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ERP Software Still Considered the Backbone of Today’s Enterprises

 
According to an article on Networkworld.com, ERP investments still top the list for corporate IT spending. Budgets may have gotten slashed in 2009, but that apparently didn’t stop companies from investing in their ERP software this year. ERP is still considered the “backbone” of today’s enterprises, and for good reason. ERP supports common, everyday administrative [...]

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Crystal Reports vs SQL Server Reporting Services: Clash of the Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting Titans

With Dynamics GP, you have a number of options when it comes to generating reports.  Depending on your specific needs there is usually an appropriate tool.  For example, FRx is the reporting tool for generating traditional structured financial statements such as Profit and Loss Statements or Balance Sheets.  Dynamics GP Smartlists provide easy access to [...]

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One More Reason To Consider Subscription Pricing for Microsoft Dynamics GP

In the past, Microsoft Dynamics GP customers who access the agreement via subscription (SPLA) had one very distinct disadvantage! But a new Microsoft decision has finally given subscription customers their just rewards. Can you guess what it is?

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Manage By Metrics With Dynamics GP

In today’s highly competitive environment, managing your company’s resources is more important than ever. The days of holding a wet finger up to the wind are gone for good.
Most companies are very familiar with the creation and analysis of their quarterly and annual financial statements.  These documents are vital for the long-term view of a [...]

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Conquer Complex Human Resources And Payroll Challenges And Focus On More Strategic Objectives With Dynamics GP

Healthcare affects us all, so when we talk about high staff turnover rates, especially in Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Facilities across the country, we want to ensure the turnover does not affect the care provided. After all, there is a pretty good chance we, or a loved one, may reside at a facility at some [...]

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Manufacturing and Distribution Survey Reveals Surprise Findings about Technology Coverage

RSM McGladrey’s annual Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution Survey reports that companies are using technology in three critical areas. Those 3 areas consist of:

Operational and process improvement needs
Reporting and data analysis needs
Effective systems to communicate with customers and vendors

In its fourth release, this survey asked more than 920 industry executives to provide their perspectives on the [...]

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Wave 14 and MS Dynamics GP: What is Wave 14 and Why Should I Care?

First let’s clear the air. I had no idea what Wave 14 was…(sorry Microsoft) but have learned that it’s everything relating to the Office 14 suite of products being released this year. Cleverly named; Office 2010, SharePoint 2010, Exchange 2010, and Office Communications Server 2010 (OCS). 
Why should you care?
If you feel like you just [...]

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Top 10 Signs You Need A New Accounting Software Package

With all apologies to David Letterman, this month I thought I would take a look at the top signs that your accounting software needs updating.  You know you need new accounting software when:
10)    The piles of paper on your desk are creating a fire hazard.
9)       You feel sick to your stomach each time you launch [...]

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Sneak Peek: Microsoft Dynamics GP “11″ (GP 2010)

What can you expect?  A whole lot of enhancements! With all the buzz and two years of R&D around Dynamics GP 11 or “GP 2010” you can be sure that it will not disappoint. 
If you have been waiting to upgrade to a new Great Plains software version or you are evaluating new accounting systems – [...]

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Dynamics GP Supports Remote Project Teams And Telecommuters

As organizations extend their reach in the connected economy, supporting workers at home or in remote locations is becoming a necessity of business.  Whether it is a geographically dispersed sales team, remote project teams or telecommuters, the organization needs to efficiently connect remote workers with the information that they need. Dynamics GP provides the tools [...]

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