MACC's September eMessage

The latest news from your friends at MACC

In this issue…

> Client Relations News
> Color Printing
> Featured Employee
MACC continues to grow
> Product Spotlight
> Technical Information
> Featured Recipe

MACC Calendar

October’s transmit day for first of the month billing is September 23rd. Follow this link to see the complete 2019 transmit calendar.

MACC Events

2019 MBTC
Session One: September 4th-6th
Session Two: September 9th-11th
Omaha, Nebraska

MACC Announcements

MACC will be conducting network maintenance on September 8th
From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Central) on Sunday, September 8th our technicians will conduct maintenance on our network. During this time, web-based services from MACC may be unavailable. This affects MSaaS and all MACC websites (Web Reporting, TMS, FTP, etc.) as well as online access to customer statements. Going forward, MACC will be scheduling network maintenance during the same timeframe on the second Sunday of each month. Please contact your MACC Client Relations Manager or Account Manager if you have questions regarding this maintenance schedule.

Jump Start Training
Jump Start Training is available for Customer Master at our headquarters in Blair, Nebraska. The training is perfect for new employees or anyone who needs a refresher in using our products. To schedule Jump Start Training for your employees, please contact Julie Riecken, Training Support Manager, at 402-533-5313 or [email protected].

Featured Web Training

Customizing Accounting Master
Have you implemented all of the latest customization features in Accounting Master? During this session, we’ll teach you how you can use the custom ribbon, custom views, Quick Access Toolbar, and more.

Trivia Winner

Congratulations to Debbie Traylor at Columbus Telephone. She won this month’s MACC Trivia Challenge Contest. Look for MACC Updates for more chances to win!

Printable Newsletter

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Client Relations News

2019 MBTC

Heading to MBTC 2019? Here are four things you need to know

Just like many of your favorite super heroes, TIME FLIES and MBTC 2019 IS HERE! If you’re heading to Omaha to join us, here is the latest news, as well as steps you can take to enhance your MBTC experience.

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Don’t miss the rainbow!

COLOR

PRINTING

Request a sample to get started

Many of your peers have made the switch to beautiful FULL COLOR for their bills. Join them to enjoy crisp colors that highlight your brand and make on-bill ads jump off the page. Just request a sample of your company’s bill in full color to start the process. If you’re not sure color bills are right for your company, read the article for a review of their many benefits.

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MACC’s Featured Employee

Nancy StorkNancy Stork

This month’s featured MACC employee is CABS Quality Control Coordinator Nancy Stork. In her role she makes sure the data tables containing CICs and exchanges are current, plus she helps with a wide variety of other CABS related tasks. Nancy also works in our welcome center where she directs calls and visitors to the right department.

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MACC continues to grow!Welcome to MACC

MACC is selected by Stratford Mutual Telephone Company

Stratford Mutual Telephone Company (SMTC) has chosen Mid America Computer Corporation (MACC) for its new BSS/OSS solution. The company recently completed its conversion to MACC’s platform and is now using it to meet its billing, customer management, and accounting needs.

Located in Stratford, Iowa the company provides internet, telephone, and cable television to the communities of Stratford, Gilbert, Jewell, and Roland. SMTC is currently in the midst of a significant upgrade to its cable television system in three of its communities. Please join us in welcoming them to the MACC family!

Product SpotlightComing soon!

See a sneak peek of time-saving enhancements heading your way

MACC never rests when it comes to improving our products and the latest fruits of our labor will become available next month when version 19.2 of Customer Master and Accounting Master is released. If you’re attending MBTC this month, be sure to attend both products’ “What’s New” sessions for more information and watch for future versions of the MACC eMessage for complete details. For this month, here is just a small sampling of improvements you’ll find in 19.2.

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Technical Information

Put a shield on your data with tips from Technical Information - September 2019MACC’s Tech Team at MBTC 2019

At MBTC 2019, the Technical Support Team will be flying in to teach about proper cyber security procedures and some of the threats that come with lack of preparation. We’ll be knocking out topics such as the different types of attacks, how to protect your machine, proper password use, and other topics to help you put a shield of security between you and hostile attacks.

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Featured recipe

Featured Recipe – Caramel Short Bread Squares

Here is another treat for your sweet tooth!

  • 2/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
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Industry Calendar

MACC’s on the go and here is where we’ll be in the coming month:

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