Microsoft Dynamics AX (Axapta) Knowledge Village

Unit Conversion based on Inventory Dimension Size

2008-11-07T19:28:00.000+01:00

Latest question on the Axapta Knowledge Village group.

Is there any way I can assign unit conversion based on inventory
Dimension Size. For Example:

Item1 + size- small factor 4 == 1 cartoon
Item1 + size- large factor 2 == 1 cartoon

it urgent.....any guidence will be appreciated...

NEW ASi PR Submission: Microsoft Publishes PURE Bioscience Case Study

2008-11-05T21:59:00.002+01:00

Microsoft Publishes PURE Bioscience Case Study

Advanced Systems Integration helps “green” manufacturer manage rapid growth and governance, risk and compliance (GRC) with Microsoft Dynamics AX

LAKE FOREST, CA – November 5, 2008 – Advanced Systems Integration, Inc. (ASi), a Microsoft Dynamics AX Gold Certified Business Solutions and Learning Solutions training partner, is pleased to announce the release of a Microsoft authorized case study on its recent Microsoft Dynamics AX implementation at PURE Bioscience. This new case study, funded and written by Microsoft, highlights the many benefits and cost savings PURE Bioscience was able to immediately achieve after the successful implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX by ASi.

PURE Bioscience, headquartered in El Cajon, California, develops and markets technology-based bioscience products that provide non-toxic solutions to numerous global health challenges. PURE Bioscience selected Microsoft Dynamics AX to speed and integrate its business processes, helping to support the company’s compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and with the requirements of numerous regulatory authorities, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the United States. Microsoft Dynamics AX (formerly Microsoft Business Solutions Axapta) is a comprehensive business-management solution for midsize and larger organizations that offers a high degree of scalability, customizability and full industry-specific functionality. It helps optimize and centralize supply chain processes and improves real-time visibility into operations.

Working with PURE, Advanced Systems Integration, of Lake Forest, CA, implemented Microsoft Dynamics AX Advanced Management Edition with additional source code that allowed customization of proprietary processes and procedures that could not be met by any other solution.

For complete details or a copy of the case study, please visit the Advanced Systems Integration website www.advancedsystemsintegration.com. Or Microsoft Case Studies at:

http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/casestudy.aspx?casestudyid=4000002871

About ASi: Advanced Systems Integration, Inc. is a Microsoft Gold Certified Dynamics™ AX Partner founded in 1991 that delivers comprehensive enterprise class applications that improve customer relations, enhance partner collaboration and create efficiencies across supply chains and business operations. ASI also offers industry specific extensions integrated with Microsoft Dynamics AX platform. ASI uses its industry focus, enterprise software domain expertise and transparent agile implementation methodology to provide its clients an enterprise class solution that is implemented properly the first time. ASI is based in Lake Forest, Calif and has sales offices in strategic locations throughout the United States. Please visit the company’s web site at www.advancedsystemsintegration.com

About PURE Bioscience: PURE Bioscience (PURE) develops and markets technology-based bioscience products that provide non-toxic solutions to numerous global health challenges. Its proprietary high-efficacy/low toxicity bioscience technologies represent innovative advances in diverse markets and lead today’s global trend toward use of “green” products while providing competitive advantages in efficacy and safety. http://www.purebio.com

About Microsoft Dynamics AX: Microsoft Dynamics AX is an adaptable business management solution that enables companies and their workers to make business decisions with greater confidence. Microsoft Dynamics AX works like and with familiar Microsoft Office software, with comprehensive features that help automate and streamline business processes, and connect users with global customers, business partners and subsidiaries in a way that helps drive business success. http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/ax/default.mspx

About Microsoft: Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. www.microsoft.com

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For more information on this release, please contact:

Lisa Aschenbrenner

Marketing Manager

Advanced Systems Integration, Inc.

(949) 597-2170

lisaa@advancedsystemsintegration.com

Extend your Microsoft Dynamics AX Knowledge Village network with LinkedIn

2008-10-28T19:07:00.000+01:00

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Felt Bicycles SPEEDS through implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX with Advanced Systems Integration

2008-10-09T20:01:00.000+02:00

Please find attached a new press release from Advanced Systems Integration (ASi) regarding its recent implementation at Felt Bicycles a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of its own proprietary branded premium quality bicycles, framesets, components and accessories.

Felt Bicycles SPEEDS through implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX with Advanced Systems Integration

Global Bicycle Manufacturer/Distributor selects Microsoft Dynamics AX over competitors for its ease of use, scalability and manufacturing capabilities.

Lake Forest, CA — October 9, 2008 — Advanced Systems Integration (ASi) is pleased to announce Felt Bicycles is live with Microsoft Dynamics AX (formerly known as Microsoft Business Solutions Axapta). Felt Bicycles selected Microsoft Dynamics AX over SAP and other ERP solutions to standardize business processes and offer real-time visibility into their supply chain. Microsoft Dynamics AX is an advanced comprehensive business-management solution for fast growing, midsize-to-large companies that offers a high-degree of scalability, adaptability, and industry-specific functionality.

Felt Bicycles, with U.S. headquarters in Irvine, CA, designs a complete spectrum of bicycles including road, triathlon, mountain, lifestyle and BMX. The company is widely known for its performance level products including bicycles that have been successfully raced at the highest level including the Olympic Games, World Championships and Tour de France. Felt distributes its own proprietary products through a network of globally authorized distributors and dealers. With a mission of ‘designing, developing and delivering the best bicycles in the world’, Felt knew it needed a scalable, adaptable integrated business-management solution that would help them quickly implement standard processes, collaborate with a network of global suppliers and dealers, and provide immediate and real-time insight to help them with sales and operational planning.

The company evaluated a number of enterprise resource planning solutions to support its U.S. operations before selecting Microsoft Dynamics AX and Advanced Systems

Integration (ASi). “We chose Microsoft Dynamics AX for multiple reasons,” said Bill Duehring, President, Felt Bicycles U.S.A., “including ease of use, the Microsoft look and feel that employees are accustomed to, the ability for the solution to adapt to our business processes, and the fact that it was an integrated and complete solution with native warehouse management (WMS), customer relationship management (CRM) and business intelligence (BI) capabilities.” Bill Duehring continues, “When it came to finding a partner we needed an organization that understood and could support the needs of a fast growing consumer product company like Felt. We needed a partner with proven abilities to help us manage the risk associated with implementing Microsoft Dynamics AX, and we knew we had found that partnership with Advanced Systems Integration.”

Advanced Systems Integration is honored to have been selected by Felt Bicycles. Jeff Onesto, Director of Business Development states, “Many of our branded consumer packaged customers are experiencing tremendous return on investment with Microsoft Dynamics AX. All joking aside, it looks like both Felt Bicycles and ASi (utilizing Microsoft Dynamics AX) have a very bright future designing products to make people go faster. “

About Felt Bicycles

Felt Bicycles is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of its own proprietary branded premium quality bicycles, framesets, components and accessories. The company U.S. office is located in Irvine, CA and its European office is in Edewecht, Germany. Felt Bicycles is an internationally recognized brand whose bicycles and products are currently sold in over 30 countries, worldwide. Athletes on Felt products have won numerous National and International events including World Championships, Olympic Games, ESPN X-Games, and other major national and international competitions. For more information on Felt Bicycles call (949) 452-9050 in the U.S. or (49) 4405-928015 in Europe, or visit Felt online at www.feltbicycles.com or www.feltbmx.com.

About Advanced Systems Integration Inc.

