Announcements

A Cash Flow Statement has been developed and included in the G2 Accounting Reports after multiple requests from our Dealers. This feature is only available to G2 Users. To See the New Cash Flow Statement, users will need to be signed into G2.In G2 Accounting> Accounting Reports> Run General Ledger Reports> Build & Run the […]

PURPOSE To allow for an easy transition to the New Year, perform the following updates before the end of the current year. Astra Product Traditional Astra Process In traditional Astra user will proceed to menu Pay Schedules (12-1-4-1). Create new pay schedules for the new payroll year. Only create the pay schedules that will actually […]

PURPOSE To help users understand the year end process of payroll. Astra Product G2 Process There are some items that can be updated before payroll year end. To update these items, open G2 and click on Admin – setup – configure payroll. The first item is Pay Schedules. Create new pay schedules for the new […]

Watch the webinar recording below to find out what’s new in IDS Astra G2 v11.14.11 December release.   Learn more about Astra G2 v11.14.11 release for RV/Trailer dealers >   Learn more about Astra G2 v11.14.11 release for Marine dealers > IDS Mobile App If you’re interested in the new Mobile App, please reach out […]

Integrated Dealer Systems is pleased to announce that Astra G2 Version 11.14.11 is now generally available.  This release contains a variety of customer specific enhancements; continues to improve on performance, usability, and reporting; and further refines document management and mobile application capabilities. More than 70 customers contributed to this release. We thank all of you and would […]

Integrated Dealer Systems is pleased to announce that Astra G2 Version 11.14.11 is now generally available.  This release contains a variety of customer specific enhancements; continues to improve on performance, usability, and reporting; and further refines document management and mobile application capabilities. More than 70 customers contributed to this release. We thank all of you and would […]

PURPOSE To help clients understand the process of Accounting Year End in Astra G2. Astra Product  G2.  Process The first item to keep in mind is that if period 12 is not closed separately, the period 12 month-end routine will be completed during the year-end process. The second step will be to add as many […]

A comprehensive disaster recovery plan is essential for all businesses. Maintaining and monitoring a nightly backup rotation may help ensure a quick data recovery from both minor and major server issues. At IDS we recommend a minimum rotation of retaining nightly backups for 7 days, a weekly backup for 4 weeks and monthly backups for […]

In G2, to speed up the locating of reports from the growing list of reports available in the Parts, Service and Sales module, sub-categories have been included in each of these modules. This change only applies to G2. To See an Example of This Categorization have the user access G2 Sales> Sales Reports> Run Sales […]

Integrated Dealer Systems is pleased to announce that Astra G2 Version 11.14.07 is now generally available.  This release contains a variety of customer specific enhancements; continues to improve on performance, usability, and reporting; and further refines document management and mobile application capabilities. Release Highlights Performance & Usability   CRM Leads Screen loads much faster than […]

Integrated Dealer Systems is pleased to announce that Astra G2 Version 11.14.07 is now generally available.  This release contains a variety of customer specific enhancements; continues to improve on performance, usability, and reporting; and further refines document management and mobile application capabilities. Release Highlights Performance & Usability   CRM Leads Screen loads much faster than […]

Are you tired of dealing with duplicate customer records and cluttered data in your IDS system? Wouldn’t it be nice to have all of your customer data merged and cleaned? Inaccurate or incomplete customer data often hampers sales, service and marketing performance. Since many of you have expressed the need to have your data cleaned, […]

Have you hired a new employee recently and struggle to find the time and effort to properly educate them on the IDS system?  Do you find it difficult to do this while managing business during your busy time? To help get your new employees using IDS efficiently and productively we have developed remote training packages […]

IDS is glad to welcome back long-time employee Kurt Vajgrt. Kurt previously worked 10 years with IDS and rejoined the team in January as a Customer Advocate in the professional services department. His primary job responsibilities include taking new clients live on the IDS software, upgrading current customers to Astra G2 and supporting new customers through the […]

As the RV and Marine industry expansion continued in 2013, your need to invest in your dealer management system also increased. These investments took place in technology upgrades, new IDS software products and greater utilization of your current software. To meet your increasing needs, IDS added personnel to every department over the last 12 months […]