Sage Transform 2024 News and Event Recap
The Sage Transform 2024, held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV from February 26th to the 29th, was truly a spectacle of innovation and camaraderie. The event highlighted the launch of Sage Copilot’s generative AI, a strategic collaboration with AWS, new enhancements from Sage Intacct, and Sage’s strengthened position in the Construction & Real Estate sector. This year’s Transform was remarkable with its blend of groundbreaking announcements and dynamic networking opportunities, including unforgettable moments throughout the event. Participants gained valuable insights into the rapidly progressing world of AI-powered solutions for SMBs, with the event emphasizing collaboration, cutting-edge technological advancements, and the strategic vision propelling Sage forward. These highlights not only underscore Sage’s devotion to enriching user experiences but also highlight the thriving community that surrounds this evolving platform.
Sage Transform 2024 Product Announcements
Sage Copilot's AI Drives Expansion and Productivity for Small Businesses and Accountants
The unveiling of Sage Copilot at the Sage Summit 2024 marked a pivotal moment in the world of AI-powered solutions. Sage Copilot, the new generative AI assistant, works tirelessly, automating tasks and recommending ways to help you save and improve. This allows business leaders – from CFOs and small businesses to accountants and HR leaders – to focus on making smarter, faster decisions.
Upon its launch, Sage Copilot will seamlessly integrate with our solutions such as Sage Accounting, Sage for Accountants, and Sage 50. This integration is designed to assist our customers in their tasks, enhancing their work experience. To fully grasp how Sage Copilot brings additional value to our trusted Sage solutions, we invite you to watch these informative videos.
In the realm of Sage Accounting, you’ll find Sage Copilot to be an unwavering ally, working around the clock to manage your tasks. It’s not just about task management, Sage Copilot provides recommendations for savings and suggests ways to drive improvements, aiding you in the growth of your business.
Sage Copilot is much more than an assistant; it’s a trusted companion, committed to delivering AI you can trust. With full control over decision-making and human support whenever required, Sage Copilot is designed to fulfill the needs of SMBs and accountants. Learn more here.
It offers a broad spectrum of functions, insights, and analytics, all under your control. If you’re ready to embrace the future of AI in business, join the waitlist for Sage Copilot here: Sage Copilot Waitlist
“Sage Copilot revolutionizes small and mid-sized businesses and accountant productivity by bringing trusted AI into the heart of their operations—automating tasks and providing insights to fuel growth and efficiency. It's not just an AI feature; it's a commitment to building a future where businesses can focus on their goals, supported by AI they can trust from Sage”.
Sage Forms a Strategic Partnership with AWS
Through a Collaboration Agreement
Sage and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are joining forces to revolutionize accounting solutions for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) with the launch of the first domain-specific accounting Large Language Model (LLM) and Sage Earth, an AI-powered carbon reporting solution.
Through a strategic collaboration agreement, SMBs can access these cutting-edge tools via AWS Marketplace, simplifying accounting processes and addressing environmental responsibilities. The domain-specific LLM, powered by AWS technologies, will fuel Sage’s new AI assistant, Sage Copilot, facilitating navigation of local accounting and compliance applications.
Additionally, Sage Earth, utilizing machine learning and AWS services, calculates carbon footprints and suggests emission reduction strategies, promoting sustainability within businesses. This collaboration reflects a commitment to innovation and sustainability, empowering SMBs to thrive in the digital era while managing environmental impact effectively. Learn more here.
"This collaboration signifies a shared vision between Sage and AWS to transform accounting solutions for small and mid-sized businesses, focusing on simplifying carbon reporting and accounting for our customers and the wider business community. We are committed to harnessing the power of technology to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and pave the way for sustainable growth among SMBs,"
Sage Intacct Launches Advanced Features for Enhanced Operational Efficiency and Increased Productivity
Sage, a pioneer in accounting technology for SMBs, reveals enhancements to Sage Intacct, designed to boost productivity and update processes. These improvements feature AI-led project management for more efficient operations and advanced data integration tools.
Forecast’s CEO, Dennis Kayser, views this as a chance to strengthen their joint offering for their clientele. The updates comprise a range of improvements including AI-driven services automation for professionals, management of fixed assets, seamless data interconnectivity, forms and operational flows, solutions tailored for non-profits, and automated compliance for the construction industry.
Additionally, Sage Intacct is broadening its global reach with a pioneer program in Germany, and is offering support for manufacturing and distribution operations with AI capabilities for faster decision-making. These enhancements are a testament to Sage’s commitment to innovation and efficiency, equipping businesses to succeed in the current challenging business landscape. Learn more here.