Advanced Systems Integration (ASi) is a Gold Certified Microsoft Dynamics™ AX and Learning Solutions partner founded in 1991 that delivers comprehensive enterprise class applications that improve customer relations, enhance partner collaboration and create efficiencies across supply chains and business operations. ASi also offers industry specific extensions integrated with Microsoft Dynamics AX platform (formerly Microsoft Business Solutions Axapta). ASi uses its industry focus, enterprise software domain expertise and transparent agile implementation methodology to provide its clients an enterprise class solution that is implemented properly the first time. ASi is based in Lake Forest, CA and has sales offices strategically located throughout the United States. Please visit the company’s web site at www.advancedsystemsintegration.com.

About Microsoft Dynamics AX

Microsoft Dynamics AX is an adaptable business management solution that enables companies and their workers to make business decisions with greater confidence. Microsoft Dynamics AX works like and with familiar Microsoft Office software, with comprehensive features that help automate and streamline business processes, and connect users with global customers, business partners and subsidiaries in a way that helps drive business success. http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/ax/default.mspx.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. www.microsoft.com

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For more information on this release, please contact:

Lisa Aschenbrenner

Marketing Manager

Advanced Systems Integration, Inc.

(949) 597-2170

lisaa@advancedsystemsintegration.com

THE NUNES COMPANY AND GREENLIGHT BTS TEAM UP TO BUILD GROWER SOLUTION FOR DYNAMICS AX

2008-07-17T16:50:00.000+02:00

The Nunes Company, a international marketing organization that represents farmers growing a full line of quality vegetables in the fertile fields of California and Arizona, selected Greenlight BTS to be their Microsoft delivery partner and to collaborate in the development of a Grower solution in Microsoft Dynamics™ AX. After a careful evaluation of systems and vendors the company selected Greenlight BTS to implement Microsoft Dynamics AX for all of their operations and to help the Nunes Company extend the base functionality of Microsoft’s product to support the agricultural industry.

“When choosing between multiple vendors, Greenlight BTS started to stand out as the obvious choice” says Mike Scarr CFO of the Nunes Company. “Their history of success with demanding implementations like ours and the demonstrated capabilities of the Greenlight BTS personnel during the selection process made the selection easy. Greenlight BTS is a strong fit with our company culture where the lean structure and owner's hands-on approach in the delivery process is vital.”

Press release: KOORB CONSULTING NAMED TO 2008 MICROSOFT DYNAMICS PRESIDENT’S CLUB

2008-07-16T08:29:00.000+02:00

Microsoft Honours Koorb Consulting for Outstanding Customer Commitment and Sales Achievement

AUCKLAND, JULY 16, 2008 — Koorb Consulting has been named to the 2008 Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club, receiving recognition from Microsoft Corp. for its dedicated commitment to customers. This honor reflects Koorb’s success in extending the Microsoft Dynamics platform to drive business advantages in companies worldwide.

This recognition came during the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2008 in Houston. The elite club recognises the top 5 percent of Microsoft Business Solutions partners worldwide and their constant dedication to delivering solutions that meet their customers’ unique needs, active pursuit of product and technological advancement, and impressive sales performance.

“Microsoft is proud to congratulate Koorb Consulting on being named to this year’s Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club,” said Doug Kennedy, vice president, Microsoft Dynamics Partners. “Koorb not only has demonstrated a high level of product expertise, but also has provided a superior level of service and commitment to our Microsoft Dynamics customers, ultimately contributing to the overall success of Microsoft Dynamics and companies worldwide.”

Koorb works closely with the teams at Microsoft to maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Microsoft Dynamics AX platform. This knowledge, combined with a deep understanding of customers’ business needs, enables Koorb to help customers leverage the full value of their Microsoft investments and achieve the enhanced customer service, productivity and operational efficiency that promote growth and competitive advantage.

Koorb provides implementation, training and consultation for small, midmarket and corporate businesses using business applications. Specialising in Microsoft Dynamics AX, Koorb helps leading New Zealand companies achieve success across industries including FMCG, fresh produce, import/export, distribution and manufacturing.

Koorb continues to be the leading Microsoft Dynamics AX partner in New Zealand, having implemented or supporting over half of all local sites.

Four International Microsoft Wins for Eclipse

2008-07-14T16:33:00.000+02:00

Monday, 14 July 2008 - Eclipse Computing (Australia) Pty Ltd has taken home the top Microsoft Dynamics honours for 2008. At the Microsoft WorldWide Partner Conference held in Houston, Texas last week, Eclipse was announced the Microsoft Dynamics Outstanding Partner of the Year for the Asia Pacific Region. This is the fourth consecutive year for Eclipse to win this regional award presented at the global conference.

Eclipse had also been announced 2008 Microsoft Partner of the Year for Microsoft Dynamics NAV. Eclipse was chosen out of an international field of top Microsoft partners as delivering market-leading customer solutions built on Microsoft technology.

In addition to these awards, Eclipse was also congratulated on reaching President’s Club status for the eighth consecutive year and once again was a member of the prestigious Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle, reserved for a very limited few of the top Microsoft Business Solutions partners. It recognises exemplary accomplishments during the past sales year and a strong commitment to Microsoft.

Receiving the Inner Circle award for the fourth consecutive year, Bradley Stroop, CEO Eclipse, said “We are delighted to receive this recognition from Microsoft. Once again, the Eclipse ethos of combining intelligent solutions from Microsoft with old-fashioned service has resulted in a win for our customers. Delivering this consistently is what really matters to us”.

The Microsoft Partner Program Awards recognise Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions during the last year.
Eclipse is now the most awarded Microsoft Dynamics partner in Australia:

Microsoft Global Awards
• Microsoft Dynamics Outstanding Partner of the Year, Asia Pacific Region 2005, 2006,2007, 2008
• Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle Partner, 2001 to 2008
• Microsoft Presidents Club, 2001 to 2008
• Microsoft Dynamics Gold Partner, 2001 to 2009
• Microsoft Business Solutions Partner Award – Outstanding Partner South Pacific, winner 2003
• Microsoft Business Solutions Partner of the Year, Global - finalist 2004
• Microsoft Dynamics AX Partner of the Year, Global – finalist 2007
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV Partner of the Year, Global – winner 2008

Microsoft Australia Awards
• Microsoft Dynamics AX Partner of the Year for XaptCare - 2005, 2006, 2007
• Microsoft Dynamics ERP Solution of the Year, ANZ – 2007 for XaptCare Clinical Care
• Microsoft Dynamics ERP Solution of the year, ANZ – 2005 for XaptCare
• Microsoft Business Solutions Partner of the Year – 2003

New PR Submission - Advanced Systems Integration (ASi) Partners with the AXUG (Dynamics AX User Group)

2008-06-10T20:57:00.000+02:00

Advanced Systems Integration (ASi) a Microsoft Dynamics AX Gold Certified Business Solutions and Learning Solutions Partner has announced it has been selected to join the AXUG (Dynamics AX User Group) as an implementation partner and will also be a gold sponsor at the upcoming AXUG User Summit in Las Vegas, NV from September 17-19, 2008. The AXUG is a Microsoft Dynamics AX (formerly Microsoft Business Solutions Axapta) user-based forum that was created to offer insight, support and knowledge exchange for organizations sharing a common interest of optimizing their Microsoft Dynamics AX usage.

