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The Underlying Strategy Guiding Integration of Cloud Services with Microsoft Dynamics ERP

Dynamics AX News — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:13:12 GMT

Microsoft chose an admirably straightforward moniker for its strategy to connect the latest, cloud-based services with traditional, installed software. "Software + Services" has been welcomed by many, but criticized by some as a way for Microsoft...(read more)

From the AX Blogs: Using Thread Development; Leveraging Role Related Content; Integrated Collaboration; Review of AX “Development Cookbook”

Dynamics AX News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:39:20 GMT

X++ Thread Development in AX 2009: Brandon George provides a very thorough breakdown of where and why you would use Thread : "One of the possible technical tools that exists when developing solutions in Dynamics AX, and inside X++ is Threads. This...(read more)

Microsoft Dynamics Gives Some Re-Sellers a Financial Pick-Me-Up

Dynamics AX News — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:15:56 GMT

Despite the economic slowdown, some Microsoft partners and other companies experienced significant growth last year, thanks in part to Microsoft Dynamics products. For example, Chicago-based Sonoma Partners, a reseller and customizer of Microsoft Dynamics...(read more)

Socius Acquires Technology Consulting Group to Expand Microsoft Dynamics Practice Across the Country

Dynamics AX News — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:12:45 GMT

Socius , a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner has acquired the Microsoft Dynamics practice of CBIZ Technologies . The acquisition will allow Socius to provide technology consulting services for CBIZ's Microsoft Dynamics clients, while enabling CBIZ...(read more)

Tevron Announces Support For All Microsoft Dynamics Environments With Its APM and Testing Solutions

Dynamics AX News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:54 GMT

Tevron's testing and application monitoring tools now offer full support for the entire Microsoft Dynamics product line, the company announced late last week. According to Tevron Vice President Jay Labadini, who said this is the company's first...(read more)

Wellpoint Systems Reports Record Revenue and Net Income in 2009, Credits Success of Microsoft Dynamics AX Solution

Dynamics AX News — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:02:59 GMT

Wellpoint Systems , the Calgary-based software vendor providing solutions to the oil and gas, mining and exploration, chemical, and utility industries, including an enterprise asset management solution for Microsoft Dynamics AX , reported its 2009 financial...(read more)

MSDynamicsWorld.com Plans "Decisions 2010" Virtual Conference on Four Dynamics Product Areas for May

Dynamics AX News — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:39:44 GMT

MSDynamicsWorld.com announced that it will host Decisions 2010 , a virtual conference and trade show providing guidance on "real world challenges" for Microsoft Dynamics users and partners. Registration has just opened for Decisions 2010, which...(read more)

Celenia in Partnership with Zap to Offer Business Analytics Tools for Microsoft Dynamics AX, NAV, and CRM

Dynamics AX News — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:09:39 GMT

Celenia Software said it has partnered with Zap to implement Zap's Business Analytics for Microsoft Dynamics NAV, AX, and CRM in Europe and North America. The partnership will provide Microsoft Dynamics partners with the option to outsource the implementation...(read more)

Why the Fiscal Year Close in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 Is So Important, and How to Get It Right

Dynamics AX News — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:53:59 GMT

When a company finalizes its accounts for a particular year using Microsoft Dynamics AX and doesn't want to make any further changes in that year, it can then close that year by using 'Fiscal Year Close'. At that point, the records of that...(read more)

Looking Ahead to the "Context Aware" and "Task Specific" User Experiences for Microsoft Dynamics

Dynamics AX News — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:06:20 GMT

What lies beyond the RoleTailored experience in Microsoft Dynamics applications? The RoleTailored experience, of course, has gotten much attention with the roll-outs of the latest versions of Microsoft Dynamics NAV, AX, GP, and CRM. Looking ahead, says...(read more)

From the AX Blogs: The Future of Dynamics; BI Screencasts; Review of AX “Development Cookbook”; AX Development Best Practices White Paper

Dynamics AX News — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:23:29 GMT

Advancing the Vision of Software for the Dynamic Business: Mike Ehrenberg , Distinguished Engineer for Microsoft Dynamics, provides thoughtful commentary in a new blog post on "some of the exciting work we'll be doing as we move the vision of...(read more)

Microsoft Dynamics ERP Edging Ahead In The Downturn, Study Says

Dynamics AX News — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:10:29 GMT

In the current economic downturn, the market share of Tier II smaller ERP providers has risen significantly while those of ERP heavyweights SAP and Oracle have dropped proportionately and Microsoft Dynamics edged slightly ahead. According to a 2010 survey...(read more)

How AX.NET Extends a CIO's Integration Options

Dynamics AX News — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:07:32 GMT

