CGS and Microsoft Partner to Deliver Innovative Technology to Fashion Retailers
Today, Computer Generated Solutions, Inc. (CGS), a global leader in IT software, solutions and services, announced that it has become an industry partner with Microsoft delivering enterprise-class technology solutions tailored to the Apparel, Footwear and Accessories (AFA) Retail market. CGS brings nearly 30 years of experience delivering enterprise software and consulting services to hundreds of today’s most recognizable fashion brands. CGS’ innovative BlueCherry® Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution is custom-tailored to meet the specific needs of the AFA industry, enabling manufacturers, importers, wholesalers and retailers to better collaborate and streamline operations across the entire supply chain. In addition, CGS is adding Microsoft Dynamics AX and AX for Retail to its portfolio in order to better serve the unique and complex needs of the Fashion Retail industry.
“Microsoft has long been a key partner for CGS,” said Paul Magel, President of CGS’ Application Solutions Division. “Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail represents a breakthrough in retail technology that, when combined with CGS’ Fashion industry experience, will empower progressive multi-channel retailers to anticipate and deliver innovative fashion products to today’s demanding consumer.”
Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail is a comprehensive end-to-end solution designed specifically for midsized and enterprise specialty retailers. Connecting point of sale, store management, and merchandizing with enterprise resource planning (ERP), Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail helps retailers reduce complexity across their organization right out of the box.
Will Roche, Industry Director of Microsoft Dynamics, Retail, stated, “CGS is a perfect fit for Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail in the Fashion space. The company’s consistent success in the Fashion and Apparel market has been extremely impressive, and CGS’ history with Microsoft as a Microsoft Gold Certified Value Added Reseller and Independent Software Vendor has gone beyond expectations.” Roche continued, “It’s a pleasure to have them work with us to bring Microsoft Dynamic AX for Retail to the Fashion Industry, a market that is growing by leaps and bounds.”
About CGS
For more than twenty-seven years, CGS has enabled global enterprises, regional companies and government agencies to drive breakthrough performance through technology. Headquartered in New York City, CGS employs over 3,000 professionals in 20 offices in North America, Europe and Asia. With global delivery capabilities, expertise across leading platforms and deep experience in multiple industries, CGS has become the IT partner of choice for thousands of organizations worldwide. CGS delivers a wide array of proprietary and third-party business applications, technology and business services, and business process outsourcing solutions, including customer care, technical support and corporate learning & training. For more information please visit http://www.cgsinc.com.
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Microsoft Showcases Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail R2
NEW YORK — Jan. 11, 2011 — Today, at the National Retail Federation’s annual conference, Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq “MSFT”) announced the upcoming release of Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail R2, the next iteration of Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail, which was made generally available in August 2010. Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail R2 will be available in more than 50 countries starting Feb. 1, 2011.
Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail offers midsize and enterprise specialty retailers point-of-sale, store management, supply chain, merchandising and financials capabilities to deliver business productivity and customer service in a single, integrated solution. Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail R2 includes the following enhancements:
- Insight. Retail Role Centers mean key data can be surfaced quickly and easily, helping people make more informed decisions and be productive.
- Loyalty. Expanded scenarios and centralized management out of the box help retailers enhance the customer experience.
- Simplicity. New interfaces for assortment and item management speed workflows and help drive productivity.
- Global availability. New localizations and translations further support the needs of multinational and growing organizations.
“With so many digitally empowered consumers, retailers are being challenged to operate faster and smarter across their organizations to achieve deeper customer loyalty and maintain a competitive edge,” said Kirill Tatarinov, corporate vice president, Microsoft Business Solutions. “Microsoft is providing retailers with the software solutions they need to remain agile in this environment, create a connected retail experience and become dynamic businesses.”
Microsoft further announced that retailers worldwide, including Bailey Banks & Biddle, Carol’s Daughter, China Horizon, Combined Rural Traders, Coviran, Groupe Aksal, Icon Live, J&R Electronics, Kaubamaja, Kotryna, Logitec, New Look, Paul’s TV, Terry White Chemists, and Wonder, have chosen to implement Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail.
“Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail was the ideal choice for our business as it provides a single consolidated system that supports our international requirements in an easy-to-use and familiar format,” said William Fields, chairman, China Horizon. “As we embark on a rapid growth trajectory over the next few years, we are confident that Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail will continue to scale with us.”
A number of complementary partner solutions are also featured in the Microsoft booth, No. 836, including recently announced solutions from Aldata Solution, a global leader in the supply of integrated business solutions to organizations that serve the retail consumer and wholesale distribution markets. Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail provides Microsoft’s channel partners with an opportunity to deliver customer-specific configuration and implementation services.
