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 […]
Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: Advanced CRM activity planning; Acquisition due diligence; AX for shoe retailer; Omnichannel funding round
MyCRM releases next generation of activity planning for Microsoft Dynamics MyCRM has announced the latest release of its advanced activity planning solution, ePlanner. The solution now allows users to create unlimited planners and set security for team members, along with views for each of the individual planners. The security in ePlanner continues to follow the […]
Mobile inventory for field service: MarginPoint becomes a Microsoft Dynamics 365 ISV Partner
In field services management, perhaps the most important KPI is closing a service call in one visit; one visit costs less and satisfies the customer more. The technician (e.g., a plumber, HVAC professional, airline engine technician) knows the problem, how to fix it and has the part on the truck. Or at least, knows where […]
Optimizing your Microsoft Dynamics CRM/365 ecosystem: Migrate, integrate, or consolidate?
By: Zak Pines You’re a Microsoft Dynamics CRM/365 administrator. Like many businesses, your company has other applications running alongside your Dynamics instance such as a marketing automation system. You know that optimizing the performance of all your systems, as a unified engine, is key to user productivity and business growth. You also need to ensure […]
ORION ERP of 3i Infotech Registers a 90% Growth in License Revenues
ORION ERP, an integrated, cost-effective and cloud-enabled industry solution for growing and mid-sized enterprises, from 3i Infotech Limited, the information technology company, continues its growth trajectory and delivers industry-beating performance. The company recently posted a strong overall 32% growth result in Q3, FY18 from the ERP vertical, over the same quarter in FY17. The 9 month FY18 license revenues […]