As a partner of the AXUG, ASi seeks to support its existing clients already AXUG members as well as serve as a product or subject-matter expert when needed for such matters as training, system optimization, and upgrade and data migration. ASi has built its reputation and customer base through its commitment to service and knowledge. ASi has implemented and helped optimize some of the largest AX projects in the U.S. ASi specializes in mid-to-large sized manufacturing and distribution companies. ASi maintains a deep expertise in the manufacturing and consumer goods vertical which includes apparel and footwear, life sciences, and action sports. Also, ASi is one of the only Microsoft Business Solutions AX partners to have earned the Learning Solutions training designation. This additional distinction ensures the Microsoft Dynamics AX user that the training and courses offered by ASi are Microsoft Certified which includes the use of certified courseware and trainers (MCT).

Simon Sadri, Vice President of Operations at ASi, is particularly encouraged about the timing of ASi’s involvement with the AXUG as Microsoft is set to launch its newest version Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009. Simon commented, “This is an especially important time for DAX users as Microsoft launches its newest version, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009, this summer. Users running DAX 3.0 will now have the option to skip a product version and move directly to the latest release. But, determining the ‘should we upgrade’ and the ‘when/how to upgrade’ will be a critical element for most companies when reviewing the new product version.” Simon continues, “ASi has always offered its clients superior service and ‘true Axapta expertise’ dating back to the original Damgaard days, and with the new AXUG partnership, ASi plans to maintain its role as a product expert and a source for Axapta knowledge.”

About ASi: Advanced Systems Integration, Inc. is a Gold Certified Microsoft Dynamics™ AX and Learning Solutions partner founded in 1991 that delivers comprehensive enterprise class applications that improve customer relations, enhance partner collaboration and create efficiencies across supply chains and business operations. ASi also offers industry specific extensions integrated with Microsoft Dynamics AX platform (formerly Microsoft Business Solutions Axapta). ASi uses its industry focus, enterprise software domain expertise and transparent agile implementation methodology to provide its clients an enterprise class solution that is implemented properly the first time. ASi is based in Lake Forest, CA and has sales offices strategically located throughout the United States. Please visit the company’s web site at www.advancedsystemsintegration.com.

About AXUG: The Dynamics AX User Group (AXUG) is an association of companies sharing the common interest of optimizing their usage of Microsoft Dynamics AX. AXUG is independent of Microsoft. This independent community of users gets together (remotely and face-to-face) via conferences, virtual tools, and programs to exchange knowledge and best practices. The AXUG is under Dynamics Communities. Dynamics Communities is the administrative organization behind other professional associations and software user groups including the Dynamics AX User Group (AXUG), the Dynamics GP User Group (GPUG), the Dynamics CRM User Group (CRMUG), and the Dynamics NAV User Group (NAVUG). Learn more at: http://axug.com/

http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/ax/default.mspx.

For more information on this release, please contact:

Lisa Aschenbrenner

Marketing Manager

Advanced Systems Integration, Inc.

(949) 597-2170

lisaa@advancedsystemsintegration.com

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Advanced Systems Integration (ASi) Grows Operations with Additional Microsoft Dynamics AX Master

2008-06-05T16:22:00.000+02:00

Simon Sadri Joins ASi as Vice President of Operations

LAKE FOREST, CA – May 6, 2008 – Advanced Systems Integration (ASi) a Microsoft Dynamics AX Gold Certified Business Solutions and Learning Solutions Partner is pleased to announce the addition of certified Microsoft Dynamics AX Master, Simon Sadri, as Vice President of Operations.

Simon maintains a long lineage to Microsoft Dynamics AX (formerly Microsoft Business Solutions Axapta and Damgaard Axapta) having worked most recently for several key Microsoft Dynamics AX partners as well as beginning his career with Damgaard. Simon maintains multiple Microsoft Dynamics AX certifications including Microsoft Master, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP

Effective immediately, Simon will bring his years of Axapta experience and set of credentials to the ASi team and customer base. Simon will be responsible for the day-to-day inner workings of the company as well as many customer facing aspects such as service, delivery and customer satisfaction. Simon is dedicated to providing all ASi clients with superior customer service and value returned on each dollar invested in the Microsoft Dynamics AX platform. Simon noted, “My years of global company experience and managing complex projects has prepared me for my new role at ASi. I am very pleased to be working with such a dedicated team of AX professionals, developers and trainers.” Simon continues, “In my new role, I hope to bring an added vision for enabling ASi to up-the-anti for providing superior software service and training.”

“Simon comes to ASi with incredible credentials and superior industry knowledge,” says Jeff Onesto, Director of Business Development, ASi. “Simon’s addition will be instrumental as ASi expands its leadership position in the marketplace through on-going services and performance tuning of many of the most complex installations of Microsoft Dynamics AX in the U.S.”

Simon has earned his B.S. degree from University College of Gavle/Sandviken, Sweden in Software Engineering and a Masters degree in IT Management and Finance from the University of La Verne, California.

Greenlight BTS Acquires Two New Dynamics AX Clients

2008-05-10T17:24:00.000+02:00

Greenlight BTS, a Microsoft Dynamics™ AX delivery partner, announced the acquisition of two new clients: Myers Spring, a spring and wire form manufacturer located in Logansport, Indiana, and Arch Aluminum and Glass, an architectural glass and aluminum fabricator with national headquarters in Tamarac, Florida.

Myers Spring and Greenlight BTS are working together to develop a Microsoft Windows Mobile™ graphical user-interface for Greenlight's aXTend RF product, which provides access to almost any Dynamics AX application functionality from a hand-held device.

rch Aluminum and Glass has over 300 Dynamics AX users at over two dozen sites thoughout the US. The company plans on working closely with Greenlight BTS to upgrade from AX 30 SP6 to AX 2009.

New PR Submission - Advanced Systems Integration (ASi) Grows Operations with Additional Microsoft Dynamics AX Master

2008-05-06T20:16:00.003+02:00

LAKE FOREST, CA – May 6, 2008 – Advanced Systems Integration (ASi) a Microsoft Dynamics AX Gold Certified Business Solutions and Learning Solutions Partner is pleased to announce the addition of certified Microsoft Dynamics AX Master, Simon Sadri, as Vice President of Operations.

Simon maintains a long lineage to Microsoft Dynamics AX (formerly Microsoft Business Solutions Axapta and Damgaard Axapta) having worked most recently for several key Microsoft Dynamics AX partners as well as beginning his career with Damgaard. Simon maintains multiple Microsoft Dynamics AX certifications including Microsoft Master, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP).

Effective immediately, Simon will bring his years of Axapta experience and set of credentials to the ASi team and customer base. Simon will be responsible for the day-to-day inner workings of the company as well as many customer facing aspects such as service, delivery and customer satisfaction. Simon is dedicated to providing all ASi clients with superior customer service and value returned on each dollar invested in the Microsoft Dynamics AX platform. Simon noted, “My years of global company experience and managing complex projects has prepared me for my new role at ASi. I am very pleased to be working with such a dedicated team of AX professionals, developers and trainers.” Simon continues, “In my new role, I hope to bring an added vision for enabling ASi to up-the-anti for providing superior software service and training.”

“Simon comes to ASi with incredible credentials and superior industry knowledge,” says Jeff Onesto, Director of Business Development, ASi. “Simon’s addition will be instrumental as ASi expands its leadership position in the marketplace through on-going services and performance tuning of many of the most complex installations of Microsoft Dynamics AX in the U.S.”

Simon has earned his B.S. degree from University College of Gavle/Sandviken, Sweden in Software Engineering and a Masters degree in IT Management and Finance from the University of La Verne, California.

http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/ax/default.mspx.