Further supporting a connected retail experience, partner solutions from Avanade, HCL Technologies and Retaligent Solutions Inc., built on Microsoft Dynamics CRM, are also on display. These solutions give retailers the ability to personalize the customer experience across multiple channels, increase loyalty and drive effective marketing.
Retailers interested in learning more about Microsoft Dynamics solutions for the retail industry can visit http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/retailsolutions.
About Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics is a line of simple to learn and use ERP and CRM solutions that work with your existing technology and scale as you grow to give you long-term value. By using software and online services that work the way people and organizations work, businesses are better able to make informed decisions and adapt to rapid change. Microsoft Dynamics helps your people be more productive and your investments in existing systems last longer, while enabling your business to derive the insights necessary to respond quickly and have a competitive edge in an ever-changing world of business.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
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Microsoft Previews Next-Generation ERP
REDMOND, Wash. — Jan. 10, 2011 — Defining a new generation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq “MSFT”) today revealed significant advancements to the architecture of the next version of Microsoft Dynamics AX, code-named Microsoft Dynamics AX “6,” that will enable independent software vendors (ISVs) to bring solutions to market faster, and at the same time lower product life-cycle investments and expand market opportunity.
“Building on the proven strengths of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009, Microsoft Dynamics AX ‘6’ brings rich functionality, advanced architecture and the full power of the Microsoft stack to the business application developer,” said Hal Howard, corporate vice president, Microsoft Dynamics ERP Research and Development. “As we introduce these powerful new innovations, we maintain our focus on simplicity by streamlining application deployment, maintenance and upgradability.”
Significant new innovations in Microsoft Dynamics AX “6” include the following:
- A unique model-driven, layered architecture that accelerates software development, requiring less coding than building from scratch and easing maintenance and upgradability. This allows developers to build high-value functionality quicker and better.
- Pre-built interoperability with the Microsoft Application Platform, including Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 and Visual Studio 2010, and other Microsoft technologies such as Microsoft Office 2010 and Microsoft SharePoint 2010. This allows developers to spend less time on technical integration and compatibility, and increases the breadth of developer resources available to ISVs.
- A unified ERP solution with pre-built capabilities for five industries and 38 countries, providing a rich foundation that allows ISVs to rapidly expand their solutions to new verticals and geographies.
More than 100 ISVs around the world have been working with Microsoft Dynamics AX “6” in a variety of early adopter programs over the past six months. Many of these ISVs are already building their vertically focused next-generation products on Microsoft Dynamics AX.
“We’re looking to the future with Microsoft Dynamics AX ‘6’ and are confident that its robust and scalable foundation can be counted on to help our business grow,” said Bob Hadingham, platform director at LexisNexis UK. We have been very impressed with how quickly and easily we have been able to extend our offerings for law firms and expand our international market opportunities, by being able to focus our R&D efforts on application development for our core expertise, instead of investing in platform development.”
“Many of the ISVs we are working with have their own end-to-end vertical solutions, often built on aging legacy platforms. The combination of the next-generation architecture of Microsoft Dynamics AX and Microsoft’s partner programs creates a long-term sustainable business opportunity for these ISVs,” said Doug Kennedy, vice president, Microsoft Dynamics Partners. “We are already seeing strong momentum for the solution with ISVs.”
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 is generally available today. A Community Technical Preview of Microsoft Dynamics AX “6” is planned for February, and general availability is planned for the third quarter of 2011.
About Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics is a line of simple to learn and use ERP and CRM solutions that work with your existing technology and scale as you grow to give you long-term value. By using software and online services that work the way people and organizations work, businesses are better able to make informed decisions and adapt to rapid change. Microsoft Dynamics helps your people be more productive and your investments in existing systems last longer, while enabling your business to derive the insights necessary to respond quickly and have a competitive edge in an ever-changing world of business.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
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Microsoft Dynamics AX Positioned as a Leader in Magic Quadrant for ERP for Product-Centric Midmarket Companies
REDMOND, Wash. — Dec. 22, 2010 — Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq “MSFT”) today announced that Microsoft Dynamics AX is positioned as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for ERP for Product-Centric Midmarket Companies* 2010, a research report published by Gartner Inc. In the same report, which this year evaluated global enterprise resource planning (ERP) products specifically tailored for companies with 100 to 999 employees, and with annual revenue between $50 million and $1 billion, Microsoft Dynamics NAV is recognized as a Niche Player.
Microsoft Dynamics AX has a long track record of customer success and has experienced above-average growth rates in the midmarket. The solution features an intuitive and easy-to-learn and -use Microsoft Office-like user interface, and RoleTailored dashboards. Microsoft Dynamics AX further provides a flexible architecture and solid foundation for partners to develop vertically specific solutions.
