Microsoft acquires cloud-based gaming platform PlayFab
By: Charlie Hall Microsoft announced today that it acquired PlayFab, a provider of services for cloud-connected games. The terms of the acquisition are not known, but a statement from Kareem Choudhry, corporate vice president of gaming at Microsoft, said that the company is now part of the Microsoft family. PlayFab describes itself as “the most […]
Why So Few Women Work In Cyber Security (And How We Can Change It)
This is a really important question as women comprise roughly 10% of the cybersecurity workforce and that number doesn’t show any signs of improving. Clearly, women are not a homogenous group, so the answer varies based on each individual, but I can provide some general thoughts based on my own experience and research on this […]
The battle between ERP and CRM for B2B commerce
By: Ray Grady Today’s B2B buyers aren’t satisfied with the status quo. They’re looking for rich, cross-channel buying experiences that make it easy to locate product information and complete purchases, similar to the experiences they enjoy when they shop on Amazon or other consumer sites. Buyers also want more control in the buying process. A […]
Customer Demand Driving Acumatica Partnership Expansion with ISVs
Acumatica, the world’s fastest-growing cloud ERP company, today announced multiple new ISV partnerships, largely driven by customer demand for Acumatica cloud ERP business management solutions. Some of these new ISV partners include SAP Concur, HighJump, ShipStation, CIMcloud, xkzero and Criterion, all of whom bring significant functionality to their respective customer bases. “Acumatica’s partnership with SAP […]
Microsoft Q2 2018 Earnings Release: Azure up 98%, Dynamics 365 up 67%
Microsoft has announced the following results for the quarter ended December 31, 2017: Revenue of $28.9 billion, up 12% Operating income $8.7 billion, up 10% GAAP net loss $(6.3) billion, with non-GAAP net income $7.5 billion GAAP diluted loss per share $(0.82), with non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $0.96 GAAP results include a $13.8 […]
Aptean Introduces New Identity
Aptean, a leading global provider of mission-critical, industry-specific software solutions and support, has introduced a new, modern identity to reflect the company’s transformation and expansion since its formation five years ago. “Aptean is now 2,100 employees, 7,000 customers and close to 50 products strong, with a renewed focus on operations and innovation so we can […]
Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: Engagement for banks & CUs; Canadian CSP; Certified doc management; ISV’s 8000th customer
Hitachi Solutions America launches Engage for Banking and Engage for Credit Unions Hitachi Solutions America has launched Hitachi Solutions’ Engage for Banking and Hitachi Solutions’ Engage for Credit Unions, products re-engineered specifically for Microsoft Dynamics 365. Engage for Banking and Engage for Credit Unions are part of a suite of industry products designed for the […]
Master Scheduling and the Due Dates for Safety Stock Requirements in Microsoft Dynamics AX & 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise
By: Scott Hamilton Safety stock requirements often represent a critical element in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) game plans for stocked products. For example, the safety stock quantity can be used to anticipate demand variations in S&OP games plans for end-items with demand forecasts and period lot-sizing logic, or it defines the minimum quantity […]
Microsoft pledges “highest-value support available” standard with Azure
By: Dann Anthony Maurno Microsoft on its Azure blog has announced changes to Azure Standard support, claiming that Azure “now offers the most cost effective and predictable support offering amongst major cloud providers.” What’s different? A significant price cut from $300 USD per month to $100 USD per month for eligible Azure customers, being those […]
Sportswear giant Columbia will use Microsoft Dynamics 365, Azure to strengthen consumer engagement
By: Dann Anthony Maurno A big-brand win for Microsoft and the Microsoft Cloud. Columbia Sportswear plans to deploy Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Azure for its retail, call center, CRM, and merchandising operations, the companies announced today. “[We] have a long history of leveraging innovative technologies to help connect active people with their passions,” said Columbia’s Chief […]