In this issue:
Legend Access
available for Windows VistaKarmak recently released Legend Access which is Certified for Windows Vista. Legend Access allows you to connect to and run applications on your Karmak Legend business system from a Windows-based PC. It offers simple installation, pre-configured settings, and customizable options that help you use your business system more efficiently.
"Our customers expect high quality software solutions that contain the most up-to-date features," said Bill Healy, Karmak President/CEO. "By working with Microsoft, we feel confident that Legend Access will provide users of Windows Vista with enhanced reliability, security, and compatibility."
In addition to being Certified for Windows Vista, Legend Access contains features previously unavailable in other emulation products. These and other features will be discussed in our new Legend Access Overview Webinar. See the Training Center web page for details.
Download the White Paper, below, and contact your Karmak sales representative or call 800-622-6211 for more information on Legend Access.
INFO 5 Version 7.2A now in general releaseWe are pleased to announce that INFO 5 Version 7.2A is available for general release. The Version 7.2A Update CD will be sent to you after you have completed the steps that were outlined in the letter sent to INFO 5 clients on April 24, 2007, and your system meets the following requirements:
Please contact INFO 5 Support if your system does not meet all of the above requirements and needs to be upgraded. For a complete list of the many enhancements and fixes that were made to 7.2A, please refer to Appendix A in the Version 7.2A Update Manual.
If you have any questions regarding the 7.2A update process, feel free to contact the INFO 5 Application Support Department at .
Karmak and Oxlo Systems announce an agreement for Oxlo to provide Ford dealer communication system integration for Karmak Legend business systems. By leveraging the Oxlo Dealer Integration Network, Karmak’s Legend systems will quickly integrate with Ford.
“We’re excited to extend our services to the heavy-duty trucking market, and with Karmak’s experience and market presence they’re clearly the best partner for us,” commented Jim Lejeal, Oxlo CEO.
The new integration services offered by Karmak will provide services that span a wide array of factory communications at Ford, including parts, warranty, and sales integrations. The integrations were completed in January and the pilot program has just completed, enabling Karmak truck dealers to automate Ford communications without manual effort or re-entry of data. The significant time savings provided by the new Ford system will allow dealers more time to focus on customers and on growing their business.
“Delivering uniquely capable business management solutions is our focus, and we have always strived to offer thorough communications with OEMs. We are confident that the new Ford integration will provide progressive and seamless functionality for Ford dealers on the Karmak system,” said Bill Healy, Karmak President/CEO.
Oxlo Systems, Inc. is the operator of the leading Dealer Integration Network. Oxlo’s network streamlines the shared business processes associated with selling, servicing, and financing vehicles by integrating the software applications of dealers and automakers, as well as other dealer partners such as lenders.
Contact your Karmak sales representative,
or download our 
Ford Interfaces datasheet for
more information on Karmak's communication products for Ford dealers.
Canadian cheque requirements implemented for Legend and INFO 5
systemsEffective May 1, 2007, Legend and INFO 5 software changes were completed to comply with new Canadian Payments Association (CPA) specifications for business cheques, well ahead of the CPA target date of June 30, 2007.
According to the CPA website, www.cdnpay.ca, “...financial institutions will continue to process 'old format' business cheques until implementation of the new clearing process begins in the latter part of 2008.” As a result, you should have ample time to use your existing supply of cheques.
Canadian customers will receive copies of the approved cheque forms to assist them in ordering from their preferred forms providers. Please note that Legend users will need to be on Version 5.8-1 to take advantage of these updated programs. Contact the Legend Accounting Support Group at 888-671-6009 or , or INFO 5 Application Support at 800-865-8991 or , with questions regarding the procedures for upgrading your system for the new cheque format.
Karmak demos are a hit at industry shows |
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industry shows, including
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American Truck Dealers 2007 Convention held in San Diego, CA this
April. Demos of our new ProfitMaster line were a big hit with attendees,
with
Real-time Performance Monitor (RPM) and the upcoming
Service Management module drawing a great deal of interest. RPM provides a visual representation of real-time business data and is currently available for Service and Sales Management modules, with Parts, Accounting, and Customer Sales Watch modules coming soon. ProfitMaster Service Management, which is scheduled for beta testing soon, offers flexible Preventive Maintenance scheduling, quick repair order entry, and advanced tracking and analysis features. Karmak was also represented at these recent industry meetings: |
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TallyGenicom is offering rebates of up to $2,500 when you trade up to a new
line matrix printer, plus free pickup of your old line printer. Whether you are
replacing a TallyGenicom or another brand of printer, you can take advantage of
the trade-in program. Upgrading your line printer can help to reduce service
costs and downtime, while improving ribbon life and printing speed. The rebate
amounts are shown below.
| New Line Printer | TallyGenicom Trade In-Value* | Other Trade In-Value** |
| 600 lines per minute | $750 | $1,200 |
| 1,200 lines per minute | $1,000 | $1,700 |
| 1,500/1,800 lines per minute | $1,250 | $2,500 |
In addition, you will receive a $200 trade-in rebate for any old LA series printers when purchasing a new LA 650+ or LA 800, now through June 28, 2007. Contact your Karmak customer base sales representative for more information.
* Trade-In value indicated is for TallyGenicom, Genicom or Tally brand line
printer, or any OEM derivatives such as Digital or Compaq.