“We believe being recognized as a Leader demonstrates our commitment to enabling dynamic businesses,” said Crispin Read, general manager of Microsoft Dynamics ERP, Product Management Group, at Microsoft. “Our focus on simplicity, value and agility is key to maintaining our position as a leader in the ERP industry.”
Microsoft’s broad partner ecosystem provides a wide variety of individual solutions built on Microsoft Dynamics NAV, a highly configurable solution, to serve the specific needs of local and industry-vertical customers.
While Microsoft Dynamics NAV is targeted at midsize organizations with specialized and locally relevant business needs, Microsoft Dynamics AX supports global midsize and larger organizations operating in multiple locations, as well as organizations looking for a single ERP solution to manage subsidiaries, divisions and branch entities while maintaining a separate headquarters solution.
Organizations around the world benefit from Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions:
Microsoft Dynamics AX
- Patagonia, a global provider of outdoor apparel and gear, worked with Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Sunrise Technologies to implement Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009. Together with the partner solution, Patagonia was able to cut costs associated with growth by two-thirds, improve inventory turns by up to 30 percent and fill by up to 10 percent, respond quickly to changing market demands and trends, eliminate redundant data entry and manual tasks, and enable business managers to now receive forecast results in one day that before used to take a couple of weeks to reach them.
- Peet’s Coffee & Tea, a premier specialty coffee and tea company in the United States that is poised to sustainably manage its significant growth, increased transaction traffic across multiple channels, improved reporting capabilities and Federal Drug Administration and Securities and Exchange Commission compliance, and started receiving meaningful, accurate information with a combined solution using Microsoft Dynamics AX and Junction Solutions.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV
- U.S.-based Gumdrop Books employees are more productive with Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 due to the more visual RoleTailored user experience that allows them to have the information and functionality they need to accomplish tasks on a single screen. The company has also benefited from the flexibility of the solution to adapt to changing demands and new market opportunities.
- German adhesives manufacturer Crespel & Deiters GmbH & Co. KG completed a companywide upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009, allowing them to integrate processes from multiple disjointed systems into one comprehensive solution. The company completed the migration in less than three months and unified ERP, financial accounting, inventory management and a quality management solution leveraging Web services.
To view the full report, visit http://www.gartner.com/technology/media-products/reprints/microsoft/vol10/article22/article22.html
Product Availability
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 is currently available in more than 38 countries. Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2, an update to the current solution, became available in December 2010. More information about Microsoft Dynamics AX and Microsoft Dynamics NAV can be found on the Microsoft Dynamics ERP website.
About the Magic Quadrant
The Magic Quadrant is copyrighted 2010 by Gartner, Inc. and is reused with permission. The Magic Quadrant is a graphical representation of a marketplace at and for a specific time period. It depicts Gartner’s analysis of how certain vendors measure against criteria for that marketplace, as defined by Gartner. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in the Magic Quadrant, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors placed in the “Leaders” quadrant. The Magic Quadrant is intended solely as a research tool, and is not meant to be a specific guide to action. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
About Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics is a line of simple to learn and use ERP and CRM solutions that work with your existing technology and scale as you grow to give you long-term value. By using software and online services that work the way people and organizations work, businesses are better able to make informed decisions and adapt to rapid change. Microsoft Dynamics helps your people be more productive and your investments in existing systems last longer, while enabling your business to derive the insights necessary to respond quickly and have a competitive edge in an ever-changing world of business.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
* Gartner Inc. Magic Quadrant for ERP for Product-Centric Midmarket Companies, Christian Hestermann et al, Dec. 17, 2010.
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IGH Solutions Drives User Adoption Up by 246 Percent by Switching From Salesforce.com to Microsoft Dynamics CRM
REDMOND, Wash. — Nov. 23, 2010 — Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) today highlighted the benefits attained by IGH Solutions, a world leader in developing and delivering innovative solutions for specialty and dimensional printing, in three years since switching from Salesforce.com to Microsoft Dynamics CRM. They include an increase in sales-team productivity valued at $1.2 million, nearly $400,000 in reduced costs for licensing fees, a 246 percent increase in user adoption, and an ROI of 595 percent — all realized by establishing a cost-effective and standardized sales-force automation solution for use across the enterprise.
With Microsoft Dynamics CRM, IGH Solutions also resolved integration and data entry issues that had plagued the company because Salesforce.com could not integrate with its Hagen ERP system. In addition, the company was able to capitalize on its existing investment in Microsoft business productivity software, including Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft InfoPath and Microsoft SQL Server, because of the interoperability Microsoft Dynamics CRM has with these applications.
