Sage has launched Sage Live Not-for-Profit. Built on the Salesforce App Cloud, NFP is the first industry-specific package for Live. The new version of Live offers financial reporting and fund management. Sage said that a large portion of the nonprofit organizations who are members of the Sage Foundation will be eligible for discounted licenses.

I just overdrafted my secret Wells Fargo account. But that's okay, I was able to cover the difference with another account I didn't know I had. But the bank, accused of systematically setting up accounts without customers' knowledge, went too far when it set up millions of piggy banks for children without their knowing it. Meanwhile, Wells Fargo has agreed to stop using the internal slogan, "A penny saved is three cents in fees".

Enough just talking about the Internet of Things—SAP has agreed to pump 2 billion euros, about $2.2 billion over the next five years, into developing its IoT software portfolio. Besides putting the money in its own operations, the Germany-based software company says funds will grow its partners and startups. Soon, you'll be able to text your microwave and have your coffee mug heated up while you park the car.

It's a competition that has everyone on edge. Who knows who will be chosen? No it's not Hillary or Donald, it is the selection of  Bob Scott's Insights' VAR Stars for 2016  Firms are not ranked. They are chosen for quality and factors considered include growth, innovations and participation in the reseller community and contributions to it. Resellers from the very largest organizations to one-person shops have been honored. To receive a form, please contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Deadline for submissions is October 20.