Acumatica Cloud ERP Software Version 2021 R1 Overview

Acumatica has released 2021 R1, the first of our biannual product updates, in mid-March of 2021.

Superior Usability with Acumatica Cloud ERP

Below are the themes and details on the key features of 2021 R1:

Save Time with Superior Usability

Acumatica delivers award-winning usability unrivaled in the industry as a 100% browser-based cloud ERP that you can access from any device with an internet connection. Our modern UI and flexible workflows are why Acumatica consistently ranks highest in usability.

In 2021 R1, we build even further on Acumatica’s comprehensive mobile image recognition capabilities. Acumatica users can seamlessly navigate to external URLs from General Inquiry results, saving time. We have also enhanced side panels by providing arranging and ordering capabilities. Acumatica users are now even better equipped to deliver their best work in less time.

Feature List for Usability: (Usability Video)

Create CRM contacts automatically with mobile image recognition for business cards
Enhance side panels with ordering and visibility
Navigate seamlessly to external URLs from Generic Inquiry (GI) results
Easily send targeted customer communication through filtered GI results

Gain a Competitive Edge with Best-in-Class Functionality

Acumatica is tailor-made for midmarket growth businesses. Our platform delivers intelligent, industry-focused business functionality with the mission-critical capabilities and productivity aids required for Commerce, Construction, Distribution, Field Service, and Manufacturing. Acumatica provides best-in-class capabilities by embedding core functions into a single business-wide software suite. In 2021 R1, we deliver new features and enhancements to all our industry editions.

Feature List for Financials and CRM: (Financials Video) (CRM Video) (Payroll Video)

Simplify operations with centralized vendor management
Enhance the quality of your CRM data with Acumatica’s intelligent deduplication technology
Maximize potential sales and simplify support by tracking contacts on sales orders
Manage security by pay group by branch, import time into payroll batches, and create hierarchies for workers’ compensation

Feature List for Distribution and Commerce Companies: (Distribution Video) (Commerce Video)

Streamline cross-company sales with stock items—and automatically create corresponding purchase orders and sales orders
Maximize product offerings to your target market through enhanced drop-ship workflows
Reduce collections by gathering commerce order risk data
Increase control through granular sync options with custom commerce fields

Feature List for Construction and Field Service Companies: (Construction Video) (Field Service Video)

Increase usability with Procore integration enhancements
Benchmark against peers and see how your company is performing with CFMA benchmark
Simplify cost tracking by linking AP bills to field service appointments
Boost customer responsiveness by simplifying field service invoice correction

Feature List for Manufacturing Companies: (Manufacturing Video)

Access product lifecycle management capabilities through Arena integration
Make accurate delivery commitments to customers through APS capable-to-promise capabilities

Grow Your Business with a Powerful, Flexible Cloud Platform

Acumatica provides a future-proof cloud platform with native mobility, an intuitive user interface, and unique features that connect easily to extended applications with artificial intelligence and machine learning. Our true cloud platform is optimized for performance, scalability, and security.

In 2021 R1, we continue to strengthen our AI/ML capabilities with mobile image recognition for business cards. We provide a visually intuitive KPI Meter on Acumatica dashboards—set dynamic goals and see how you’re tracking against your goals at-a-glance. Optimize all your application workflows with Acumatica’s sophisticated visual state automation engine. We also provide localization support in the French-Canadian language for our Canadian customers.

Feature List for Platform: (Platform Video)

Use AI/ML-powered mobile image recognition for business cards
Set dynamic goals and track your KPIs at-a-glance with our new KPI Meter on dashboards
Support Canadian markets with localization support including the French-Canadian language
Optimize application workflows throughout the Acumatica suite with our workflow engine

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