Microsoft Dynamics Marketing News from Merit Solutions

Microsoft Dynamics GP Promotion: Three Users for $1

2010-03-18T18:06:45Z

We are excited to announce the new Microsoft Dynamics GP Sales Offer - Three Users for $1 This is a Microsoft Dynamics (U.S.) promotion for growing and medium-sized businesses that wish to take advantage of the rich functionality, low cost of ownership, and rapid deployability offered by Microsoft Dynamics GP. The promotion allows customers to purchase up to 3 Advanced Management (AM) or Business Essential (BE) user licenses for $1 (US). This offer applies to new customers making their initial purchase...(read more)

Microsoft Dynamics: Taking Advantage of Technology Delivery Innovation

2010-03-17T19:22:58Z

Let’s discuss a third area that Microsoft Dynamics approaches low cost computing — taking advantage of technology delivery innovation. In helping you take advantage of innovations in how we deliver technology, you can save money up front, reduce your operating expenses, and/or cut licensing costs. There are two key points I want talk about here: The first is exploring the potential for switching to an online services model to save upfront costs and reduce ongoing operating expenses. With Microsoft...(read more)

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009: Integrated Collaboration

2010-03-15T13:20:16Z

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009's collaboration features can increase the efficiency and productivity of your company. Rather than users having to manually notify each other or look themselves for tasks requiring their attention, they will be notified automatically whenever a certain task requires some sort of action. Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 enables Collaboration possibilities in a large number of ways: The Alerts Management system enables users to create alert rules, they can either be data driven...(read more)

Which Implementation Strategy Has The Best Success Rate?

2010-03-12T18:19:01Z

Houston Neal at Software Advice has a new survey going on right now: Which implementation strategy has the best success rate? Click thru to the site to take their quick, 4-question survey. From the article: There are hundreds of articles on “best practices” for implementing ERP software, but understanding each strategy and choosing the best option is difficult. So, we set out to consolidate the information in a single guide. Our aim is to give you enough information – and the most important pieces...(read more)

Microsoft Dynamics: Using Technology to Lower the Cost of Doing Business

2010-03-11T21:39:55Z

We previously highlighted the opportunity to drive costs out of your IT infrastructure by improving efficiencies —whether by making better use of your hardware or helping your IT staff work more efficiently or making the most of cost-saving features in your licensed software. Now we want to mention how you can use technology to lower your cost of doing business, without compromising productivity or competitiveness. This represents an equally important approach when it comes to optimizing your costs...(read more)

Microsoft Dynamics: Maximizing the Efficiency of Your IT Infrastructure

2010-03-09T19:15:14Z

In CIO magazine’s annual “State of the CIO” report for 2009, the respondents indicated that they are focused on both cutting IT costs AND improving end user business productivity. The survey shows that “efficiency is the name of the game,” as surveyed CIOs reported implementing technologies such as virtualization and Internet-based communications. So how can you make your IT infrastructure more efficient? The whole premise is to help you create a dynamic infrastructure that moves from being a cost...(read more)

The Benefits of Offshore Development and Local Project Management

2010-03-05T19:57:16Z

Here's another link to help out the Merit Solutions' Development Team: Last week, we started a series to emphasize the benefits of offshore development combined with local project management. We call it a Hybrid Development Model , which allows us to deliver the highest quality development services to our clients at a fraction of the cost by providing the cost benefits of offshore development services, while affording them the convenience and peace of mind of working directly with a US-based...(read more)

Join Merit Solutions at Microsoft Convergence 2010

2010-03-04T20:03:45Z

Merit Solutions will be at Microsoft Convergence 2010 in Atlanta on April 24-27. As an Exhibitor, we will be in Booth 1319. Be sure to stop by and: Learn about our Microsoft Dynamics AX Development Services Learn about our Microsoft SharePoint Development Services Pick up our product brochures highlighting features and benefits Pick up a Customer Case Study and learn about current Merit Solutions customers Meet the Merit Solutions team one-on-one and ask some questions Merit Solutions is also a part...(read more)