Sage Enhances Global Sports with Data and Insights through Collaboration with Sportable
Sage is teaming up with Sportable, a global data collection and analytics platform, to provide deeper AI-led insights to major sports in North America and beyond. This strategic partnership builds upon Sage’s role as the ‘Official’ and ‘Insights’ Partner for renowned brands like Major League Baseball and demonstrates its dedication to unlocking potential through data, a commitment evident in its support for millions of SMB customers daily.
Together, Sage and Sportable will develop a global sports index, leveraging Sportable’s advanced technology to analyze data from various sports, starting with rugby and expanding to soccer, American football, and more. Sportable’s expertise in tracking players and balls, combined with Sage’s vast data resources, promises to revolutionize sports analytics and offer valuable insights to players, coaches, teams, broadcasters, and fans alike.
Cath Keers, Chief Marketing Officer of Sage, expresses enthusiasm for the partnership’s potential to bring new insights to the sports world, while Dugald Macdonald, Co-Founder and CEO of Sportable, anticipates accelerated growth and learning through this collaboration. Learn more here.
DSD Team Highlights
Scaling for Success: CEO Kayley Bell's Participation in Sage Intacct Partner Panel Discussion
Our esteemed CEO, Kayley Bell, took part in an insightful Panel Discussion, Driving Efficiency: Scale up your practice with Sage Intacct. The objective of this discussion was to exchange knowledge with other Sage Intacct partners who have successfully scaled their operations for implementations as their businesses grew.
Kayley’s participation in this panel discussion underscores our commitment to continuous learning and operational efficiency as we continue to grow our business.
Sage's Strategic MLB Partnership and CEO's
Insightful Panel Discussion
Our CEO, Kayley Bell, also participated in an insightful panel discussion, Unlocking Success: Navigating the MLB partnership with Sage. This panel explored Sage’s impressive progress in activating their partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB) in the U.S., and delved into tangible results witnessed from the last season’s partnership activation.
The discussion also provided a glimpse into the upcoming plans for the current season and highlighted opportunities for active participation. Notably, the panel was graced by the presence of Briana Carbonell, Director of Sports Sponsorship at Sage, and Edward Warren, Sr. Partner Engagement Manager at Sage, lending their expertise to the discussion.
Time with our clients
A key aspect of the Sage Transform 2024 for us was the chance to interact with our valued clients, acquire a deeper understanding of their businesses and fortify our relationships. We express our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in this year’s event, contributing to its triumph and creating lasting memories!
DSD Kimberly & Sean with Happy Clients Greater Rockford Airport
DSD Client Appreciation Dinner
DSD Team Highlights
Copilot is generating significant buzz among clients, garnering considerable attention. However, our new Import service promises to revolutionize data migration during implementations, serving as a gamechanger for our consulting team. This innovation will not only streamline processes but also save substantial time for customers handling extensive data imports.
Unexpectedly, attending Gavin DeGraw’s performance turned into a highlight for us. Additionally, the Sphere event left a lasting impression, with attendees expressing high praise for Sage’s investment in Intacct and the exceptional feedback received for the Intacct team.
I’m really excited about Sage Copilot and the way that it will use AI to make for a more intuitive and conversational interface for our clients to access their data. There were a lot of fun events but the one that stands out is dancing with the GRAA team at the Gavin DeGraw concert. One of the most special moments for me was talking to Pete Derschang, the CFO at Leeds West, who told me that the move to Intacct has been “life changing” for him and his team, and how it has enabled him to have a work life balance that was not possible on their old platform.
It’s one thing to sell clients on the vision of what Intacct can do for them, but to hear first hand that we’ve made such an impact and delivered on our promises was one of (if not) the most gratifying moments of my professional career.
One of the highlights of Sage Transform 2024 was the announcement of the Copilot. It’s designed to function like a personal assistant, revolutionizing the way we work. Not-for-profit organizations particularly appreciated the Sage fundraising for events, powered by DonorPerfect. It introduces a handy document repository for grant tracking and expenditures, along with a portal for seamless management.
In terms of efficiency, the exciting statistics on Accounts Payable automation and payments are worth noting. With an accuracy rate of 67%, the system is only getting better. What truly stands out is the investment Sage has made into Machine Learning and AI will change how everything is done in the software (copilot, AP automation, approvals, etc).
Save The Date: Sage's North American Innovation and Adventure in Atlanta!
Sage Transform is evolving once again! Mark your calendars for November 5 – 8, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sage is excited to unite its North American community this year for an event of innovation, connection, learning, and adventure
