In an update to the classic Disney cartoon, "Pinocchio", the wooden boy fights an infestation of termites. Later, he made a guest appearance on the long-running Public Television show "This Old House" in which Norm shows him how to fill in cracks and smooth out rough spots.

Eide Bailly has named its first chief innovation officer. The Fargo, N.D.-based accounting firm appointed Ross Manson, partner-in-charge of the Fargo office, to the new position.

Syspro USA president Joey Benedretti has denied claims by some sources at Acumatica's Summit conference about the number of resellers attending the Acumatica event. Benedretti this week also denied claims Syspro VARS were fleeing an exclusivity requirement.

The door at the Sage Group continues to revolve. Two key executives on the leadership team are interim position holders while there continues to be a stream of leaders who last about two years.