April 12, 2017:  SBS Group announced it is now an indirect provider through Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program. Formerly called a Tier-2 Distribution Partner, an indirect provider connects Microsoft and resellers of Microsoft’s cloud solutions including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft PowerBI, and Microsoft Dynamics 365. The CSP licensing model helps companies sell Microsoft cloud solutions to their customers. Indirect providers own the entire billing process and directly manage support of services to customers, which drives new business value through the cloud. To read the full release, click here.

April 12, 2017:  SBS Group has announced the partner tiers for their new Stratos Cloud Alliance program. SBS Group is designated as an indirect provider through Microsoft’s Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program. Formerly called a Tier-2 Distribution Partner, an indirect provider connects Microsoft and resellers of Microsoft’s cloud solutions including Dynamics 365. Technology partners will be able to partner with SBS Group to help ease the complexity of selling Microsoft solutions. There will be three tiers, or partner levels, for interested technology partners to consider and choose from: Cloud Agent, Cloud Partner and Cloud Merchant. To read the full release, click here.

March 10, 2017:  Komiko’s recent achievements were recognized by Constellation Research, when they added them to their ShortList for Sales Productivity Tools. Komiko is honored to share that distinction with four well established companies and to be the youngest company on the list. For more information on how Komiko can make your sales, customer success, or account management team more productive, visit www.komiko.com.

March 7, 2017:  A newly released Microsoft Dynamics Cloud Marketplace Website App from goERPcloud makes it easy for Dynamics Partners to digitally enhance their sales and marketing efforts with a centrally managed on demand ERP cloud trial and a catalogue of 180+ Independent Software Vendor (ISV) solutions. “We’re very proud of the goERPcloud Marketplace App,” said Jeffrey DeMaria, Product Manager for RoseASP, the organization powering goERPcloud. “Our goal has always been to help customers succeed by paring them with the right solution and the right partner, and the new app allows us to do that in a way that is unmatched.” For more information about goERPcloud, visit www.goERPcloud.com or for more information about RoseASP, visit www.RoseASP.com.

March 6, 2017:  DynamicPoint releases SharePoint Customer & Vendor Portals built exclusively for Dynamics GP & NAV that deliver a flexible, seamlessly integrated and highly secure extranet solution for 24/7 self-service access. Out of the box integration includes:

• Ensure user authentication and administration
• Automate customer and vendor communication
• Integration of key data such as inventory, sales or purchase orders, customer or vendor profile information and payment status in real-time from Dynamics

Provide your customers or vendors a 24/7 portal site in which they can review reports, access and edit certain information in Dynamics, perform tasks, document management and workflow. Watch our online videos and tutorials for more information!

March 2, 2017:  JobPack Production Scheduling Systems, a leader in providing MES solutions to small and medium sized manufacturing companies, announces the release of JobFacts™. JobFacts™, a Web based analytics program designed to integrate with your JobPack scheduler production data and can be further configured to integrate with your Microsoft Dynamics ERP system to provide additional information across all key performance indicators. View JobFacts™ on any mobile device at any time with your up to date shop floor information.

February 24, 2017:  Ludwig Reinhard has released a new comprehensive guide to the Project Management and Accounting module in Microsoft Dynamics AX which provides the overview you need to harness the software’s power to grow your business. This Dynamics AX module is ideal for tracking time and costs within an organization, providing invaluable information for financial and project management. It is crucial that you thoroughly plan your setup to take advantage of the module’s integration with other software features, such as Payables, Receivables, Inventory, General Ledger, and more. For more information, please visit https://www.createspace.com/6725618.

February 21, 2017:  As a testament to continued growth in technology offerings and commitment to long-term client relationships, Stoneridge Software has earned the Microsoft Silver Customer Relationship Management (CRM) competency. A Microsoft designation like Silver Cloud CRM partner demonstrates a specific, proven skill set and is earned by undergoing rigorous requirements. Only companies demonstrating exceptional performance are able to qualify in a variety of pre-set criteria, such as: certifications to prove technology expertise, ensuring a level of staffing capacity, positive project references, and a yearly customer satisfaction study. “A complete business solution today incorporates functionality from sales to service to operations. Earning the silver CRM competency illustrates our commitment to providing clients with the breadth of capability provided by Microsoft Dynamics 365. We’ve enjoyed partnering with our clients to create some amazing customer-centric solutions that help drive revenue and profitability,” said Stoneridge CEO Eric Newell. “Most of our projects now include both ERP and CRM functionality and we’ve got a great track record of delivering on both.” For more information, please visit stoneridgesoftware.com.

