Tally has moved from single user environment to multiuser environment. You can buy it to get a complete business solution or you can buy just to get the accounting software for your office. The package comes with solutions for accounting and inventory. Tally is considered to be powerful accounting software, which is simple and very fast in its working as compared to other accounting software. Although, it has a low share in global ERP, but it is one of the commonest accounting software found in shops and retail chains.

Features of Tally.ERP 9
1. The latest version of the software has been improved a lot from the previous versions as it permits integration of data at various geographical locations. The software provides complete business solution and it integrates the functionalities of various departments such as inventory, payroll, accounts etc effortlessly. It provides fast reports. You can get salutatory reports, excise and payroll reports in seconds.
2. Buyers can own many licenses of Tally and all the configurations can be made at a central location, which can be controlled through administrator password.
3. Tally.ERP 9 has been launched with multi users and multi location features. For remote data access the appropriate username and password is required. The improved version of the software helps users to access data from any part of the world. It has provisions for multilingual interactions for business accounting, which can be operated from any part of the world.
4. The latest version also supports an advanced customer support centre.
5. Improved transparency allows the customers to see how the solution is being provided by the company. Features such as remote access, compliance service and audit have further improved the software.
6. Additional integration support and an advanced security system have been provided in the software, which improves the overall credibility of the software.
7. It is simple to use and to integrate to software designed on other platforms. Customization is easy.
8. Tally comes with simple user friendly user interface and it is easy to install.
9. Tally permits incremental implementation, which means only the modules which are required, can be made functional at a time. You can deactivate the modules, which are not required.

Benefits of Multiuser Environment
1. Single user Tally can be operated only at one computer and the multi user software can be installed to many computers connected through LAN. Retail chains can use the multi user software to run at its retail units, which can be controlled from one place.
2. It allows businesses to collaborate and work at multiple locations. The multi user features allows the software to be operated from many geographical locations, where the user can access the data through administrator's password.
3. The features of the software allows you to simplify yours business processes and you can have complete control of all the modules.
4. Tally provides easy solutions for complex businesses processes.
5. It helps small business units to give easy and fast service to customers.