There are lots of people using and working with Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200. Some are known by the names listed above but what exactly do they mean? These are scientific naming conventions, really just what makes sense to me.

Users or End-users: You probably fit into this category. These are companies and individuals that use MAS 90 or MAS 200 to manage their business; these could be data entry clerks, supervisors, managers and even system administrators.

Business Partners, Value Added Resellers (VAR) or simply resellers: Acuity is a business partner. We are authorized by Sage to provide service and support end-users. Each year business partners re-qualify with Sage by attending training sessions, events and passing certifications exams.

Authorized Training Center (ATC) and Authorized Trainers: Acuity is an Authorized Training Center and Esther is one of our Authorized Trainers. Each year an ATC also re-qualifies with Sage by completing an application to show how Sage standards are being maintained. ATCs and Authorized Trainers can order curriculum from Sage. Some ATCs, like Acuity Solutions, are certified by NASBA to offer CPE credit for courses. In some cases, an ATC may be referred to as an Authorized Training Campus.

Development Partners (formerly Master Developers): In some instances you might need an adjustment to MAS 90 and MAS 200 to meet your needs exactly. Sage certifies software developers and gives them access to source code so new tools can be created to work with the system. The highest level of development partner is an Endorsed Partner. There are also Gold and Silver Partners.