Sage’s North American revenue rose 28 percent to about $601 million for the first half ended March 31. Recurring revenue rose to roughly $581.3 million, an increase of 31 percent year-over-year. O

Sage is planning an accounting inbox that will be described to its channel at a conference next week. The broad outline of the plan was given by CEO Steve Hare in this week’s webcast of earnings for the first half ended March 31.

The American business of Denmark-based reseller Columbus registered its best performance in more than two years for the first quarter ended March 31.