Deliver Superior Results with Microsoft Dynamics ERP

2010-02-25T17:10:42Z

Drive business performance, measure financial effectiveness, and make better business decisions that deliver immediate results with Microsoft Dynamics ERP Solutions. Benefits of Microsoft Dynamics ERP: Familiar to your people. Fits with your existing IT systems. Meets the needs of your organization—today and in the future. Backed by the Microsoft name. Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions are designed to meet the needs of your organization’s unique business requirements and include specialized functionality...(read more)

Microsoft Dynamics AX Migrations

2010-02-25T15:05:19Z

We thought we would help out our colleagues over at the Development Matters Blog by linking to one of their current articles, Microsoft Dynamics AX Migrations . This article discusses a couple of reasons how Merit Solutions can simplify your implementation and migration process to Microsoft Dynamics AX. If your company is using a legacy or outdated business management solution, you face clear challenges as your technology ages and your vendors discontinue support for those applications. You must...(read more)

Customizing a Role Center in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009

2010-02-23T16:26:09Z

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 introduces a new role-tailored user interface. The core new feature at the center of the enhancements in this release is the Role Centers, which provide users with a central workspace to start their work and organize their activities within the business application. Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 can easily be customized to create new Role Centers, which can be tailored easily for your business. This enables your users to get the most out of the business application, saving...(read more)

Implications of Choosing Actual or Standard Costing

2010-02-22T13:48:10Z

This is the second of an (intermittent) series of blog entries on costing in Dynamics GP. Our previous entry reviewed the first choice you have to make – whether to use standard or actual costs to value your inventory . In this entry we will explore the impact of choosing standard vs. actual costs. Dynamics GP offers users the opportunity to manage product costs accurately. Accurate costing enables management to understand product costs, provide for fact-based decision making regarding product profitability...(read more)

Creating Business Value Through Better Collaboration

2010-02-18T15:43:00Z

This whitepaper discusses the "New World of Work" of today's global economy and how the Microsoft collaboration vision can help address the four main areas of business challenges that are critical to effective collaboration. Microsoft collaboration technologies can help companies provide workers with integrated communications, collaborative workspaces, access to information and people, and people-driven processes. A key Microsoft advantage is the existing investment most companies have...(read more)

Help Achieve Compliance Objectives with Microsoft Dynamics GP

2010-02-16T13:10:00Z

By actively managing the integration and balance of compliance requirements within the organization as a business improvement activity, you can realize the benefits of reduced risk, increased operational efficiency, and the continued building of a foundation on which to grow. In the face of laws such as Sarbanes-Oxley, along with increased scrutiny of long-standing government compliance requirements following a rash of corporate scandals, executives are challenged with the seemingly contradictory...(read more)

Build More Profitable Relationships with Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009

2010-02-10T18:30:17Z

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 helps organizations manage growth and change to build more profitable relationships internally and with their business partners. More than ever, companies are looking for ways to stay competitive by improving and building more profitable supply chain partnerships, empower their people to collaborate more effectively across the organization, and adapt internal processes quickly to meet constantly changing demands. Doing so requires that companies must be able to manage growth...(read more)

Advanced Distribution Software is Here for Dynamics AX 2009

2010-02-09T18:12:54Z

Advanced Distribution for Microsoft Dynamics AX is here for the North American market. A key differentiator of the distribution market is that distribution companies have two primary assets; Accounts receivable and inventory. This means that a distributor’s business systems must address a few key areas in order to enable a distributor to grow profitably. Key functional areas where distributors often require capabilities beyond what are typically found in ERP systems include: Pricing and discounting...(read more)