“Our biggest draw to Microsoft Dynamics CRM from Salesforce.com was the ease of integration,” said Drew Climer, business technology specialist, IGH Solutions. “With our prior Salesforce.com-based CRM system, we were struggling to share customer data, resulting in the double entry of information. With Microsoft, we now have a single integrated customer-oriented solution.”
“IGH Solutions illustrates some key reasons why our customers have switched from other CRM products,” said Brad Wilson, general manager, Microsoft Dynamics CRM Product Management Group. “Microsoft Dynamics CRM delivers an outstanding experience for end users, as well as easy integration with external systems and services, so customers can have the control and flexibility they need to help their employees be more productive at a much lower cost.”
IGH Solutions also recognized the support Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Inetium LLC provided during the migration, as well as the advantages of an accessible partner ecosystem. “We had a lot of account consolidation to take care of, and Inetium came up with an ingenious solution to make the transition seamless and ensure that all future integrations would also be accommodated,” Climer said. “And with the plethora of Microsoft ISVs, the sky is the limit on what we can explore to extend our CRM solution.”
“I’ve been working hands on with CRM solutions since 1996, including Salesforce.com, SAP, Siebel, Sybase and PeopleSoft, and can honestly say that Microsoft Dynamics CRM is the best one I’ve worked with,” Climer said. “The same reasons we switched to Microsoft Dynamics CRM — improved productivity and ease of integration — are why we will be making the move to Microsoft Dynamics AX within the next five years.”
More information on IGH Solutions, including its migration to Microsoft Dynamics CRM, can be found at http://bit.ly/asKhbr. Information about the latest updates to Microsoft Dynamics CRM can be found at http://www.crm2011beta.com, and Twitter users can join the conversation by following @MSDynamicsCRM and the hashtag #MSDYNCRM. More information about other Microsoft Dynamics CRM customers that have switched from Salesforce.com can be found at http://www.DontGetForced.com.
About Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics is a line of simple to learn and use ERP and CRM solutions that work with your existing technology and scale as you grow to give you long-term value. By using software and online services that work the way people and organizations work, businesses are better able to make informed decisions and adapt to rapid change. Microsoft Dynamics helps your people be more productive and your investments in existing systems last longer, while enabling your business to derive the insights necessary to respond quickly and have a competitive edge in an ever-changing world of business.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
Note to editors: For more information, news and perspectives from Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft News Center at http://www.microsoft.com/news. Web links, telephone numbers and titles were correct at time of publication, but may have changed. For additional assistance, journalists and analysts may contact Microsoft’s Rapid Response Team or other appropriate contacts listed at http://www.microsoft.com/news/contactpr.mspx.
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Microsoft Delivers New Innovations That Reinforce Its Dynamic Business Vision for CRM and ERP Customers and Partners
LONDON — Oct. 14, 2010 — Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: “MSFT”) opens Convergence 2010 Europe today in London with a keynote address from Kirill Tatarinov, corporate vice president, Microsoft Business Solutions. Throughout the three-city event that also includes Prague and The Hague, Oct. 14–21, Tatarinov will share how the company is delivering on its Dynamic Business vision by providing customer-driven innovations.
As part of his keynote address, Tatarinov announced forthcoming promotional pricing for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online. He also discussed the expansion of Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail into new markets, the availability of an ERP two-tier connector and partner productivity enhancements for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2.
“The competitive differentiator for Microsoft Dynamics is the simplicity, innovation and value our products deliver through a consistent user experience and elegant modern interoperable architecture,” Tatarinov said. “The innovations delivered through our Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM solutions either in the cloud or on-premises provide people with relevant business insight, enabling them to make more-informed decisions and become more productive.”
More details on the Dynamic Business vision can be found in a new white paper released today at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/dynamics/docs/DynamicBusinessWP.xps.
Delivering a New Level of Value for Microsoft Dynamics CRM
The new Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 release, which was made available in beta last month for both cloud-based and on-premises deployments worldwide, delivers the Power of Productivity through familiar, connected and intelligent experiences for users inside and outside any organization. This release also marks the expansion of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online into 40 markets and 41 languages worldwide.
Tatarinov today announced a new global launch promotion for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online at a price of $34 (€31) per user, per month for the first 12 months of service; this pricing will be available to new customers from launch until June 30, 2011. This promotion complements a partner incentive that was announced in July 2010, where partners can receive 40 percent margin on the value of new subscriptions for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online during the same time period. Formal launch events for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 and the upcoming global release of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online will begin in January 2011.
More information on Microsoft Dynamics CRM can be found at http://crm.dynamics.com and http://www.crm2011beta.com.
Delivering Global ERP Solutions
Further demonstrating the commitment to deliver Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions globally, Tatarinov announced 22 new markets where Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail will be available as of Feb. 1, 2011.
