This is an exclusive case study for the ERP Software Blog based on an interview with Andrea Hall, Information Systems Director, Stonewall Kitchen, at Convergence 2013. The Company Just over 21 years ago, two friends were selling homemade food items at local farmers’ markets. Fast forward to 2013 and their business, Stonewall Kitchen, is a [...]
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How Fast Can Revlon Install Microsoft Dynamics AX?
One of the most charismatic and enthusiastic customers to be spotlighted at Convergence 2013 was David Giambruno, Senior VP and CIO of Revlon. As David repeatedly said about the Revlon business model, “We make lipstick”. But it is a tad more complicated than that. Revlon is a worldwide cosmetics, hair color, beauty tools, fragrances, skincare, [...]
continue reading...Build Dashboards with Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 and Excel 2013
Among the best attended presentations at Microsoft Convergence 2013 were a pair of sessions entitled "Building Dashboards with Microsoft Dynamics GP & Microsoft Excel," delivered by Mark Polino and Jared Hall. These were based on Mark Polino's new book with a similar title, Building Dashboards with Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 and Excel 2013. Mark Polino [...]
continue reading...Dynamics NAV Videos from Microsoft Convergence
What does the Microsoft Dynamics customer conference - Microsoft Convergence offer for Dynamics NAV clients? It’s a big investment, but considering the commitment you have in Microsoft Dynamics, it’s a worthwhile event. Over 10,500 attendees came to New Orleans in March to meet with their partners, peers, Microsoft and industry vendors to ensure they were [...]
continue reading...A Dynamics GP Video Glimpse – The Value of Microsoft Convergence
What does the Microsoft Dynamics customer conference - Microsoft Convergence offer for Dynamics GP clients and propective clients? It’s a big investment, but considering the commitment you have in Microsoft Dynamics, it’s a worthwhile event. Over 10,500 attendees came to New Orleans in March to meet with their partners, peers, Microsoft and industry vendors, to [...]
continue reading...Post Convergence 2013 Recap Webinar
Couldn't attend Microsoft Convergence this year? MIG has you covered! Join us on April 18 for a live webinar to get you up-to-speed on the latest developments for your Microsoft solutions and explore the upcoming features for the future. Topics focus around in-depth product tips and tricks, going beyond basic reporting, personalization and IT related [...]
continue reading...Should Microsoft Dynamics GP Customers Have Their Own Blogs?
If you are in the software selection process or you already use Microsoft Dynamics GP your best source of product information is often educational blog articles. If you do an online search for Microsoft Dynamics GP topics you will find plenty of content. But most of it is written by Microsoft or by Microsoft Dynamics [...]
continue reading...Microsoft’s Kees Hertogh’s Insights on Enterprise ERP Trends and Microsoft Dynamics AX
How are enterprise ERP buying trends changing, what are the main pain points in this space and how does Microsoft Dynamics ERP stand out from the competition? And does the trend toward simplification impact ERP projects? At Convergence 2013 I had the opportunity to sit down with Kees Hertogh, Director - Product Management, MS Dynamics [...]
continue reading...How Many Companies Use Microsoft Dynamics ERP?
A question that people evaluating Microsoft Dynamics GP often ask me is, “How many companies are using Microsoft Dynamics?” Here are the official counts from Convergence 2013. Breakdown of the Microsoft Dynamics customer numbers worldwide by product: Microsoft Dynamics® AX 18,000 companies Microsoft Dynamics® GP 43,000 companies Microsoft Dynamics® NAV 94,000 companies Microsoft Dynamics® SL [...]
continue reading...The First Service Pack for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Is Scheduled for April
At the GP Partner Connections Pre-Game event on the eve of Microsoft Dynamics Convergence 2013, product manager Jay Manley confirmed that the first service pack for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 is scheduled for arrival in mid-April. With Business Portal also set for a mid-April release, and the addition of Human Resource Management to web client [...]
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