Working in the PORTOLAN EVM system requires a technical year-end closing, which provides all year-related settings for the new fiscal year.
Ready for the new fiscal year: The technical changeover is imminent Read More »
The new client version 1.9.18 now features a background version check, which automatically informs you if a more recent version is available in our customer download area.
The admin version of the client (usually used by key users) automatically performs a version check in the background once a day when the client is started.
New EVM Client 1.9.18 – Now with automatic version check Read More »
Managing user authorizations in ERP systems is often complex and time-consuming. Especially in larger organizations, it is difficult to maintain an overview at all times:
Our software bears the renowned “Software Made in Germany” seal of quality from the German Federal Association of IT SMEs (BITMi e.V.).
Portolan Software proudly bears the “Software Made in Germany” seal of quality Read More »
Turnover, liquidity, clearing rates
International business relationships are part of everyday life today. This applies, for example, to purchasing components in the USA or exporting your own products there. For financial accounting, this means that customs duties are not just compulsory accounting exercises, but have a direct impact on liquidity, costing and management.
Financial accounting and customs: if you only book, you lose – if you analyze, you win Read More »
The tax course has been set: With the Act to Strengthen Germany as a Business Location, the German government is creating attractive opportunities to write off investments more quickly and thus optimize the tax burden and liquidity. The law officially came into force on July 19, 2025. So you can start planning now
Update on the investment booster – Actively use the special depreciation allowances now Read More »
The new VOP check will come into force on October 5, 2025. VOP stands for “Verification of Payee” – i.e. checking whether the account holder’s name matches an IBAN. The aim is to increase security in payment transactions and avoid incorrect transfers.
With the new IBM Power11 platform and IBM i 7.6, IBM is bringing a breath of fresh air to medium-sized IT landscapes: more performance, better security and less administrative effort – without increasing complexity.
IBM Power11 & IBM i 7.6 – Future-proof IT for SMEs Read More »
Das Regelwerk für elektronische Kontoinformationen MT940 wird zum November 2025 gekündigt und vom Format CAMT053 abgelöst. Dieses ist ab dann der Standard der Deutschen Kreditwirtschaft.
Time for the changeover: camt.053 is coming Read More »
Manual payment processes are prone to errors, time-consuming, and often a security risk. Together with our client Schluter Canada, we implemented a solution that automates, secures, and encrypts payments directly from the ERP system. Below, we provide insights into the project.