Are you still running an old version of RealWorld accounting applications and wondering what your next step looks like? RealWorld was one of the most powerful modular accounting systems in North America for many, many years.
If that is the system your business has relied on, Samco has just the solution for you. Upgrading to hybrid modern accounting software does not mean losing what you have built — it means carrying it forward. Here is exactly how.
RealWorld Was Powerful — And Samco Kept It Alive
RealWorld Accounting was one of the most powerful modular accounting systems in North America for many, many years. Samco was the major Canadian distributor for this product, with a full U.S. version also available.
When RealWorld was discontinued, Samco chose to keep all of its functionality available. That decision is the direct reason why Samco Power Accounting — a hybrid modern accounting software platform — is the upgrade path built specifically for businesses like yours.
Samco can offer an upgrade path to its extensive line, and everything that made RealWorld work for your business has been preserved within it.
Your Data and History Come With You
The most important thing to know about this upgrade is what happens to your data.
Samco can convert your data files to run with modern Samco Power Accounting applications, complete with a more user-friendly GUI interface. Today’s premier accounting system can retain your years of history and data.
As the page puts it directly, why lose all of your investment? You do not have to. Samco moves existing RealWorld users forward at upgrade pricing—making the transition to hybrid modern accounting software straightforward on every level.
Your years of history and data are retained. Your investment moves forward with you.
Your Team Will Not Have to Start From Scratch
The second concern most businesses have is about their people — specifically, how much retraining will be required.
Samco addresses this directly: you will not have to learn the software all over again, as some of Samco’s screen versions will be very familiar to you. The upgrade to modern Samco Power Accounting applications comes with a more user-friendly GUI interface, and you will be very pleased that you will not have to learn the software all over again.
Stepping into hybrid modern accounting software does not mean your team faces a blank slate. The familiarity is already built in.
A Platform With 37+ Years of Custom Programming Behind It
Moving to Samco Power Accounting gives your business access to a platform built on over 37 years of custom programming experience.
Samco has a large selection of add-ons, and if your business requires custom features, it is possible that Samco has already done something similar, and it is available for your system. It is simply a matter of purchasing the right add-on to give your business the unique functionality it needs.
Whether your business needs a small extra or a complete vertical package, Samco offers very reasonable rates for any special requirement your company may need. And when you purchase a custom add-on, Samco maintains it through every new version and release. Your enrollment in CAMP—the Customer Application Maintenance Program—keeps your entire system up-to-date, including any customization Samco has done for you.
That is what hybrid modern accounting software backed by 37+ years of programming experience delivers: a system that works for your business, rather than dictating how you need to run your company.
Data Capabilities Your Business Can Now Access
One of the most valuable gains of upgrading from RealWorld to Samco Power Accounting is access to the ODBC/XDBCC Toolkit—a purpose-built module that opens up creative possibilities for your business data.
Utilizing existing 64-bit ODBC support built into Windows 7 to 10, the ODBC/XDBC Toolkit makes your data files available to applications such as Crystal Reports, Microsoft Office, MS Query, and GoldMine.
Here are just a few of the creative things you can do:
- Pull sales figures into Excel for fast, flexible analysis
- Query your database from a website to support e-commerce operations
- Produce elaborate, full-colour reports with Crystal Reports
- Export data for third-party applications
- Create custom letters using your customer data and Microsoft Word
- Import customers into GoldMine for prospecting
- Use MS Access to create your own custom application that works with existing Samco data
These are just a few ideas of what is possible with hybrid modern accounting software — all drawn from the capabilities built directly into the Samco platform.
Ready to Move Forward Without Starting Over?
RealWorld was powerful — and Samco has preserved that functionality within today’s premier accounting system. The upgrade path is clear, the process is practical, and the pricing is designed to protect what you have already invested.
Three reasons to make the move now:
- Full data file conversion—today’s premier accounting system retains your years of history and data
- Familiar screen versions — you will not have to learn the software all over again
- Upgrade Pricing — why lose all of your investment? Samco moves you up to upgrade pricing.
Explore the upgrade path to modern accounting software today at samco.com/customized-modules
