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Automation is not AI - but they need each other
The message from the 2026 conference season was clear: Automation is the foundation on which everything else, AI included, gets built.
 
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What keeps you awake at night?
Are you one of the 4 in 10 adults who suffer from lack of quality sleep? Using your ERP system more efficiently can help keep your business out of your bedroom.
 
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(Spread)Sheeting Home the Blame
Bad data can lead to seriously bad outcomes. Lift the lid and the odds are you’ll spot a guilty-looking spreadsheet scurrying for cover.
 
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Sage 300 as a Customization Platform? Take a fresh look.
Sage 300 hasn’t always kept ahead of the competition when it comes to customizability, but times have changed. We think it's time for a closer look.
 
BASIC Historical Monument
BASIC Makes History, 55 years on
New Hampshire recognizes the significance of the BASIC language with a new 'highway historical marker'.
 
Orchid Stats
Orchid by the Numbers
As we pass the halfway mark of our 26th year, we’ve crunched a few numbers. These 13 bullet points say a lot about Orchid Systems: Who we are, what we do, where we do it, and how we do it.
 
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Introducing Extender Workflow
We're excited to announce the initial release of Extender Workflow for Sage 300. Our most versatile module has just gained a whole new dimension.