For more information on this release, please contact:

Lisa Aschenbrenner

Marketing Manager

Advanced Systems Integration, Inc.

(949) 597-2170

lisaa@advancedsystemsintegration.com

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Proforma Selects Microsoft Dynamics AX from Fullscope

2008-04-28T10:21:00.000+02:00

Fullscope, a Gold Certified Microsoft Business Solutions Partner focused on helping process and discrete manufacturers manage their businesses more effectively and efficiently, today announced that Proforma, a leading North American provider of graphic communication solutions, has selected Microsoft Dynamics AX to provide enterprise resource planning (ERP) functionality to support its rapid growth. Proforma will deploy Microsoft Dynamics AX for use by over 650 franchise owners to enable them to more efficiently conduct business. The Proforma organization will use the solution to better analyze key performance metrics, customer and vendor data and make timely business decisions.

“As Proforma quickly approaches the $500 million mark, the time has come to put an ERP solution in place that has the capacity to support our growing franchise ownership and their increasing sales levels,” says Vera Muzzillo, co-CEO of Proforma. “We have absolute confidence that Microsoft Dynamics AX (ERP) will provide the best support for Proforma, now, and throughout the exciting growth projected over the next five to ten years.”

Proforma relies on a franchise model to drive sales, and the company has more than doubled the number of offices, and increased system wide sales 210% over the last five years. While not a manufacturer, it does offer a number of value-added services to its franchisees including collecting accounts receivable from customers and providing accounts payable to vendors. With substantial growth plans underway, Proforma needed to transition its existing, custom ERP system to a new, flexible platform to address the needs of more than 2,600 projected franchise owners by 2011.

“Adopting Microsoft Dynamics AX as our ERP solution is an investment in the growth of Proforma that will help us reduce technology risks associated with our rapidly expanding owner network and client base,” says Brian Smith, president and chief operating officer for Proforma. “We’re confident that the implementation of this solution will result in a high degree of adoption across our network and provide excellent operational support for our growing number of franchise owners.”

“Proforma is known for keeping its franchise owners and their clients on the cutting edge of technology,” says Kevin Ameche, chief technology officer of Proforma. “The selection of Microsoft Dynamics AX as our ERP solution demonstrates our continued commitment to staying at the forefront of technology and to utilizing new advances in software and systems to increase operational efficiencies and encourage system-wide growth.”

“With Microsoft Dynamics AX, Proforma can leverage a familiar toolset using existing in-house skills already gained by working with other Microsoft products including Visual Studio, SharePoint, SQL Reporting Services and Office,” said Russell Smith, president of Fullscope. “We see this happen time and time again—companies embrace the ability to use existing resources already familiar with Microsoft technology and extend them to an ERP application. We believe this will continue and will be one of the contributing factors that fuel the rapid adoption of Microsoft Dynamics AX.”

About Proforma
With over 30 years of experience, Proforma remains clearly focused on providing solutions to North American businesses for their graphic communications needs. A leading provider of promotional products, printing services, business documents, and eCommerce solutions, Proforma has received numerous awards and is recognized as one of the top five largest companies in its industry. Proforma serves over 50,000 clients through more than 650 member offices in North America. The Proforma Worldwide Support Center is located in Cleveland, Ohio.

For more information, visit http://www.proforma.com./

About Fullscope
The 2007 Microsoft Dynamics AX Partner of the Year, Fullscope, Inc. is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner that offers deep domain expertise for companies with process, discrete and hybrid manufacturing operations. The company develops and supports Process Industries for Microsoft Dynamics AX; offers an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) solution for Microsoft Dynamics AX for High Tech; and is one of the largest Microsoft Dynamics AX resellers in the United States and Canada. For more information, visit http://www.fullscope.com.

The names of actual companies and products mentioned in this press release may be trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.

NEW PR Submission - ASi Successfully Implements Microsoft Dynamics AX for Food Specialty Manufacturer

2008-04-22T21:39:00.006+02:00

Advanced Systems Integration Successfully Implements Microsoft Dynamics AX for Food Specialty Manufacturer

Microsoft Business Ready Licensing Program Enables Small to Mid-Sized Manufacturers Access to Microsoft Dynamics AX Business Software

LAKE FOREST, CA – April 22, 2008 – Advanced Systems Integration (ASi) is pleased to announce the success of its recent implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX (formerly Microsoft Business Solutions Axapta) at Earthrise Nutritionals, a world-leader in the production of microalgae for use in food and dietary supplement (branded as Earthrise Spirulina).

ASi completed the implementation in January of 2008 utilizing the Microsoft Sure Step Methodology. Michael Forte, Senior Consultant of ASi, explains, “This approach along with Microsoft’s Business Ready Licensing for its Microsoft Dynamics business software product lines has enabled many smaller and mid-sized businesses and manufacturers the ability to now purchase Microsoft’s most comprehensive, scalable and flexible ERP system, Microsoft Dynamics AX.” Business Ready Licensing streamlines pricing for Microsoft Dynamics AX by moving from a pricing model based on hundreds of modules to a new model based primarily on the number of concurrent users who actually use the software.

Earthrise Nutritionals, located in Irvine, CA and with farms and production in the California Sonoran Desert, benefited immediately from the fully integrated ERP system, Microsoft Dynamics AX. Adrian Hsu, Controller at Earthrise Nutritionals explains, “Our previous legacy system did not allow the visibility and real-time views into production and reporting as the new Microsoft Dynamics AX system.”

Mr. Hsu also felt the ease, speed and success of the implementation was directly related to the implementation methodology and experience of ASi. The Microsoft Sure Step Methodology defines process phases, milestones roles, artifacts, cross-phase-processes, and additional project management processes. Earthrise specifically benefited from the structure put in place by both Microsoft and ASi. Mr. Hsu commented, “The timelines and tools provided by ASi and the Microsoft Sure Step Methodology made it easy to keep on schedule and track the project progress even with limited resources and an accelerated implementation timeline.”

About Earthrise Nutritionals: In 1979, after years of research, Earthrise introduced Spirulina to the natural foods market. Then, in 1982, the visionaries at Earthrise built the first U.S. Spirulina farm to grow this green superfood in pure California desert sunshine using ecological, earth-friendly methods. Today, Earthrise Nutritionals' farm is the world’s largest Spirulina farm. Earthrise products are marketed in the USA and in 30 countries on six continents. http://www.earthrise.com/

http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/ax/default.mspx.

For more information on this release, please contact:

Lisa Aschenbrenner

Marketing Manager

Advanced Systems Integration, Inc.

(949) 597-2170

lisaa@advancedsystemsintegration.com

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Advanced Systems Integration Successfully Implements Microsoft Dynamics AX for Food Specialty Manufacturer

2008-04-22T16:29:00.000+02:00

Microsoft Business Ready Licensing Program Enables Small to Mid-Sized Manufacturers Access to Microsoft Dynamics AX Business Software

LAKE FOREST, CA – April 22, 2008 – Advanced Systems Integration (ASi) is pleased to announce the success of its recent implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX (formerly Microsoft Business Solutions Axapta) at Earthrise Nutritionals, a world-leader in the production of microalgae for use in food and dietary supplement (branded as Earthrise Spirulina).

