Link Technologies has release version 7.2 B today which contains the following modules:

1. Link Payroll and Human Resource Management version 7.2.0.2
2. Link Back office (Inventory, Purchasing, Requisition...) version 7.2.0.2
3. Link Recruitment Management version 2.0.0.2
4. Employee Self Serve version 7.2.0.4
5. Link Point of Sales version 7.2.0.5
6. Link Reporter version 7.2.0.1

Version 7.2 Release B is designed to deliver platform compatibility with Windows 2012 servers, SQL server 2012 and strong integration between modules to make it easier for customers to implement and maintain their systems.

Included in this release is an easy upgrade path from previous versions which will be further enhanced in the next two releases (7.2 Release C and 7.2 Release D) which is scheduled to be released in June and November this year. Below are the details of the current release, together with Upgrade instructions.

Highlight features and changes to version 7 Release B

1. Single application package contain all related and compatible products in one folder structure
2. Simplified upgrade path with automatic version correction and upgrade implementation
3. Improvements to Reports with added parameters for detailed search
4. Applied the latest crystal run-time patch provided by SAP business objects
5. Database performance improvements by re-working indexes to balance performance and storage
6. Improved and extended theme application on Point of Sales
7. Added Partial Payments, On Account payments and payment allocations to Point of Sales
8. Added Refund and Credit notes to Point of Sales
9. Improved data structure for Point of Sales Payments module
10. 2013 Tax inclusions for Payroll system with added configurations for users to manually add/modify tax tables (based on user security)
11. HTML reporting for Employee Self Serve Time entry with configurable email alerts
12. Improved implementation of web caching
13. Payslip email feature for Employee Self Serve
14. Improvements and compatibility changes for Internet explorer 9 and 10
15. Improved integration between Employee Self serve and Financial package
16. Improvements to Recruitment management with ability to review and complete applications
17. Improved replication processing and mismatch corrections between sites
18. Improvements to workflow between recruitment management and HRIS module
19. Resolved all reported issues and implemented two rounds of quality testing
20. Added additional groups and filters on employee self serve time and leave entry sections

Installation and Upgrade Instructions

For customers that have customizations applied to their systems, please contact Link Technologies to ensure that the upgrade process can be adjusted to take into account any custom reports or custom scripts that may have been applied.

For new customers, please use the installation instructions provided with each module. Link Technologies software is divided into the following modules:

The following modules are web applications that needs to be installed and configured by your Information Technology department

1. Employee Self Serve (IIS6.5, IIS7, IIS7.5, .Net 3.5 or later, windows Server 2003 to 2012, Crystal runtime 13)
2. Recruitment Manager (IIS6.5, IIS7, IIS7.5, .Net 3.5 or later, windows Server 2003 to 2012, Crystal runtime 13)

The following applications are windows forms applications:

1. Link Back office (Payroll, HRIS, Back office applications) (WinXP, Win7, Win8, Server 2003 to 2012)
2. Point of Sales (WinXP, Win7, Win8, Server 2003 to 2012)
3. Link Reporter (WinXP, Win7, Win8, Server 2003 to 2012)

A blank database is provided with this release which needs to be restored on your SQL server for new installations.

For existing installations, the POS system will automatically detect if your database needs upgrading. The system will prompt the user to initiate the upgrade after which you will be able to log in to your system.

Link Software version 7.2 Release B can be downloaded from this link.