Recently I did an interview and technology preview on my blog for a new Microsoft Dynamics AX offering. In this post, I focused on the technical aspects of what AX.NET will offer customers and Microsoft partners. Here I want to raise the issue of how...(read more)

Media Aspects/InterDyn AKA and S4M Team Up to Provide Integrated Broadcast Management Solution For Microsoft Dynamics

Dynamics AX News — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:07:34 GMT

Media Aspects , the publishing and media solutions subsidiary of InterDyn AKA , and S4M (Solutions for Media) have teamed up to provide a more integrated Dynamics-based approach to ERP and operations for the North American television broadcasting industry...(read more)

TVH’s MCC Advanced Distribution for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 To Be Sold in US Via New Partner Group

Dynamics AX News — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:21:44 GMT

Microsoft Dynamics Partner I.B.I.S., Inc has formed a partnership with France's TVH Consulting , acquiring exclusive rights to resell TVH's MCC (Multi Channel Commerce) Advanced Distribution Solution for Distributors and Retailers software for...(read more)

The Year of the Cloud: How Coming Microsoft Products Will Make Dynamics AX the Basis of New Solutions

Dynamics AX News — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:16:52 GMT

People have been talking about The Cloud for years, and now it’s arrived. 2010 for sure will be the year of the Cloud. And though it's not on any official calendar, those born under the year of the cloud are sure to be free thinkers, operational vs...(read more)

From the AX Blogs: Data Protection Manager 2010; Keyboard Shortcuts in AX 2009; Updating Multiple Records with Fill Utility

Dynamics AX News — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:02:10 GMT

Disaster Recovery with Data Protection Manager (DPM) 2010: Brandon George touts the value of investing in DPM: "Alright, so one of the topics that everyone should have conversations about when implementing Dynamics AX, is DR, or disaster recovery...(read more)

Behind the Latest Microsoft Dynamics AX Statement of Direction: Insights Into Strategy, Support, and Commitment

Dynamics AX News — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:07:18 GMT

In any ERP selection, apart from product functionality and technical capabilities customers need to be able to plan for the future development--thus, they need to know about the product strategy, support roadmap, environmental interoperability flexibilities...(read more)

How Sure Step for Microsoft Dynamics NAV Is Finally Catching Up to AX and CRM

Dynamics AX News — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:41:52 GMT

Sure Step, the official Microsoft implementation methodology for business management solutions from the Microsoft Dynamics family, is gaining momentum and becoming increasingly interesting to Microsoft partners and customers alike. It is robust and comprehensive...(read more)

Microsoft Introduces Dynamics AX for Retail—Promises “End-to-End” Offering

Dynamics AX News — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:40:46 GMT

Microsoft announced "a new end-to-end offering" for midsize retailers using Microsoft Dynamics AX. Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail "offers retailers a deep level of integration across point of sale, store management, supply chain, merchandizing...(read more)

Accellos Acquires vSync, expands EDI and Shipping Compliance Offerings

Dynamics AX News — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:45:28 GMT

Accellos, Inc. , a leading provider of logistics, warehouse, 3PL, transportation, and mobile resource management solutions, today announced the acquisition of vSync, Inc. , based in Columbus, Ohio. vSync provides EDI and shipping compliance solutions...(read more)

Five Steps to Complete Your Microsoft Dynamics AX Inventory Close for 2009, and Prepare for 2010

Dynamics AX News — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:11:44 GMT

I recently provided guidance for handling the inventory close process using Microsoft Dynamics AX. In this followup article, I provide five steps for completing the year-end 2009 inventory close in such a way that you prepare your organization for handling...(read more)

Edgewater Announces Acquisition of Microsoft Dynamics AX Partner Fullscope

Dynamics AX News — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:58:52 GMT

Technology management consulting firm Edgewater Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: EDGW) said it has acquired Microsoft Dynamics partner firm Fullscope Inc. for $12.5 million cash, plus additional payments via an earnout arrangement. Fullscope specializes in providing...(read more)

Hal Howard Wins Microsoft Endorsement in Promotion to Corporate VP

Dynamics AX News — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:16:21 GMT

Hal Howard has been promoted to corporate vice president of Microsoft Dynamics ERP Research and Development, from general manager. The promotion was reported via a tweet , as well as through a statement on CustomerSource, a password-protected site for...(read more)

The AX User Group Sees Big Benefits in Year Ahead from New Web Site, Use of Dynamics CRM

Dynamics AX News — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:17:06 GMT

Two days before 2009 calendars become obsolete, the AX User Group , or AXUG, held an online year in review to encapsulate 2009's most noteworthy moments and planned endeavors for 2010. "[The upcoming year] will bring significant expansions for...(read more)