Client/server computing has become an important industry trend. Sage MAS 200 ERP accounting and business management software incorporates thin client/server technology to add new capabilities. When you choose Sage MAS 200, you'll receive key benefits that only client/server architecture can provide, such as more efficient distributed processing, high performance, enhanced data integrity and reliability, remote access support and scalability for large numbers of users.

For larger companies with expanding business management and accounting needs, the following key system requirements become critical:

• Supporting large numbers of concurrent users.
• Functioning effectively in remote access environments.
• Harnessing Internet technologies.
• Processing large transaction volumes efficiently.
• Maintaining security, data integrity and reliability.
• Leveraging the power and scalability of the server.

Sage MAS 200's client/server technology superbly addresses each of the above system requirements, making it an excellent solution for clients requiring a high-performance business management system. Sage MAS 200 technology separates the program logic, processing and data management tasks from user-interface processing tasks. All program logic, processing and data management tasks are performed on the application server, and all user interface tasks are performed using a thin-client installed on the workstation.

Data transmission across the network is minimized; only the commands used to display the current screen and data are sent across it. Reduced network data transmission per user means that more concurrent network users can be supported using the same network bandwidth and, equally importantly, that Sage MAS 200 can be run in low bandwidth environments like modem and WAN connections.

All data processing and data management tasks are performed on the server, rather than across the network, providing from 300 percent to 1000 percent increase in data processing throughput when using a dedicated application server. Data files are stored centrally on the server and are not transmitted across the network, enhancing the data integrity and reliability.

• Thin-client architecture alleviates network saturation
• Thin client allows high performance dial-in access
• Handles access through TCP/IP, can be used with VPN, Terminal Server or Citrix MetaFrame
• The ability to process thousands of transactions in minutes
• Increased security, data integrity and reliability
• Servers permit cost-effective performance upgrades