The planned markets are Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungry, Iceland, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand and Turkey.
Microsoft also announced the general availability of the Microsoft Dynamics ERP two-tier connector that accelerates deployments between Microsoft Dynamics AX across subsidiaries, divisions or branch entities, and SAP Business Suite at the corporate headquarters. A two-tier ERP implementation model helps organizations consolidate disparate ERP solutions, provides standardization and rationalization of IT investments, and improves business agility and value by facilitating cost-effective business process integration. More information about a two-tier implementation model can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/dynamics/docs/TwoTierERP.xps.
For partners building solutions on Microsoft Dynamics NAV, the company introduced new development features for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 that will be added to the previously introduced update and will be made available in December 2010. These new features provide significant productivity improvements, giving partners the tools they need to develop, set up, configure and customize vertical solutions for customers. Those interested in learning more can visit http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/nav.
In addition, Microsoft announced that the currently available Environmental Sustainability Dashboard for Microsoft Dynamics AX has been certified by Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), verifying that the reporting of GRI content within the dashboard is compliant with the GRI standards. This recognition makes the Dashboard one of only four software applications and the only midmarket ERP solution with the GRI certification in the software applications category to date. More information about the Dashboard and its benefits to customers can be found in a new white paper at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/dynamics/docs/SustainabilityWP.xps.
Additional information on Microsoft Dynamics can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics. To engage in the conversation, follow http://twitter.com/msdynconv, #CONV10. Breaking news can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/ConvergenceEurope/default.mspx.
About Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics is a line of simple to learn and use ERP and CRM solutions that work with your existing technology and scale as you grow to give you long-term value. By using software and online services that work the way people and organizations work, businesses are better able to make informed decisions and adapt to rapid change. Microsoft Dynamics helps your people be more productive and your investments in existing systems last longer, while enabling your business to derive the insights necessary to respond quickly and have a competitive edge in an ever-changing world of business.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
Note to editors: For more information, news and perspectives from Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft News Center at http://www.microsoft.com/news. Web links, telephone numbers and titles were correct at time of publication, but may have changed. For additional assistance, journalists and analysts may contact Microsoft’s Rapid Response Team or other appropriate contacts listed at http://www.microsoft.com/news/contactpr.mspx.
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Microsoft Dynamics Cited as an Order Management Hub Solutions Leader by Independent Research Firm
REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ –Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) today announced that Microsoft Dynamics AX earned recognition from Forrester Research Inc., a leading independent research firm, as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Order Management Hubs, Q3 2010 (August 2010). To participate, vendors had to meet specific requirements, including an ability to provide support for market-leading industries, to demonstrate a broad business process footprint and to target organizations with 500 or more employees. These vendors were then evaluated against 112 criteria based on current offering, strategy, and market presence. According to Forrester, Microsoft Dynamics AX was one of the vendors that earned a Leader designation because of “strong support for end-to-end management processes and forward-looking product strategies.”
“We believe being named a Leader in the Forrester Wave is a reflection of the investment in our Microsoft Dynamics ERP industry road map, our support for two-tier ERP implementation scenarios and our Dynamic Business vision,” said Crispin Read, general manager, Microsoft Dynamics ERP. “By delivering on a market vision focused on simplifying the user experience, increasing productivity and delivering continuous innovation for customers, we are able to help them keep pace with the rapid rate of change in today’s complex business environment.”
Results From Forrester Research
According to Forrester, “Microsoft enters the Leader band for the first time based principally on the strength of its strategy, including a top three product and go-to-market strategy as well as market-leading ownership costs.”
The report also states, “Microsoft’s product strategy represents a compelling vision for end-to-end order management. As large and enterprise-sized companies continue to experience difficulty with existing systems, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 will play an increasing role as a key alternative for divisions and subsidiaries looking for lower-cost and more effective alternatives. Microsoft placed third of vendors evaluated for its corporate and go-to-market strategy due to strong customer reference and extended global reach through partnerships.”
Earlier this year, Microsoft announced plans to deliver a connector in the third quarter of 2010 that will accelerate two-tier ERP deployments between Microsoft Dynamics AX and SAP Business Suite.
A number of customers are using Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 to increase productivity and savings including Integrated Silicon Solution Inc. (ISSI), a fabless global manufacturer. ISSI evaluated SAP and Oracle solutions before selecting Microsoft Dynamics AX to integrate global operations, reduce inventory, improve productivity and be more proactive in decision-making.
The Forrester Wave: Order Management Hubs, Q3 2010 (August 2010) report is available here. Those interested in learning more about Microsoft Dynamics ERP should visit this page, follow the Microsoft Dynamics conversation here, and engage with the community.
About Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics is a line of easy-to-use, integrated and adaptable ERP and CRM applications that enable business decision-makers to quickly respond to market shifts, take advantage of new trends, increase their competitive edge and drive business success. Microsoft Dynamics solutions are delivered through a world-class network of reselling partners providing specialized services and additional innovation to help customers excel in their industries.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
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Microsoft Awards Top Performing Partners at Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference
WASHINGTON — July 14, 2010 — Today, at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) 2010 in Washington, D.C., Microsoft Corp. honored the strongest performing Microsoft Dynamics partners for demonstrating significant customer impact by developing and delivering innovative solutions that help customers drive their businesses forward.
“This is a favorite time of the year for our worldwide partner community as we gather to celebrate the achievements made by our channel partners,” said Doug Kennedy, vice president, Microsoft Dynamics Partners. “As the success of the Microsoft Dynamics platform is dependent upon the commitment of our partners, our winners demonstrate this commitment by delivering innovative and impactful solutions that provide value to customers worldwide and across all industries, from manufacturing to retail. This recognition represents the highest achievement attainable by our Microsoft Dynamics partners, and we thank them for their dedication to Microsoft.”
At WPC 2010, 12 Microsoft Dynamics partners were recognized with the Microsoft WPC 2010 Awards. More than 375 partners worldwide submitted nominations for their solutions, and award winners and finalists were selected from this group based on their innovative use of Microsoft Dynamics to deliver strategic and valuable solutions that meet diverse customer needs. The Microsoft WPC 2010 award recipients are as follows:
- Microsoft Dynamics AX Partner of the Year: Eclipse Computing Pty Ltd.
- Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partner of the Year: Avanade Inc.
- Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner of the Year: Rock Solid Technologies Inc.
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV Partner of the Year: Anglia Business Solutions
- Microsoft Dynamics Point of Sale Solutions Partner of the Year: New West Technologies Inc.
- Microsoft Dynamics SL Partner of the Year: Queue Associates Inc.
- Microsoft Dynamics Manufacturing Partner of the Year: Fullscope Inc.
- Microsoft Dynamics Distribution Partner of the Year: HSO Nederland B.V.
- Microsoft Dynamics Retail Partner of the Year: Junction Solutions
- Microsoft Dynamics Professional Services Partner of the Year: Client Profiles
- Microsoft Dynamics Financial Services Partner of the Year: VeriPark
- Microsoft Dynamics Public Sector Partner of the Year: CIBER UK
Out of thousands of partners, Microsoft also honored 13 with the 2010 Microsoft Dynamics Regional Partner of the Year award and 13 independent software vendors (ISVs) were awarded the 2010 Microsoft Dynamics Regional ISV of the Year award, along with Outsourcery Ltd., which was named 2010 Microsoft Dynamics Hosting Partner of the Year. In addition, select top performers were honored from the Microsoft Dynamics channel, including Tribridge, named the Microsoft Dynamics Outstanding Reseller of the Year, and To-increase B.V., named the Microsoft Dynamics Outstanding ISV of the Year. Several key criteria were considered when selecting Microsoft Dynamics Certified Partners for this special recognition, including outstanding sales performance, thorough technological expertise on Microsoft Dynamics products and services, consistently high level of customer satisfaction, and feedback from Microsoft team members. The performance-based Microsoft Dynamics Regional Partner of the Year award recipients are as follows:
Reseller Awards
- Microsoft Dynamics Outstanding Reseller of the Year: Tribridge
- Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for Asia Pacific: Avanade Asia Pte Ltd.
- Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for Canada: BDO Dunwoody LLP
- Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for Central and Eastern Europe: XAPT Hungary Kft
- Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for France: Prodware
- Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for Germany: GPB Software & Systeme GmbH & Co. KG
- Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for Greater China: Tectura-GCR
- Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for India: Tectura-India
- Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for Japan: Pacific Business Consulting Inc.
- Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for Latin America: AlfaPeople-Latam
- Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for Middle East and Africa: ColumbusIT-MEA
- Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for United Kingdom: eBECS Ltd.
- Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for United States: mcaConnect LLC
- Microsoft Dynamics Reseller of the Year for Western Europe: HSO Group
ISV Awards
- Microsoft Dynamics Outstanding ISV of the Year: To-increase B.V.
- Microsoft Dynamics ISV of the Year for Canada: IndustryBuilt Software Ltd.
- Microsoft Dynamics ISV of the Year for Central and Eastern Europe: NaviCon Group Ltd.
- Microsoft Dynamics ISV of the Year for France: TVH CONSULTING
- Microsoft Dynamics ISV of the Year for Germany: agiles Informationssysteme GmbH
- Microsoft Dynamics ISV of the Year for Latin America: Gyssa Software Inc.
