage will align billing with the retirement date.

Support and service availability

Customers may continue using Sage BusinessVision until December 31, 2026.
Active support and payroll plans will remain in effect through the retirement date, including technical support and payroll updates.

After retirement

As of January 1, 2027, Sage will no longer provide technical support, product updates, or compliance changes for Sage BusinessVision.
Continued use of the software after retirement may result in compliance or technical risks. Sage will not be responsible for issues arising after the retirement date.

Planning your transition

As Sage BusinessVision reaches end of life, businesses will need to plan for a new accounting solution. An important part of this transition is ensuring your historical data is preserved.

Spire is the only ERP solution on the market with a fully built-in BusinessVision data migration tool. Spire offers a seamless upgrade path for BusinessVision users by converting full historical and transactional data—not just lists or balances. This helps maintain continuity, reduces manual rework, and keeps implementation scope and costs lower. Spire is also one of the most affordable ERP solutions available, making it a practical option for growing businesses.

How Edge IMS can help

Edge has years of experience migrating BV clients to Spire and we can assist with understanding the retirement timeline and planning a transition strategy.

If you would like to discuss your options, please reach out to the team at Edge.

Canada and Ontario Invest $20 Million to Support Local Farmers, Agribusiness & Technology Adoption

Canada and Ontario are partnering to invest up to $20 million through the new Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative to help Ontario farmers, food processors and agribusinesses expand into new domestic and international markets. The funding supports three streams — market planning, product and market development, and implementation of equipment and technology — helping businesses upgrade tools and systems needed to meet export requirements and compete effectively. This technology category can include investments in production technology and systems that improve competitiveness, which may be relevant for software and digital solutions that support market expansion or operational upgrades.

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Upcoming Spire Webinars

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Thu, Nov 5, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST

Hosted by Spire Systems

Food and beverage businesses face unique operational challenges—from inventory control and traceability to production planning and order fulfillment. This webinar explores how Spire brings these critical processes together in a single ERP system designed to support growing food and beverage organizations. In addition to an overview of Spire, we’ll discuss key factors to consider when selecting an ERP for your food and beverage business, including scalability, visibility across operations, compliance requirements, and long-term flexibility. Attendees will gain practical insight into what to look for in an ERP and how the right system can improve efficiency without adding unnecessary complexity. We’ll cover what to consider when evaluating ERP vendors, solutions, and implementation approaches, then wrap up with a 25-minute introduction to Spire, showing how the system works across departments in real-world scenarios.

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Thu, Dec 3, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST

Hosted by Spire Systems

BusinessVision has served companies well for years — but more and more BV users are making the move to Spire. Why? In this webinar, we’ll unpack what’s really driving the shift. From modern architecture and SQL-based performance to built-in distribution functionality and a cleaner, more intuitive user experience, Spire isn’t just a replacement — it’s a forward-looking step up. We’ll explore the practical reasons BV users are transitioning, what challenges they’re solving, and what they’re gaining in the process. You’ll learn: The operational limitations BV users are running into today The specific Spire features that address those pain points What a typical migration path looks like How partners are positioning the move successfully Real-world outcomes from companies that have already made the switch Whether you’re supporting long-time BV customers or planning your own transition strategy, this session will give you clarity, confidence, and a practical framework for moving forward.

Register here.

Introducing the Spire Customer Referral Program: Do you love Spire and know a business that would too?

If you are an existing Spire customer and recommend a business or associate to Spire, you will receive a discount on your annual software assurance fees! For each referral that purchases Spire, your business will receive a credit of $500 ($200 for Small Business Edition) toward your annual software assurance costs.

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Let’s share the love of Spire!

What’s new in Spire 3.13

Spire has released version 3.13. Here is an idea of what you can expect in this new release:

New Features

Global Payments has an updated integration that supports Card Present transactions and better supports US companies
Accounts Payable invoices support multiple distribution accounts, including Allocations
Accounts Payable payments support bank transaction fees such as for wire transfers
More than 4 tax statuses can now be saved for customers and vendors and orders, to better support US taxes
Accounts Receivable Refunds now support more payment methods than Check, including integrated credit cards
Inventory Prices can now be updated by Margin or Markup over Vendor Price, by Primary Vendor or by lowest price
Accounts Receivable and Payable can now post to the base currency Bank or Expense account for foreign transactions if desired
Copy Sales History invoice to new Order can optionally include UDF values

Power BI Connector Now Available!

Microsoft Power BI is a powerful business analytics tool that allows users to visualize and share insights from their data. Think dashboards.

To enhance your Power BI experience, Spire has developed a custom connector that provides seamless integration with Spire. This connector enables you to effortlessly access and analyze your Spire data within the Power BI environment. The connector uses Spire’s API so the user will only be able to access the data they are authorized to view.

Spire MS Power BI Connector is now available for Spire Clients who maintain their annual software assurance.

If you would like to learn more, we are here to help.

Spire Now Integrates with Global Payments

With Spire’s integration to Global Payments, Spire customers can now accept payments from all around the world. Whether you do business online, in person, or any other way — Spire is the only software you need. Spire works the way you do! With an integrated payment solution, businesses can accept payments directly within their existing software, saving time, and eliminating human errors. If you are interested in learning more, the team at Edge would be happy to help.

Switching from QuickBooks to Spire is Easy with Spire’s New Conversion Tool!

Switching to Spire from QuickBooks has never been so simple. Spire has become a solution to the problems QuickBooks users face. Spire’s business management solution is designed to give your business ERP power without the hefty ERP ticket price. With all modules fully integrated, Spire gives you the power of an ERP without requiring so many extra apps and add-ons. Spire includes a conversion tool specifically designed to migrate all of your current and historical QuickBooks Desktop (Pro, Premier and Enterprise editions) data without losing any information.

Now is the right time. Switch to Spire and start working with software that is made to grow with your company. Contact Edge for more information!

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