ASi completed the implementation in January of 2008 utilizing the Microsoft Sure Step Methodology. Michael Forte, Senior Consultant of ASi, explains, “This approach along with Microsoft’s Business Ready Licensing for its Microsoft Dynamics business software product lines has enabled many smaller and mid-sized businesses and manufacturers the ability to now purchase Microsoft’s most comprehensive, scalable and flexible ERP system, Microsoft Dynamics AX.” Business Ready Licensing streamlines pricing for Microsoft Dynamics AX by moving from a pricing model based on hundreds of modules to a new model based primarily on the number of concurrent users who actually use the software.

Earthrise Nutritionals, located in Irvine, CA and with farms and production in the California Sonoran Desert, benefited immediately from the fully integrated ERP system, Microsoft Dynamics AX. Adrian Hsu, Controller at Earthrise Nutritionals explains, “Our previous legacy system did not allow the visibility and real-time views into production and reporting as the new Microsoft Dynamics AX system.”

Mr. Hsu also felt the ease, speed and success of the implementation was directly related to the implementation methodology and experience of ASi. The Microsoft Sure Step Methodology defines process phases, milestones roles, artifacts, cross-phase-processes, and additional project management processes. Earthrise specifically benefited from the structure put in place by both Microsoft and ASi. Mr. Hsu commented, “The timelines and tools provided by ASi and the Microsoft Sure Step Methodology made it easy to keep on schedule and track the project progress even with limited resources and an accelerated implementation timeline.”

Advanced Systems Integration Successfully Implements Microsoft Dynamics AX for Food Specialty Manufacturer

2008-04-22T16:26:00.000+02:00

Sunrise Technologies Provides a Dynamic Solution for Textile, Apparel, and Footwear Manufacturing and Distribution

2008-04-18T10:30:00.000+02:00

Winston-Salem, NC - Apr 18, 2008 (PRN): Founded in 1994, Sunrise Technologies is an experienced supply chain consulting organization and a leading Microsoft Gold Certified Partner specializing in the Microsoft Dynamics™ AX ERP solution. With over 14 years of experience in business and information systems consulting, Sunrise offers its customers a combined expertise of business knowledge, strong project management capability, and powerful business software solutions.

Sunrise is recognized by Microsoft as a Microsoft Dynamics AX industry expert for the furniture, textile, apparel, and footwear (TAF) industries. Our experience and expertise in the field has allowed us to successfully implement the Microsoft Dynamics AX solution for several textile and apparel companies. The out-of-the-box functionality of Microsoft Dynamics AX is ideal for the TAF industry with its multi-item dimension (i.e. style, color, size) and multi-storage dimensions.

Sunrise has also developed Add-On solutions for the Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system. Each solution adds advanced functionality and is written in X++, thus the solution is completely embedded in the Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system.

o Textile-Apparel-Footwear Solution – Written specifically for the TAF industry, this solution helps companies meet their unique business requirements.
o Advanced Warehouse Management – Streamlines the shipping and receiving processes and improves order fulfillment times.
o StarShip Integration - a client/server application that allows businesses to package and ship parcel/cartons via FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL, and some LTL carriers.
o BarTender Integration- works with BarTender commander script files and commander processing. This integration provides a much simpler solution for creating complex labels.
o Vertex O Integration- Sunrise has created a base package that seamlessly integrates Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 with the Vertex O Series™ for effective management of corporation’s sales tax responsibilities.

Sunrise Technologies’ goal is to help manufacturers and distributors create a new IT framework and gain competitive advantage after implementing the Microsoft Dynamics AX solution. Sunrise takes pride in their ability to lead customers through design, development, and implementation of the entire solution by employing certified and master certified consultants. Sunrise was named to the Microsoft Dynamics™ President’s Club for outstanding customer commitment and sales achievement. This recognition honors Microsoft Dynamics reselling partners whose commitment to customers is reflected in their business performance and high level of sales achievement and customer satisfaction.

AX Enterprises Joins Kineticsware Partner Program

2008-04-15T07:53:00.000+02:00

New Partnership Focuses on Southern United States and Mexico.

KIRKLAND, WA - Kineticsware, a global software company focused on customers in the consumer goods industry, announced today it has signed a partnership agreement with AX Enterprises, a leading supplier of enterprise software and Microsoft Dynamics AX in North America. AX Enterprises provides their clients a clear strategic advantage by applying industry focus, enterprise software domain experience, and expertise with Microsoft Dynamics at a superior value. Their role in the Kineticsware Partner Program will initially be as a services partner, supporting customer implementation projects, while transitioning to becoming a reselling channel partner.

Commenting on the new partnership, Jim McGraw, CEO of AX Enterprises, said, "This is an important partnership for AX Enterprises. With the help of Kineticsware, we'll be able to extend our manufacturing and distribution solution offerings in the Southern and Central United States and Mexico." Highlighting the unique opportunity to accelerate geographic expansion for Kineticsware's solutions, Chris Zimmerman, Kineticsware Vice President of the Partner Program, adds, "We are excited about adding a partner like AX Enterprises. The deep Dynamics AX skills, regional focus, and cross-border experience of AX Enterprises will help us reach new geographies and extend into the bilingual marketplace."

By selecting to participate in the Kineticsware Partner Program, AX Enterprises will be receiving additional support in terms of identifying new customer engagements, broaden their total solution approach with Kineticsware's industry solutions, and work jointly to attract and train new consultants to meet regional market growth opportunities. In addition, with their expansion across the southern United States and Mexico, AX Enterprises is uniquely qualified to expand and accelerate the reach of Kineticsware solutions to clients in the consumer products manufacturers, importers and distributors undergoing supply chain transformation initiatives.

About Kineticsware
Kineticsware is a global software company and Microsoft partner that provides enterprise applications to manufacturers and distributors in the consumer goods and other supply-chain intensive industries. Kineticsware enables its customers to become more profitable by increasing revenue, reducing operational costs, and increasing customer responsiveness. For more information, please visit www.kineticsware.com.

About AX Enterprises, Inc.
AX Enterprises, Inc. provides premier software and consulting services for managing critical operations in the energy, professional services, and construction service industries. The company is breaking new ground with the creation of integrated content management and Microsoft's.NET architected Dynamics product suites. AX Enterprises, Inc. is based in San Antonio, TX with delivery offices in San Jose, CA and Washington D.C. For more information, please visit www.ax-ent.com.

New Microsoft Press Release

2008-03-25T18:55:00.004+01:00

Bioscience Company Chooses Microsoft Dynamics AX to Improve Support for Compliance With Industry Rules

PURE Bioscience picks Microsoft technology over competitors for its ease of use, scalability and manufacturing capabilities.

REDMOND, Wash. — March 25, 2008 — Microsoft Corp. today announced that PURE Bioscience has selected Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 to speed and integrate its business processes, helping to support the company’s compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and with the requirements of numerous regulatory authorities, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the United States. Microsoft Dynamics AX is a comprehensive business-management solution for midsize and larger organizations that offers a high degree of scalability, customizability and full industry-specific functionality. It helps optimize and centralize supply chain processes and improves real-time visibility into operations.

PURE Bioscience, headquartered in El Cajon, Calif., develops and markets technology-based bioscience products that provide nontoxic solutions to numerous global health challenges. As a public company, PURE needed to remain compliant with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. It also sought a way to produce its financials more rapidly because its growth would move the company into the category of an accelerated Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filer during 2008.

PURE had been relying significantly on legacy systems and spreadsheets for financial operations, but management saw a need to both integrate its data and find advanced technology for automating its processes to help manage the significant growth and increased complexity that the company anticipated.

The company evaluated a number of enterprise resource planning solutions to support its manufacturing and financial requirements, including FourthShift Edition for SAP Business One, before selecting Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0.