February 16, 2017:  HighJump, a global provider of supply chain network solutions, announced today that it has acquired RedTail Solution, Inc., a leading US provider of managed cloud service solutions for Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and global data synchronization network (GDSN) to mid-size suppliers and manufacturers. With this acquisition, HighJump TrueCommerce further expands its Global footprint and extends its growing leadership position in the market for trading partner connectivity and omni-channel enablement. “This announcement demonstrates HighJump’s continued investment in providing the next generation of trading partner connectivity and collaboration within our global commerce network powered by TrueCommerce,” said Michael Cornell, CEO of HighJump. “We’re excited that RedTail is joining us on this journey and will play a significant role in helping us shape the future of digital commerce.” For more information link to the frequently asked questions (FAQ).

December 19, 2016:  DFC Consultants has been selected as a member of the Bob Scott’s VAR Stars for 2016, a group of 100 organizations honored for their accomplishments in the field of midmarket financial software. Members of the VAR Stars were selected based on factors such growth, industry leadership and recognition, innovation, and quality. A variety of criteria go into the definition of quality including awards resellers have received. “Each year, 100 VAR Stars are picked from the best organizations that market financial software. It is always an honor to recognize those who contribute to the development of our business,” Bob Scott said. “We’re honored to be named to the top 100 VAR Stars list. We truly are invested in our customers’ success and do everything we can to ensure each customer has the software solution that best fits their needs and advance their mission,” said Carol Rogne, CPA, President/CEO of DFC Consultants. DFC Consultants is the only Dynamics GP partner in the Red River Valley that made the top 100 list. The entire list can be found here: http://bobscottsinsights.com/images/2016_VAR_FINAL03.pdf 

December 16, 2016:  TrinSoft welcomes William Cheng and Benjamin Mallin to its TrinDocs development team. William is a Developer on the TrinDocs team. His current responsibilities are primarily focused on the front end, using modern technologies and frameworks such as React to develop the user interface. He also has a strong background in C# and .NET from previous work experiences as well as from his time at Stony Brook University, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. William has more than four years of software development experience, which allows him to solve the problems he faces with many different approaches. Benjamin is a Developer for TrinDocs and a part of the .NET development team. He is primarily responsible for the development of TrinDocs’ integration platform. Benjamin is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where he attained his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. He has previously held positions developing distance learning applications and network security tools at the University of Kentucky. As a trusted partner, we help companies automate processes and transactions to be more efficient and save money. We work with higher-end integrated business software, document management solutions and unique, custom applications. Our goal is always the same – help companies be more profitable by improving their information management. For more information, visit trinsoft.com, trindocs.com or trinsoft-it.com.

November 29, 2016:  Zetta, a leading provider of high-performance business continuity solutions, today announced that the Salvation Army Western U.S. Region has selected Zetta to provide cloud-first, end-to-end backup and recovery to protect its data-heavy IT operations. The Salvation Army selected Zetta because it delivers unmatched backup and recovery speeds, and is, therefore, able to meet the nonprofit’s stringent performance and reliability requirements. The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. The Salvation Army’s Western U.S. Region covers 10 Western states and Guam. The region maintains a Phoenix data center, which supports the organization’s 6,500 employee and volunteer users, 600 work sites and business-critical operations, including point-of-sale machines for its 1,500 thrift stores, financial applications, user file and email data. For more information, visit www.zetta.com.

November 29, 2016:  IGEL Technology, a world leader in the delivery of powerful workspace management software, IGEL™ Linux-powered thin clients, zero clients and all-in-one thin client solutions, today announced the introduction of its next-generation IGEL Universal Desktop Converter 3 (UDC3) featuring the IGEL Linux 10 operating system (OS). IGEL’s UDC3 provides businesses of all sizes with a lower-cost alternative to traditional desktop hardware, helping them to dramatically reduce their desktop replacement costs, eliminating the need to invest in new hardware to support their virtualized infrastructures. Converting PCs, laptops and thin clients from other manufacturers into IGEL Linux 10 OS-based thin clients also enables IT organizations to securely administer all of their endpoint devices from a centralized management console. For more information on IGEL, visit www.igel.com/us.