Advanced Distribution Software Brochure / White Paper

2010-02-04T15:16:40Z

Advanced Distribution for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 targets Distribution / Retail companies wishing to expand their Business through various sales channels, such as the web, nomad or in-house sales force, contact centers, stores or specialized distribution networks, mass distribution… The sales channel diversity is a very positive accelerator to increase the sales turnover, but only if the company can face this generated complexity. You can learn more about our Advanced Distribution Software Solutions...(read more)

Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services and Microsoft Dynamics AX Integration Scenarios

2010-02-02T14:59:03Z

In an effort to help companies improve efficiencies through enhanced communication and collaboration, Microsoft recently developed 30 applications for Microsoft Windows® SharePoint® Services. These applications were tailored to address the requirements of specific business processes (the link to these applications can be found in the “Relevant Resources” section). In addition, the applications served as a starting point for partners and developers to build deeper Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services...(read more)

Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 - Delivering RoleTailored Insight Across the Organization

2010-01-29T17:36:00Z

Business success depends on insight. From ad hoc queries into customer records to a detailed analysis of performance, people need faster, easier access to information in ways that make sense for their particular jobs. Microsoft Dynamics® GP 2010 delivers insight that fuels a new way to do business—with information that’s personalized, simple to access, and extended across the organization. Whether people are drilling down to specific data sources from KPIs, accessing real-time reports through a Web...(read more)

Demo: Business Intelligence (BI) for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009

2010-01-27T19:15:52Z

Visibility into business information is critically important to achieving business goals. Insight into the key drivers that impact your business provides the foundation for informed decisions and overall business success. But all too often the right people do not have access to the information they need when they need it, and in a format that makes sense to them. The business team and the IT have always been at loggerheads over reporting from the business system. Traditionally, IT staff has been...(read more)

The New Way to Do Business: Making it Easier with Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010

2010-01-27T16:48:00Z

The term “business as usual” simply doesn’t apply in today’s marketplace. Organizations need systems that help their people orchestrate routine tasks and complex processes—all in the course of a day’s work. Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 offers capabilities that help people work faster and smarter. This latest release fuels efficient task management and teamwork, simplifies setup and IT administration, and offers built-in tools for meeting specific business needs. Microsoft Dynamics GP is already well...(read more)

The New Way to Do Business: Extending Connections with Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010

2010-01-26T19:37:00Z

“Works well with others”—a term you’ll remember from childhood report cards. In today’s business world, that term spans everything that technology can offer organizations for extending connections. Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 brings home a high mark, taking full advantage of Web services, integration with Microsoft Dynamics CRM, and a simplified platform to bring together employees, customers, and vendors across applications and systems efficiently and cost-effectively. To start, developers can quickly...(read more)

Advanced Distribution for Microsoft Dynamics AX Website Now Live

2010-01-25T19:47:10Z

We are excited to share the launch of the Advanced Distribution Partners' new website: http://www.advanceddistributionsoftware.com . This website contains more information on the Advanced Distribution software for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009. If you need distribution software for Customer Management, Order Management, Supply Chain Management, Automated Data Capture, or Order Fulfillment, then the Advanced Distribution Partners can help you out. What makes Advanced Distribution different is: Our...(read more)

Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 Demo: Dashboard Drilldown

2010-01-25T18:23:07Z

Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 extends the reach of insight, productivity, and collaboration across your entire business, helping ensure that people -and the different ways they work - are your most powerful asset. New capabilities deliver faster access to personalized business intelligence, enhanced ways to streamline business processes, and new ways to build better business relationships. Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010—The new way to do business. With Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010, customers have unprecedented...(read more)

Demo: Problem Solving with Enterprise Search

2010-01-22T16:15:58Z

Improving customer service is a top priority. Solving customer support issues often requires access to information and expertise spread across the organization that needs to be gathered quickly and effectively. Whether workers are trying to troubleshoot an application issue, resolve problems in product development, or develop a blueprint for future business models, the ability to access the right data quickly is important. See how Windows technologies leverage Enterprise Search to help users solve...(read more)