“We chose Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 for multiple reasons,” said Michael L. Krall, CEO of PURE Bioscience, “including ease of use, the Microsoft look and feel that employees are accustomed to, the ability for the company to grow with the solution, the ability of the solution to handle process manufacturing, favorable scalable pricing for a medium-sized business, well-defined validation methodologies, speed to go live, and the ability to continue to meet our SEC reporting obligations as we transition out of the small-business reporting category.”

Working with PURE, Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Advanced Systems Integration Inc. of Lake Forest, Calif., will implement Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Advanced Management Edition with additional source code that allows customization of proprietary processes and procedures that could not be met by any other solution.

“The ability to purchase and add modules, such as Production II or Shop Floor Control, in the future as we grow played an important part in our decision,” Krall said. “The new system will be integrated seamlessly with other Microsoft products that PURE has been using, including the 2007 Microsoft Office system, Windows XP Professional, SQL Server 2005 and Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition.”

“We expect Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 to enhance our ability to manage the anticipated growth in our bioscience technology across multiple industries and applications, both within the United States and internationally,” said Andrew J. Buckland, CFO at PURE Bioscience.

PURE Bioscience foresees the following benefits from its implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0:

· Support for growth. One of the primary objectives of the implementation is to provide PURE with a technology that will allow for management of considerable growth.

· Industry-specific requirements. In addition to financial-related regulatory compliance, Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 will support processes that enable PURE to meet regulatory reporting obligations to the U.S. EPA and to maintain its FDA Current Good Manufacturing Practices certification for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 ensures data integrity and transparency using security features while reporting variances and communicating material events.

· Improved reporting. Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 will enable the company to produce statutory accounting and management information more rapidly than before, helping it to remain compliant with regulatory reporting while allowing management to make business decisions that are more timely and effective.

· Time savings. Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 will significantly shrink the time needed to produce financial reports, supporting the company’s needs for faster reporting as it becomes an accelerated SEC filer.

· Accuracy of data. Instead of relying on spreadsheets and multiple systems and processes, PURE will take advantage of the Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 capability to integrate many routines into one, eliminating repetitive data entry and thereby increasing accuracy.

· Better planning. Both business planning and resources planning are expected to improve with PURE’s new Microsoft technology.

· More efficient supply chain management. Previously, supply chain management was largely a manual process for PURE. Now it will be automated to a large extent, providing the company with the capability to support the larger and more complex manufacturing processes that it anticipates.

“PURE Bioscience is realizing the value that Microsoft Dynamics AX brings to businesses in helping them meet the specific needs of their own industries,” said Michael Park, corporate vice president for U.S. Dynamics Business at Microsoft. “As the manufacturing and regulatory environments become more complex, Microsoft technology is simplifying and integrating processes to enable businesses to accelerate their growth and fully employ their

competitive advantages, while helping to ensure they remain compliant with government and industry regulations.”

About PURE Bioscience

PURE Bioscience (PURE) develops and markets technology-based bioscience products that provide non-toxic solutions to numerous global health challenges. Its proprietary high- efficacy/low toxicity bioscience technologies represent innovative advances in diverse markets and lead today’s global trend toward use of “green” products while providing competitive advantages in efficacy and safety.

About Advanced Systems Integration Inc.

Advanced Systems Integration, Inc.(ASi) is a Gold Certified Microsoft Dynamics AX and Learning Solutions partner founded in 1991 that delivers comprehensive enterprise class applications that improve customer relations, enhance partner collaboration and create efficiencies across supply chains and business operations. ASi also offers industry specific extensions integrated with Microsoft Dynamics AX solution. Please visit the company’s web site at www.advancedsystemsintegration.com.

About Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Dynamics is a line of financial, customer relationship and supply-chain management solutions that helps businesses work more effectively. Delivered through a network of channel partners providing specialized services, these integrated, adaptable business management solutions work like and with familiar Microsoft software to streamline processes across an entire business.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

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Advanced Systems Integration (ASi) to be a Gold Sponsor at Apparel's Tech Conference West

2008-03-05T18:56:00.003+01:00

Advanced Systems Integration to be a Gold Sponsor at Apparel’s Tech Conference West

Apparel’s Annual East-Coast Based Tech Conference Heads Out West in 2008

LAKE FOREST, CA – March 4, 2008 – Advanced Systems Integration, Inc. (ASi) a Microsoft Dynamics AX Gold Certified Business Solutions and Learning Solutions Partner is delighted to be a gold sponsor for Apparel’s first ever west coast Tech Conference West event. This annual must-attend event is historically held in New York in the fall. However, this year Apparel saw the opportunity build on the strength and success of the New York show by adding the west-coast event in the spring.

The one-day conference on April 2, 2008 will be held at the Orange County Campus of the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) in Irvine, CA. The event will feature a keynote technology presentation, technology vendor tabletop displays, more than a dozen educational sessions and a networking reception. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain technology and business insights across the total supply chain, from concept to consumer, with content addressing: Design and Product Development; Manufacturing; Information Technology; Sourcing, Logistics, Transportation; and Retailing.

Advanced Systems Integration will be presenting a 30 minute afternoon presentation on “How Apparel Companies Can Leverage Technology for Increased Visibility and Supply Chain Optimization”. ASi session description:

Successfully managing a complex and highly seasonal inventory is all about information and visibility. Whether it is a shortage in materials, product allocation or managing overseas production, the perfect Supply Chain Solution must be quick to implement, familiar to your employees, scalable, and provide real-time information at the touch of a button. In this 30-minute presentation, Advanced Systems Integration (ASi), a Gold Certified Microsoft Dynamics AX Solution Partner, will introduce the Microsoft Dynamics AX (formerly Microsoft Business Solutions Axapta) platform and discuss why it is tailor made for rapidly growing fashion companies. ASi will present case studies related to supply chain visibility and optimization and demonstrate why using Microsoft technology is good but using the Microsoft Dynamics AX platform is better!

About ASi: Advanced Systems Integration, Inc. is a Gold Certified Microsoft Dynamics™ AX and Learning Solutions partner founded in 1991 that delivers comprehensive enterprise class applications that improve customer relations, enhance partner collaboration and create efficiencies across supply chains and business operations. ASi also offers industry specific extensions integrated with Microsoft Dynamics AX platform (formerly Microsoft Business Solutions Axapta). ASi uses its industry focus, enterprise software domain expertise and transparent agile implementation methodology to provide its clients an enterprise class solution that is implemented properly the first time. ASi is based in Lake Forest, CA and has sales offices in strategically located throughout the United States. Please visit the company’s web site at www.advancedsystemsintegration.com.

About Apparel: Apparel provides apparel and retail executives with information, research and strategic insight in a variety of formats in order to help them improve their business performance. Apparel magazine serves 18,0601 subscribers. Its targeted focus is Technology & Business Insight - From Concept to Consumer, which encompasses the market, retail intelligence, supply chain, sourcing and logistics, concept-to-spec and fiber-to-fabric. Apparel has proudly served the industry for more than 48 years. A commitment to editorial excellence and quality content for the benefit of the industry is the foundation of its value. http://www.apparelmag.com/

For more information on this release, please contact:

Lisa Aschenbrenner

Marketing Manager

Advanced Systems Integration, Inc.

