For years we’ve made it easy for firms to try Platinum by offering Net 30 terms, which still exists today.  This offer is now available for firms upgrading from multi-user or Platinum, to Platinum SQL.  This is a perfect way for firms to test these advanced products with no money up front.  Once Platinum or Platinum SQL is installed, a firm is usually quite reluctant to return the product, because the benefits more than outweigh the cost.  If you have questions about the Net 30 terms, please contact a member of the Sales Department.

Platinum SQL allows firms to take full advantage of the latest server hardware technology, and provides significantly faster access to Tabs3 and PracticeMaster data from other software applications.

Platinum SQL is perfect for firms looking to get the most out of their 64-bit server.  We have plenty of excellent resources available to prepare you for selling and supporting Platinum SQL:

• Sign up to attend Sneak Peek: Platinum SQL, a free webinar presented by Philip Allendorfer our Director of Development.  Have your firms sign up as soon as you can.  The first one on July 21^st filled up in just one day!  The next webinar is scheduled for August 25th.  Philip does a tremendous job of explaining and answering tough technical questions.
• Read KB Article R11417 – Platinum SQL Overview, an absolute must read if you have firms considering Platinum SQL.  It’s packed full of valuable information including, FAQs, links to other articles, and much more.

 Overview:  Why should a firm consider Platinum SQL?

1. 64-bit database engines utilize today’s advanced hardware and 64-bit operating systems

• Take advantage of large memory configurations to speed up filtering, reporting and SQL queries
• No data conversion required

1. Query Tabs3/PracticeMaster database in MS SQL Server using the Link Server feature
2. Accelerated ODBC processing done by the server instead of a workstation
3. New ODBC SQL drivers included at no extra charge

• 32-bit (for 32-bit Office, Crystal Reports, etc.)
• 64-bit (for 64-bit Office 2010, etc.)

1. Ability to restrict SQL access by system at the user level
2. Server monitoring dashboards

• Server Activity
• Cache Tuning
• File Access 

A pricing chart was recently e-mailed to the primary contact at your office with retail prices for purchasing Platinum SQL Server.  Remember, Tabs3 and PracticeMaster prices are the same for Platinum and Platinum SQL.

If you want to upgrade your own license to Platinum SQL, please contact your sales representative at 402-419-2200 for pricing questions.

Check out the TechnoLawyer article on Matter Manager labeled, “Find Critical Client Information at the Speed of Thought.”  Be sure to share this link with prospects and clients interested in PracticeMaster.

http://www.tabs3.com/press_articles/technolawyer_4-20-11.pdf

Matter Manager is an excellent new selling tool found in version 16 of PracticeMaster that you should take advantage of.  An article was recently published about it in TechnoLawyer, and is now found on our web site.  You should share this with your prospects interested in PracticeMaster who may want to learn more about Matter Manager, and also with leads new to practice management software. 

http://www.tabs3.com/press_articles/technolawyer_4-20-11.pdf

We are excited to announce that version 16 has been released!  Not only is version 16 packed with new features to help you sell Tabs3 and PracticeMaster Software, but new marketing materials are available, with more on the way.  If you haven’t done so already, check out our web site and eNews for changes and additions!  Look for new press releases and brochures, as well as new video clips for Matter Manager, WorkFlows, E-mailing Statements and Contacts.  Other version 16 changes of note include Client Server to Platinum terminology, and new prices for PracticeMaster Basic and Premier. 

With the official release, the beta period is now over, and all orders will be version 16.  In a few months, we will begin updating firms on maintenance.  We expect to have all updates sent by the end of the year.

Below is a sample email you should send to your active leads as soon as possible.  On April 5 we will send your active leads another email regarding version 16, that encourages them to contact you to learn more.  On Monday, March 28 we will email all of your closed leads from the past year, and encourage them to contact you to learn more.

Please contact your Sales Representative if you have questions.

