“SAP initiatives in the on-demand space have been a succession of vision and technology mistakes. The lack of vision can be identified as far back as 2004, when SAP announced that it would not enter the CRM on-demand space, and said that existing vendors would lose their customers. Nevertheless, SAP did jump on the bandwagon, but its first on-demand products, CRM on-demand in 2006 and Business byDesign in 2007 were built with defective platforms and consequently failed. SAP is now about twelve years late in the on-demand race.”

“Long-term unresolved customer complaints also contributed to customer discontent and to a deepening of the crisis in 2009. By 1995, customers started complaining about the complexity, rigidity, usability, response time, return-on-investment, costs of ownership, upgrades, and the value of SAP solutions.”

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The dominant rigidity of on-premise ERP systems appears to be evaporating with the advent of more flexible cloud-based applications. The massively creative and intelligent people that companies spend millions hiring can actually use their minds for new ideas and not just conforming to systems. As companies spend more time on creative initiatives and innovative projects, they can grow and outpace their competitors.

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Microsoft Dynamics® AX 2012 is a single, powerful enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution for enterprises. It is simple to learn and use, and delivers value faster by supporting industry-specific and operational business processes across your global enterprise. With this highly adaptable and easy-to-scale solution, you can quickly take advantage of new business opportunities, reduce risk, and differentiate your business to meet new requirements. Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 drives user involvement and innovation, unlocking greater productivity and providing immediate insight through a RoleTailored user experience and easy access to relevant information and processes.

1. Achieve fast time to value
2. Grow your global business
3. Work smart & fast
4. Drive new business
5. Support business today & tomorrow
6. Gain a competitive edge
7. Get everyone on board
8. Connect and collaborate
9. Lower your TCO
10. Leverage the power of the Microsoft platform

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Solution Partners is pleased to announce Debbie Altham’s selection as a Microsoft Most Valued Professional (MVP). The MVP program recognizes business partner personnel who consistently make exceptional contributions in furthering Microsoft Dynamics’ business goals in sales performance, customer service, and product planning.

Over the next year, Debbie will join other MVP’s in various organized forums which will facilitate better information exchange with Microsoft Executive teams, aimed at improving all aspects of the Dynamics’ product experience by both customers and partners.

But this is not enough for Rob. He has now extended his certification to new heights as he has attained “Master Certification” for Dynamics AX.