** Trade-In value indicated is for competitor(s) brand line printers such as
IBM, Printronix, and Data Products.
Congratulations to the following Karmak customers on their recent recognition for excellence in the industry:
Karmak appoints Jeff Eudy Vice President of Sales |
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Jeff Eudy has been named Karmak’s new Vice President of Sales. Jeff brings 30 years of experience in the truck aftermarket industry to this new position, serving as Karmak’s Area Manager for the eastern division for the last seven years. Jeff joined Karmak in 1999 as Regional Manager and was promoted to Area Manager in 2000. His background includes sales and marketing positions at heavy-duty dealerships, warehouse distributors, and leasing companies. "Jeff brings a significant contribution to not only sales but to Karmak's reputation and business integrity in the industry," said Bill Healy, President/CEO. |
Jeff Eudy |
Clint Rosser named new Manager of OEM and Technical Services |
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Karmak recently promoted Clint Rosser to the newly-created position of Manager of OEM and Technical Services. In this role, Clint is responsible for managing the deployment process for Karmak’s OEM software products and is a point of contact for OEMs regarding deployment status. He also oversees the technical services team, which is responsible for installations and systems support for ProfitMaster customers. Clint joined Karmak in 2004 as a Training Specialist, bringing with him more than 12 years of experience in customer service and management positions. He holds a degree from ITT Tech. Regarding his promotion, Clint states, "I'm excited to be in this new position and look forward to assisting the current and future OEM projects." |
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Karmak Technology Conference & Expo 2007
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Details are coming soon, but you can pre-register today to guarantee your spot. Use our online registration form, below, and we will send you the conference schedule as soon as it is available so you can choose the sessions you want to attend. Click to reserve your space today! |
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We're offering convenient training Webinars for our newest software line, designed for ProfitMaster users running either Legend or INFO 5 business systems. To introduce you to the newest version of ProfitMaster, we are offering FREE Webinars highlighting the latest Sales Management enhancements in Version 1.6. The following Webinars are scheduled for several different days and times in 2007:
Visit our ProfitMaster Training web page for the complete schedule and online registration.
Our training schedule has been updated with new Webinars on Purchasing, CONNX, Price Files, and more, in addition to our popular classroom sessions held at the Karmak Training Center in Carlinville, Illinois. Convenient, cost-effective Webinars allow one or several people at your location to engage in a live, interactive training session with the Karmak team via the Internet. Upcoming Webinars and classes include:
| Webinars: | Training Center Classes: |
| Visit our Legend Training Center web page for details and online registration. Out of the office during scheduled Webinars? Not a problem. Give us a call at 800-252-7625 and we will schedule one at a time convenient for you. | |
The new INFO 5 training schedule offers a variety of topics for Parts, Service, Accounting, Systems, and Rental and Leasing personnel. Choose from intensive classroom training held at Karmak’s office in Springfield, Missouri, or attend convenient online training sessions with our new Webinars. Upcoming classes and Webinars include:
| Training Center Classes: | Webinars: |
Visit the INFO 5 Training Center web page for the complete schedule and online registration. For questions regarding INFO 5 training or to request custom Webinar sessions, please call 800-865-8991 or e-mail .
Are you new to Director Series? Or have you hired new employees or had a change in responsibilities since installing your system? Training from Director Series Services can help you get up to speed in all areas of Director Series. We offer both online interactive training via WebEx and on-site training to suit your needs. Please contact Jim Vanderpoel, Manager of Director Series Services, at or 866-856-4846 to schedule a training session, or for additional information on Director Series training.
Time-saving
Sales Management tipsProfitMaster Sales Management Versions 1.5 and 1.6 contain many features that
streamline sales maintenance and processing procedures. We've compiled a list of
little-known tips with easy step-by-step instructions to help you use the system
more efficiently. For example, did you know...
| ... | your sales team can enter their own deals without creating new customers? |
| ... | the Save Copy function eliminates re-entering data in many forms? |
| ... | you can easily create identical Local Purchase Orders for different units with the Copy New function? |
| ... | if you need to create multiple packets for a deal, you can save time by creating one packet, adding the units to that packet, and then invoicing it all in one continuous step? |
| ... | the Validated Text Lookup (VTL) control can be a real time saver if you enter enough information to reduce your search results? |
For these tips and many more, click this link:
Sales
Management 1.5/1.6 - Did You Know?
Important reminders| Please update your records and use the following numbers for all fax communications sent to Karmak | |||
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Karmak Headquarters, Carlinville, Illinois |
Karmak Springfield, Missouri office |
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General fax: |
217-854-7252 |
Sales fax: | 417-886-9186 |
| Administration fax: | 217-854-4420 | Administration fax: | 417-886-3131 |
| Support fax: | 217-854-9513 | Support fax: | 417-886-8692 |
We would like to remind you that the Karmak offices in Carlinville, Ill. and Springfield, Mo. will be closed for the holidays on the following dates:
| Memorial Day: | Monday, May 28, 2007 |
| Independence Day: | Wednesday, July 4, 2007 |
| Labor Day: | Monday, September 3, 2007 |
| Thanksgiving: | Thursday, November 22, 2007 |
| Christmas: | Tuesday, December 25, 2007 |
| New Years Day: | Tuesday, January 1, 2008 |
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