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Thank you for your interest in Tabs3 and PracticeMaster Software. I just spoke with Dan Berlin, the President of Software Technology.  He told me that Tabs3 and PracticeMaster version 16 has been released!  There are several new features that I would like to talk to you about, or even show you.  For example: 

• Amazing e-mailing statement capabilities – automated, custom e-mails with PDF statements for your clients.
• New Tabs3 Client Inactivity Report – easily identify clients with no activity during a specified time frame.
• PracticeMaster Workflows (Premier only) – automate office procedures.
• Matter Manager – See all case related documents, e-mails, contacts, and more in one window so that you can quickly find what you’re looking for.

Version 16 Trial CDs are now available, just contact me if you would like one.  I would like to discuss or demonstrate these features to you.  Let me know if you have any questions as you consider your purchase of Tabs3 and PracticeMaster, and obviously let me know if you are ready to place your order!

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

[your name and contact info]

For a limited time, Tabs3 and PracticeMaster logo shirts are available for order.  They are perfect attire for trade shows or meetings with potential customers. Each shirt is custom ordered and embroidered with our logo. To purchase, fax or e-mail your order by April 22, 2011.

Order Form:  www.tabs3.com/offers/shirts2011.pdf

Effective immediately, clients running Version 11 or earlier who want to update to a more current version will need to send in their data for conversion. We discontinued support for Version 11 on January 1, 2010.

Users can convert their own data or work through a reseller. However, if a firm does not have all the items they need to do the conversion themselves, they will need to send in their data because we will no longer be providing conversion instructions or programs for Version 11 and earlier conversions.

Pricing for in-house conversions can be found in KB article, R10796 – Billable Support Policy.

For the 8th year in a row, Tabs3 and PracticeMaster have won the top prize in the Law Technology News® (LTN) awards.

Ready to make it 9?

LTN awards are awarded based off of a Technology Satisfaction Survey, and this year’s survey takes less than five minutes to complete.

You will find Tabs3 and PracticeMaster listed in the Office Technology and Practice Management categories.

Please vote for Tabs3 and PracticeMaster today, and encourage your clients to vote as well!  Voting ends April 8.

www.almlegalintelligence.com/LTN

Thank you in advance for helping keep Tabs3 and PracticeMaster the most award-winning software in our industry.

The Reseller of the Year Award is based on overall business generated from both existing and new users of Tabs3 and PracticeMaster software. After a three year absence from the top, our 2010 winner came from behind with a big December rally to win not only the CSV Reseller Award, but also the Reseller of the Year.  We are very proud to announce our Reseller of the Year for 2010:

Harry Salavantis & Stephanie Cleveland, Resource Advisors – Albany NY

Congratulations Harry and Stephanie!  Resource Advisors had a terrific year generating revenue from upgrades as well as new sales. Way to go!

Here are your finalists in order of finish who also had terrific years selling Tabs3 and PracticeMaster: 

• Harry Salavantis & Stephanie Cleveland, Resource Advisors – Albany NY
• Sandra Adams & her staff, Affinity Consulting Group – Coral Gables FL
• Britt Lorish & her staff, Affinity Consulting Group, Roanoke VA
• Paul Purdue & Mary Jo Blohm, Attorney Computer Systems – Dundee MI

Congratulations to Harry and Stephanie on a job well done.  Thanks to Sandra and her staff, Britt and her staff, Paul and Mary Jo as well!

Our Tabs3 award winner was also runner-up for new PracticeMaster sales, and our only reseller to finish in the top four in both Tabs3 and PracticeMaster sales.  Way to go!

The top Tabs3 Reseller for 2010 is:

Paul Purdue & Mary Jo Blohm, Attorney Computer Systems – Dundee MI

Here are your top Tabs3 resellers in order of finish: 

• Paul Purdue & Mary Jo Blohm, Attorney Computer Systems – Dundee MI
• Cathy Prichard, Northwest Law Office Automation – Kirkland WA
• Norman Calderon & Michelle Hinds – Greentree Solutions LLC – El Segundo CA
• Sandra Adams & staff, Affinity Consulting Group – Coral Gables FL

Congratulations to Paul and Mary Jo on another great year!  Thanks to Cathy, Norman, Michelle, Sandra and her staff as well!