Are you wondering whether it's OK to continue using Windows XP after April 8? This video by Fox News helps explain the ramifications of continuing to use Windows XP after today, when support is being discontinued for the product.

Is it still safe to use Windows XP after April 8?

Mark Machtemes has a long history working at Red Wing Software, so if you are a Red Wing Software customer, there is a pretty good chance you have talked to Mark. During his time at Red Wing Software, Mark has worked in many different sales positions and is currently the Business Development Manager. In this position, he works with the Red Wing Software partner channel, corporate accounts and third party software companies.

Here’s what Mark has to say about his time at Red Wing Software so far! “Having worked in the software industry since the early 1980s, I’ve been involved with many challenging and exciting changes to the industry. We’ve experienced computer changes from floppy drives to hard drives, DOS to Windows® software changes, the birth of the internet, and computer capabilities that are amazing. As we look into the future, who knows the possibilities that will follow. I enjoy talking with our customers about their goals and needs, along with working with great customers. We also have an amazing group of talented staff and management that makes it a great place to work.”

Outside of work, Mark enjoys golfing, fishing, traveling with his wife Pam and spending time with the family at their lake cabin and other activities.

By Stephanie Elsen

Here's an article that gives some great tips on evaluating a payroll software demo.

Evaluating a Payroll Software Demo

The mid-January 2014 issue of Farm Futures featured several of our CenterPoint Accounting and Payroll customers in the special financial and human resource management issue. Included were: Dick Wittman, farm financial consultant and Idaho rancher, WCI Family Farms, Nebraska farmer Don Cantrell and Mike Gustafson, chief operating officer, Water Street Solutions.

Jeff, Fred and Regg Beer, of Beer Dairy, Inc., CenterPoint Accounting and Payroll customers, were featured in the January 25, 2014 issue of Hoard’s Dairyman. In the article, “We Get the Most From Our Cropland,” the Beers discuss the elements and practices that help them achieve top yields.

Congratulations to Red Wing Software customer, Frank & Sims Price Ranch! They have recently been recognized the national winners of the Environmental Stewardship Award Program, sponsored by the National Cattleman's Beef Association, National Beef Federation, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Dow Agro Sciences and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

Frank & Sims Price Ranch have used Red Wing Software accounting programs since the early 1980's. Frank, the owner of the ranch, says, "Your accounting program is an integral part of our success in operating a sustainable ranching operation. Benefiting the rangeland, wildlife and our family's opportunity to remain on the land and preserve it for future generations."