- Microsoft Dynamics ISV of the Year for Middle East and Africa: Dynamics Vertical Solutions FZ-LLC
- Microsoft Dynamics ISV of the Year for United Kingdom: Maginus Software Solutions Ltd.
- Microsoft Dynamics ISV of the Year for Western Europe: AXtension b.v.
Hoster Award
Microsoft Dynamics Hosting Partner of the Year: Outsourcery Ltd.
During the recognition ceremony, a select group of Microsoft Dynamics partners were named to the Inner Circle for Microsoft Dynamics and President’s Club for Microsoft Dynamics. Inner Circle for Microsoft Dynamics represents an elite group of the most strategic Microsoft Dynamics partners from around the globe whose sales achievement ranks them in the highest echelon of the Microsoft Dynamics global network of partners. These partners are recognized for their exceptional overall company performance in delivering valuable solutions to Microsoft Dynamics customers. President’s Club for Microsoft Dynamics honors high-performing Microsoft Dynamics partners whose commitment to customers is reflected in their business success and growth.
A list of the 2010 Microsoft Dynamics WPC and Regional Partner award winners and finalists can be found online at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/wpc/docs/2010MicrosoftDynamicsPartnerAwards.xps.
A list of the 2010 Inner Circle for Microsoft Dynamics award winners can be found online at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/wpc/docs/2010InnerCircle.xps.
A list of the 2010 President’s Club for Microsoft Dynamics award winners can be found online at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/wpc/docs/2010PresidentsClub.xps.
About Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference
Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference provides Microsoft’s partner community with access to key marketing and business strategies, leadership, and information regarding specific customer solutions designed to help partners succeed in the marketplace. Along with informative learning opportunities covering sales, marketing, services and technology, the Worldwide Partner Conference is an ideal setting for partners to garner valuable knowledge from their peers and from Microsoft. More information can be found at http://www.digitalwpc.com and on the Partner Network home page at http://microsoftpartnernetwork.com.
About Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics is a line of easy-to-use, integrated and adaptable ERP and CRM applications that enable business decision-makers to quickly respond to market shifts, take advantage of new trends, increase their competitive edge and drive business success. Microsoft Dynamics solutions are delivered through a world-class network of reselling partners providing specialized services and additional innovation to help customers excel in their industries.
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Microsoft Introduces Microsoft Dynamics ERP Two-Tier Connector for SAP Business Scenarios
REDMOND, Wash., May 17 — Microsoft Corp. today announced a new connector that accelerates two-tier enterprise resource planning (ERP) deployments between Microsoft Dynamics AX and SAP Business Suite. This new connector enables IT organizations to use Microsoft Dynamics AX across subsidiaries, divisions or branch entities to facilitate cost-effective business process integration and easily connect with SAP installations at the corporate headquarters location.
The Microsoft Dynamics ERP two-tier connector will enable common business process integration scenarios for headquarters and subsidiary locations, including the following:
- Financial consolidation. The sharing and consolidation of detailed financial information from subsidiaries using Microsoft Dynamics AX can be automated and exposed through a central SAP installation, increasing visibility of financial performance across the organization.
- Inter-company supply-chain integration. The integration of intercompany procurement and supply-chain processes between local and regional distribution with centralized fulfillment organizations helps facilitate automated order processing.
- Plant automation. Integration of decentralized manufacturing operation processes into centrally orchestrated planning processes enables more accurate and responsive manufacturing planning across the organization.
Integration can easily be customized by using Microsoft BizTalk Server to provide sample mappings for electronic data interchange and detailed technical documentation.
“Organizations seeking to streamline their processes and technology should consider a two-tier ERP strategy,” said Crispin Read, general manager of Microsoft Dynamics ERP at Microsoft. “With the shifting market landscape, Microsoft is providing a simple and innovative approach to customers by providing them with a cost-effective alternative to the limitations associated with forcing a single enterprise solution across their entire business.”
According to a recent Software Insider’s Point of View survey of next-generation IT leaders, conducted by Altimeter Group analyst Ray Wang, 32 percent of survey respondents are now considering a two-tier ERP applications strategy over a single application deployment in their organizations.(1) The survey results highlight the key drivers behind moving to a two-tier ERP approach, including the need for purpose-built or industry-focused solutions coupled with the fact that existing systems are too expensive to implement and upgrade at the subsidiary level. Subsequently, companies are deploying Microsoft Dynamics ERP for its flexibility in global and vertical customizations and low total cost of ownership through integration with other Microsoft products.
“Many Microsoft customers are seeing increased measurable success by implementing a two-tier strategy using Microsoft Dynamics ERP as an alternative to a traditional monolithic deployment across their divisions or subsidiaries,” said John Scandar, senior vice president at FullScope Inc., a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner.