(949) 597-2170

lisaa@advancedsystemsintegration.com

Advanced Systems Integration (ASi) is a Featured Column Contributor for MSDynamicsWorld.comT

2008-02-06T20:29:00.002+01:00

Advanced Systems Integration is a Featured Column Contributor for MSDynamicsWorld.com™

MSDynamicsWorld.com is Launched as New, Independent Authority for Microsoft Dynamics

LAKE FOREST, CA – January 29, 2008 – Advanced Systems Integration, Inc. (ASi) a Microsoft Dynamics AX Gold Certified Business Solutions and Learning Solutions Partner is pleased to be a featured column contributor for the newly launched MSDynamicsWorld.com website.

Jeff Onesto, Director of Business Development, will write thought-provoking and informative monthly columns focused primarily on Microsoft Dynamics AX (formerly Microsoft Business Solutions Axapta) utilizing ASi experienced and tenured background with complex and varied Microsoft Dynamics AX implementations, consulting, and training.

Online media company, GuidePoint Media LLC, is behind the technology-focused website, MSDynamicsWorld.com. The new site is aiming to become recognized as the leading independent authority covering the world of Microsoft Dynamics. The Microsoft Dynamics product suite includes such packages as Dynamics CRM, Dynamics GP Dynamics AX, and Dynamics NAV. Visitors to the site can access the site’s wide range of resources, including:

· News and analysis about key Dynamics developments and trends;

· Columns from leading industry experts on how users can take full advantage of Dynamics products;

· White papers;

· Case studies

· Product-demos

MSDynamicsWorld.com is independent of Microsoft Corp. This independence enables MSDynamicsWorld.com to act as a platform for industry leaders to provide unbiased assessments of Dynamics products, third-party software and tools. ASi is excited to be part of the exciting new resource for ERP users and those researching the Microsoft business product channel.

About ASi: Advanced Systems Integration, Inc. is a Gold Certified Microsoft Dynamics™ AX and Learning Solutions partner founded in 1991 that delivers comprehensive enterprise class applications that improve customer relations, enhance partner collaboration and create efficiencies across supply chains and business operations. ASi also offers industry specific extensions integrated with Microsoft Dynamics AX platform (formerly Microsoft Business Solutions Axapta). ASi uses its industry focus, enterprise software domain expertise and transparent agile implementation methodology to provide its clients an enterprise class solution that is implemented properly the first time. ASi is based in Lake Forest, CA and has sales offices in strategically located throughout the United States. Please visit the company’s web site at www.advancedsystemsintegration.com.

About MSDynamicsWorld.com™: MSDynamicsWorld.com is owned by GuidePoint Media LLC, a publisher of online technology content. MSDynamicsWorld.com is its first product. MSDynamicsWorld.com is independent of Microsoft Corp. It was formed to benefit the users and partners of Microsoft Dynamics products. This independence enables MSDynamicsWorld.com to act as a platform for industry leaders to provide unbiased assessments of Dynamics products, third-party software and tools. MSDynamicsWorld.com also provides opportunities for independent software vendors, consultants, and partners to cost-effectively communicate with customers. Please visit the website for further information: www.msdynamicsworld.com.

For more information on this release, please contact:

Lisa Aschenbrenner

Marketing Manager

Advanced Systems Integration, Inc.

(949) 597-2170

lisaa@advancedsystemsintegration.com

Sunrise Technologies and SolidSpace partner to deliver Microsoft Dynamics AX software as a service

2008-02-01T08:58:00.000+01:00

The Sunrise Technologies and SolidSpace partnership generates a scalable and cost effective alternative to a licensed Enterprise Resource Planning system.

(Winston-Salem, NC) February 1, 2008- Sunrise Technologies and SolidSpace today announced they are partnering to offer Microsoft Dynamics AX software, an Enterprise Resource Planning System, as a hosted per-user/per-month service. The Microsoft Dynamics AX hosted solution enables smaller manufacturers and wholesale distributors to automate and streamline business processes with flexible contract terms, and no upfront hardware and software costs.

Sunrise Technologies is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner specializing in Microsoft Dynamics AX, holding the highest level of qualifications in product competency and industry expertise. Microsoft Dynamics AX is a comprehensive and flexible business solution with integrated functionality across finance, supply chain management, customer relationship management and distribution. Microsoft Dynamics AX will streamline your business processes, improve supplier and trading partner communications, and significantly increase operational efficiency. Offering Microsoft Dynamics AX cost cutting and time saving features as a hosted solution offers smaller businesses the competitive advantage they would not typically be able to afford.

SolidSpace, a leading provider of IT hosting and networking services for the software industry, has been enabling enterprises to deliver their software as a service seamlessly and economically for over 10 years. The Partnership with SolidSpace will offer clients a Tier 1 business solution for a low monthly price per user. SolidSpace’s IT professionals and secure data center will provide 24/7 monitoring and technical support as well as the added security of multi-version daily data backups and off site data storage. This scalable hosted solution gives businesses the application functionality of an integrated Web service, with the ability to manage and monitor their entire business operations from anywhere, at any time.

Having implemented numerous business solutions for mid to large manufacturing and distribution companies, Sunrise Technologies saw smaller businesses struggling with the same planning problems. “We are extremely excited to offer a practical, cost effective solution that delivers the full power of Dynamics AX, without the up-front investment normally required for an ERP implementation”, states John Pence, President of Sunrise Technologies.

“Combining Sunrise Technologies’ and SolidSpace’s expertise brings a cost effective and infrastructure driven form of Microsoft Dynamics AX to the small business market. This software as a service (SaaS) solution gives businesses the opportunity to expand their infrastructure with centralized management, reduced integration times and unmatched support” states Jim Capps, president of SolidSpace.

About SolidSpace, LLC
SolidSpace, LLC is a leading provider of IT hosting and network services, enabling enterprises to deliver their software as a service seamlessly and economically. SolidSpace's solutions provide website, application and database hosting, managed services, colocation and broadband services. SolidSpace, LLC is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC, and is a portfolio company of SilkRoad Equity LLC (www.silkroadequity.com). Additional information about SolidSpace, LLC services can be found at www.solidspace.com.

About Sunrise Technologies
Sunrise Technologies was founded in 1994 as a consulting services company, is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, and member of Microsoft’s elite President's Club. Sunrise sells, implements, and supports the Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system. Sunrise Technologies is a global company with its corporate headquarters in the Piedmont Triad Research Park of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Sunrise has regional offices in Dallas, TX, Los Angeles, CA, and Xi'an, China.

Retail Software: Announcing New Release Of Junction Solutions For Retail Version 4.2

2008-01-25T21:46:00.000+01:00

Junction Solutions, leading provider of business software solutions for mid-market retail and consumer goods industries on the Microsoft platform, recently announced the release of Version 4.2 of its newly branded “Junction Solutions for Retail” packaged software suite. This release, containing over 70 new features, extends Junction Solutions’ cross-channel retail enterprise functionality to encompass e-Commerce and in-store POS systems within a single corporate data source built upon Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Junction Solutions’ announced earlier this year the acquisitions of both ThePage.com and ISS Retail which expanded its capabilities to run e-Commerce and in-store/POS operations. The former catalog and direct marketing JunctionMCR product, built on Microsoft Dynamics AX, has been expanded to become a hub for cross-channel retailing , so the product has been renamed to JunctionRES – Retail Enterprise Solution. All together, the Junction Solutions for Retail solution provides cross-channel retailers and vertically oriented retailers/manufacturers the most comprehensive retail enterprise solution (or “Retail ERP”) in the marketplace.

The focus of Junction Solutions’ 4.2 software development team was integration of the data and store, e-Commerce, and direct marketing business processes, enabling merchants to operate and provide a seamless, cross-channel shopping experience out of the box. Integrated systems of this type are typically very expensive and custom built with limited but duplicate and overlapping functionality.

