5 Reasons to Pad Your Cloud-Based ERP with ISV Apps

Flexibility, scalability, cost savings and access anywhere—moving your Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM to the cloud can forever change the way you do business. If you choose a cloud provider that also offers cloud-based ISV applications, however, the benefits to your business could be even greater.

Independent software vendors, or ISVs, can work with your cloud service provider to integrate their custom software with your Microsoft Dynamics ERP applications. Many of these ISV applications are designed to enhance the capabilities of your ERP applications—for example, if your business needs supply chain management, an ISV application could improve your tracking experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV. Similarly, other ISV applications could improve your reporting with Dynamics GP, or enhance project work on SharePoint.

So why should your business consider adding ISV applications to your cloud-based Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM deployments? We have a few good reasons:

1) Customize Your Cloud: ISV applications can help you build a business environment that exactly matches your business model. Rather than feeling stuck with ERP applications that are one-size-fits-all, ISVs can customize your cloud. Whether your company needs business intelligence options, pre-designed budgeting solutions, applications for point-of-sale, sales order management, purchasing and payables management or distribution options, ISV applications are available to enhance cloud-based Dynamics AX, GP, NAV, SL and CRM.

2) Simplify Your Compliance and Regulatory Needs: If your business is regulated or subjected to compliance requirements, there are ISV applications available that can offer built-in audit intelligence, track changes to databases and produce reports for auditors. These applications can help your IT audit schedules run smoothly and quickly so that you can get back to business.

3) Streamline Operations: Many ISV applications are industry-specific. These applications can transform your Dynamics ERP solutions into an experience that feels purposefully designed for your industry’s unique technology needs. Solutions are available for companies in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, finance, distribution, education, and more.

4) Enhance Company Departments: ISV applications are also available for specific departments within your business. Some applications can improve your Human Resources Department’s ability to integrate their HRIS system with Dynamics SL, while others help Accounting produce reports more efficiently, Sales calculate commissions, and Inventory manage multiple store operations.

5) No More Maintenance: Opting to host your Microsoft Dynamics ERP and ISV applications in the cloud means that your business will no longer need to provide ongoing maintenance or complete break/fix tasks on your software and hardware. With your business in the cloud, ongoing maintenance to your environment is included in the monthly amount your cloud service provider charges.

Myappsanywhere has certified more than 30 ISV products that are tested and guaranteed to integrate with our secure cloud environment. See our full list of Certified for Myappsanywhere ISV applications on our website.

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