For instance, a customer of leading European distributor Wurth Group sees the deployment of Microsoft Dynamics AX as facilitating the ability to implement new ideas across the organization. “Thanks to Microsoft Dynamics AX, we have been able to fully implement our ideas,” said Detlef Zemke, IT manager at Normfest Group, a customer of Wurth Phoenix. “Our replenishment process has become leaner. For example, we have been able to reduce the workload on orders by 50 percent.”
GEA Group Denmark, a process engineering company, strengthened its market position by choosing Microsoft Dynamics AX to integrate its business information systems across three of its divisions.
The Microsoft Dynamics ERP connector for SAP Business Suite will be available for electronic download by Microsoft customers and partners in the third quarter of 2010, with more scenarios to follow. More information about the role of Microsoft Dynamics as a leading two-tier ERP provider is available at http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/twotier.
About Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics is a line of easy-to-use, integrated and adaptable ERP and CRM applications that enable business decision-makers to quickly respond to market shifts, take advantage of new trends, increase their competitive edge and drive business success. Microsoft Dynamics solutions are delivered through a world-class network of reselling partners providing specialized services and additional innovation to help customers excel in their industries.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
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Cincom Systems Chooses Microsoft Dynamics AX for ERP System Provider
Worldwide software provider, Cincom Systems, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, has added Microsoft Dynamics AX as a select provider of financial management modules in its upcoming major release of Cincom® CONTROL™ ERP software.
This addition of Microsoft Dynamics AX further solidifies Cincom as a premier ERP software provider for complex manufacturers globally. Cincom CONTROL is specifically designed for manufacturing companies that rely on build-to-order, engineer-to-order or assemble-to-order strategies to serve their customers and channels.
Incorporating Microsoft Dynamics AX Financial Management supports Cincom CONTROL’s ability to manage change effectively, help users manage risk and promote collaborative business processes.
Beyond Microsoft’s financial experience in the manufacturing industry, Microsoft Dynamics AX was a natural fit for Cincom CONTROL ERP as it fits easily and seamlessly into existing systems by helping organizations maximize their technology investments.
“Cincom is a leader in providing transformative business solutions that translate into significantly increased revenues and decreased costs for our customers,” says Jerry Miller, Managing Director of Cincom Manufacturing Business Solutions. “Our goal is to have our clients up and running on our solutions within four months. Using a technology partner like Microsoft that excels at integration only helps us in delivering significant results that much faster than other providers who concentrate primarily on incremental, transactional improvements.”
“The manufacturing world is evolving, and businesses need technology solutions that are flexible and robust enough to adjust with the changing environment,” said David Telford, director, Microsoft Dynamics Worldwide Manufacturing. “Cincom is helping today’s complex manufacturers meet that need by introducing innovative solutions with Microsoft Dynamics that can directly contribute to the success of those companies.”
Advantages of Microsoft Dynamics AX Financial Management within Cincom CONTROL
Gain insight into your financial operations. Improve strategic planning with 360-degree views of business performance. Review graphical displays and reports and conduct targeted analyses of detailed information to help you make confident, informed decisions. Answer questions such as “Am I performing to my sales and marketing plan?” “What products are charging forward or lagging behind?” “Am I maximizing my revenue opportunities?”
Measure economic performance across operations. Understand your business costs by utilizing predictive reporting to focus on key business activities so that you are working on the right projects at the right time.
Expand your business across borders. Conduct business without geographic constraints, and manage exchange-rate adjustments with multiple language and currency support, while meeting accounting requirements in different countries.
Simplify efforts to meet regulatory-compliance commitments. Help reduce the time and effort required to comply with reporting, tax and financial regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
Today’s news was announced at Microsoft Dynamics Convergence 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. Cincom Systems is a bronze sponsor featuring their Cincom Acquire™ Sales and Product Configurator and Cincom CONTROL ERP software at booth #420.
About Cincom
For 41 years, Cincom has helped thousands of clients worldwide by solving complex business problems with its software and services. For more information about Cincom’s partner program, contact Cincom at 1-800-2CINCOM (USA only), send an e-mail to partners@cincom.com or visit the company’s website at www.cincom.com/partners.
Related Links
Cincom CONTROL web site
http://www.cincomerp.com
Microsoft Dynamics AX Financial Management
http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/en/us/products/ax-financial-management.aspx
Cincom Partner Program
http://www.cincom.com/partners
Cincom, the Quadrant Logo, Cincom Acquire and CONTROL are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cincom Systems, Inc. All other trademarks belong to Microsoft Corporation or to their respective companies.
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