Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: Marketing integration CRM for construction; Azure-based PaaS; VAR expansion
By: Linda Rosencrance Integration Between Vuture’s Marketing Automation Technology and Microsoft Dynamics Offers Dual Control from a Single Interface Marketing software supplier Vuture has announced that its marketing technology is now integrated with Microsoft Dynamics CRM. “Inside Dynamics” embeds Vuture within Dynamics CRM, connecting the applications through one display that users can access via a […]
Microsoft advances plans for LinkedIn data in its CRM suite
By: Linda Rosencrance Following its acquisition of LinkedIn, Microsoft has been working to integrate data from the social network into its CRM and ERP utilities within Microsoft 365. New information from the LinkedIn Sales Navigator CRM will support Microsoft Dynamics 365, delivering contextual recommendations for sales teams as well as helping them to provide more […]
Thoma Bravo to buy Lexmark’s enterprise software biz including Kofax, ReadSoft, Perceptive
By: Linda Rosencrance Private equity firm Thoma Bravo has entered into an agreement to acquire the enterprise software business of imaging company Lexmark International Inc., which is made up of three primary businesses: Kofax, ReadSoft and Perceptive Software. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of this year. Apex Technology Co Ltd, […]
Tips when shopping for an ERP system
No matter if you develop business software, cars or washing machines, companies face relentless pressure to enable new business opportunities and user experiences. But as important as it is to keep pace with the demands of a changing market, companies need to follow a safe and cost efficient path to innovation, writes Thabo Ndlela, non-executive […]
Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: Dynamics on AWS; Azure portal; D365 doc management; Live Assist; ISV’s new director
By: Linda Rosencrance Data Resolution Launches Microsoft Dynamics Suite in the Amazon Web Services Marketplace Data Resolution has launched Microsoft Dynamics GP, NAV, SL and AX on the Amazon Web Services public cloud to make enterprise apps more accessible and user-friendly for businesses of all sizes. Data Resolution has designed and pre-optimized these Dynamics packages […]
Power BI Premium: Expect higher capacity, simpler licensing, private cloud (or on-prem), at a premium price
By: Dann Anthony Maurno Microsoft announced last week that it will launch Power BI Premium (generally available later in Q2), with the goal of better addressing enterprise-level BI consumption and distribution. As Microsoft General Manager Kamal Hathi described, Power BI Premium builds on the familiar Power BI portfolio with a capacity-based licensing model aimed at […]
Edgewater Fullscope Announces Participation at the 2017 NADITA Conference
Edgewater Fullscope, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Edgewater Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:EDGW) and leading provider of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (formerly Dynamics AX and CRM), a modern technology platform for manufacturers, will be exhibiting for the second consecutive year at the 2017 NADITA (North American Dealer Information Technology Association) Conference. The NADITA Conference is the annual meeting […]
ESW Capital Acquires RoseASP, Adds New Leadership
By: Linda Rosencrance Microsoft Dynamics partner RoseASP, a provider of cloud and hosting for Dynamics AX, GP, NAV. SL, and CRM, has been acquired by private equity firm ESW Capital LLC. Michael Bone, who has more than 20 years of corporate leadership experience in the IT and software industries, has joined RoseASP as its new […]
InsideSales rolls out “AI-fueled sales growth” with Playbooks for Dynamics 365
By: Linda Rosencrance InsideSales.com, a provider of sales acceleration software, has launched its Playbooks product built on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales platform. Playbooks brings the InsideSales sales acceleration platform directly to reps in their browsers so they can prospect, prioritize and connect without having to use multiple tools. Sales reps can also automatically […]
Microsoft Q3 2017 earnings: Meet expectations, Dynamics up 10%, Azure steady at 93% growth
By: Dann Anthony Maurno With both Dynamics and Azure performing strongly, Microsoft has released the following results for the quarter ended March 31, 2017: Revenue was $22.1 billion GAAP, $23.6 billion non-GAAP, just missing analyst expectations of $23.62 billion Still, diluted earnings per share was $0.61 GAAP, $0.73 non-GAAP, exceeding expectations by $0.03 Operating income […]