Together, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft .NET, and the Microsoft Server platform provide the foundation for Junction Solutions for Retail Version 4.2, giving it a combination of unique flexibility, advanced technology, low cost of ownership and global capabilities.

“Cross-channel integration was the key theme for Version 4.2 of our Junction Solutions for Retail solution,” said Brian Carpizo, CEO at Junction Solutions. “Our challenge was to create from the ground up an enterprise retail solution that is integrated with the functionality found in best-of-breed point solutions. With 4.2, we accomplished that goal and look forward to extending our lead in the marketplace.”

About Junction Solutions for Retail
Junction Solutions for Retail offers direct marketers, e-Commerce companies, and store retailers a customer driven suite of software that helps plan, operate, and power cross-channel retail performance. The Junction Solutions for Retail offering includes:
- JunctionRES -- Retail Enterprise Software built on Microsoft Dynamics AX
- JunctionEOD -- e-Commerce on Demand
- JunctionISS – In-Store Retail Systems
- JunctionBI – Business Intelligence
- CDP for Microsoft Dynamics AX -- Consumer Driven Planning

About Junction Solutions
Junction Solutions is a leading provider of business software solutions for the mid-market Retail and Consumer Goods industries. Powered by the platform of Microsoft, including Microsoft Dynamics AX, Junction Solutions offers both industry-specific depth and enterprise breadth that enables customers to profitably run their business on a modern yet industry-standard technology base. Junction Solutions for Retail offers direct marketers, e-Commerce companies, and store retailers a customer driven suite of software that helps plan, operate, and power cross-channel retail performance. The company maintains headquarters in Chicago and Denver, with sales and delivery offices across the US and in Canada, Mexico, and the UK. For more information, please visit www.junctionsolutions.com.

SOURCE: Junction Solutions

Microsoft, Talend Team on Data Integration

2008-01-23T21:50:00.000+01:00

Open source data integration vendor Talend has been working with Microsoft to build better interoperability between Talend's Open Studio product and Microsoft's business software, Talend says.

Open Studio is an ETL (extract, transform and load) tool that has been downloaded more than 150,000 times, according to Talend. The company also makes an on-demand version of the product, and an Integration Suite for use by teams.

Open source data integration vendor Talend has been working with Microsoft to build better interoperability between Talend's Open Studio product and Microsoft's business software, Talend says.

Open Studio is an ETL (extract, transform and load) tool that has been downloaded more than 150,000 times, according to Talend. The company also makes an on-demand version of the product, and an Integration Suite for use by teams.

eBECS and Kineticsware Announce Partnership

2008-01-17T21:54:00.000+01:00

READING, UNITED KINGDOM -- Kineticsware, a global software company and Microsoft Certified partner focused on customers in the consumer goods industry, and eBECS, a global Microsoft Gold Certified partner and developers of the Lean Enterprise solution for Microsoft Dynamics AX, announced today a global partnership between the two companies. With their proven expertise in Microsoft Dynamics AX solutions, combined with their deep domain knowledge of implementing lean principles in manufacturing and supply chain operations, eBECS is uniquely poised to drive greater value for customers within the Kineticsware Partner Program. Together, they will actively promote the lean capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics AX and eBECS as the Global Lean Centre of Excellence for Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Commenting on the partnership, Kevin Hall, Global Managing Director for eBECS, commented, "We are very excited about this partnership. It represents a great step forward for us in helping to drive the lean message to the market and demonstrate, through the Microsoft partner channel, the value that Microsoft Dynamics AX has in addressing the specific needs of lean supply chains in the European and North American markets. It represents a win-win for eBECS and the Kineticsware Partner Program, and we hope it will demonstrate a wider engagement model for promoting Lean AX for other Microsoft Dynamics partners."

"Together we can address our customers' needs for managing implementations of Microsoft Dynamics AX and complementary collaboration, business intelligence, and supply chain management applications at a lower cost with higher return on investment for target industries across Europe and North America. This collaboration further enhances our partnership delivery model with the addition of one of the leading Microsoft Dynamics AX providers in these regions," adds Simon Thomason, Managing Director, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, for Kineticsware.

Under the terms of the partnership, eBECS will receive additional support in terms of identifying new customer engagements, broaden their total solution approach with Kineticsware's industry solutions, and work jointly to attract and train new consultants to meet the market growth opportunities in the European and North American regions. The Kineticsware Partner Program will help eBECS to position the Lean capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics AX and access to expert services to help in training and implementation.

About Kineticsware

Kineticsware is a global software company and Microsoft Certified partner that provides enterprise applications to manufacturers and distributors in the consumer goods and other supply-chain intensive industries. Kineticsware enables its customers to become more profitable by increasing revenue, reducing operational costs, and increasing customer responsiveness. For more information, please visit www.kineticsware.com.

About eBECS

eBECS is dedicated to business improvement by the use of "Lean Thinking" throughout the extended supply chain. eBECS have developed expertise in the removal of waste from all aspects of the organization together with the specific solutions on defining value, establishing flow and running an enterprise based on pull techniques. eBECS's focus has been to enhance the Dynamics AX product, enabling organizations to quickly take advantage of all that "Lean Thinking" has to offer. eBECS provides a technology and business partnership approach, which at its heart, removes the complexity and hype surrounding the Lean and e-business world. For more information, visit: www.ebecs.com

ePartners arrives in Australia

2007-12-17T17:33:00.000+01:00

Source: Nadia Cameron, arnet.com
Texas-based Microsoft Dynamics channel partner aims to snatch up marketshare in the mid-market and tier-one customer space.

Texas-based Microsoft business solutions integrator, ePartners, has kicked off its Australian operations as part of plans to build up its international might.

The company is looking to acquire the local front-end ERP customer business of Microsoft gold partner, GrapeCity, and is headed up by new Australian CEO, Stephen Madeisky. It has a presence in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Marketing manager, David Giang, said ePartners saw the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, as a growing and maturing market.

The company also opened three offices in China in July and will look to New Zealand shortly.

ePartner specialises in Microsoft's Dynamics AX and CRM business platforms. Madeisky said customers were looking for a partner that could provide international solutions around business platforms regardless of country.

"We service lots of global companies with a presence in Australia as well as Asia. Companies don't want to have different partners in each country - they are looking for consistency," Giang said. "We work closely with Microsoft and really want to make an impact in Australia."

GrapeCity could provide resources and products to ePartners as a "partner behind the partner", Madeisky said.

Giang said ePartners was aiming at the upper mid-market and tier-one customer space. Key verticals include automotive, manufacturing and warehousing. Several multinational customer wins wouldl be announced shortly, he said.

ePartners has about 20 staff and aims to double its headcount in the next year. Madeisky said further acquisitions were also planned.

"We have a dual strategy: to employ people with strong, industry experience who can chase new business. We're also looking for acquisitions which bring us strong industry skill sets," he said.

Madeisky cited rapid consolidation within the software vendor community as well as increased investment by mid-market customers into business-oriented technologies.

This was putting more focus on integrated applications, he said.

"We're seeing many of the larger players, such as Microsoft and Oracle, coming into this market to give customers a stable platform," Madeisky said. "The days of people doing RFPs and only looking at functionality are fast coming to an end: customers need these solutions to be around in 5-10 years' time and support new technologies as they are introduced.

"The longevity Microsoft brings to the ERP market means we can build something substantial. We're trying to push a total business solution that is all threaded together, which makes for a more stable product."